News Releases
Pond Turning Green? Learn How to Help It July 24
LONDON, Ohio — Too much green is making some Ohio farm ponds blue, and not in a good way.
Get the Facts on Starting an Aquaculture Business at an Ohio Fish Farm Tour, July 16
WOOSTER, Ohio – Anyone interested in starting an aquaculture business, or perhaps expanding an existing one, has the opportunity to participate in a tour of fish farms throughout northeast Ohio on July 16.
Get the Latest in Field Crop Management at Field Crops Day July 29
CUSTAR, Ohio – Western bean cutworm, corn fertility and Phytophthora seed treatments are just a few of the topics being featured at the Ohio State University Northwest Agricultural Research Station Field Crops Day on July 29 in Custar.
Professor Honored for Global Commitment
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On his way home from work every evening, Herbert Ockerman makes it a habit to stop at three outlets of Half-Price Books to purchase textbooks, literature or "anything that would fit into a school or university library."
What's New at This Year's Farm Science Review
LONDON, Ohio –Throughout its 48-year history, Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture.
Feeding Wheat Grain to Livestock? Get it Tested for Vomitoxin First
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a year when overly wet conditions and a head scab outbreak are significantly impacting Ohio’s wheat crop, there is no room for assumptions that grain is toxin-free and safe to feed to livestock.
Ohio EPA Awards Nearly $200,000 for Sustainability Efforts on OSU Farm/Research Facility
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A working farm just west of The Ohio State University campus and nestled in the heart of metro Columbus is being transformed into a learning laboratory of best management practices for water quality protection and whole farm sustainability.
Media Invited to Tour Sustainability Projects at OSU Waterman Site, July 7
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Area media are invited to tour sustainability projects being implemented at Ohio State University’s Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory, 2490 Carmack Road, Columbus, at 10 a.m. on July 7.
Guide Helps Growers Manage Soybean Cyst Nematode
WOOSTER, Ohio – Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a destructive pest of soybeans, can be found in nearly every county in Ohio. A farmer may have it and not know it, and for those who know their fields are infested, proper management is crucial. In either situation, producers can look to the Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide for assistance.
Tree ID Class Is July 21; Register Soon
How can you tell Ohio's 125-plus tree species apart? Take “Name That Tree" in Springfield. The deadline to register: July 16. OSU Extension's Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is the sponsor.
Chow Line: Blue potatoes almost mainstream (for 7/11/10)
Some friends invited us over for a barbecue and served a “red, white and blue” potato salad that included dark blue potatoes. They looked strange but tasted fine. Where do they come from?
Diseases of Tomatoes, Potatoes, Cukes Hit Ohio: Ohio State Offers Management Tips
WOOSTER, Ohio — Late blight and downy mildew — diseases that attack tomatoes, potatoes and vine crops such as cucumbers and squash — have been confirmed in Ohio, threatening vegetable farms and backyard gardens across the state.
Ohio Composting Tour Set for Aug. 5
Composting in Ohio 2010: A Tour of the Industry takes place Thursday, Aug. 5, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., in and around Columbus.
Very Berry: Today at the OARDC Farmer’s Market (6/23)
WOOSTER, Ohio — Raspberries, blueberries and more move into the spotlight at today’s OARDC Mid-Week Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m., 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster.
Farm Science Review Organizers Hope to Reap Benefits of Positive Ag Climate
LONDON, Ohio – Expectations are high and the climate is positive for this year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
Farm Science Review Organizers Hope to Reap Benefits of Positive Ag Climate
LONDON, Ohio – Expectations are high and the climate is positive for this year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
Learn the Latest in Agronomic Crops Research at Western Agronomy Field Day
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio – View research plots and take home the latest techniques to solving current field crop problems at the Ohio State University Western Agronomy Field Day on July 21.
Long-Term Ohio State Research Points to Benefits of Drainage on Field Crops
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For every $1 spent on drainage technology, producers get $3 to $4 back in corn and soybean profits, according to long-term Ohio State University research.
Training Set for Sheep, Goat Owners July 22
CALDWELL, Ohio -- Sheep and goat owners interested in using the FAMACHA system as a selective deworming tool will want to attend a Sheep and Goat FAMACHA Training session scheduled for Thursday, July 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Noble County.
Media Advisory: Food Science Students Take New Product to National Competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A team of Ohio State University food science students takes to the road in July, heading to Chicago as one of six finalists in the Product Development Competition sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) and Mars of North America.
