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  1. New Insight on Pollinators May Aid Strawberry Production

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/new-insight-pollinators-may-aid-strawberry-production

    standing water and mud to record the growth progression of strawberry blooms- food for many insects whose ... pollination transforms the flowers into fruit. "The blooms have to be open wide enough for the insects to ... get in and pollinate," said Ohio State research assistant Diane Hartzler, pointing to blooms that ...

  2. Temperatures Key to Increasing Floriculture Diversity

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/temperatures-key-increasing-floriculture-diversity

    increase diversity to keep up consumer interest." The technique of vernalization eliminates the ... flower development. For many plants, day length dictates when and how much they flower. ... want plants with full flowers that will bloom at the same time," said Metzger. "Looking at ...

  3. Chow Line: Don't grow Santa's belly during the holidays (for 12/17/06)

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-dont-grow-santas-belly-during-holidays-121706

    difficulty shedding it afterwards. How can you prevent weight gain in the first place? It's no secret: ... almost any other. So, here's the skinny on keeping you on the straight and narrow: Weigh yourself ... to keep track. If you see scale inch up, you'll be less likely to have that second (or third?) ...

  4. Avoiding Fatigue Can Prevent Injuries on the Farm

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/avoiding-fatigue-can-prevent-injuries-farm

    drinking plenty of water. Dehydration can cause fatigue. • Take short breaks throughout the day. • Get some ... State University Extension ag safety educator and Ohio AgrAbility Program coordinator. "Non-stop ...

  5. Cancelled: Cooking Under Pressure

    https://franklin.osu.edu/events/cooking-under-pressure-1

    will share updates as more information becomes available. Learn how we’re working to keep our ... Sciences Educator, for this hands on workshop where you will learn how to safely and easily prepare food in ... communities safe at  wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus.   Join Jenny Lobb, a Family and Consumer ...

  6. Office Closed: Working Remote Effective November 20, 2020

    https://franklin.osu.edu/news/office-closed-working-remote-effective-november-20-2020

    how we’re working to keep our communities safe here. ...

  7. Chow Line: Keep summer heat from spoiling picnic

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-keep-summer-heat-spoiling-picnic-1

    adding two to four drops of bleach to a gallon of water before freezing it to keep your cooler cold. Keep ... May 18, 2007 Last year, I got sick after a family picnic. How can we prevent food-borne illness ... the No. 1 food safety rule: "Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold." Usually, that means to ...

  8. Family Fundamentals: Plan Now for Your 2006 Holiday Spending (Dec. 2005)

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/family-fundamentals-plan-now-your-2006-holiday-spending-dec-2005

    your car with gas and stop any drive-through fast-food purchases. Whatever you decide, keeping track of ... entitled "Stop Spending Leaks," can help you keep spending in line. Family Fundamentals is ... First, it's not too late to rein in spending this year. First, figure out how much you've spent ...

  9. Family Fundamentals: Don't be afraid to talk with children about war (for July 2008)

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/family-fundamentals-dont-be-afraid-talk-children-about-war-july-2008-0

    July 11, 2008 My young children sometimes watch the TV news with us. How should we handle their ... questions about war and similar issues? Should we keep them from being exposed to this kind of news ... a balanced approach is best. In today's world, it would be impossible to keep children totally away from ...

  10. Chow Line: Pork and swine flu: the rest of the story (for 5/10/09)

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-pork-and-swine-flu-rest-story-51009-0

    April 29, 2009 I keep hearing that even though swine flu is spreading, pork is safe to eat as long ... thoroughly to be safe. That's just a fact of life. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety ... illness and from flu viruses is to wash your hands thoroughly and often. To do so, run hot water over your ...

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