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News for: 09/01/2009 - 10/01/2009
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9/30/2009 OSU Extension to Offer Free Program on Invasive Forest Pests COLUMBUS, Ohio – A free program being held at Ohio State University on October 17 will focus on two of the nation’s most destructive forest pests: the Emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle.
9/30/2009 Plant Sale List Posted for Saturday’s (Oct. 3) Autumn Discovery Day WOOSTER, Ohio - Secrest Arboretum has posted the plant sale list for Saturday’s Autumn Discovery Day at http://secrest.osu.edu. Some 89 kinds of trees and shrubs, many of them rare or hard to find, are on it.
9/29/2009 Cattle Artificial Insemination School is Oct. 19-21 in Belle Valley BELLE VALLEY, Ohio - Artificial insemination and estrous synchronization are key to increasing the efficiency and success of beef cattle operations. Producers can learn about these two techniques at this year’s Cattle Artificial Insemination (A.I.) School, Oct. 19-21 in Noble County.
9/25/2009 Chow Line: Eat healthfully to fight the flu bug (for 10/4/09) Is there anything we can do nutritionally that would help me and my family stay healthy during the flu season?
9/25/2009 Farm Science Review Draws Big Crowd LONDON, Ohio -- After last year’s damaging winds from Hurricane Ike, a little rainy weather and clouds weren’t keeping visitors away from the 47th annual Ohio State University Farm Science Review. The farm show drew 138,014 folks over the three-day event, nearly 10 percent higher than attendance in 2008.
9/24/2009 Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Lethal Cancer Complication COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Insulin resistance, the hallmark of type 2 diabetes and a condition often associated with obesity, is paradoxically also an apparent contributor to muscle wasting and severe fat loss that accompanies some cancers, according to new research.
9/21/2009 USDA Hearing on Proposed Leafy Greens Agreement in Columbus Oct. 6 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus is one of just seven cities across the nation to host a public hearing on a proposed national marketing agreement covering the handling of leafy green vegetables.
9/21/2009 Geographical Society Recognizes Soil Scientist for Work on Climate Change, Food Security COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio State University soil scientist has been recognized by a geographical organization for his role in land restoration as it relates to climate change and food security.
9/18/2009 Chow Line: Detailed food safety information online (for 9/27/09) My daughter recently learned she is pregnant, and I know food safety is an important issue during pregnancy. Where can we find good resources to make sure she doesn't eat anything that inadvertently would put her or her baby at risk?
9/18/2009 Learn About Emerald Ash Borer, How to ID Ash Trees at Farm Science Review Sept. 22-24 LONDON, Ohio - No other insect has made so many headlines in the past few years and created as much concern as emerald ash borer (EAB) - the voracious invasive beetle that has killed millions of ash trees in Ohio and neighboring states. At this year’s Farm Science Review, Sept. 22-24 in London, Ohio, you will have the opportunity to learn more about this exotic pest, know if it has infested your trees, and become an expert at identifying ash trees.
9/15/2009 New Pest Found in Ohio Soybeans WOOSTER, Ohio – A new pest has been identified in Ohio soybeans, but whether or not its presence will be a problem remains to be seen.
9/11/2009 Chow Line: Enjoy produce, but keep it safe (for 9/20/09) I am enjoying all the fresh produce I can get my hands on this summer, but I wonder if I should be doing anything special to make sure it’s safe. Are there standard guidelines?
9/11/2009 Family Fundamentals: Know your rights when bill collectors start calling (for September 2009) We're behind on a few bills and are getting calls from bill collectors. What's the best way to handle them?
9/10/2009 New Feature in Universal Design Exhibit at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Homeowners who have adopted Universal Design features in their living spaces realize that improvements can always be made to make their environment even more user-friendly. Organizers of the Universal Design exhibit at the Farm Science Review are no exception, and this year, regular visitors to the space can investigate a laundry area added to the permanent exhibit.
9/9/2009 Purdue to Help OSU Deliver Hands-On Education at FSR LONDON, Ohio – Purdue University will once again partner with Ohio State University at the Farm Science Review, hosted at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio on Sept. 22-24.
9/9/2009 Learn How to Manage the Silent Robber of Soybean Yields at FSR LONDON, Ohio -- Pests of both the rare and the familiar will be part of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic activities during Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.
9/8/2009 Secrest Arboretum to Hold Autumn Discovery Day Oct. 3 WOOSTER, Ohio - OARDC's Secrest Arboretum will host its seventh annual Autumn Discovery Day on Oct. 3. A tree and shrub sale highlights the program.
9/6/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Oak from Acorn? A-OK! (for the Week of Sept. 6, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: Can I grow an oak tree from an acorn?
9/4/2009 Chow Line: Examine ingredients for added sugars (for 9/13/09) Why are recent guidelines on reducing sugar intake focusing so much on 'added sugar'? Isn't all sugar the same?
9/3/2009 This Labor Day Weekend Don’t Give Tree Pests a Ride: Get Your Firewood Locally COLUMBUS, Ohio - Labor Day weekend is one of the last few chances to enjoy the summer weather in the great outdoors, and camping is a favorite activity this time of year. No camping trip would be complete without a good campfire to stay toasty in the cooler evenings, but there’s something Ohioans need to know about the risk of doing what otherwise seems harmless: moving firewood.
9/2/2009 Farm Financial Management Topics Highlighted at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – From dairy management to estate planning to ag law issues, farm financial management will be a hot topic at this year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review.
9/2/2009 Farm Science Review a Learning Opportunity for Students LONDON, Ohio – Teachers looking to educate their students on the importance of agriculture to Ohio’s economy have the opportunity to take a field trip to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.
9/2/2009 Growing Produce Using Hydroponics Showcased at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio – Ohio lettuce growers looking for new, innovative ways of growing produce year-round have hydroponics as a viable alternative. The technology will be demonstrated during Farm Science Review, Sept. 22-24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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