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Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Trainings Offered before Sept. 30 Deadline
nutrients from farm fields contribute to algal blooms in Lake Erie and other bodies of water. The training ... improve water quality throughout the state, said Mary Ann Rose, program director for OSU Extension’s ... partnership with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The training provides research-based tactics to keep ...
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Attracting more farmers to participate in water quality efforts
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light and suddenly say, ‘Oh, I should be doing this instead.’” Experts say the harmful algal blooms ... by crop plants to grow, is present in fertilizers and manure. The severity of the lake’s algal bloom ... Alayna DeMartini COLUMBUS, Ohio—Skepticism, more than anything else, is keeping farmers from ...
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Rain, Rain, Will It Ever Go Away?
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Erie, which many municipalities rely on for their drinking water. In the summer of 2017, Lake Erie’s ... algal bloom level was classified as severe. “I think that’s why farmers are working really hard on ... soggy fields and for the water quality of Lake Erie that’s affected by pollution sources including rain ...
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Chow Line: With alcohol, stopping at one or two is best
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Martha Filipic During the holidays, I have to admit that I tend to drink more alcohol than usual. ... I think I could use a reality check. When you’re out with friends or at a party, how much is enough? The ... drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Unfortunately, some people interpret that as an ...
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Study: Most Farmers Willing to Take More Steps to Improve Water Quality
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impact their farm profits as well as how it will impact local water quality,” Wilson said. “Despite some ... Lake Erie has experienced large algal blooms in recent years that threaten the economy of the region. ... profits on their farm, how it negatively impacts water quality locally and regionally, and how nutrient ...
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Environmental Policy and Outlook Conference
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Economic Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms " 10:10am- Professor Brent Sohngen: “ How Much Could it Cost ... Center. Below are the presentation slides and webinar links for the presenters. Agenda: Water Quality: ... Gebhardt, Deputy Director for Water Resources, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Kristy, Meyer, Vice ...
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Chow Line: Healthy eating: The gift that keeps on giving
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/chow-line-healthy-eating-the-gift-keeps-giving
the grandkids ask for something to drink, pour a nice big glass of ice water for them instead of ... ages 14-18. For teens, that translates into drinking enough water to fill a 2-liter bottle. Lowfat ... a day, and avoid sweetened drinks altogether. Consider dressing up water by adding strawberry and orange ...
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Media Advisory: 12 Days of Experts Coming in December
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tree. Keep your pets safe from holiday household hazards. Points for healthy poinsettias. Coal prices ... deliciousness. Will there be ham? Giving a pet for the holidays? Some things to consider... Keeping it safe when ... Suzanne Steel COLUMBUS, Ohio — This December, we’re pretty sure reporters would prefer a news tip ...
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Farmers, Consultants Needed for Major Initiative to Update Fertilizer Guidelines
which is designed to ensure safe drinking water while keeping farms productive and profitable. “What ... harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and other bodies of water. Too much nitrogen entering lakes and streams ... profitability, but also contribute to improved nutrient management and water quality in the state. The Ohio State ...
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Get Your Ohio Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/get-your-ohio-agricultural-fertilizer-applicator-certification
that phosphorus from farm fields is contributing to harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The ... amount of fertilizer already in the soil, then a grower needs to know how much the crop will require to ... produce the desired yield, Lewandowski said. After determining both, a grower can then know how much ...