Food insecurity is an issue that is exacerbated by strife. In crises, stress is put on the systems that feed people, often leaving many without enough to eat. During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson began the victory gardens program, which asked Americans to grow their own food to support the war effort.
The program was a popular one and was used again during World War II. It resurfaced in Ohio more recently, said Pam Bennett, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There was a huge bump in gardening,” said Bennett, a horticulture educator for The Ohio State University Extension in Clark County. “People wanted to know how to grow vegetables. We got calls from people wanting help on how to do it, where to find seeds and so forth.”
Following a...
LONDON, Ohio -- The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the 24th annual Manure Science Review on August 6, 2024 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
Aimed at farmers, crop consultants, soil conservation workers and others, the Manure Science Review will feature speakers and field demonstrations from Ohio State and other qualified companies and institutions.
The mornings speakers will begin with representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), presenting H2Ohio updates as well as best practices for manure application by Frances Springer. Will Osterholz from the Natural Resources Conservation Service will then discuss the effects of manure placement on subsurface drainage,...
The Ohio State University will lead a $2.5 million USDA-funded effort to help reduce food loss and waste. Brian Roe, professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), will manage a pilot consumer campaign designed to reduce the amount of food that is wasted in U.S. households.
Roe, the Fred N. VanBuren Professor of Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE), will partner with Sara Elnakib, associate director of Cooperative Extension at Rutgers University. They will develop educational messages and campaign materials that can meaningfully reduce the amount of U.S. household food waste.
“About one-third of all food is wasted, with about half of that occurring in homes...
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Heavy rains and wet fields across the region that have delayed planting have some farmers questioning whether they should swap out their full-season varieties with early-maturing ones that will produce crops in a shorter period of time.
That depends, says Laura Lindsey, a field crops expert with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Lindsey, a soybean and small grains specialist with Ohio State University Extension, CFAES’ outreach arm, said for both corn and soybean, timely planting is important to maximize yield.
In CFAES soybean trials, yields have decreased as much as a 0.5 bushels per acre for each day planted after the end of April, she said.
Similarly, for corn, yield can...
Tracy Kitchel has been reappointed as senior associate dean and director of faculty and staff affairs in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). The reappointment is effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028.
“I appreciate Dr. Kitchel’s dedicated efforts and continued pursuit of excellence in these important areas,” said Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State vice president for agricultural administration and dean of CFAES. “Congratulations on a well-deserved reappointment. I look forward to seeing what his accomplishments will be during the next four years.”
Kitchel earned his BS and MS at Ohio State, and his PhD at the University of Missouri, all in agricultural education. Prior to his first term as...
Tim Haab has been named professor and director of the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
His new position is effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, subject to the appropriate review process, and Ohio State Board of Trustees approval of both appointments.
Haab has served as interim director of SENR since August of 2023, and in 2019 was named the Dean’s Chair for Transformative Initiatives. Prior to these roles, Haab served as professor and chair of the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) for 13 years. He is one of the few individuals to lead two different units within CFAES.
Haab is an environmental economist...
When growing crops, fertilizer is a critical component. Too often, however, knowing what type of fertilizer to use, how much to apply, where, and when for peak crop production can be a major challenge for growers.
Soil scientists and agronomists at The Ohio State University are part of a national team of over 100 agricultural professionals that has launched a new tool to pave the way for future advancements in crop nutrient management. The team represents nearly 50 universities, USDA, not-for-profit organizations, and one private sector partner.
Manbir Rakkar, assistant professor of soil fertility and nutrient management in Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, is part of the team and is excited about the new online national soil...
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Whether you call them bugs or even “shrimps of the land,” cicadas are among those insects that are safe to eat.
And if you are among those adventurous enough to give them a taste, this is the time to do it.
Trillions of periodical cicadas have begun emerging across multiple states as part of a rare, two-brood event. Known as Broods XIII and XIX, the periodical cicadas will continue to emerge from their underground habitats as the temperatures continue to warm over the next few weeks in 17 states across the Midwest and Southeast.
Broods XIII and XIX are part of 12 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 17 years, from mid-May to late June. What makes this year’s event even more significant is that these broods haven’t emerged...
Ohio 4-H announces the debut of CareerNext: Are You Ready?, an innovative online course designed to equip young individuals with the skills and confidence needed to excel in tomorrow's workforce.
As the career landscape rapidly evolves, Ohio 4-H recognizes the need to prepare youth for forthcoming challenges and opportunities. CareerNext stands as a comprehensive program integrating practical knowledge, interactive modules, and real-world scenarios to empower participants to explore various career paths, hone critical skills, and make informed decisions about their future.
“CareerNext marks a significant milestone in our commitment to nurturing the personal and professional growth of Ohio’s youth,” stated Kirk Bloir, state 4-H leader. “By furnishing...
Martha A. Belury, chair and professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, has been named recipient of the 2024 inaugural Nutrition Society of Taiwan Award for the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
She is in Taiwan this week to receive the new award, which honors ASN members who have made noticeable contributions to advance nutrition research, clinical practice, or education in Taiwan, or individuals who have worked in partnership with Taiwanese scientists, researchers, and educators.
"Life is full of delightful surprises and I am truly grateful to be the first recipient of the Nutrition Society of Taiwan Award," Belury said. "Receiving this award will hopefully...
