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  1. Good news: Ohio’s soil phosphorus levels are trending down

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/good-news-ohio%E2%80%99s-soil-phosphorus-levels-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 ...

  2. Most farmers willing to take steps to protect water, says study done near lake Erie

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/november-december-2014/most-farmers-willing-take-steps-protect

    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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training

    https://lucas.osu.edu/lucas.osu.edu/FACT2016

    fertilizer and sidedress/topdress nitrogen.  Farmers have until September 2017 to complete the ... In April 2014, Senate bill 150 passed in the Ohio Assembly requiring farmers who operate over 50 ... acres to complete a fertilizer applicator certification course.  This law applies to broadcast ...

  6. Online tool that helps protect water is now being made even better

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/july-august-2016/online-tool-helps-protect-water-now-being-made

    Maintaining soil phosphorus levels in accordance with the research-based Tri-State Fertility ... of Environment and Natural Resources. Through her On-Field Ohio project, she’s working to update and ... revise the Ohio Phosphorus Risk Index, an online tool that farmers can use to determine — and, if ...

  7. Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference

    https://oardc.osu.edu/events/conservation-tillage-and-technology-conference

    to “emphasize that every farmer needs to work on building their soil quality, and building organic ... “Importance of Building Soil Health for All Farmers,” and a panel discussion on the “Policy, Principles and ... chief, NRCS, and a no-till farmer. “We’ll discuss how to find creative ways as to what can be done to ...

  8. Water Quality

    https://oardc.osu.edu/impacts/water-quality

    fertilizer in the soil where crops can use it and to apply only what is needed for growing crops. ... University are working to solve this problem and improve Ohio’s water quality by helping farmers continue to ...

  9. Conservation Tillage Conference

    https://oardc.osu.edu/events/conservation-tillage-conference

    farmers who are able to attend, it also offers training for certified crop advisers who in turn use that ... knowledge to advise farmers throughout Ohio who aren’t able to attend. Of the 900 people expected to attend ... certified crop advisers and, as a result, a value to farmers who are their clients,” Watters said. “Many ...

  10. Meet the hoopers: OARDC scientists spur high-tunnel use, a low-cost way to grow more food

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/may-june-2016/meet-hoopers-oardc-scientists-spur-high-tunnel-use

    High tunnels help farmers grow more food, and OARDC scientists are helping more farmers use them. ... longer. Inside, fruits and vegetables ripen earlier in spring and yield later in fall, with no need for ... farmers. Video: Hilfinger talks about high tunnels and the assist she got from OARDC scientists. “We’ve ...

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