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4/30/2008 Talk at OSU Tomorrow (May 1) to Explore Religion, Ecology Greg Hitzhusen of Ohio State's School of Environment and Natural Resources will present “Religion and Ecology: Religious Environmentalism in North America" at 3:30 p.m. in Columbus and by video link to Wooster.
4/30/2008 OSU’s Van Der Knaap, Discoverer of Tomato-shape Gene, to Speak on Her Work Friday (May 2) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Esther van der Knaap, the Ohio State scientist whose discovery of a gene for tomato shape splashed on the cover of Science last month, will speak on her work, 11 a.m.-noon, by video link on Ohio State’s Wooster and Columbus campuses.
4/29/2008 OSU Crabapples, 800 Strong, Now Starting to Blossom in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Jim Chatfield, Ohio State’s Wooster-based crabapple guru, says now’s a good time to come hang with his buds.
4/28/2008 Pregnant Women Sought for 'Healthy Baby, Healthy Me' Program COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pregnant women are among the most at risk when it comes to food-borne illness. But there's little research to show how best to reach them with food safety educational programs and materials -- especially those with low incomes. That's why Ohio State University Extension is offering "Healthy Baby, Healthy Me," a series of eight food safety and nutrition classes specifically targeted for low-income pregnant women. Participants can earn up to $50 for taking the classes.
4/28/2008 Carbon Storage in No-Till Varies with Soil Type/Depth COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till production is widely considered an appropriate crop production system for sequestering carbon -- the process of storing carbon in plants and the soil so that the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is reduced or slowed. But the extent of its benefits depends on soil type and soil depth, Ohio State University soil scientists have discovered.
4/28/2008 Ohio Woodland Stewards Set 2008 Workshop Schedule COLUMBUS, Ohio — See both the forest and the trees plus how to take care of them, what lives in them and how to figure your taxes on them.
4/27/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Cuya-who-ga? (for the Week of April 27, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: “Cuyahoggily”? I don’t get it.
4/25/2008 Chow Line: Sunscreen interferes with vitamin D (for the week of 5/4/08) I know the body makes its own vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, but I've heard that sunscreens prevent that from happening. Is that true?
4/24/2008 Talk Today (April 24) at OSU Looks at Science, Challenges in Major African Wetland COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Wilma H. Schiermier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, recently named to a list of the world’s significant swamps, will today host a talk about a big, pure peer in Africa.
4/23/2008 Solution to Global Food Crisis is Managing Natural Resources COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The world may be on the verge of a second Green Revolution, says an Ohio State University soil scientist. But while the original pulled people from the brink of starvation using genetics, he believes the success of the current movement will be rooted in careful management of Earth’s natural resources.
4/22/2008 Family Fundamentals: Protect family from sun's rays (for April 2008) My teenage daughter is gearing up for summer and is already talking about wanting a deep tan this year. Is tanning considered safe?
4/22/2008 Time to Assess Rapidly Developing Wheat WOOSTER, Ohio -- Spring is here and that means it’s time for Ohio wheat growers to head to the fields to assess their crop in order to make timely management decisions.
4/22/2008 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).
4/22/2008 Rumen Expert, Microbe Namesake, Notches 2008 OARDC Senior Faculty Research Award WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State’s Burk Dehority, an international expert on rumen microbiology who has two protozoan species named in his honor, has added to his recognition in a dark, wet, hard-to-see field.
4/21/2008 High-school Students, Undergrads: OARDC Offers Summer Science Internships in Wooster; Apply by April 30 WOOSTER, Ohio — The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster is offering summer research internships to area high-school juniors and seniors and undergraduate students interested in exploring careers in scientific fields.
4/21/2008 Recent Discoverer of Tomato-shape Gene Wins 2008 OARDC Junior Faculty Research Award WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State scientist Esther van der Knaap, whose discovery of a gene that controls tomato shape hit the cover of the prestigious journal Science just last month, has received the 2008 Distinguished Junior Faculty Research Award from OARDC.
