08/19/2011 |
Chow Line: Help children cut back on calories (for 8/28/11) |
Does eating fast food contribute to childhood obesity?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
08/19/2011 |
Media Request Form for FSR Tickets and Parking |
Make your plans now to cover the 2011 Farm Science Review.
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Suzanne Steel |
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08/22/2011 |
Creating Accessible Agriculture at Farm Science Review 2011 |
LONDON, Ohio -- The “AgrAbility” Bus will increase accessibility to events at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Review staff and Ohio AgrAbility partnered with the Madison County Ride program to provide a handicapped-accessible bus to meet the needs of individuals with a disability attending Farm Science Review.
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Andy Vance |
Kent McGuire |
08/22/2011 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Shirley Brooks-Jones Available for Interviews about 9/11 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the nation prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, one local woman looks forward to again sharing her own Sept. 11 tale of overwhelming generosity.
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Martha Filipic |
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08/23/2011 |
Late Planted Soybeans Mean Aphids in August |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Because farmers across the Corn Belt planted crops later than normal this season, scouting for soybean aphids might seem later than normal, according to one Ohio State University Extension entomologist. Even so, the aphids’ appearance is right on schedule, agronomically speaking.
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Andy Vance |
Ron Hammond |
08/24/2011 |
In the Firewood Business? Join Ohio State Firewood Directory, Connect with Customers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is inviting all firewood dealers in the state to submit their contact information for inclusion in a comprehensive industry directory aimed at better connecting potential consumers with producers.
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08/25/2011 |
Sept. 1: See OSU’s Latest Organic Farming Research |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University’s nationally known organic farming research program will be featured Sept. 1 as part of the Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Kathy Bielek |
08/25/2011 |
Chow Line: Type of protein can affect diabetes risk (for 9/4/11) |
Does the type of protein you eat have anything to do with the development of diabetes?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
08/25/2011 |
Northern Ohio Wheat Day to Address Research, Industry Issues Sept. 7 in Fostoria |
FOSTORIA, Ohio -- Farmers, seed dealers, fertilizer and chemical dealers, and members of the milling industry are invited to the Northern Ohio Wheat Day, which will take place Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the northwestern Ohio town of Fostoria and will include updates on university research and cultural issues impacting wheat production in the region.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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08/29/2011 |
Join the 'Buckthorn Watch': Citizens Needed to Track Invasive Plant in Ohio, Mich., Iowa |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- University scientists are trying to find out if common buckthorn is really common in Ohio, Michigan and Iowa -- and will be counting on residents of these states to spot the invasive plant, report their findings online and help fight agricultural and household pests that benefit from its presence in the landscape.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Mary Gardiner |
08/29/2011 |
Agriculture Event Will Help Farmers Brush Up on Financial Know-How |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Experts predict strong demand for crops will continue to warrant record-high prices over the next decade and increased net returns in the livestock industry. And, consumers' continued demand for agricultural products, despite the country's economic state, has proven agriculture as more financially stable than other sectors of the U.S. economy.
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Melanie Wilt |
Chuck Gamble |
08/30/2011 |
Ohio State Scientist: EPA's Alert on Imprelis is Warranted |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking appropriate action in alerting homeowners and landscape professionals not to use grass clippings that have been treated with Imprelis, as well as trees that may have been injured from Imprelis, for compost or mulch, says an Ohio State University turfgrass science professor.
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Martha Filipic |
Dave Gardner |
08/30/2011 |
Asian Longhorned Beetle the Focus of Talk at FSR |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University forestry expert Kathy Smith will present "The New Forest Threat: Asian Longhorned Beetle" on Sept. 20 at Farm Science Review. |
Kurt Knebusch |
Kathy Smith |
09/01/2011 |
Cleveland, Other Cities Could Produce Most of Their Food: Ohio State Study |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cleveland and other post-industrial North American cities have the potential to generate up to 100 percent of their current needs for fresh produce and other food items -- retaining millions of dollars in the local economy, creating new jobs, and spurring additional health, social and environmental benefits.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Parwinder Grewal |
09/01/2011 |
Impact of Natural Gas Production on Rural Ohio Discussed at Farm Science Review 2011 |
LONDON, Ohio – Natural gas production from shale has potential for significant impacts on rural Ohio. Experts from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and OSU Extension will discuss opportunities and challenges for rural economies in developing this natural resource at the Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
09/01/2011 |
OARDC To Mark Tornado Anniversary Sept. 16 with Community Recognition, New Building Dedication: Public Invited |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) will raise the banners of renewal and resurgence up high on Sept. 16, as it commemorates the one-year anniversary of a tornado that destroyed part of the campus with a day full of recognition ceremonies and the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind research facility in the state.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steve Slack |
09/02/2011 |
Ohio State’s Dean of Food, Ag, Environment to Step Down |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The longest-tenured dean at The Ohio State University announced his transition plans today.
