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Good news: Ohio’s soil phosphorus levels are trending down
which came through the college’s Field to Faucet initiative, represent good news for Ohioans concerned ... if phosphorus fertilizer is needed for crop growth, and if so, how much. In Ohio, research-based, ... that Ohio farmers are doing a good job of managing soil phosphorus levels. “While there is still room ...
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Ohio State University Extension Addressing Nutrient Management Issues in the State
estimated 12,000 eligible fertilizer applicators needing training, this is a major undertaking and a mostly ... thankless job. Initial trainings have been successful and farmers that I’ve talked with have acknowledged ... are working to update fertilizer recommendations in agronomic crops, by conducting field trials on ...
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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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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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Most farmers willing to take steps to protect water, says study done near lake Erie
impacts of that on water quality locally and regionally.” “The majority of farmers have very positive ... Most farmers in northwest Ohio’s Maumee River watershed, Lake Erie’s largest tributary, are ... Wilson (pictured). “If you want to motivate farmers to take actions on their farms to lessen nutrient ...
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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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Dairy Focus Support Opening in Dayton, Ohio
alongside a Dairy Focus Consultant (DFC) for initiating, developing and supporting relationships with ... communities. Their offerings are developed to meet and exceed customers’ needs; from accounting to ... agri-business management, marketing to risk management and sales consulting to plant operations. Cargill has ...
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Breakfast Presentation by the Environmental Professionals Network
https://oardc.osu.edu/events/breakfast-presentation-environmental-professionals-network
optional joint meeting with the Water Management Association of Ohio, will feature three major initiatives ... floodplains, dam safety, stormwater and watersheds. Details on 3 new initiatives The event is from 7:15 a.m. to ... future for all,” according to its website. The coalition is the group’s education initiative. Larry ...
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Interdisciplinary Programs
https://oardc.osu.edu/research-resources/interdisciplinary-programs
nutrients, reduce the need for chemical fertilizer and pesticide inputs, improve soil fertility, reduce odor ... livestock system consultants, equipment manufacturers, trade associations, compost users and public agencies ... science-based information to Ohio’s existing organic farmers and to newcomers to organic production and ...