4/20/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Susque-whatta? (Plus a New Reader Contest!) (for the Week of April 20, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: “Susquehanna.” Now that’s a beautiful word.
4/18/2008 Chow Line: Hormones can play havoc with appetite (for 4/27/08) I've heard that a hormone called leptin can affect your weight. How does it work?
4/18/2008 OSU Ph.D. Nutrition Grad Wins OARDC Krauss Research Award WOOSTER, Ohio — Angie Wendel, a graduate of Ohio State’s Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Nutrition, has received OARDC's 2008 William E. Krauss Director’s Award for Excellence in Research.
4/18/2008 OARDC Announces 2008 Grad Student Poster Winners WOOSTER, Ohio — Here are the winners of the Graduate Student Poster Competition held during OARDC’s 2008 Annual Research Conference April 17.
4/18/2008 New Way to Skin a Tomato: Scientist Bags 2008 OARDC Innovator Award for Food-, Work-, Earth-friendly Method WOOSTER, Ohio — Sudhir Sastry, developer of a revolutionary one-step commercial method for removing the skins of fruits and vegetables, has received the 2008 OARDC Director’s Innovator of the Year Award.
4/17/2008 Hear How Grape Vines Survive Until Spring, Ways You Can Help Them Tomorrow (April 18) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State scientist Imed Dami will look at how grape vines weather the winter to bud in the spring, or sometimes don’t, from 11 a.m.-noon tomorrow (April 18).
4/17/2008 Glaciers, Green Energy, Grow Your Own Food: Special Talks Set for OSU Earth Day Fair in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Here’s the schedule of free special talks at Ohio State’s Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, Tuesday, April 22.
4/17/2008 Tips to Get Corn Off to a Good Start COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Planting mismanagement can put a ceiling on yield potential, even before the plant emerges from the soil. Farmers should keep this in mind as they prepare for this year’s corn production.
4/17/2008 Researchers Domesticating Amazonian Fish for Conservation COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aquarium enthusiasts, drawn to the unique and unusual nature of South American fish, may eventually be able to supply their hobby with species bred and reared in North America, rather than turning to imports. The move supports the conservation of tropical species being overexploited not only as ornamentals, but also for consumption.
4/17/2008 What You’ll Find from OSU at Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State, co-sponsor of next week’s Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, naturally will be well-represented there. Here's what you'll find with a Buckeye tie.
4/15/2008 Czech Insect Scientist to Speak at OARDC Today (Tuesday, April 15) WOOSTER, Ohio — Vladimir Kostal, Czech Academy of Sciences, will present “Role of Clock Genes in Insect Photoperiodism” at 11:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, April 15) in Wooster and by video link to Columbus.
4/14/2008 Yellowstone, Yosemite, Beyond: April 17 Talk at OSU to Explore Parks' Carrying Capacity COLUMBUS, Ohio — Robert E. Manning, University of Vermont, will present “Parks and Carrying Capacity: Commons Without Tragedy” on April 17 by video link between Ohio State’s Columbus and Wooster campuses.
4/14/2008 Researchers Exploring Ways to Convert Manure Gas into Fertilizer COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Many farmers are looking to manure application for their fertility needs as a way of combating high commercial fertilizer costs. Now new strides in technology may soon make it possible to capture and recycle gas emissions from livestock waste as an additional source of natural fertilizer, while at the same time improving the environment.
4/14/2008 See, Sniff 1,500 Blooming Heirloom Roses: OSU Garden in Wooster to Host June 14 Open House WOOSTER, Ohio — See a thousand-plus heirloom roses in bloom — plus maybe buy a few, learn how to prune them and walk a new rose-scented labyrinth — in Wooster on Saturday, June 14.
