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8/31/2009 Drainage Water Management Demonstration Day Slated for Sept. 9 LAKEVIEW, Ohio -- A demonstration field day of drainage water management techniques will be held at the Manchester Farm in Lakeview, Ohio, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event at the Logan County farm, northwest of Bellefontaine at 29249 State Route 385, is free.
8/30/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Tomato Splatability (for the Week of Aug. 30, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: Why do some tomatoes splat more when I throw them at my brother?
8/28/2009 Chow Line: Many children low in vitamin D (for 9/6/09) I recently read that many children are low on vitamin D. How can I be sure my children are getting enough?
8/28/2009 OSU President E. Gordon Gee Visits Eastern Ohio Ag Research Facility CALDWELL, Ohio – Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee paid a visit to the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Caldwell, Ohio, on Aug. 27 to learn more about the facility’s operations and its value to area Ohio producers and businesses. It was the first time Gee had visited the research station.
8/26/2009 Heirloom Tomatoes, More in the Spotlight at Today's (Aug. 26) OARDC Farmer's Market WOOSTER, Ohio - Pick up fresh sweet corn, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes and more today (Aug. 26) at the OARDC Mid-week Farmer’s Market.
8/26/2009 MEDIA ADVISORY: OARDC Dedicates New Feedstock Facility Tomorrow in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio - Reporters are invited to cover the dedication of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) new Feedstock Processing Research Facility, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in Wooster.
8/25/2009 Sept. 18: Free Seminar on How to Sell Meat Straight to Consumers WOOSTER, Ohio - Learn more about selling meat directly to consumers in a free public seminar at OARDC. Kathleen Harris of the Northeast Livestock Processing Service Company in upstate New York and Leah Miller of Ohio’s Small Farm Institute will speak.
8/24/2009 OARDC's New Feedstock Processing Facility: Public Invited to Open House Aug. 27 WOOSTER, Ohio - The public is invited to an open house this Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) new Feedstock Processing Research Facility in Wooster.
8/23/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: One Gene, Two Gene, Red Gene, Blue Gene ... OK, Maybe Orange (for the Week of Aug. 23, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: What makes a tomato a certain color?
8/21/2009 Chow Line: Lots of reasons not to eat a high-fat diet (for 8/30/09) I read about a study linking a high-fat diet to memory loss. How much fat is too much?
8/21/2009 Cooperative Weather, Good Practices Lead to Potential Record-Breaking Season COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ample rain and cooler-than-normal temperatures this summer have turned an average growing season into a potential record-breaker for Ohio crop producers.
8/21/2009 Ohio State's Grewal Named Fellow of the Society of Nematologists WOOSTER, Ohio - Parwinder Grewal, a professor of entomology with Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and OSU Extension, has been named a Fellow of the Society of Nematologists (SON) - the highest honor awarded by this international scientific organization.
8/20/2009 Family Fundamentals: Guidelines aid parents to help child with homework (for Aug. 2009) Every school year, we wonder how much we should be helping our children with their homework. Are there standard guidelines, especially as children grow older?
8/19/2009 Sweet! - Corn, That is, at Today's (Aug. 19) OARDC Farmer's Market WOOSTER, Ohio - Today’s (Aug. 19) OARDC Mid-week Farmer’s Market promises bushels of sweet corn, plus melons, green beans, peppers, tomatoes and more - all of it fresh and local.
8/19/2009 Free Field Day All About Pumpkins SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio – From disease and insect management to irrigation to variety selection, pumpkin growers have the opportunity to glean advice and information from Ohio State University Extension specialists during a free pumpkin field day on September 1.
8/18/2009 Ohio State Scientist to Speak at Midwest Birding Symposium COLUMBUS, Ohio - OSU wildlife ecologist Amanda Rodewald will present “Singing the Blues: The Challenge of Conserving the Cerulean Warbler” at the 2009 Midwest Birding Symposium, Sept. 17-20 in Lakeside, Ohio.
8/18/2009 Ohio Joins the National AgrAbility Program LONDON, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension has received a 4-year, $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist farmers with disabilities through the national AgrAbility program. Visitors to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review can stop by the Safety Education Area to learn more.
8/18/2009 Learn Safety on the Farm at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – Grain storage and handling can be fatal if the proper safety precautions are not followed. This year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review will be the site of agricultural grain rescue demonstrations to emphasize the importance of following these precautions when working with grain.
8/18/2009 Extension Resources Available to Better Diagnose Corn Ear Abnormalities COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corn ear abnormalities, caused by a variety of conditions from weather stress to diseases to insects, can be major limiting factors of yield and grain quality. Knowing what disorders affect the ear can lead to better management and greatly improve crop production.
8/18/2009 See Fall Migrants on Sept. 12 Secrest Arboretum Bird Walk WOOSTER, Ohio - See what’s coming, going and here all year on Secrest Arboretum’s next free public bird walk.
8/17/2009 OARDC Poultry Scientist Honored for Research Achievements WOOSTER, Ohio - OARDC scientist Sandra G. Velleman, an international leader in the study of the extracellular matrix in poultry and in muscle development, has received the Poultry Science Association’s 2009 Evonik Degussa Award for Achievement in Poultry Science.
