COVINGTON, Ohio — Soil health and water quality will be two focal points of the 2015 Ohio No-till Field Day on Sept. 2.
The event will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Dan Batdorf farm, 9291 Rt. 48 (North), Covington, in western Miami County, and will feature a variety of exhibitors and speakers on a wide range of no-till topics.
Attending the field day will be Jason Weller, chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington, D.C., who will speak briefly about his agency’s emphasis on soil health and plans to attend the event all day.
Among the presentations will be “Microbes at Work” by David Lamm, USDA-NRCS, Greensboro, N.C., who will focus on an examination of the below-ground benefits of...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio – Novice and experienced pumpkin growers and crop consultants can learn more about pumpkin production, including managing pests and diseases, at the 2015 Pumpkin Field Day Aug. 20.
The event will focus on multiple topics including current and unregistered fungicides used to control powdery mildew and offer a first-hand view of their efficacy in demonstration trials, said Jim Jasinski, an Ohio State University Extension educator and Integrated Pest Management program coordinator.
The event is from 6-8 p.m. at the Western Agricultural Research Station, 7721 South Charleston Pike, in South Charleston. The research station is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. OSU Extension and OARDC are the outreach and research arms, respectively,...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Golf course superintendents, athletic field managers and lawn care professionals are encouraged to attend Turfgrass Research Field Day on Aug. 11 at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation’s Research and Education Facility, 2710 North Star Road, Columbus.
Turf professionals can learn about new research and technologies in turfgrass management, brush up on diagnostic skills, and get updates on environmental issues, said Pam Sherratt, a turfgrass specialist with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University and one of the event’s organizers.
Registration is $40 for Ohio Turfgrass Association members and $60 for nonmembers.
Morning sessions — starting at 8 a.m. — include:
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FREMONT, Ohio — Eating plenty of vegetables can help ward off disease. But what happens when the vegetables get sick?
How to deal with vegetable crop diseases is the focus of Vegetable Crops Field Night, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s North Central Agricultural Research Station, 1165 County Road 43 in Fremont. Admission is free and open to the public.
Farmers, producers and industry professionals can learn what diseases have been prevalent this growing season, what past research trials have shown on those and other diseases, and what current control products are on the market and how effective they are, said Allen Gahler, an Ohio State University Extension educator.
“These topics can help growers improve efficiency and...
WILLARD, Ohio — Growing fresh lettuce, radishes, onions and more on high organic soils is the focus of Muck Crops Field Day, 10:30 a.m. to noon July 30 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s Muck Crops Agricultural Research Station, 4875 State Route 103 S in Willard. Admission is free and open to the public.
The center is part of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.
The station covers 15-plus acres of high-organic-matter muck soil in Huron County’s productive “salad bowl” region.
The event will share the station’s latest research findings on managing weeds, insects and diseases in muck-soil vegetable crops, said organizer Bob Filbrun, the station’s manager.
Also...
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Something’s brewing in August in Bowling Green.
Farmers, producers and brewers interested in learning more about hops production can attend the Northwest Ohio Hops workshop Aug. 25.
Offered by experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, the workshop will provide information regarding hops management practices, said Alan Sundermeier, an Ohio State University Extension educator who is organizing the event.
“Potential hops growers can learn the requirements for producing hops, the techniques and management tools needed for establishing a successful hops business, and learn from other producers and speakers,” he said.
The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Incubator...
CUSTAR, Ohio — Agronomists, educators and plant pathologists with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University will discuss drought-tolerant corn hybrids and how to improve soil quality during a Field Crops Day July 30.
The workshop is open to farmers, producers, agribusiness personnel and anyone interested in processes associated with the production of food, said Matt Davis, station manager of the Northwest Agricultural Research Station.
The workshop is from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Northwest Agricultural Research Station, 4240 Range Line Road, in Custar. It is free and open to the public.
Pesticide licensing recertification credits and Certified Crop Adviser continuing education credits are available, Davis said.
The workshop topics...
WOOSTER, Ohio - New and experienced growers interested in learning more about the hops industry are invited to attend the 2015 Hops Field Night July 23 on the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) campus in Wooster.
Offered by experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, the Hops Field Night will provide information and education regarding hops management practices for anyone interested in hops production, according to Chelsea Smith, an Ohio State entomology research assistant. OARDC is the research arm of the college.
The event is an excellent opportunity for experienced hops growers to learn new management methods and for new growers interested in taking the first step to learn the proper methods needed to...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are upcoming events involving the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University as of March 4.
March
March 3-4: Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University, 525 South Main Street, Ada. Information: fabe.osu.edu/CTCon.
NEW: March 4: Registration deadline for HTST (High-Temperature, Short-Time) Pasteurization Workshop March 18-19 in Columbus. Registration is $650. Information and link to online registration: foodindustries.osu.edu/htst.
March 4: Preregistration deadline for Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Conference March 11 in Columbus. Preregistration is $75 without lunch, $95 with lunch;...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Feb. 2.
NEW: Feb. 2: Sheep and Goat Webinar Series, 7-9 p.m., online. Tips for fine-tuning the FAMACHA program of a flock or herd. Free at any of 10 statewide viewing locations; $20 fee to view elsewhere, such as at home. Information: sheep.osu.edu.
NEW: Feb. 3: Soybean Production Webinar, 10-11:30 a.m., online. Information: go.osu.edu/wy7, labarge.1@osu.edu, 419-460-0600.
NEW: Feb. 4: Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ohio State University Extension Greene County office, 100 Fairground Road, Xenia. Hands-on, intensive soybean management workshop. Registration: $100. Information: griffith.483@osu.edu,...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Dec. 9.
