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04/11/2003 |
OARDC Researcher, Pioneering Work Honored in Europe |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan couldnât attend the March 21 ceremony because of the war in Iraq. But that didnât prevent Ohio State University researcher Linda Saif from fully enjoying her âonce-in-a-lifetime experienceâ -- receiving an honorary doctorate from Ghent University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Europe.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Linda Saif |
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03/27/2003 |
Agriculture Attractive But Not So Convenient Terrorist Target |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â U.S. agriculture may be an attractive target for terrorist groups, but the systemâs structure makes it difficult to generate the type of one-time damage seen in the World Trade Center attack.
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Candace Pollock |
Luther Tweeten |
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03/24/2003 |
A Formula For Higher Pest Resistance in Ornamental Trees |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Stronger cultivars. Less fertilizers. Less pesticides. These are the three ingredients in a formula developed by Ohio State University researcher Dan Herms to promote higher pest resistance in popular ornamental trees and shrubs.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms |
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03/11/2003 |
Iraq/Korean Conflicts May Have Different Impacts on Agriculture |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Although Americaâs minds are on Iraq and the potential impacts of war, the agriculture industry should be keeping a close eye on the developments with North Korea, says an Ohio State University agricultural economist.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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03/11/2003 |
EORDC Manager Receives Ohio Cattlemen's Award |
CALDWELL, Ohio â Wayne Shriver is not only the man responsible for the daily operations of the Eastern Ohio Resource and Development Center (EORDC). Heâs also the owner of one of the stateâs most successful cow-calf operations, which earned him the first-ever Ohio Cattlemenâs Association Commercial Producer of the Year Award.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Ken Scaife |
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03/07/2003 |
Chow Line: Work some soy protein into diet (for 3/16/03) |
I want to incorporate more soy into my diet. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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03/05/2003 |
OARDC, OSU Extension Join Effort to Fight Ash Pest Found in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Scientists with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State University Extension are joining a statewide effort to control the spread of a dangerous exotic pest of ash whose presence was confirmed in Ohio Feb. 28.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms |
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02/25/2003 |
Ohio Bull Test Preview And Sale Coming Up At EORDC |
CALDWELL, Ohio â If beefing up your cattle operation is one of your priorities this year, the 34th Ohio Bull Test Preview and Sale offers you not one, but 151 purebred ways to do it.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Justin Lahmers |
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02/20/2003 |
Be Prepared For High Slug Populations This Season |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Ohio no-till growers may be wrestling with high slug populations again this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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02/13/2003 |
Ag. Technology Program Part of Conservation Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â With agricultural technology changing the way business is conducted, growers and industry professionals are learning to use such materials to improve communication and develop more efficient record keeping.
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Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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02/13/2003 |
Geospatial Conference Highlights Success of Technology |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Learning to use a variety of geospatial technologies and successfully applying them to agriculture and natural resources land use planning and management will be the key focus of an in-depth Ohio geospatial technology conference â the first program of its nature to be held in the United States.
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Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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02/12/2003 |
Project Comes To The Rescue of Ohio's Agricultural Literature |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Unique and invaluable publications that convey the history of Ohioâs agriculture and rural life in their brittle pages will be saved from obliteration thanks to a preservation project led by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Connie Britton |
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02/06/2003 |
Chow Line: Waxy or mealy? Choose spuds wisely (for 2/16/03) |
At a holiday dinner, my daughter used russets to make mashed potatoes. I always thought russets were for baking. Am I wrong?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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01/13/2003 |
OARDC Researcher Awarded Honorary Doctorate |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Linda Saif, a scientist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Belgiumâs Ghent University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Europe.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Linda Saif |
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01/09/2003 |
Winter Pork Producer Programs Set |
OTTAWA, Ohio â From swine health issues to reproductive management to nutritional assessments, pork producers and agricultural professionals can get the latest in research and industry-related information at the 2003 Ohio State University Extension Pork Producer Programs.
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Candace Pollock |
Dale Ricker |
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01/03/2003 |
Researchers Take Close Look at Emerging Corn Virus |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Maize fine streak virus (MFSV) was first spotted three years ago in a sweet corn field in southwestern Georgia. Since then, scientists with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) have learned enough about the disease to be prepared for its possible spread to the Corn Belt.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Margaret Redinbaugh |
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12/20/2002 |
Soybean Trials Show Strength Of Varieties |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Like the Ohio Corn Performance Test, results of the 2002 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are singing the same tune. Those varieties that yielded well under a wet spring and dry summer can tolerate a lot of stress.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/22/2002 |
Management Tips Highlight Dairy Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio dairy producers looking to get the scoop on herd management, farm finances and government programs, as well as information on nearly 20 other dairy topics, can attend the Ohio Dairy Management Conference in December. |
Candace Pollock |
Amanda Hargett |
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11/19/2002 |
Varying Soil Conditions Can Impact Nutrient Levels |
WOOSTER, Ohio - This growing season's topsy-turvy weather may have impacted more than crop performance and subsequent yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurice Watson |
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11/15/2002 |
High SCN Populations Reminder To Manage Pest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - If a soybean grower is experiencing low yields this season, especially throughout northern Ohio, soybean cyst nematode may be to blame.
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Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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11/14/2002 |
Agronomy Meetings Focus On Crop Production Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - From new guidance system technology to farm safety practices to staying profitable in the face of diseases, insects and drought, Ohio growers can get the scoop on the latest crop production issues through upcoming Ohio Regional Agronomy Meetings. |
Candace Pollock |
Greg LaBarge |
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11/12/2002 |
Ohio Peach Industry Peachy Keen |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Peaches may very well be one of Ohio agriculture's best-kept secrets. |
Candace Pollock |
Dick Funt |
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11/06/2002 |
Viburnum Chewer Makes Its Way Into Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio --Ohio landscapers, nursery managers and home gardeners should begin examining their viburnums a little closer. A new exotic pest has just arrived in town --and itâs hungry for the popular woody ornamentals.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms |
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11/05/2002 |
Some Woodland Plants Are Made In The Shade |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A little shade goes a long way in the growth and marketing of some woody plants. |
Candace Pollock |
Martin Quigley |
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11/05/2002 |
Humane Society Recognizes Animal Sciences Course |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio State University animal sciences course has been recognized by the Humane Society of the United States for its focus on animal welfare issues.
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Candace Pollock |
Jeanne Osborne |
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10/31/2002 |
Media Advisory: Animal Sciences Course Recognized |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences course is being recognized by the Humane Society of the United States for its focus on animal welfare issues. |
Candace Pollock |
Jeanne Osborne |
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10/29/2002 |
Emphasis On Food Safety Possible Through New Grant |
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Driven by customer demand and personal responsibility, many U.S. fruit and vegetable growers are stepping up their food safety practices through improved methods of production, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
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Candace Pollock |
Mary Donnell |
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10/29/2002 |
Hog Industry Issues Addressed At Upcoming Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - U.S. hog producers have experienced a dismal year in profits, with a massive sell-off spurred by low pork prices, high corn prices and fluxes in international markets. And the industry outlook going into 2003 doesn't look much better.
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Candace Pollock |
Brian Roe |
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10/22/2002 |
Fall Sampling Helps Assess Spring Slug Populations |
WOOSTER, Ohio - For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, fall is the time to sample fields to help determine spring populations.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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10/21/2002 |
Woolly Bear Winter Prediction Not Science, But Fun |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The exit of summer always ushers in Fall familiarities - apple cider, pumpkins, changing landscapes and the site of nature's most recognizable caterpillar: the woolly bear.
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Candace Pollock |
Barbara Bloetscher |
