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News for: 10/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
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10/30/2009 Long, Painful Recovery for U.S. Dairy Farmers COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. dairy industry needs to shed an additional 200,000 head of cattle to return to what an Ohio State University Extension dairy economist refers to as a “state of normalcy” where production is more in balance with domestic demand.
10/30/2009 Chow Line: Some need to watch vitamin K intake (for 11/8/09) A friend told me that she has started taking a certain type of medication and now she needs to avoid foods with vitamin K. Can that be right?
10/29/2009 Chadwick Arboretum Featured on PBS GardenSMART Nov. 7 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens will be featured in the nationally syndicated PBS show GardenSMART, airing in central Ohio on WOSU-TV on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.
10/28/2009 eXtension Honors OSU Extension Specialist ST. LOUIS - An Ohio State University Extension family resource management specialist was honored Oct. 23 by eXtension (pronounced E-extension) as it announced its first national awards recognizing outstanding partners, as well as individual and team achievement.
10/27/2009 Family Fundamentals: Talk with your teen about risky behaviors, costs (for October 2009) Our daughter is 13 and I'm worried about decisions she will make in the next few years. My husband says all teens take risks and we shouldn't expect anything different. I still want to protect her, though. What's the best route to take?
10/26/2009 For Grape Growers: Ohio State Hosts Conference Nov. 6 in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio - Grape growers will have the opportunity to learn from national experts at the upcoming Fall Viticulture Conference, to be held Nov. 6 on the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Wooster campus.
10/26/2009 Food Scientist Uses High Pressure to Keep Food Safe -- for a Long, Long Time COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University food science researcher V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam isn't feeling pressure to perform. He's using pressure.
10/23/2009 Chow Line: Enjoy peanut butter but watch calories (for 11/1/09) Is peanut butter healthy for you, or is it so high in fat and calories that you should avoid it?
10/22/2009 Proposals Sought for Ecological Landscaping Conference Dec. 1-3 in Cleveland WOOSTER, Ohio - Researchers, graduate students, business owners, city officials and planners, non-profit organizations, urban farmers, and others involved in the development and management of urban spaces and resources are invited to submit proposals for the Second Ecological Landscaping Conference, to be held in Cleveland Dec. 1-3 and organized by The Ohio State University.
10/20/2009 Georgia Forest Ecologist Named Director of OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ron Hendrick, professor of forest ecology and associate dean for academic affairs in the University of Georgia’s D.B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, has been named director of The Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources.
10/20/2009 OSU Renewable Energy Workshop is Nov. 12: Wind, Solar, Biofuel, More WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State will host its second annual Renewable Energy Workshop on Nov. 12 at OARDC. You’ll get updates on wind, solar, bioenergy and biofuel production and use in Ohio; see practical ways to use less energy and save money; and tour OARDC’s state-of-the-art biomass research facilities.
10/19/2009 Chow Line: Use 'discretion' with Halloween treats (for 10/25/09) Halloween is coming up and my children love to go trick or treating. Afterwards, I want to help them figure out a reasonable amount of candy to enjoy on a daily basis. Where do I start?
10/19/2009 Ohio Has Great Pumpkin Crop Despite Weather COLUMBUS, Ohio - An unusually rainy and cool summer devastated pumpkin crops in northeastern states. But this year’s quirky weather conditions did spare Ohio’s would-be jack-o’-lanterns, with Ohio State University experts saying the 2009 harvest is even expected to be above average in some areas.
10/16/2009 Next Secrest Arboretum Bird Walk is Nov. 14 WOOSTER, Ohio - OARDC's Secrest Arboretum will host a free public bird walk on Nov. 14. Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society will lead it.
10/16/2009 Know Your Ear Rots Before Feeding Grain to Livestock WOOSTER, Ohio – With several types of ear rot diseases appearing on Ohio’s corn crop, properly identifying them is important for producers to make decisions about feeding grain to livestock.
10/13/2009 OSU Extension Offering Cow/Calf School in November BELLE VALLEY, Ohio – Get the latest on pasture management, herd health, grain outlook and other livestock related topics at an Ohio State University Cow/Calf School being held in November.
10/12/2009 Work in Plant Disease Biocontrol Earns OARDC Researcher Spot in World Class South Korean Program WOOSTER, Ohio – An Ohio State University plant pathologist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center is providing his expertise in biological control of plant diseases through a unique collaboration with South Korean scientists. The collaboration has awarded him participation in that nation’s World Class University Program.
10/9/2009 Killing Frost, Cooler Fall Temperatures Impacting Corn Harvest OLUMBUS, Ohio – A recent killing frost in some parts of Ohio may have impacted the corn crop, causing development to shut down prematurely, potentially reducing yields.
10/9/2009 Phomopsis Seed Rot Showing Up in Ohio Soybeans WOOSTER, Ohio – Phomopsis seed decay is now showing up in some soybean fields in Ohio. The disease, which causes cracked, shriveled, moldy seed, impacts yield and reduces seed quality and grade.
10/9/2009 Chow Line: Be a bean counter: Get 3 cups a week (for 10/18/09) I always thought of beans as a "filler" food, but I'm starting to appreciate how nutritious they are. What kind of benefits do they offer?
10/9/2009 OARDC’s Krauss Dairy Recognized by Industry for Milk Excellence WOOSTER, Ohio -Smith Dairy Products is happy with the milk it buys from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Krauss Dairy. So much so that it has decided to recognize the 100-cow research facility for consistently delivering milk meeting the highest quality standards set by the Orrville-based company.
10/9/2009 OARDC Honors 2009 Service Award Winners, Retirees WOOSTER, Ohio - OARDC honored its 2009 service award winners and retirees Oct. 1 during the center’s annual Employee Appreciation Night.
10/8/2009 Ohio Fish Farmers Invited to Free Program to Discuss Industry with ODA's Robert Boggs WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio fish farmers and those interested in aquaculture have the opportunity to meet with Ohio Department of Agriculture director Robert Boggs to discuss aquaculture development plans for Ohio.
10/2/2009 Chow Line: Carve a place for pumpkin in your diet (for 10/11/09) A friend of mine says canned pumpkin is about the healthiest thing you can eat. Can that be right?
10/2/2009 Tuesday Hearing Could Determine Fate of Local Leafy Greens COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio growers of leafy greens and other interested parties have the opportunity to voice their opinions on Tuesday, Oct. 6, about a proposal that might affect their ability to grow and market their products in the future.
10/1/2009 Freshwater Prawn Finding Niche in Ohio Aquaculture PIKETON, Ohio – On a recent cloudy morning at Ohio State University’s South Centers at Piketon, a large group of visitors watched curiously as researchers and volunteers netted an aquaculture species many would consider out of place in Ohio: the freshwater prawn.
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