4/14/2008 Media Advisory: OARDC Conference is Thursday, April 17, in Wooster; Highlights Integrated Research Projects WOOSTER, Ohio — Reporters are invited to attend the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) 2008 research conference, which will take place this Thursday, April 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Ohio State’s Wooster campus, 1680 Madison Ave
4/13/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Hedgehogs Got Milk? (for the Week of April 13, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: Hedgehogs are lactose-intolerant. I read that in a book. How would anyone know that?
4/11/2008 Chow Line: Don't alter recipes for home canning (for 4/20/08) My wife and I started canning last year but some of the recipes have a heavy vinegar flavor. Where can I find advice on safely altering recipes or creating some of our own?
4/10/2008 Dietary Oil May Need Help in Avoiding Any Side Effects of Weight Loss COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An oil made of natural fatty acids that is sometimes used as a weight-loss supplement may need to be paired with hormones or other substances to prevent health problems that can follow rapid weight loss, a new study suggests.
4/10/2008 April 16 Talk at OSU: Grade-A Ways for Grade-A Dairies to Handle Their Manure WOOSTER, Ohio — Hear what Grade-A dairy farms do, or can do, to keep Ohio waters clean.
4/9/2008 See How to Make Your Own Rain Barrel, Maybe Win One, at OSU Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair WOOSTER, Ohio — Here’s your chance to win one for the dripper. For the downspout from your gutters, that is.
4/9/2008 Raptors, Hedgehog to Wing, Crawl in for OSU Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair WOOSTER, Ohio — One eats other animals. One acts prickly to not get eaten. Both will headline the lineup of wild things at Ohio State’s Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.
4/8/2008 Largemouth Bass Production and Marketing Focus of Workshop WOOSTER, Ohio -- From a sport fish to a food fish, largemouth bass is increasing in popularity in Ohio. The state is currently ranked 4th in the nation in pounds of largemouth bass produced. Those interested getting in on the action have the opportunity to attend a largemouth bass workshop on April 19.
4/8/2008 Managing Soybean Seed Supply When Quality Comes into Question WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio soybean growers, their sights set on increasing soybean acreage this year, may face crop production challenges due to less than optimum seed quality.
4/8/2008 EPA Official to Discuss 'Sustainability Politics' at OSU April 10 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dan Fiorino, U.S. EPA, will present “Sustainability Politics: The Coming Transformation of U.S. Environmental Policy” at 3:30 p.m. on April 10 by video link between Ohio State’s Columbus and Wooster campuses.
4/7/2008 High Input Costs, Cheap Equipment: Finding the Value in Precision Agriculture Technology COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If farmers are considering incorporating precision agriculture equipment into their farm operations, now might be an ideal time to adopt the technology.
4/7/2008 When Weed Killers Fail: OSU Talk to Look at Weeds’ Growing Resistance COLUMBUS, Ohio — More and more Ohio weeds are developing resistance to weed killers, says Ohio State University Extension specialist Jeff Stachler.
4/4/2008 Chow Line: Most of us need more produce, dairy (for 4/13/08) Do most Americans meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines?
4/3/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Worm Do Do Doo, Worm Da Da Da (for the Week of April 6, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: What’s the stuff that comes out of the back end of a worm called?
4/2/2008 Manure Management Focus of One-Day Summer Event LONDON, Ohio -- As fertilizer prices continue to soar, crop producers may be turning to manure for their fertility needs. Manure management will be the focus of a one-day event, being held this summer at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
4/2/2008 Beat High Gas Prices: See, Drive New E-car at OSU Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair WOOSTER, Ohio — See a car that runs on electricity, not gasoline, and that you can buy and drive today, though not much faster than you would in a school zone, at Ohio State's free Earth Day program in Wooster.
4/1/2008 Students: Discover Green Majors at OSU Fair; Play to Win Cash For Your Club, Troop or Chapter WOOSTER, Ohio — High-school students interested in the environment can learn about majors at Ohio State at the Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair. In doing so, too, they can enter to win one of five $100 Earth-aiding prizes for their club, troop or chapter.
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