December
NEW: Dec. 9: Environmental Professionals Network “Breakfast Club” program, 7:15- 9:15 a.m., Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Ohio State University, Columbus. The program features a discussion on increasing outdoor recreation in Ohio through new partnerships among outdoor-oriented retailers, agencies and organizations. Registration is open to members and nonmembers of the network. Registration is $10 or $15 depending on payment method and includes full breakfast. Information: go.osu.edu/uns or 614-247-1908.
NEW: Dec. 10-11: Ohio State University Income Tax School, 8 a.m...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Oct. 21:
Oct. 21-24: International Nonthermal Processing Workshop, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Ohio State University, Columbus. The theme is “Nonthermal Processing Systems for Healthy and Sustainable Foods.” The speakers will discuss recent advances, future research and commercialization opportunities for various nonthermal food-processing technologies. Information: u.osu.edu/osunonthermal or 614-292-1732.
NEW: Oct. 23: “Computer Modeling, Climate Change and Impact on Birds,” 7-8:30 p.m., Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus. Speakers will...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Aug. 18:
August
Aug. 18: 2014 Farm Bill: How Does It Affect You?, 1 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Learn how the 2014 Farm Bill will impact you and your operation. Register online at go.osu.edu/summer2014farmbill. Registration deadline is Aug. 8 but walk-ins are welcome. Information: 614-292-7911.
NEW: Aug. 19: Membrane Technology Seminar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parker Food Science Building, 2015 Fyffe Road, Ohio State University, Columbus. Leading industry experts will share current applications and emerging uses of membranes. Registration is $30, which includes...
CUSTAR, Ohio – Interested in learning where your food comes from and the practices associated with food production? Local agriculture producers, agri-business personnel and inquisitive members of the public are welcome to attend a field day to learn and share ideas.
The 2014 Field Crops Day is Aug. 7 at the Northwest Agricultural Research Station, located in Custar.
Sponsored by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State University Extension, the program is designed to inform and educate producers about the agricultural research advances made in the past year at the Northwest Agricultural Research Station, said Matthew Davis, station manager and coordinator of the Crops Field Day event.
OARDC and OSU Extension are the research and outreach arms,...
WILLARD, Ohio – Agricultural producers are welcome to attend the Muck Crops Field Day and learn the newest vegetable care and growing tips from state experts at Ohio’s oldest outlying agricultural research station.
The 2014 Muck Crops Field Day is July 31 at the Muck Crops Agricultural Research Station, located in Willard.
This event is sponsored by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State University Extension, the research and outreach arms, respectively, of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
The program is designed to inform participants about a variety of fresh market vegetable growing topics including:
IR-4 Trials.
Vegetable Disease Management.
Pest Scouting.
Herbicide Drift....
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio - Corn and soybean growers in Clark County and other surrounding counties with similar soils and growing conditions are welcome to learn from state specialists about a range of topics designed to help them understand what their crops have gone through this spring.
The Western Agronomy Field Day is July 16 at the Western Agricultural Research Station, located in South Charleston.
Sponsored by Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), and the Ohio Soybean Council, the program is designed to inform and educate farmers about the agricultural research advances made in the past year at the Western Agricultural Research Station, one of Ohio’s largest agronomic research stations, said Harold Watters, an OSU...
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Interested in hops production? Growers, craft brewers, home brewers and gardeners are welcome to learn about Ohio’s growing beer industry during the Hops Production Field Day on July 17.
Sponsored by Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon, the workshop is designed to ensure that interested growers are kept up to date with the latest research on growing hops, said Brad Bergefurd, a horticulturist with OSU Extension and OARDC.
OSU Extension and OARDC are the outreach and research arms, respectively, of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
The workshop will feature speakers discussing topics key in successful hops...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of July 1:
July
NEW: July 1: Registration deadline for Sheep Grazing and Forage Management Tour July 11 in Caldwell. Information for beginning sheep farmers. Cost: $30 for Ohio Forage and Grassland Council members, $40 for nonmembers. Registration information: 740-477-1114 or bobhendershot2011@gmail.com
NEW: July 3: Stone Lab Guest Lecture, 7-9 p.m., 878 Bayview Drive, Put-in-Bay. Talk is titled “Jay Cooke: Lincoln’s Civil War Financier and Gibraltar Resident.” Speaker is John Kleberg, retired associate vice president, business and finance, Ohio State University. Free. Information: 614-292-8949.
July 3: ...
CUMBERLAND, Ohio -- Producers and farmers of sheep and other small livestock can learn how to increase their farm’s productivity and profitability through the latest pasture, renovation methods and sheep management processes during a Sheep Day workshop July 12 at a commercial sheep, goat and cattle farm.
The program is designed to help sheep and goat producers learn new techniques to benefit their farm operations, said Roger A. High, OSIA executive director and OSU Extension state sheep program specialist.
Sheep Day is sponsored by Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), Ohio State’s Department of Animal Sciences, the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA) and the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program, as well as other...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of May 19:
May
NEW: May 22: Mortality Composting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 16870 Bond Ridge Road, Caldwell. Livestock producers wanting to handle the death of their animals in an economical and environmentally beneficial way can earn livestock mortality composting certification. Registration: $20, which includes workbook and certificate. Registration deadline is May 19. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration: go.osu.edu/compostlivestock or 740-489-5300.
UPDATED: May 22: Secrest AfterHours, 5-6 p.m., Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, 1680 Madison Ave.,...
