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Ohio State Report Evaluates Options for Reducing Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms
implemented, and what research still needs to be done to meet these goals by 2025. The majority of phosphorus ... consultation with producers. It is also hoped that these results convey confidence to the public and farmers ... lake by 40%. Now, researchers have a better understanding of what management practices need to be ...
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World's Largest Soybean Farmer to Present at OSU Extension Field Day
July 28, 2009 WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio – The world's largest soybean farmer will be ... world's largest soybean farmer, is among the lineup of speakers who will offer information on agronomic ... rancher and soybean farmer, is another featured speaker at the event. Other speakers include: • Robert ...
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Growers to See Changes in Nitrogen Application Recommendations
current fertilizer recommendations needed to be updated for several reasons. "One reason is that the ... soon be changing, mainly driven by a need to be more cost efficient as fertilizer prices continue to ... October 13, 2005 WOOSTER, Ohio — Nitrogen application recommendations for Midwest farmers will ...
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Nutrient Management Key to Reducing Dissolved Phosphorus in Lake Erie
the working group, the three governmental agencies called on farmers to adopt production guidelines ... a basic stewardship guideline is a good place for farmers to start. “It certainly makes sense because they ... fertilization rates based on OSU guidelines No spreading of fertilizer on frozen or snow-covered ground Maintain ...
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Bumper crop of jobs for ag-school graduates
https://fst.osu.edu/news/bumper-crop-jobs-ag-school-graduates
the farm — at companies that sell seed, fertilizer, equipment and services to farmers, or that process ... company’s newly built Lancaster office this summer. “More farmers and agricultural workers are needed to ... pet-care products. The maker of Pedigree and Whiskas pet food needed food-science majors to come up with ...
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FABE Researchers Receive $5 Million Grant to Study Runoff from Elevated Phosphorus Fields
the study is partnering with nutrient service providers — consultants who advise farmers on crop and ... soil matters, such as the types and rates of fertilizer to apply — and some of the farmers they work ... fertilizers and manures that farmers apply to their fields. But rain can wash phosphorus out of the soil and ...
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In the News
https://ansci.osu.edu/newsletter/department-roundup/department-roundup-2016-01-07/news
to the Community CFAES News: feat. April Boehnen, animal sciences major, and Shades of Animal ... Ag Landscape CFAES News: feat. Dr. Steve Moeller Three area agriculturalists recognized by Ohio ... alumni Madison Press: feat. Deb Miller, animal sciences alumna CFAES Gender Initiative CFAES: feat. Dr. ...
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Renewable Energy a Topic at Conservation Tillage Conference
Topics include: the 25X25 initiative; soil fertility; scouting; drill adjustment; soybean aphids and ... Tillage and Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio, to educate growers on 25X25-- a new initiative that calls ... for using the land to produce 25 percent of the energy needs of the country by the year 2025. Roberts ...
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When You Must Apply Manure in Winter, Take Precautions
January 18, 2011 ADA, Ohio-- Farmers are never encouraged to spread manure or fertilizer on frozen ... commercial fertilizer is easier to store, but for various reasons producers sometimes find themselves needing ... farmers, crop consultants and industry representatives attending the event. Farmers valued the education ...
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Survey to Explore Farmers' Risk Management Approaches
applied research and outreach programs assuming we know exactly what the farmers need, but sometimes we ... the major shifts in the way corn producers approach managing diseases as an example. "So we are ... adopting a different approach." About 500 farmers and CCAs from each of the four states will be ...