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News for: 07/01/2005 - 8/01/2005
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7/29/2005 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: True Blue (Pike?) (for the Week of July 31, 2005) Dear Twig: What’s a blue pike?
7/29/2005 Ohio May See Record-Breaking Wheat Yields WOOSTER, Ohio — A cool spring and low disease levels have set the stage for potential record-breaking wheat yields in Ohio.
7/28/2005 Juicy Research: Ohio Grape and Wine Day is Aug. 19 in Kingsville KINGSVILLE, Ohio — Savor juicy research fresh from the vine. Visit Ohio Grape and Wine Day, Friday, Aug. 19, in Kingsville and gain helpful management tips for increasing grape production and improving wine quality.
7/26/2005 Study Looks at Environmental Impact of Emerald Ash Borer, Forest Susceptibility COLUMBUS, Ohio — What will happen to North American forests if emerald ash borer (EAB) spreads out of control? What types of wooded areas are most susceptible to this exotic killer of ash trees? These are some of the riddles Ohio State University researchers are trying to solve in a unique study of EAB’s environmental impact.
7/24/2005 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Unken Reflex (for the Week of July 24, 2005) Dear Twig: I have a pet fire-bellied toad. Sometimes it does something weird. It curves its back, sticks its arms and legs in the air, and sometimes even flops on its back. Why?
7/22/2005 Chow Line: Any oatmeal is a good choice (for 7/31/05) I heard that old-fashioned oats are more nutritious than the instant kind. Is that true?
7/22/2005 Chow Line: Mediterranean diet offers clear benefits (for 8/7/05) Does the “Mediterranean diet” really work?
7/22/2005 Ohio Lawn Care Diagnostic Seminar is Aug. 18 in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Discover new research on lawns and landscapes and how to keep them green and healthy at the 11th annual Ohio Lawn Care Diagnostic Seminar, Thursday, Aug. 18, in Columbus.
7/22/2005 Fore! Ohio Turfgrass Field Day is Aug. 17 in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — To guard your turf and keep it healthy, visit the Turfgrass Research Field Day in Columbus, Wednesday, Aug. 17
7/22/2005 Lend Me Your Ears: SW Ohio Corn Growers Field Day is Aug. 16 WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Featuring the latest research on corn crop enhancement, the Southwest Ohio Corn Growers and Fayette County Agronomy Field Day takes place Tuesday, Aug. 16, in Washington Court House.
7/21/2005 Health of Ohio's Corn Crop in Question COLUMBUS, Ohio — One thing that can protect Ohio’s corn crop from drought damage is an element that the crop is lacking — ironically, driven by inadequate moisture.
7/19/2005 Evaluate Soil, Site Before Installing Septic System COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When people buy a piece of property out in the country to build their dream home, flushing a toilet is probably the last thing on their mind. But the dream could become an environmental nightmare if the proper wastewater treatment system isn’t installed.
7/18/2005 Wild-bird Conference is Aug. 5 in Columbus; Ohio State Scientists Among Scheduled Speakers COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four Ohio State University researchers, experts on aspects of Buckeye State birds, are among the speakers scheduled to present at the 2005 Ohio Avian Ecology and Conservation Conference, Friday, Aug. 5.
7/17/2005 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Guinea Pigs and Vitamin C (for the Week of July 17, 2005) Dear Twig: The food I buy for my guinea pigs (Clover, Smiley) has vitamin C added to it. The food I buy for my hamsters (Kramer, Mrs. Kramer) doesn’t. Why?
7/15/2005 Pumpkin Field Day is Aug. 11 in South Charleston SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio — For the latest tips and information on producing plump pumpkins and cultivating crisp cucurbits, come to the 2005 Pumpkin Field Day Aug. 11 at the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston, Ohio.
7/13/2005 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.
7/11/2005 Moisture Stress Biggest Limiting Factor in Crop Production COLUMBUS, Ohio — The biggest element in the world of agricultural production that makes or breaks a crop is water, and potential rains from Tropical Depression Dennis may bring much needed relief from the abnormally dry conditions Ohio is currently experiencing.
7/10/2005 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Hornworms (for the Week of July 10, 2005) Dear Twig: I found a giant green caterpillar on one of my grandfather’s tomato plants. He said it was a hornworm. What can you tell me about it?
7/10/2005 Gateway Garden Jubilee is Aug. 6 in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Celebrate home gardening and landscaping on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Gateway Garden Jubilee in Springfield.
7/10/2005 Drainage and Water Management Workshop is Aug. 4 in Fremont FREMONT, Ohio — Visit the Drainage and Water Management Workshop at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) North Central Agricultural Research Station, Thursday, Aug. 4, to explore different options for keeping the right amount of water in farm soils.
7/10/2005 Vegetable Crops Field Day is Aug. 4 in Fremont FREMONT, Ohio — Come to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) North Central Agricultural Research Station, Thursday, Aug. 4, to sprout fresh ideas at this year’s Vegetable Crops Field Day.
7/10/2005 Vegetable Varieties Field Day is July 31 in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the latest garden-enhancing information, visit Vegetable Varieties Field Day, Monday, July 31, at Ohio State University’s Waterman Farm in Columbus.
7/8/2005 Muck Crops Field Day is July 28 at Celeryville CELERYVILLE, Ohio — Get down and dirty in the latest research at the Muck Crops Field Day, Thursday, July 28, at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Muck Crops Agricultural Research Station, Celeryville.
7/8/2005 Chow Line: Even hot dogs can fit into healthful diet (for 7/17/05) I haven’t eaten a hot dog in years, but last weekend I had one and was amazed at how good it tasted. Are they really that bad for you?
7/5/2005 Soybean Aphid Populations on the Rise WOOSTER, Ohio — Soybean aphid populations are on the rise in Ohio, just as entomologists and other industry specialists have predicted.
7/5/2005 Potential Spider Mite Outbreak on Soybeans WOOSTER, Ohio — The soybean aphid is not the only insect pest Ohio growers have to keep a close eye on this growing season.
7/3/2005 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: 'Citizen of the Universe' (for the Week of July 3, 2005) Dear Twig: Who was John Muir? My mother is reading a book that he wrote.
7/1/2005 Chow Line: What’s in a cheese? Just look at label (for 7/10/05) I noticed it says “natural cheese” on the label of my favorite cheese. Isn’t all cheese “natural”?
7/1/2005 Ohio State Extension Kicks Off Summer Farm Tour Series CARROLTON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension's Sustainable Agriculture Team has kicked off its annual Summer Farm Tour Series -- on-farm visits and learning workshops that focus on sustainable agricultural and gardening enterprises and farming skills.
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