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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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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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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 ...
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Dr. Ramarao Venkatesh
https://hcs.osu.edu/our-people/dr-ramarao-venkatesh
consultants and others who support growers, to design replicated plot layouts by creating on-farm trials that ... can compare hybrids, seeding populations, fertilizer rates, and nutrient management systems, among ... other practices and inputs. The App helps farmers and researchers to conduct statistical analysis of ...
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Why major in an agricultural field? Jobs!
https://hcs.osu.edu/news/why-major-agricultural-field-jobs
Plant Science Agronomy: Breeding and Genetics Researcher, Crop Consultant, Fertilizer Sales Manager, ... path. At Ohio State, there are plant science majors exploring the world of agricultural engineering, ... major in. Students are choosing majors, not for the content, per se, but for the career they get after ...
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Online tool that helps protect water is now being made even better
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 ...
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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 ...
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Internship Opportunities
https://hcs.osu.edu/news/internship-opportunities
guidance of Tour Coordinator or other Blooms staff or consultant), and maintain the “voice” of the gardens ... maintenance and fertilization, annual flower planting and bed preparation, sprinkler system maintenance and ... condition and maintenance recommendations. Student will need to have educational background that will ...
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Public Horticulture/ Landscaping Internship Opportunity
https://hcs.osu.edu/news/public-horticulture-landscaping-internship-opportunity
safety guidelines and requirements. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, snow ... and guidelines. • Maintain a high level of good housekeeping and care of company assets in the field, ... herbicide, fertilizer to designated areas, using sprayers and spreaders. • Prepare and maintain gravesite as ...