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    Ohio State’s 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference to address key issues facing Ohio’s agricultural economy

    COLUMBUS, Ohio —Declining grain and oilseed prices will be just one of the important issues impacting Ohio farmers, producers, and agribusiness professionals discussed at the 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference on Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on The Ohio State University Columbus campus. This premier forum gathers agricultural and economic experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) and Nationwide to discuss crucial issues affecting producers, agribusinesses, and elected officials. The conference offers an important opportunity to examines Ohio’s evolving agricultural landscape, discussing...
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    From field to community: CFAES donates pumpkins to brighten Star House Halloween

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Halloween approaches, The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is bringing a festive spirit to Star House, a drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness in central Ohio. With a donation of approximately 60 pumpkins from Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, a 261-acre living laboratory for innovation and engagement on Ohio State’s Columbus campus, local youth will have the opportunity to decorate their own pumpkins, fostering community spirit and creativity, said Matt Sullivan, assistant director of Waterman. “We are proud to support our local communities through initiatives like this pumpkin donation,” Sullivan said. “By providing these...
  3. Join the conversation: Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week at Nov. 12 breakfast event

    COLUMBUS, Ohio —Celebrating the vital importance of soil health during the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week, the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), will host a special Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) breakfast event on Nov. 12. “The breakfast will bring together a diverse group of individuals interested in soil health from agricultural, land use, and ecological perspectives,” said Harrison Fried, EPN program director. “There will be ample opportunity for participants to connect and discuss soil health science and policy, and we look forward to engaging dialogue of the connection between soil health, environmental health, and human health....
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    Ohio State waives application fees for regional campuses

    The Ohio State University is waiving its $60 application fee for first-year applicants who apply directly to one of its regional campuses, including Ohio State ATI, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, 2024. The initiative aligns with the university’s mission of promoting affordability and accessibility, offering students across Ohio the chance to pursue higher education without the initial cost barrier. Ohio State ATI is the university’s associate-degree-granting academic unit within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Located on the CFAES Wooster campus, ATI offers specialized programs in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sciences, preparing students for in-demand careers in these fields. Students also benefit from small class sizes and...
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    Beautiful but harmful: The spotted lanternfly’s growing threat in Ohio

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The spotted lanternfly, a non-native invasive insect, captures attention with its stunning appearance — grayish wings adorned with black spots and vibrant red underwings — but beneath this beauty lies a significant threat to agriculture and local ecosystems. Franklin County is among 12 counties in Ohio currently under quarantine as the pest spreads rapidly across the state. Since its identification in 2020 in Ohio, the spotted lanternfly has been reported in 17 states, with monthly sightings exceeding 3,000 according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The pest was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. In response to this growing threat, The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is actively...
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    Patricia Brundige Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Patricia Brundige, the largest individual benefactor in the history of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her transformative contributions to Ohio 4-H Youth Development. Brundige’s lifelong support, volunteerism, and philanthropy have empowered countless youth, ensuring 4-H’s continued growth and success across the state. She grew up in Franklin County and participated in 4-H as a youth, maintaining a deep connection to the program throughout her life. After attending Ohio State to study home economics education, she began an extensive career in the food science industry. With the untimely passing of her late husband, Thomas Brundige...
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    City of Columbus and Ohio State launch pilot food waste reduction campaign

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has partnered with the City of Columbus to pilot a consumer-focused food waste reduction campaign, with Columbus serving as the first test site for the initiative. The project, led by Brian Roe, the Fred N. VanBuren Professor of Farm Management in the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, aims to reduce the amount of food wasted in Columbus households and contribute to broader national efforts to address food waste. “We’re thrilled to partner with Columbus on this important pilot project,” Roe said. “Columbus’s diverse population and commitment to sustainability make it an ideal location to test and...
  8. Soybean seedlings sprout from shattered seeds after heavy rainfall. Photo: Laura Lindsey

    Ohio State continues to assist farmers as drought and rain create unprecedented challenges for soybean crops

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – The recent combination of drought conditions and a deluge of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene has left many Ohio soybean farmers grappling with compromised crop quality and uncertain futures. Severe drought has weakened soybean pods throughout the state, and the subsequent rain has led to an even more challenging situation—seed sprouting within compromised pods, a phenomenon rarely seen at such a scale in Ohio’s farming history, said Laura Lindsey, field crops expert with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). “Farmers were already concerned about dry soybeans,” said Lindsey, a soybean and small grains specialist with Ohio State University Extension, CFAES’...
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    Ohio State announces four new projects funded by the AgTech Innovation Hub

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has announced the funding of four new innovative research projects as part of the second call for proposals from the AgTech Innovation Hub. This ongoing collaboration between CFAES, Nationwide, and Ohio Farm Bureau continues to foster new solutions to critical challenges in agriculture and climate risk management. The selected projects address vital needs across the agricultural ecosystem, focusing on workforce development, climate resilience, and advanced monitoring technologies. Each project will run for one year, with the goal of delivering practical solutions to real-world problems, said Gary Pierzynski, CFAES associate dean of research and graduate education....
  10. Families learn about field crops during Farm Science Review. Photo by Ken Chamberlain

    62nd annual Farm Science Review draws tens of thousands amid severe drought, showcasing innovations, resilience and farm safety

    LONDON, Ohio–More than 108,000 attendees made the trip to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center this week for the 62nd annual Farm Science Review, presented by The Ohio State University College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), bringing together tens of thousands of farmers and exhibitors from the region who are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent history. The weather, farm safety and stress, and new products and innovations were topics of interest over the course of the three-day event. Highlights from the show included: Aaron Wilson, state climatologist and field specialist with Ohio State University Extension, gave several expert presentations on “Cultivating Resilience: Are You Prepared for Extreme Weather?” during the...

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