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02/23/2012 |
Workshops to Look at What's New in Manure: Uses, Methods, Technology |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Manure Technology workshops are set for March 19 in western Ohio near Grand Lake St. Marys and for March 20 in northern Ohio at OARDC.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Mary Wicks |
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02/23/2012 |
Workshops Offer Farmers Help with Herbicide Resistance Weed Control in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio crop growers looking to find answers on how to deal with herbicide resistance issues will have the chance to speak with Ohio State University Extension experts during a series of workshops designed to help farmers who are facing increasingly difficult weed control scenarios.
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Tracy Turner |
Mark Loux |
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02/23/2012 |
Produce Safety Programs Set for Southern Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Produce Safety Education programs for farmers have been scheduled for March 20 in Clayton and April 11 in Piketon, both in southern Ohio.
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Ashley Kulhanek |
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02/23/2012 |
Conference Offers Training for Crop Advisers and Farmers |
ADA, Ohio -- Farmers and certified crop advisers who attend Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference this year will have several opportunities to hear from nationally known experts in the field of soil conservation, nutrient management and water quality.
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Tracy Turner |
Randall Reeder |
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02/23/2012 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Experts Available to Talk about New European Organic Food Partnerships’ Financial Impact on Ohio Growers |
WOOSTER, Ohio — The historic agreement of a new partnership between the United States and the European Union announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture means that organic foods certified in the U.S. can be sold in Europe for the first time, a move that could provide new market opportunities for certified organic growers in Ohio, an Ohio State University expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Brian McSpadden Gardener, Stan Ernst |
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02/23/2012 |
Assistance, Screenings Offered for Farmers Battling Arthritis |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new program offered by faculty and students from The Ohio State University Medical Center may offer solutions for farmers struggling with arthritis.
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Tracy Turner |
Meg Teaford, Kent McGuire |
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02/23/2012 |
ECO Farming Saves Growers Money, Improves Soil and Benefits Environment, Researchers Say |
ADA, Ohio – Ohio crop growers looking to increase the organic matter content in their soil to the tune of $900 per unit increase in organic matter, may want to consider a move to ECO Farming, advises an Ohio State University Extension educator, who says that switching to the technique could result in raising soil organic matter levels by several percentage points depending on soil type.
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Tracy Turner |
Jim Hoorman |
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02/23/2012 |
Fifteen New AgrAbility Fact Sheets Online |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers, growers and any agriculture workers dealing with a disabling condition can find tips on how to cope with their condition while continuing to farm thanks to 15 new fact sheets from the Ohio State University Extension’s Ohio AgrAbility Program.
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Tracy Turner |
Kent McGuire |
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02/23/2012 |
Chow Line: High sodium hidden in all sorts of foods (Feb. 24, 2012) |
I recently read something about bread having a lot of sodium in it. Really, bread? I find that hard to believe.
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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02/23/2012 |
Chow Line: Jury still out on chocolate's benefits (2/3/12) |
I roll my eyes every time someone says that “chocolate is good for you.” What are the facts?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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02/23/2012 |
Free 'Growing Our Own' Gardening Workshops in Columbus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and Local Matters are collaborating on a series of free gardening workshops through mid-June.
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Mike Hogan |
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02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Researcher: Global Hunger May Be Double Previous Estimates |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A household food and nutrition survey developed in part by an Ohio State University researcher is uncovering a clearer picture of hunger and malnutrition throughout the world.
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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02/23/2012 |
Farm Science Review Seeking Stories from First 50 Years |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the Farm Science Review looks forward to its 50th farm show Sept. 18-20, show organizers want to get in contact with individuals who were in attendance at the early Reviews dating back as far as 1963 when it was held at Ohio State University’s Don Scott Field in Columbus.
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Lindsay Bowman |
Melanie Wilt |
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02/23/2012 |
Workshops Help Growers Make Products 'MarketReady' |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio food producers looking to sell through different marketing channels are invited to attend one of three MarketReady training programs. The day-long workshop teaches what is required to sell to grocers, restaurants and other wholesale buyers.
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Julie Moose |
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02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Expert: Late Planting Can Still Result in Strong Yields if Corn Growers Make Adjustments |
ADA, Ohio – While late planting concerns may cause some growers to reconsider planting corn, an Ohio State University Extension specialist says producers may not have to fear lower yields when planting late if they make some adjustments and still manage the late-planted corn as effectively as they manage early planted corn.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison |
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02/23/2012 |
Economy, Environment, and Shale Energy Webinar To Discuss Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts |
COLUMBUS -– Ohio State University's Climate Change Outreach Team will present “Balancing the Economic Benefits with the Environmental Impacts of Shale Energy Development” this Wednesday, Feb. 15. Tim Considine of the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources will discuss the nature of shale energy production and its broader implications for the world energy complex, the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing and directional drilling, and estimates of the economic benefits and environmental costs of shale energy development.
