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11/07/2005 |
Extending the Life of Flowering Plants at the Molecular Level |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Flowering plants are most eye-catching when healthy and in full-bloom vigor. But something always happens to them in the pot at the nursery or in the vase on someone's kitchen table —leaves wilt; the blooms eventually die. And for many, this death tends to occur sooner rather than later.
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Candace Pollock |
Michelle Jones |
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04/27/2010 |
Jury Still Out in Ohio on Twin-Row Corn Yield Potential |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twin-row corn is becoming more of an attractive production practice for growers across the Midwest, but the jury is still out in Ohio on its yield potential, according to Ohio State University Extension research. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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07/10/2002 |
Sixth Annual Tour of Gardens Set for July 14 |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio - The diversity of Union County gardens will be the focus of the sixth annual Tour of Gardens to be held July 14. |
Candace Pollock |
Laura McConnell |
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09/12/2001 |
Ohio Corn Growers Facing Stalk Quality Issues |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Severe stalk rot from anthracnose, a corn residue-borne disease, is creating the potential for stalk lodging throughout Ohio cornfields. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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11/27/2007 |
Crawford/Huron Agronomy Day Slated for December 11 |
WILLARD, Ohio -- Managing crop fertilizer inputs, examining corn hybrids for insect management, and evaluating the payback to corn or soybean fungicide applications will be among the featured topics at Ohio State University Extension's Crawford/Huron Agronomy Day.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
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04/01/2009 |
CFAES International Office Tackling Tough Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of the oldest international offices at Ohio State University, which was recently honored as International Organization of the Year by the Columbus Council on World Affairs, tackles some of today's most pressing global issues. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Erbaugh |
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06/13/2006 |
4-H Holds Ohio's First Multiple-Handicapped Camp |
JACKSON, Ohio -- For hundreds of children across Ohio, 4-H camps are an escape from thoughts of school and household chores -- a time to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends while learning life skills in a fun-filled environment. Being a typical kid is what it's all about and it was no different for a group of special needs youths who recently participated in the first Ohio multiple-handicapped 4-H camp at Canter's Cave in Jackson County. |
Candace Pollock |
Connie Goble |
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06/26/2007 |
OSU Extension and 4-H Team Up on ATV Safety |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Improper use and lack of safety gear are the two major causes of ATV (all-terrain vehicle) crashes for both youth and adults. Ohio State University Extension and the National 4-H Council are teaming up this summer and fall to educate ATV operators so that a fun time doesn't turn into a disaster. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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08/08/2005 |
School of Natural Resources Joins University Scholars Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University's School of Natural Resources will be launching — through a university-wide program — an opportunity to enhance academic, co-curricular and residential experiences for undergraduate students.
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Candace Pollock |
Linda Harlow, Susan Burks |
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02/09/2010 |
Growers to Get Grain Markets Outlook at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With ample corn in storage and weak global demand, many corn producers may be questioning how they should handle their excess corn in 2010 while balancing input costs and still make a profit. They may find answers at Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, Feb. 25-26.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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09/11/2002 |
Wheat May Be Making A Comeback |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio wheat growers may be bucking the trend of several years of shrinking wheat production.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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07/24/2001 |
Asian Soybean Finding New Home in Ohio's Specialty Crop Market |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University researchers are hoping to turn the soybean into a vegetable crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Sally Miller, Ron Fioritto |
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01/19/2005 |
Winning the War Against Soybean Rust Requires a Strategy |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The best weapon growers have to fighting soybean rust is fungicides, but an effective job of controlling the disease is questionable without an application strategy. |
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
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10/01/2007 |
Corn Stover Removal Decreases Soil Carbon, Impacts Crop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Removing corn stover for use in ethanol production decreases the amount of carbon stored in the soil, and has an adverse impact on overall soil fertility and crop development, according to Ohio State University research.
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Candace Pollock |
Humberto Blanco |
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01/15/2009 |
Putnam County Extension Educator Honored for His Work |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The unique connection that a county Extension educator has with the farm family is the backbone of any state Extension organization and the driving concept behind the Ohio State University Extension Steve D. Ruhl Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension Award.
