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06/26/2008 |
Look to the Seal for Excellence in Ohio Wines |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Wine aficionados looking for the best Ohio's winemakers have to offer can turn to a new wine industry program for excellence in quality.
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Candace Pollock |
Imed Dami, Todd Steiner |
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04/23/2009 |
Tap into the Local Foods Movement with a Farmers' Market |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With the current economy driving increased interest in local foods, more communities are looking to either start a farmers' market or expand an existing one as a way of fulfilling consumer demands. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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11/19/2009 |
Worried About Moldy Corn? Test Grain to be Certain of Mycotoxins |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The longer corn stands in the field, the greater the chances for ear molds and subsequent mycotoxin issues, but the only way to determine if grain is contaminated is to have it tested. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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08/26/2010 |
Grow Backyard Fruits at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- With the downturn in the economy and the move toward healthier, locally produced foods, more Ohio homeowners are interested in growing their own backyard fruits. They'll be happy to learn that it isn't hard to get started and they can learn how at Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Gao |
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07/18/2002 |
Exotic Tree Pest Generating Concern in Forestry/Nursery Industries |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new tree pest, discovered last month in Michigan, could pose a threat to Ohio's nursery industry and native forests if it ever crossed the state border.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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12/10/2001 |
Soybeans Shine Amid A Questionable Season |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite variable growing conditions across the state, this season's soybean crop produced better-than-expected yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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07/13/2005 |
Soybean Rust Infections Remain Low |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Depending on what the remnants of Tropical Depression Dennis has in store for Ohio, incidences of soybean rust may remain very low for the next month.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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08/08/2006 |
Do Some Millin', Chillin' and Grillin' at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review during a new event at Utzinger Garden.
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Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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08/02/2007 |
Safety Still Key Message with New Ohio Law |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Safety remains the key message for motorists sharing the roads with farm machinery, despite a new Ohio law that now allows farmers to drive their tractors, or other equipment, faster. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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04/22/2008 |
New Rules for Getting Around at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Be sure to bring your walking shoes for Ohio State University's Farm Science Review, Sept. 16-18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Show organizers have prohibited the use of all types of vehicles, except for golf carts, electric scooters and units compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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02/24/2009 |
Crop Production Information Means Big Savings for Ohio Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers and agribusiness who turn to Ohio State University Extension's Crop Observation and Recommendation Network newsletter have used the information to boost their profits -- to the tune of nearly $10 million, according to a recent OSU Extension survey.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
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06/22/2010 |
Proper Harvesting and Testing of Scabby Wheat Important to Minimize Vomitoxin Levels |
WOOSTER, Ohio – With wheat harvest now under way in Ohio, sampling and testing for vomitoxin in head scab-infected wheat is vital to prevent further losses and avoid potential health problems in humans and livestock. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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10/07/2002 |
Spicing Up Ohio's Veggie Market With Exotic Crops |
PIKETON, Ohio - Looking to grow and market something different than tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers? How does amaranth, jute, Alaskan yard-long beans or malabar spinach grab you?
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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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 |
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08/29/2001 |
Seed Vigor Assessment Quicker, More Accurate with New System |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new system that assesses seed vigor may improve the way seed companies evaluate overall seed quality and growth performance.
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Candace Pollock |
Mark Bennett, Miller McDonald |
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04/19/2005 |
Labor Posters Required for Ag Businesses/Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Farmers and farming operations are required to comply with regulations regarding labor posters if any employees are hired throughout the year, even if for only one hour. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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04/14/2006 |
Soybean Inoculants Supply Nitrogen Cheaper, More Effectively |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Inoculants are an effective and profitable alternative method of providing soybean plants with nitrogen, according to Ohio State University Extension research.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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05/23/2007 |
Extension Offers Program on Wind Power, Biodiesel, Soybean Aphid |
FINDLAY, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is offering an in-service on wind power, biodiesel production and soybean aphid management on June 12.
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Candace Pollock |
Greg LaBarge |
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02/07/2008 |
OSU Extension Holds First Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Conference |
BUTLER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering its first Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist conference to meet recertification requirements of program members and create interest among new participants so they can become more effective volunteers. |
Candace Pollock |
J.P. Lieser |
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11/19/2008 |
OBIC Pursuing Soy-Based Technologies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The soybean, its use once limited to agriculture, is cementing a place in industry as a biodegradable substitute for petroleum in a variety of commercial products. |
Candace Pollock |
Kenneth Anderson |
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09/02/2009 |
Growing Produce Using Hydroponics Showcased at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Ohio lettuce growers looking for new, innovative ways of growing produce year-round have hydroponics as a viable alternative. The technology will be demonstrated during Farm Science Review, Sept. 22-24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Robert Hansen |
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05/05/2010 |
Scout Now for Wheat Diseases, Prepare for Head Scab |
WOOSTER, Ohio – As Ohio wheat continues to develop, now is the time for growers to scout fields for potential foliar diseases and make any necessary fungicide applications.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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10/05/2004 |
Improving Grape Quality with Precision Agriculture |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Precision agriculture is mainly equated with production of field crops, but the technology is finding its place among other agricultural industries.
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Candace Pollock |
Dharmendra Saraswat, Reza Ehsani |
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07/17/2001 |
Third Annual Night Insect Walk Scheduled for July 21 |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Children who enjoy creeping, crawling animals and insects that buzz in the night will have the opportunity to get their fill during the 3rd annual Night Insect Walk being held on the grounds of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center on July 21. |
Candace Pollock |
Brian Kunkel |
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08/12/2010 |
It's Tick Season. Learn to Keep Yourself, Children and Pets Safe |
COLUMBUS, Ohio ââ¬â Summer is the time for outdoors: walks through the local parks, hiking or camping at one of Ohioââ¬â¢s many state parks, or spending time along wooded areas near home. But getting close to nature could mean picking up unwanted guests on your pets, clothes or backpacks.
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Candace Pollock |
Glen Needham |
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01/14/2005 |
In-Furrow Applicator Cuts Chemical Costs in Vegetable Crops |
URBANA, Ohio — Nothing is cheap when it comes to growing high-value vegetable crops, including the chemical investment for insect and disease management. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Jasinski |
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01/06/2006 |
Follow Guidelines When Applying Winter Manure |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Livestock producers who make winter manure applications must follow required industry guidelines to reduce any pollution risks.
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Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch |
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02/19/2007 |
Know the Production Risks with Continuous Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Crop rotation is the key to maximizing yields while reducing potential problems with insect and diseases. However, some Ohio growers are willing to accept the risks of continuous corn production in the hopes of capturing more profit from higher corn prices. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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11/26/2007 |
OSU Extension to Hold Central Ohio Agronomy Day |
NEWARK, Ohio -- Growing organic matter, managing foliar fungicides, enhancing soybean traits, and farming with precision technology are just some of the topics being covered during the Central Ohio Agronomy Day on Dec. 18. |
Candace Pollock |
Howard Siegrist |
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08/29/2008 |
Low-Energy Grain Drying System to be Demonstrated at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- A decades-old grain-drying technique is getting a renewed push in the face of today's higher energy costs. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Hansen |
