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News for: 08/01/2007 - 9/01/2007
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8/31/2007 Chow Line: Keep viruses at bay by washing hands (for 9/9/07) What are "noroviruses," and how can they be prevented?
8/31/2007 Forage Production Strategies for Horses at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- With alfalfa harvest falling short and much of Ohio’s pastureland unsuitable for forage due to this season’s drought, managing adequate, high-quality feed for horses has become a challenge for many owners.
8/30/2007 Researchers Looking for Flood-Tolerant Soybeans COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Little can be done to prevent soybean injury due to flooding, but the future is bright for farmers to grow varieties tolerant to the effects of standing water.
8/30/2007 Save on Fuel Costs with Natural-Air Grain Drying LONDON, Ohio -- A decades-old grain-drying technique is getting a renewed push in the face of today’s higher energy costs.
8/29/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Your Home, Where Giant Buffalo Once Roamed (for the Week of Sept. 2, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: The mammoth. The mastodon. The saber-toother tiger. Where’d they live? Where’d they go?
8/29/2007 New Extension Tool Helping Farmers Save on Fertilizer WOOSTER, Ohio -- A new economic tool, developed by Ohio State University Extension, is changing the way corn farmers manage their fertilizer inputs -- and helping them save money in the process.
8/29/2007 Farm Bill Debate Lined Up for Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- The 2007 Farm Bill will be a hot topic at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, with university agricultural economists gathering for a panel discussion to help farmers interpret the language of the bill as it nears passage in Congress.
8/27/2007 Learn More About Ag Law Policies at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- The cases, codes and regulations of agriculture law can be confusing and easily misunderstood. Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review will be the place where the complexities of zoning, nuisance laws and liability issues are unraveled.
8/27/2007 Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment LONDON, Ohio -- Gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental conservation.
8/27/2007 OSU Extension to Host SARE Grant Workshop COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be hosting a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) application workshop for individuals interested in applying for the 2007 North Central Region Farmer and Rancher Grant Program.
8/26/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Motorcycle Muffins (for the Week of Aug. 26, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: Can animal poop on the road cause a crash?
8/24/2007 Chow Line: How sweet they are: A tale of two beets (for 9/2/07) Are sugar beets the same thing as the beets that are pickled or canned?
8/24/2007 OARDC Announces 2007 Family, Brown Scholarships WOOSTER, Ohio — Four college students from northeast Ohio have been named recipients of OARDC scholarships.
8/24/2007 Register by Sept. 17 for Soil Quality Workshop in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Healthy soil is the building block of successful agriculture. Learn how to lay this foundation on your own farm by attending Ohio State’s Soil Quality Workshop, Thursday, Sept. 27, on OARDC’s Wooster campus.
8/23/2007 Media Advisory: Ohio State University Crop Experts on Flood Damage COLUMBUS/WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are available to speak with the media about the impacts of flood damage to field and vegetable crops.
8/23/2007 Precision Agriculture, From Old to New, at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology, from familiar to new equipment, will be displayed and demonstrated at this year’s Farm Science Review.
8/23/2007 Ohio's Crops Could Face Flood Damage COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Many corn and soybean fields are submerged in water after heavy rains swamped portions of north central Ohio earlier this week. Ohio State University Extension agronomists are still evaluating the impact of potential flood damage, the effects of which are dependent on stage of crop development, length of the flooding period, speed of water movement, and other factors.
8/22/2007 Study: Cow-Powered Fuel Cells Grow Smaller, Mightier COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cows could one day help to meet the rise in demand for alternative energy sources, say Ohio State University researchers that used microbe-rich fluid from a cow to generate electricity in a small fuel cell.
8/22/2007 Recycling Program Launches at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review is getting greener.
8/21/2007 Compounds that Color Fruits and Veggies May Protect Against Colon Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters, a new study suggests.
8/20/2007 Keep an Eye on Late-Season Soybean Diseases WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio’s soybean season may be winding down, but there still are numerous diseases and pests that growers are contending with.
8/20/2007 Farmers to Get Tips to Cope with Arthritis LONDON, Ohio -- Experts say one-third of all U.S. farmers have some form of arthritis that inhibits them from completing daily tasks. A display at this year's Farm Science Review, Sept. 18-20 near London, Ohio, will show how farmers can make adaptations to equipment and otherwise cope with pain and stiffness in their joints due to the chronic condition.
8/19/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Septic Secrets! (for the Week of Aug. 19, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: What goes on in a septic tank?
8/17/2007 Chow Line: Dry garden veggies for longtime bounty (for 8/26/07) I want to dehydrate some of the vegetables from my garden this year. What guidelines do you recommend?
8/15/2007 Think of the Honey Bee When Spraying for Soybean Aphids WOOSTER, Ohio -- Insecticides may be the only effective means to control the soybean aphid, but what can stop the pest may also be harmful to beneficial insects, such as honeybees.
8/15/2007 Millin', Chillin', and Grillin' Returns to Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Utzinger Garden during at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.
