Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center

News for: 10/01/2006 - 11/01/2006
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10/31/2006 Fall Ideal Time to Sample for Slugs WOOSTER, Ohio -- For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, now is the time to sample fields to assess spring populations.
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.
10/27/2006 Chow Line: Olive oil 'good' fat but high in calories I'm thinking of starting a diet that says to eat one tablespoon of light olive oil twice a day, before meals, but I'm worried it will raise my cholesterol. Any advice?
10/25/2006 Purdue, Notre Dame Students Earn OARDC Family Scholarships WOOSTER, Ohio — Julia Finer and Mary Mitsch have received the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) 2006 Family Scholarship Awards.
10/25/2006 Oct. 30 Talk to Cover How Culture Affects Energy, Sustainability WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University’s Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) will present a free public lecture, “Cultural Aspects of Energy Flows,” on Monday, Oct. 30, at noon.
10/25/2006 Compost for Erosion Control? Learn More Nov. 1 WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University’s Ohio Composting and Manure Management (OCAMM) program will present a free public lecture, “Research Review of Compost Used for Erosion, Sediment and Pollution Control,” on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.
10/25/2006 Unharvested Corn May Be Exposed to Ear Molds WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio’s corn crop, subjected to moist, cool conditions as it awaits harvest, is at risk from the development of ear mold -- a disease that can reduce grain quality and cause the accumulation of toxins that are harmful to livestock.
10/25/2006 Wheat Planting Delays Raise Winter Worries WOOSTER, Ohio -- Wet conditions and a slow soybean harvest continue to delay wheat planting throughout Ohio, raising concerns that the coming winter could have an impact on a crop struggling to get established.
10/25/2006 Grazing School Set Nov. 2, Nov. 4 JACKSON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) are offering livestock producers the opportunity to attend a program focusing on aspects of intensive grazing.
10/25/2006 OARDC Honors Outstanding Employees; Dehority First to Mark 50 Years WOOSTER, Ohio — Burk Dehority has hit the big 5-0, a milestone marking not his age but his years of service to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
10/24/2006 Celebrate Halloween with Free Insect Film Festival, Oct. 27 at OARDC in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Looking for a different, free way to get in the Halloween spirit? Then come to the Wooster campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), where eight-legged freaks and ferocious bugs are sure to give you a fun fright-of-a-night this Friday, Oct. 27.
10/23/2006 Plant Pathologist Honored Nationally for Soybean Rust Work WOOSTER, Ohio -- An Ohio State University plant pathologist, who is leading Ohio’s research and Extension efforts on Asian soybean rust, has been recognized nationally for her contributions.
10/23/2006 Using Carbon Trading to Boost Economics of Developing Countries COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is teaming up with the United Nations and the Chicago Climate Exchange in a unique project that could boost economic opportunities for farmers in developing countries while, at the same time, improve the environment.
10/20/2006 Chow Line: Be smart when shipping food gifts (for 10/29/06) We want to send a care package to a friend serving in the military overseas. What precautions should we take?
10/19/2006 Researchers Working to Improve Crop Production in India COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is joining three other U.S. academic institutions in efforts to boost crop production in India by improving existing water resources.
10/17/2006 Longer Growing Season, More Profits: Learn How at the High Tunnel Workshop Nov. 14 in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — High tunnels can help lengthen production and marketing windows for Ohio farmers and protect crops from rain, wind and other stresses — all of which can put more cash in growers’ pockets.
10/16/2006 E. coli in Vegetables: Ohio State Study Looks at ‘Under the Surface’ Contamination, Role of Plant Diseases WOOSTER, Ohio — Escherichia coli has reared its ugly and deadly bacterial head once more, sickening almost 200 people and killing three during the past month in a national outbreak linked to a source that was rare only a few years ago: fresh vegetables.
10/13/2006 Chow Line: Feel good with protein-carb combo (for 10/22/06) I heard that eating carbohydrates with protein could help the brain absorb tryptophan and improve mental health. How does that work?
10/13/2006 Ohio Farmers Making the Switch to Transgenic Corn WOOSTER, Ohio -- The use of transgenic corn hybrids could increase significantly in Ohio next year, due to rising corn rootworm problems and lower product costs compared to traditional hybrid packages.
10/12/2006 Workshop Tackles Aspects of Rearing Heifers WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cattle producers and others in the industry seeking to increase their knowledge and skills of rearing dairy heifers are invited to attend an Ohio State University Dairy Heifer Care and Management Workshop.
10/12/2006 How to Fairly Compare Bioenergy: Learn About 'Emergy' Monday (Oct. 16) WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University’s Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) will present a free public lecture, “Evaluation of Bioenergy Sources with Emergy Analysis,” on Monday, Oct. 16, at noon.
10/10/2006 Family Fundamentals: Talk about stepfamily challenges early and often (for October 2006) I'm about to become a stepmother of a 13-year-old girl who sometimes seems to like me and sometimes seems to hate me. Any advice to make this relationship work?
10/10/2006 Expect High Soybean Aphid Populations Next Year WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid may be back in full force throughout Ohio soybean fields in 2007.
10/6/2006 Chow Line: Preserve pumpkin properly (for 10/15/06) For the first time, we grew pumpkins this year, and we have a bumper crop. Is it OK to can pumpkin like I do other vegetables?
10/5/2006 See How Top Composters Do It: Sign Up by Tomorrow (Oct. 6) for Tour WOOSTER, Ohio — Get a close-up look at three top composting facilities at Composting in Ohio 2006: A Tour of the Industry, Thursday, Oct. 12.
10/4/2006 Grafting for Vegetable Production? Ohio State Researchers Seek Growers’ Input WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University researchers are looking at a different way to grow vegetables in Ohio and the Midwest. And they want growers to let them know what they think about it by filling out a simple survey.
10/3/2006 Perplexing Worm Behavior May Play Role in Weed Survival COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Common nightcrawlers, earthworms used for fish bait or seen squirming along sidewalks after a heavy rain, have been found to play a role in weed survival by seeking out and “collecting” seed, according to Ohio State University research.
10/2/2006 Unique Gene Regulation Gives Chilly Bugs Survival Advantage at Bottom of the World COLUMBUS, Ohio – The larvae of Antarctic midges never stop producing special proteins that minimize environmental stress, allowing them to withstand a range of intense environmental conditions in one of the world’s harshest environments.
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