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Candace Pollock |
Don Breece, Glen Arnold |
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06/30/2008 |
$5 Million Third Frontier Grant to Advance Granule Technology |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The performance of a liquid combined with the convenience of a capsule is the focus of a $5 million three-year Third Frontier Grant exploring advanced granule technologies that address the economic, health and environmental concerns of the turfgrass, horticulture and agricultural industries.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Slack, Denny Hall, Stephen Myers, Debra Crow |
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04/18/2007 |
Ohio's Wheat May Have Escaped Frost Damage |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The recent bout of cold weather may have slowed the development of Ohio's wheat crop, but frost damage is anticipated to be less severe in Ohio than in more southern wheat-growing states. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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05/05/2005 |
The Changing Face of Computers in Agriculture |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More Ohio farmers are jumping on the technology bandwagon. Computer adoption is increasing, according to an Ohio State University Extension survey. But what is even more revealing is how the use of such technology is changing. |
Candace Pollock |
Marvin Batte |
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05/27/2005 |
Career Choice of Researcher a Benefit to Millions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rattan Lal's education in agriculture—soil science more specifically—was more about opportunity than design, but his years of research contributions have changed farming for millions worldwide.
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Candace Pollock |
Jerry Bigham, Rattan Lal |
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05/22/2006 |
Soybean Rust Predicted to Hit Ohio, But When? |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio growers are likely to see soybean rust this year, says an Ohio State University Extension and research plant pathologist. But the question remains whether the disease will show up early enough to have any impact on the crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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11/03/2009 |
Look to Soil Tests, Not Yields When Making Fertilizer Applications |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't let bumper corn and soybean yields fool one into thinking an application this fall may not be needed. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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08/19/2010 |
Yearning to Be a Buckeye? Learn More about Ohio State's Academic Programs in Food, Ag, and Environment at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Ohio State University's Farm Science Review is the place for agriculture – to connect with industry, to improve profits, to boost knowledge, and even to pursue a career. |
Candace Pollock |
Jill Tyson |
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10/14/2010 |
Managing Cover Crops in No-Till Focus of Ohio No-Till Conference |
PLAIN CITY, Ohio – Cutting no-till costs, improving soil quality, and growing profit margins with cover crops will be the featured themes at this year's Ohio No-Till Conference taking place on Dec. 7 in Plain City, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/26/2004 |
Learn About Ag Labor Camps at Upcoming Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University Extension's Ag and Hort Labor Education Program and Mid American Ag and Hort Services (MAAHS) are sponsoring a series of workshops this winter for those who own, operate or are considering the development of temporary labor camps for agricultural and food processing workers.
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Candace Pollock |
Francisco Espinoza, John Wargowsky, Mo Saif |
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05/07/2002 |
Environmental Changes to Crops May Have Ties to Health/Market Value |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Something as simple as moisture levels or heat stress can alter the chemical characteristics of a vegetable crop, which may change its nutritional or market value.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Kleinhenz, Ted Radovich |
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03/06/2002 |
Proposed Research Facility to Focus on Plant/Animal Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Processing and health problems associated with pathogenic organisms cost the food industry $8.5 billion a year.
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Candace Pollock |
Mo Saif, Sally Miller |
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10/09/2008 |
Free OSU Extension Workshop Promotes Farmers' Market Development |
PIKETON, Ohio -- The desire for fresh, local foods and products is driving more consumers to shop at their community farmers' markets, spending more than $1 billion a year, according to the Farmers' Market Coalition. Those in Ohio interested in launching their own farmers' market or looking to enhance an existing business have the opportunity to attend a free Ohio State University Extension workshop.
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Candace Pollock |
Melissa Hurtt |
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04/28/2008 |
Carbon Storage in No-Till Varies with Soil Type/Depth |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till production is widely considered an appropriate crop production system for sequestering carbon -- the process of storing carbon in plants and the soil so that the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is reduced or slowed. But the extent of its benefits depends on soil type and soil depth, Ohio State University soil scientists have discovered. |
Candace Pollock |
Humberto Blanco |
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08/05/2009 |
Twitter Turns Idea into Fun Project for OSU Extension Educator |
VAN WERT, Ohio – An Ohio State University Extension educator is getting a taste of the value of social media. |
Candace Pollock |
Andy Kleinschmidt |
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12/20/2006 |
Swine Niche Pork Producer Conference Offered |
BRYAN-MONTPELIER, Ohio -- Pork producers interested in non-traditional pork markets have the opportunity to attend the Swine Niche Pork Producer Conference Jan. 23 at the Ramada Conference Center in Bryan-Montpelier, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Dale Ricker |
