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03/31/2008 |
Tilling the Soil? Vertical Tillage Offers the Most Benefits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers may practice tillage to break up compacted soil, aid in seed germination and control weeds, but how the soil is tilled has the most impact on crop productivity. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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04/15/2009 |
Facing Compacted Soils? Practice Continuous No-Till for Better Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When using heavy machinery on cropland under potential compaction situations, farmers may get better yields by practicing continuous no-till than with annual deep tillage.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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11/17/2005 |
Research Determining Best Time to Subsoil |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — To capitalize on the benefits of deep tillage, also known as subsoiling, when the technique is performed may be just as important as how and where it's practiced. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/02/2010 |
Ohio 4-H Engineering Team Places at National Contest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A team of 10 Ohio 4-H members earned individual honors at the 60th Annual National 4-H Engineering Challenge recently held in West Lafayette, Ind., for projects emphasizing engineering, science and technology.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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08/30/2002 |
Ohio No-Till Field Day Is Sept. 13 |
CARROLL, Ohio – Cover crops, drought and aerial and high-clearance seeding will be among the topics examined during the Ohio No-Till Field Day Sept. 13.
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Ludwig |
Randall Reeder |
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01/31/2005 |
Conference to Tout the Latest Trends in Conservation Tillage |
ADA, Ohio — From trends in conservation tillage, to new technology in precision agriculture, to a plethora of management practices, over 50 educational topics will highlight the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, being held Feb. 24-25 at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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08/19/2009 |
Farm Green Year Round. Learn More at Ohio No-Till Field Day, Sept. 1 |
RADNOR, Ohio – "Farming Green Year Round" is the theme for this year's Ohio No-Till Field Day, which will focus on production practices that emphasize environmental stewardship while improving the bottom line.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/19/2010 |
Use Equipment/Technology to Manage Risk |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For farmers looking to manage weather-related economic risks, equipment and technology are their best friends. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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02/17/2004 |
Conservation Tillage Conference in 15th Year |
ADA, Ohio — From soil fertility to tillage systems comparisons to weed, insect and disease management, over 65 sessions with 70 speakers will encompass the topic of conservation tillage at the 15th annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/18/2011 |
Don’t Overdo Tillage Following Wet Spring, Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Warning farmers against “recreational tillage” between now and planting the 2012 crop, recently retired Ohio State University Extension engineer Randall Reeder said the unusually wet conditions surrounding planting and harvest in 2011 made quite an impact on soil conditions.
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Andy Vance |
Randall Reeder |
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01/14/2010 |
A Little Something for Everyone in Ag at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio – Nearly 70 field crop production sessions ranging from biofuels to nutrient management to precision agriculture will dominate Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference in February. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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06/11/2008 |
No-Till Integral in Ethanol-Based Corn Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ethanol-based corn may be getting a bum rap, in light of the growing global food crisis, but the biofuel does have value, especially when produced using the right agricultural technique. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/18/2007 |
Conference All About Conservation Tillage |
ADA, Ohio -- From organic farming to cover crops, to nitrogen management and continuous corn production, participants of the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will have two days worth of conservation tillage topics to indulge in for the best in research, technology and production management.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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11/25/2008 |
Learn How to Maximize Yields at Ohio No-Till Conference |
PLAIN CITY, Ohio -- Optimum yields and maximum profits of no-till corn start at planting. Attendees to Ohio's No-Till Conference Dec. 9 will learn what is required to improve seed placement and plant stands with the proper adjustments of farm equipment. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/26/2002 |
Deep Tillage May Be of Value in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Deep tillage, also known as subsoiling, may be beneficial in alleviating soil compaction and improving crop yields.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/05/2010 |
Try Cover Crops This Fall to Alleviate Compacted Soils |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With harvest already out of the way for some Ohio corn and soybean producers, there may be ample time this fall to repair compaction-damaged fields. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/05/2009 |
CTTC Record Crowd Looking to Conservation Practices for On-Farm Savings |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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08/12/2010 |
Learn to Farm Green Year-Round at Ohio No-Till Field Day, Sept. 8 |
WEST MANCHESTER, Ohio – A full day of no-till technology, products and emerging trends will be the focus of the Ohio No-Till Field Day on Sept. 8. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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06/26/2008 |
Soils at Risk from Compaction When Spreading Manure |
LONDON, Ohio -- Crop fields can be at risk from compaction when spreading manure just as much as when using any other farm equipment. Visitors to the Great Lakes Manure Handling Expo can learn how to minimize the impacts of manure-spreading equipment on soils. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/12/2008 |
Variable Rate Application May Save Money, Boost Yields; Learn More at National No-Till Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Using variable rate fertilizer application in no-till cornfields may save growers money, as well as potentially boost yields. Ohio State University researchers will educate attendees of the National No-Till Conference how to use the precision agriculture technology to minimize costs and maximize profits. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/30/2006 |
Fall Soil Compaction Could Spell Spring Planting Problems |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As Ohio farmers harvest their corn and soybeans during what is turning out to be the wettest fall in at least three years, they are being encouraged to keep in mind the one thing that could negatively impact next year's crops: soil compaction.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/16/2008 |
Tips to Save on Heating Costs This Winter |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Saving money on winter heating costs is always desirable, but may especially be important this season as homeowners continue to struggle through an economic recession.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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09/23/2008 |
Mark Your Calendars for the 2009 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio -- Mark your calendars Feb. 26-27, 2009 for Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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02/18/2008 |
On-Farm Savings Not Hard to Come By, If You Know Where to Look |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers don't have to wait for "green" technologies or other advanced energy conservation techniques to conserve fuel and save money on their farm. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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09/24/2008 |
Remember Safety When Harvesting Downed Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With windblown corn in various conditions, from leaning stalks to plants on the ground, harvesting may be a challenge this fall. But in the haste to salvage crop losses, the one thing farmers should not forget is safety. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/08/2007 |
Looking Back on Four Decades of No-Till Research |
PLAIN CITY, Ohio -- Forty-six years ago, in small corn/soybean plots at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, no-till research was born. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/19/2000 |
All-new North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual Now Available |
Dripping with practical techniques, clear explanations and science-based recommendations, it stands as a must-have resource and reference.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Randy Heiligmann |
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08/12/2004 |
Ohio State Plant Pathologist Recognized for Work on Fruit Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The next time you enjoy a sweet, juicy, disease-free apple or strawberry, take a few seconds to thank Ohio State University scientist Mike Ellis.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Randy Rowe |
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09/06/2007 |
Lake County Extension Educator Honored with National Nursery Award |
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Nursery & Landscape Association recently honored Randall H. Zondag with its Nursery Extension Award during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan Bardzik |
Randy Zondag |
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05/31/2007 |
Researchers Evaluating Switchgrass Production in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With double the biomass output compared to corn and low management inputs, switchgrass is shaping up to be a viable alternative crop for biofuels production. But is it an option for Ohio farmers? |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
