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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. Ohio State University Extension Addressing Nutrient Management Issues in the State

    https://darke.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-university-extension-addressing-nutrient-management-issues-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 ...

  3. Ohio State Report Evaluates Options for Reducing Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms

    https://fabe.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-report-evaluates-options-reducing-lake-eries-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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. FABE Researchers Receive $5 Million Grant to Study Runoff from Elevated Phosphorus Fields

    https://fabe.osu.edu/news/fabe-researchers-receive-5-million-grant-study-runoff-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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. New Fertilizer Certification Class

    https://darke.osu.edu/events/new-fertilizer-certification-class

    A 3-hour class is being offered for those farmers wanting to become certified to meet fertilizer ... requirements. In Ohio, any farmer applying fertilizer (other than manure) to more than 50 acres of agricultural ... land must have their Fertilizer Certification. The training covers proper applications and record ...

  9. Agriculture Fertilizer Applicator Certification

    https://darke.osu.edu/news/agriculture-fertilizer-applicator-certification

                Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply ... Farmers who have their fertilizer applied by co-ops or custom applicators are not required to be ... certified.             Farmers and applicators need to attend a training course offered by Ohio State ...

  10. Nutrient Stewardship for Cleaner Water

    https://darke.osu.edu/news/nutrient-stewardship-cleaner-water

    certified by ODA through the fertilizer applicator certification program. RESEARCH UPDATE Edge of field, ... updating the Tristate Fertility Guide. In Darke County we have five manure side dress plots and a nitrogen ... quality and nutrient effects in Grand Lake St. Mary’s, Lake Erie and Ohio River Watersheds, farmer ...

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