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Jill Jentes Banicki |
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02/23/2012 |
April 27 in Wooster: Produce Safety Program for Farmers |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A program on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms takes place April 27 at OARDC in Wooster.
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Ashley Kulhanek |
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02/23/2012 |
Innovative Approaches to Managing Drainage Ditches Can Save Growers Time, Money and Better Benefit Waterways, Ohio State Experts Say |
ADA, Ohio – Innovative approaches to ditch management could save Ohio crop growers time and money while at the same time reducing the flow of phosphorus and nitrogen through ditches that eventually end up in stream water, rivers and ultimately in Lake Erie and beyond, Ohio State University experts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Khandakar Rafiq Islam, Jonathan D Witter |
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02/23/2012 |
Training for Specialty Crop IPM Plan Developers Offered March 14 in London |
LONDON, Ohio -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program are teaming up to offer a workshop on IPM conservation plan writing for specialty crop growers, March 14, in London, Ohio.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Jim Jasinski |
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02/23/2012 |
Ohio Farm to School Offers Free Online Presentation for Producers |
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Mary Griffith |
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02/23/2012 |
Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12) |
I spoke with a friend recently who said he had a bad attack of diverticulitis. First, is that the same thing as diverticulosis? Also, can a high-fiber diet help prevent either condition?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Offers New Master in Plant Health Management Degree |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In response to the growing demand for professionals with expertise and training to address emerging trends and issues in plant health, Ohio State is offering a new Professional Master in Plant Health Management graduate degree.
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Monica Lewandowski |
Anne Dorrance, Joe Kovach |
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02/27/2012 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Norovirus Experts Available to Discuss Recent Outbreaks |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Two recent outbreaks of norovirus in Granville in central Ohio -- on top of other outbreaks across the country -- have Ohio State University food safety experts warning people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the foodborne illness.
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Martha Filipic |
Qiuhong Wang, Linda Saif |
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02/29/2012 |
Selling Direct to Consumers Can Net Farmers and Producers More Money, Ohio State Expert Says |
WILMINGTON, Ohio – The "buy local" movement that has sparked an increased demand for locally grown and produced foods means that those farmers and producers who know how to market and sell their products directly to consumers can increase their farm income substantially by doing so, says an Ohio State University Extension educator.
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Tracy Turner |
Tony Nye, Mark Mechling |
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02/29/2012 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Expert Available to Speak on Obama’s Administration Decision Announced Today To Buy More Bio-based Products |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The announcement today from the Obama Administration on its plans to increase purchasing by the federal government of bio-based products could mean a significant financial boost for Ohio, which ranks No. 1 in terms of polymer employment, has a major bio-based product industry and is a strong agricultural producer, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Dennis Hall |
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03/01/2012 |
Community Nutrition Programs and Partners Help Thousands Get Their 'Plate in Shape' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As National Nutrition Month swings into gear, dietitians and nutrition specialists hope to inspire people from all walks of life to eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and make other healthy choices every day.
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Martha Filipic |
Joyce McDowell, Ana Claudia Zubieta, Maria Carmen Lambea, Diane Cummins, Karen Colonia-Abel, Kevin Brumbaugh |
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03/01/2012 |
Early Spring Nitrogen Application Likely Won’t Increase Yields for Late Planted Wheat, Ohio State Expert Says |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite the fact that an unusually wet fall and planting delays kept many wheat farmers from applying starter nitrogen, an Ohio State University Extension educator says they shouldn't rush to apply spring nitrogen earlier than needed.
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Tracy Turner |
Edwin Mark Lentz |
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03/01/2012 |
Seed Selection Key to Managing Soybean Disease, Achieving High Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio --As spring planting season approaches, soybean growers should be aware that one of the best ways to manage soybean disease is to make sure they plant the right varieties for their fields, said an Ohio State University Extension soybean expert.
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Tracy Turner |
Anne Dorrance |
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03/02/2012 |
Chow Line: Try an orange a day for good health (3/2/12) |
I try to drink orange juice or eat an orange or half a grapefruit every day during the winter to help ward off colds and other illnesses. A friend told me that unless I was afraid of scurvy, I don’t need to be so vigilant. Am I fooling myself about the benefits of citrus?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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03/02/2012 |
Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of March 3 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of March 3.
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Kaitlyn Riemenschneider |
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