8/14/2007 Some Wheat Varieties Suitable for Wide-Row Production COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some wheat varieties grown in Ohio produce as much yield in 15-inch rows as they do in traditional 7.5-inch rows, according to Ohio State University Extension research. This option enables farmers to slim their equipment usage and cut their seeding rates in half, saving them money.
8/14/2007 Wheat Planting Intentions for 2008 Promising WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio wheat growers are anticipated to increase their acreage this fall.
8/14/2007 Get Insects and Plant Diseases Analyzed at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Got an insect or a disease plaguing your landscape plants or garden crops and don’t know what it is? Bring a sample to Farm Science Review to be analyzed by Ohio State University specialists of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.
8/10/2007 Chow Line: Exercise can help curb diabetes (for 8/19/07) Why is physical activity so important for people with diabetes?
8/10/2007 Personal Finance Classes Help More in College than High School COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Adults who took a high school personal finance class don't do any better on a test of investment knowledge than those who didn't take such a class, a new study found.
8/9/2007 Learn Best Lawn Care/Turfgrass Practices at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- This season’s moderate drought has impacted more than just Ohio’s field and vegetable crops. The hot, dry conditions have turned lawns brown, stressed turfgrass on golf courses and sports fields, and favored the spread of weeds and diseases.
8/9/2007 Drought Stressed Crops Can Be Chopped For Silage WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio farmers giving up on their drought-stressed corn and soybeans for grain may find value in chopping the plants for silage, especially in situations of low forage inventory.
8/9/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Why Katy Doesn't (for the Week of Aug. 12, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: I know how katydids make that sound. What does it mean when they do it then stop?
8/9/2007 Field Day Features Organic Grains, Fruits, Veggies Aug. 30 WOOSTER, Ohio — Glean the latest information on organic grains, fruits and vegetables at Ohio State’s Organic Food and Farming Education and Research Field Day Aug. 3.
8/9/2007 Summer Birds Will Bug Out Soon: See 'em Before They Go Sept. 8 Enjoy a Beginner’s Bird Walk in Secrest Arboretum and spot a variety of warm-weather friends, including the red-eyed vireo, yellow-billed cuckoo and ruby-throated hummingbird, types that soon will leave till spring.
8/8/2007 Small Space, Big Bang: Discover Medium, Small Trees Sept. 5 WOOSTER, Ohio — Not all trees are big and tall. Some are humble. Some are small. Learn more about them — types for Ohio, their visual punch — when Secrest Arboretum hosts a free public Medium and Small Trees Walk.
8/7/2007 Soybean Aphids Reach Economic Thresholds in Ohio WOOSTER, Ohio -- Soybean aphids have arrived in Ohio, and counties along Lake Erie are taking the brunt of the impact.
8/7/2007 Some Soybean Fields Losing the Battle Against Ohio's Drought COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Like Ohio’s corn crop, soybeans are reaching a stage of development where current drought conditions could impact yields.
8/5/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: What Katy Did (for the Week of Aug. 5, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: How do katydids make that sound?
8/3/2007 Corn Production Focus of FSR Certified Crop Advisors Program LONDON, Ohio -- Between this year’s drought and the demand for ethanol, growing and managing corn has been a challenge for growers. From balancing nutrients to managing disease, corn production will be the topic of discussion at the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) College being held at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.
8/2/2007 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.
8/2/2007 Grain Bin Safety Hot Topic at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- With market prices and ethanol demand on the rise, farmers will be dealing with corn storage issues, along with the hazards associated with grain bin operations. Ohio State University Extension specialists will be at Farm Science Review to help farmers stay safe this harvest.
8/2/2007 Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops: Learn to Achieve Them Aug. 28 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Healthy soil is the building block of successful farming. Learn how to lay a solid foundation at Ohio State’s Soil Quality Workshop Aug. 28.
8/2/2007 Western Ag Station Hosts Pumpkin Field Day Aug. 23 SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio — Don’t let pests and fungi smash your pumpkins. See and hear new ways to protect them at Ohio State’s Pumpkin Field Day Aug. 23 at the Western Agricultural Research Station.
8/2/2007 Ohio No-till Field Day Features New Tips, Research Aug. 22 WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio — Come to the John Dunlap Farm near Williamsport in Pickaway County, Wednesday, Aug. 22, and gain the latest no-till tips and information.
8/2/2007 Pink Hydrangeas Blue? See What to Do Aug. 8 WOOSTER, Ohio — How do you keep your blue hydrangeas blue? Your pink ones pink? Join Secrest Arboretum’s free public Hydrangea Walk Aug. 8 and learn all about the popular shrub.
8/2/2007 Chow Line: Seeded or seedless, watermelon a treat Are seedless watermelons less sweet than seeded varieties?
8/1/2007 Earn Big Dollars with High-Value Crops. Learn How at FSR LONDON, Ohio — Carefully designed polyculture systems, grown on small farms or even in suburban yards, could self-limit pest problems and gross up to $90,000 per acre, says Joe Kovach, head of Ohio State University’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
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