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08/22/2006 |
New Ohio State Swank Chair to Tackle Rural-Urban Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gaining a better understanding of the factors that shape rural-urban interdependencies is just one of the goals of Ohio State University's newly appointed C. William Swank Chair in Rural-Urban Policy. The Swank Program conducts research and education on issues that occur where "city meets country."
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Candace Pollock |
Mark Partridge |
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08/14/2007 |
Some Wheat Varieties Suitable for Wide-Row Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some wheat varieties grown in Ohio produce as much yield in 15-inch rows as they do in traditional 7.5-inch rows, according to Ohio State University Extension research. This option enables farmers to slim their equipment usage and cut their seeding rates in half, saving them money. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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03/05/2010 |
New Ohio Program to Help Expand Food Producers' Businesses. First Training Session March 9 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A national program connecting food producers to local restaurants, grocery stores and wholesale buyers is being launched in Ohio. The first training workshop takes place March 9. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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12/07/2005 |
Midwest Liner Market Possible with Retractable Roof Greenhouses |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Containerized tree liners grown in retractable roof greenhouses before being transferred to field production have higher growth and survivability rates than field bareroot material, according to Ohio State University horticulture and crop science research. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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09/11/2002 |
Drought Adding A Wrinkle to Crop Marketing Decisions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Drought conditions impacting over half of the contiguous United States are generating more market uncertainty than normal, which may make marketing decisions more difficult come harvest.
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Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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01/23/2002 |
Winter Wheat Acreage Down in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's winter wheat acreage is down this year, an eight-percent drop compared to last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Winter Wheat Seedings report.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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01/12/2009 |
Ohio Soybeans Suffer in 2008 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's 2008 soybean crop was one of the worst for growers in several years, with yields falling below 40 bushels per acre for the first time since 2003. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/19/2007 |
Ohio Negative for Soybean Rust Following Positive ID in Canada |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- As the 2007 soybean production season comes to a close, Ohio and Michigan remain the only major soybean-producing states east of the Mississippi River to be free from soybean rust. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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08/29/2008 |
Ohio Sentinel Plots Track Downy Mildew |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With the success of Ohio State University's sentinel plots to monitor the development of field crop diseases, such as soybean rust and frogeye leaf spot, researchers are now using the system to track a potentially devastating vegetable crop disease.
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Candace Pollock |
Sally Miller |
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06/11/2007 |
Land Values Survey Aids in Farm Financial Management |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The value of Ohio's cropland is projected to increase an average of 4.5 percent this year, according to an Ohio State University agricultural economics survey -- continuing the sharp upward trend of the state's land values over the past three to five years. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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12/14/2009 |
OSU Aquaculturists Exploring Soybeans as Alternative FishFood |
PIKETON, Ohio – A new project that links Ohio's No. 1 fish species with a key field crop could lead to greater sustainability of the state's aquaculture industry while developing new, local agricultural markets. |
Candace Pollock |
Han-Ping Wang |
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09/09/2010 |
Stay Safe on an ATV or UTV. Get Tips at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are becoming more popular on the farm as the ideal workhorse vehicle, from hauling feed, to fixing fence lines, to spot spraying. But safety remains the name of the game for those operating and those going along for the ride. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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09/09/2005 |
Scouting for Soybean Rust Not Over Yet |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Scouting for soybean rust in Ohio is not quite over yet. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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10/20/2004 |
Ohio Master Gardeners Look to the Future |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- "Harvesting the Past, Sowing the Future" marks the theme for the Ohio Master Gardener Conference, an event that attracts more than 400 state Master Gardeners each year. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
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10/30/2001 |
Old Corn Disease Causing New Concerns in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- An old corn disease has re-emerged in Ohio fields, raising concerns of potential problems it may cause if not effectively controlled.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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10/09/2008 |
Make Safety Priority as Motorists, Farmers Share Roads This Fall |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Autumn is here. Time to hit the roads for festivals, pumpkin picking and fall foliage. Now is also the time for field crop harvest, and more motorists will be encountering farm equipment on rural roads, increasing the potential for accidents. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/04/2009 |
Bienergy Economic Opportunities Focus of OSU Field Night |
PIKETON, Ohio – Bioenergy and its potential to further southern Ohio economic development will be the focus of an Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon field night on August 20. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Gulas |
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09/24/2007 |
Harvest in Full Swing, But Many Still Attend Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Eighty-degree temperatures and sunny skies are speeding up corn harvest throughout Ohio, but farmers still made the time for Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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06/26/2008 |
Learn to Manage Manure Effectively at Manure Expo, July 9 |
LONDON, Ohio -- Manure is a tremendous fertilizer source that many crop producers have at their disposal, but managing manure effectively begins with knowing a soil's fertility criteria and then documenting and maintaining proper nutrient supply. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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03/15/2007 |
Options Limited to Rectify Compacted Fields This Spring |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio corn growers who were unable to perform tillage operations last fall due to record-setting soggy conditions may be facing compaction issues, and depending on spring weather, have limited options to prepare for planting. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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07/15/2010 |
Learn More about Rain Gardens at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental conservation.
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Candace Pollock |
Mindy Bankey |
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06/21/2005 |
Formal Hort. Training in the Works for Volunteers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans who dedicate their time to volunteer at public horticulture institutions and organizations may soon receive certified educational training.
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Candace Pollock |
Jenny Pope |
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12/04/2003 |
What Was Good for Corn Was Bad for Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â A rainy growing season and cooler-than-normal temperatures were a blessing for Ohioâs corn crop, but a thorn in the side of soybean growers.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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06/10/2004 |
Be Proactive When it Comes to Soybean Rust |
WOOSTER, Ohio — For U.S. soybean growers, it's not a matter of if soybean rust will hit the states, just a matter of when. And the more educated growers are about the fungus, the better prepared they will be to manage it when that time does arrive.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Susie Turner |
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08/29/2001 |
Farm Equipment Lighting Law to be Discussed at OSU Field Day |
THORNVILLE, Ohio - New farm equipment lighting requirements will take effect in Ohio Oct. 1.
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Candace Pollock |
Jeff McCutcheon |
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06/04/2009 |
Plant-Associated Bacteria Can Improve Crop Health in Acidic Soils |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Common plant-associated bacteria, best known to suppress soil-borne root diseases, now have been found to boost corn yields in low-pH soils. The discovery made by Ohio State University plant pathologists is the first-known documentation of a root-colonizing bacterium improving plant health in acidic soil conditions. |
Candace Pollock |
Brian McSpadden Gardener |
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04/22/2008 |
New Rules for Getting Around at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Be sure to bring your walking shoes for Ohio State University's Farm Science Review, Sept. 16-18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Show organizers have prohibited the use of all types of vehicles, except for golf carts, electric scooters and units compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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11/21/2006 |
Course Teaches Turf Management Beyond the Classroom |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A group of Ohio State University turfgrass science students are learning about the delicate balance that exists between managing high-value turfgrass and environmental stewardship through a class that took them on a recent visit to several of the world's most exclusive golf courses, Yankee Stadium and Central Park.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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05/17/2010 |
Inspect Crops for Ponding or Freezing Damage |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio growers have enjoyed early corn and soybean planting this growing season, but now they may be facing some crop damage due to recent heavy rains and some freezing nighttime temperatures. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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03/22/2005 |
Hort Program Helps Boost Awarness of Plants |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A horticulture program, first developed to simply spark interest in perennials, has now become a highly recognized resource for touting plant species in the green industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Steven Still |