8/17/2009 Learn How to Construct a Rain Garden at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – When installed properly, rain gardens capture water, reducing irrigation needs and storm water flow, while beautifying the landscape. Visitors to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review can get more information on the construction and maintenance of rain gardens, which are becoming more popular in urban areas across Ohio.
8/17/2009 Coping with Canada Geese? Learn How to Control Populations at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – They are a common sight in urban areas, taking up residence along riverbanks and community ponds, stopping traffic as they waddle across roads, and making a fine mess of well-manicured lawns and golf courses. Canada geese are viewed by many as a nuisance, but several options exist to help control their populations. Learn more at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.
8/17/2009 OARDC Announces 2009 Brown, Family Scholarship Winners WOOSTER, Ohio - OARDC has announced the 2009 winners of its Family Scholarship and James and Yvonne Brown Scholarship awards.
8/16/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: All the Colors of the Tomatobow! (for the Week of Aug. 16, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: How many colors of tomatoes are there?
8/14/2009 Chow Line: Eat lots of produce, raw and cooked (for 8/23/09) I have long heard about the benefits of eating raw produce, and I have experimented with a semi-raw diet in the last few weeks. Besides eating raw produce, I'm making smoothies with fruits and vegetables for breakfast. But I just heard a news report saying some vegetables are more nutritious if cooked. So what's better, cooked or raw?
8/14/2009 Major White Mold Outbreak in Ohio Soybeans WOOSTER, Ohio – Rainy weather and cooler-than-normal summer temperatures have resulted in a white mold outbreak in soybeans throughout parts of Ohio. It’s the first major outbreak of the disease in the state in nearly a decade.
8/13/2009 Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious International Award NEW DELHI, India – Ohio State University professor Rattan Lal received the prestigious international M.S. Swaminathan Award from the Trust for the Advancement of Agricultural Sciences on Aug. 11 in New Delhi, India.
8/12/2009 Savor Pizza, Fiddlin', the Best of What's in Season at Today's (Aug. 12) OARDC Farmer's Market WOOSTER, Ohio - Fresh grilled pizza. Fresh live fiddlin’. Sample both and more today at the OARDC Mid-week Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m. on OARDC's Wooster campus.
8/10/2009 Minnesotans Learn about Value of Trees, Invasive Insects from OSU Extension Team WOOSTER, Ohio - The Ohio State University Extension Nursery, Landscape and Turf Team’s (ENLTT) recent educational road trip to Minnesota is an excellent example of what universities, communities and industry - not to mention states - stand to gain when they collaborate and share resources.
8/10/2009 Education Opportunities Abound at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review is the place for agriculture – to connect with industry, to improve profits, to boost knowledge, and even to pursue a career.
8/10/2009 Climate Change Panel Being Held at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – The impacts of cap and trade legislation and climate change on the Ohio agriculture industry will be the focus of an expert panel discussion during Farm Science Review.
8/10/2009 Corn Physiology Focus of CCA College at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – The impacts of adjuvants, such as surfactants and crop oil, on corn physiology will be a major focus of discussions during the Certified Crop Advisors College being held at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review on Sept. 24.
8/10/2009 Benefits of Cover Crops Presented at Free Workshop WOOSTER, Ohio - From enhancing soil fertility to controlling weeds and pests, research has shown that cover crops can be a valuable aspect of crop production. Learn how to incorporate cover crops into your farm operation at a cover crops workshop September 15.
8/9/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Hawk Makes a Splash (for the Week of Aug. 9, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: I saw a big hawk in my grandmother’s bird bath.
8/7/2009 Chow Line: Know your numbers: calorie counts differ (for 8/16/09) Where can I find out how many calories a day I should be eating? I recently started paying attention to calorie intake, and have been using the 2,000-calorie-a-day standard on Nutrition Facts labels. But 2,000 calories a day can't be right for everyone.
8/5/2009 Growing, Growing, Gone to a Bigger Spot: Find OARDC Farmer’s Market Today (Aug. 5) in a New Location WOOSTER, Ohio - The OARDC Mid-week Farmer’s Market, still in its first year and growing, has moved to gain more room and more parking.
8/5/2009 Now's the Time to Scout for Soybean Cyst Nematode WOOSTER, Ohio – A soybean plant seemingly suffering from nutrient deficiencies, diseases, herbicide injury or development issues due to compaction could be the victim of another more serious culprit: soybean cyst nematode.
8/4/2009 What Does it Take to be a Farmers' Market Vendor? Find Out at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – There’s more to being a vendor at a farmers’ market than just selling the products grown on the farm. Learn what it takes to become a successful vendor at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.
8/4/2009 Bienergy Economic Opportunities Focus of OSU Field Night PIKETON, Ohio – Bioenergy and its potential to further southern Ohio economic development will be the focus of an Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon field night on August 20.
8/3/2009 Study: Farms Near Urban Areas Adopt Varying Strategies to Survive, Thrive COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farm families everywhere often face difficulties when making decisions regarding passing down the farm to the next generation. Agricultural experts point to an aging farm population, a lack of succession planning, and fewer heirs choosing farming as an occupation as threats to the long-term existence of family farming.
8/2/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Raccoon Latrines and Why to Avoid Them in Case You Don't Do It and Aren't a Raccoon (for the Week of Aug. 2, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: What’s a raccoon latrine?
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