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Suzanne Steel |
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09/02/2011 |
Chow Line: Watch the toppings for a healthy salad (for 9/11/11) |
Over the summer, our salads have gotten more and more elaborate. With cheese, almonds and other toppings, are we being as healthy as we think?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
09/06/2011 |
Researchers: No Need to 'Reinvent Wheel' to Increase Access to Local Produce |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Supporters of local foods should work within the current food distribution system to increase its availability instead of trying to start from scratch, says a new Ohio State University study.
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Martha Filipic |
Jill Clark, Jeff Sharp, Shoshanah Inwood |
09/07/2011 |
OSU South Centers Celebrate 20 Years with Open House Sept. 15 |
PIKETON, Ohio -- The Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon are celebrating two decades of diversifying agriculture and promoting economic development in southern Ohio, and want to share this milestone with area residents, friends and clientele past and present at a Sept. 15 open house.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Tom Worley |
09/08/2011 |
Trade Expecting Lower Corn Production In September Crop Report |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Commodity market analysts expect lower U.S. corn and soybean production estimates in next week’s crop production report from the Department of Agriculture, and one Ohio State University agricultural economist says that could lead to marketing opportunities for farmers.
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Andy Vance |
Matt Roberts |
09/08/2011 |
‘Question the Authorities’ on Ag Economy, Markets and Policy at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Experts from Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics will present a series of updates on the agricultural economy, commodity markets and policy issues at the 2011 Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
09/09/2011 |
Chow Line: 'Freshman 15' largely a myth, but be wise (for 9/18/11) |
I just started college and I know my eating patterns have changed dramatically from when I was living at home. I'm worried about gaining the "freshman 15." What can I do to stop from gaining weight?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
09/09/2011 |
Top 10 Things to See at This Year's Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Farmers will dream big at this year's Farm Science Review, which promises to offer visitors a number of new technologies and advantages to improve on-farm profits.
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Melanie Wilt |
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09/09/2011 |
OARDC to Unveil Unique Ag Safety Facility Sept. 16 in Wooster: Public Invited |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) will unveil Sept. 16 a unique, highly secure bio-containment building aimed at enhancing its nationally and internationally recognized research programs on infectious diseases of plants and animals -- and further safeguarding Ohio's $90-plus billion agricultural industry.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steve Slack |
09/12/2011 |
Champion Dog Breeder: 'I Owe It All to 4-H' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – David Vollette has made a mark showing and breeding dogs on an international scale. And, he says, it wouldn’t have happened without Ohio 4-H.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Lucinda Miller, David Vollette |
09/12/2011 |
USDA Secretary Vilsack: 'Agriculture is Cool Again' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s number one industry and economic driver is again attracting the attention of young, talented people interested in a career in food and resource production and related sciences, according to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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Andy Vance |
Tom Vilsack, Bobby Moser |
09/13/2011 |
On-farm Storage Generally Pays, Caution Recommended This Year |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The old saying regarding on-farm grain storage goes something like this: “bins pay dividends.” This year, however, may be the one year in many that bucks conventional wisdom, according to one Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist.
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Andy Vance |
Matt Roberts |
09/13/2011 |
Market Focus Returns to Weather, Broader Economy Following USDA Reports |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers, commodity traders and market analysts will largely turn their focus back toward Mother Nature in the final weeks of the growing season following a September crop production report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that yielded few surprises, according to Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist Matt Roberts.
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Andy Vance |
Matt Roberts |
09/13/2011 |
Campus Prepares for 'ArboBlitz' Oct. 5-8 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Come October, Mary Maloney hopes to see hundreds of tree-huggers crowding Ohio State University's campus. "And I'm hoping for a lot of non-tree-huggers too," she said.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney |