CINCINNATI, OHIO — Professionals working to pass on farm businesses to future generations successfully might find valuable resources at the annual Cultivating Connections Conference August 5-6. The conference is hosted by the Agricultural and Resource Law program at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
This year’s conference will take place at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law in Cincinnati. It will convene attorneys, accountants, appraisers, educators, and other farm transition planners from across the nation, said Peggy Hall, director of the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural and Resource Law program. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of CFAES.
The upcoming gathering...
COLUMBUS, Ohio –– A new study led by a researcher at The Ohio State University has unveiled the significant and enduring impacts of hospital modernization on health outcomes and racial inequality. The research, led by Alex Hollingsworth, an associate professor at Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), was recently published in the American Economic Review.
The study reveals that a comprehensive hospital modernization program in North Carolina, managed by The Duke Endowment, led to substantial improvements in health outcomes and reduced racial health disparities. The modernization efforts, which included the construction and expansion of hospitals, the upgrade of medical technology, and the enhancement of management...
Lal’s work focuses on carbon sequestration in agriculture, removing atmospheric carbon
A globally renowned soil scientist at The Ohio State University, Rattan Lal, has been awarded the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for his significant contributions to global food security, climate resilience and ecosystem protection.
Lal, a Distinguished University Professor at Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and the founding director of the CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration, was also recently named the No. 1 scientist in the world and the United States in the field of plant sciences and agronomy by Research.com.
Lal was chosen for his pioneering work in promoting a soil-centric approach...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ann D. Christy, associate dean and director for Academic Programs at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), has been named a Fellow with the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).
ASABE has also awarded Patrick Sours, CFAES assistant professor of professional practice, the 2024 Robert E. Stewart Engineering Humanities Award, and Jaden Tatum, CFAES graduate research Fellow, the 2024 Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award. ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization that works to advance engineering applied to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
Christy, who is also a professor in the CFAES Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As you gear up for your July Fourth celebration in the park, the temptation to partially cook meats at home and finish them on the grill during the picnic might cross your mind. However, this seemingly time-saving approach could expose you to foodborne illnesses.
Kate Shumaker, an Ohio State University Extension educator and registered dietitian, explains that partial cooking doesn’t destroy bacteria that can cause illnesses. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
“The added heat during partial cooking can allow these bacteria to grow to unsafe levels,” she warns. “Instead, opt for fully cooking your meats to a safe internal temperature on...
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Four faculty in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have been named 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars and will conduct research projects in Thailand, Uruguay, Australia, and Canada.
Jeffrey Jacquet and Scott Demyan, both associate professors in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), will travel to Australia and Thailand, respectively. Jonathan Jacobs, associate professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, will conduct research in Uruguay. Mary Rodriguez, associate professor, will conduct research in Canada.
Jacquet, associate professor of rural sociology, will travel to Curtin University in Australia in 2025 to work on the project titled “Comparing Impacts From the...
COLUMBUS, OHIO–A transdisciplinary team of researchers, educators, and Extension experts led by The Ohio State University has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance and co-create solutions to climate resilience of farmers in the Midwest.
In the United States, advancements in specialized farming methods for crops and livestock have boosted efficiency and productivity. However, these improvements come with drawbacks such as declines in soil health and organic matter, water quality challenges, loss of biodiversity, and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events.
New climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon storage, improve resilience to climate change,...
NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a moderate to larger-than-moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) in western Lake Erie this summer.
This year’s bloom is expected to measure 5, with a potential range of 4.5-6 on the severity index — similar to last year’s bloom, which had a severity index of 5.3. An index above 5 indicates more severe HABs. Blooms over 7.5 are particularly severe, with extensive scum formation and coverage affecting the lake. The largest HABs occurred in 2011, with a severity index of 10, and 2015, with a severity index of 10.5.
The HAB severity index is based on the bloom’s biomass (the amount of algae) during the peak 30 days of the bloom.
“Understanding hazards such as harmful algal blooms helps us ensure the Great...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shannon Washburn has been reappointed as chair of the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). The reappointment is effective July 1 through June 30, 2028.
Washburn, who is also the college’s Sanford G. Price and Isabelle P. Barbee Chair in Teaching, Advising, and Learning, joined ACEL as professor and chair in 2020. He previously served as an assistant dean of Academic Programs for the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University, from 2015 to 2020. In that role, he led the college’s student retention efforts, facilitated professional development opportunities for faculty and instructional staff on teaching and...
The Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO, an exciting event dedicated to exploring future career opportunities, concluded its summer session on a high note. From June 12-15, teens from across Ohio gathered on The Ohio State University campus for an immersive experience aimed at discovering pathways in agriculture and related STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields.
Hosted by Ohio 4-H and the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), the Spark EXPO provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts, faculty, and staff, and tour Ohio State’s Columbus campus and the CFAES Wooster campus. More than 50 teens, representing 28 counties, attended, eager to explore potential career paths and gain hands-on...
