News Releases

Over 25 Israeli Ag Companies Represented at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio—The latest in Israeli agricultural innovations, technology and equipment will be unveiled at the Ohio-Israel Agricultural Initiative’s Israel agriculture booth at Farm Science Review.

Secrest Arboretum to Hold Planting Workshop Sept. 21

WOOSTER, OH — Fall’s a great time to plant trees. And you can learn how to do it in Secrest Arboretum’s Planting and Transplanting Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 21. (Hint: It's more than just digging a hole in the ground.)

Free Workshops Focus on Saving Energy for Homes, Businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Homeowners and business owners throughout Ohio who are interested in saving energy and the resources available to assist are encouraged to register for one of eight workshops planned for October throughout the state.

Chow Line: Eat right to lower blood cholesterol (for 9/19/10)

At my last check-up, my blood cholesterol level was higher than usual. What foods could I eat to lower my LDLs and increase my HDLs?

Seminars Scheduled for Agricultural Lenders

URBANA, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is sponsoring two educational seminars in western Ohio for financial lenders who work with agriculture.

Stay Safe on an ATV or UTV. Get Tips at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are becoming more popular on the farm as the ideal workhorse vehicle, from hauling feed, to fixing fence lines, to spot spraying. But safety remains the name of the game for those operating and those going along for the ride.

Get the Latest on Current Ag Economic Topics, Trends and Hot Issues at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – A set of agricultural economics seminars on current topics, trends and hot issues will be a new feature offered at this year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review.

Some Ohio Corn Ready for Harvest

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio’s corn crop may be ready for harvest sooner than anticipated.

Control Aquatic Vegetation in Your Pond. Get Tips at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – Controlling aquatic vegetation, such as harmful algal blooms, can be the biggest challenge when it comes to managing a pond for fishing, swimming or other recreational use.

Cornish Appointed as Endowed Chair in Bio-based Materials at OARDC

WOOSTER, Ohio — Katrina Cornish, an internationally recognized expert on alternative natural rubber, has been selected as Endowed Chair in Bio-based Emergent Materials at Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

OSU Analysis: State's Green Energy Efforts Unlikely to Create Large Numbers of New Jobs

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Like many states, Ohio is banking on green energy technology to put residents back to work. Yet, a new Ohio State University analysis examining the economic development impacts of green policies suggests that the state’s current efforts are unlikely to generate large numbers of new jobs.

Chow Line: Help kids eat less and move more (for 9/12/10)

I keep hearing more and more about the problem of childhood obesity. How big of a problem is it really?

Sen. Brown, USDA Official Scuse Visit OARDC

WOOSTER, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Michael Scuse, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, visited the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) on Wednesday (9/1).

New Additions of Universal Design Exhibit Showcased at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio -- Homeowners interested in designing their living spaces to last a lifetime can learn about the user-friendly approach of Universal Design at Farm Science Review. Visitors to the Universal Design (UD) exhibit this year can investigate a new laundry room and garage/farm shop in addition to the original kitchen and bath exhibit.

Certified Crop Advisers Can Earn Continuing Education Credits at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – The Certified Crop Adviser program at Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review is one way crop consultants can receive their yearly complement of continuing education credits.

U.S. News and World Report: Ohio State's Ag Engineering Department in Top 10

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) tied for tenth in the nation for biological/agricultural engineering programs in the recent U.S. News & World Report's 2011 edition of America's Best Colleges.

Study: The Bright Red of Cardinals Means Less in Urban Areas

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Normally, the brilliant red of a male cardinal signals to females that he is a high-quality mate. But that may not be true of cardinals living in urban areas, a new study suggests.

OSU Extension Encourages Kids to 'Choose It, Use It' to Lose It

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the first-ever National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month kicks off Sept. 1, dozens of Ohio State University Extension educators across the state will be offering a new program in schools, churches, after-school programs and other organizations.

Biomass and Cover Crops Showcased at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – From poplar and willow trees to sweet sorghum and switchgrass, visitors to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review can learn more about the potential for producing bioenergy crops in Ohio.