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  1. Drainage Technology Demonstrated at Farm Science Review

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/drainage-technology-demonstrated-farm-science-review

    a time for us to look for ways to improve conservation and water quality." Other partners of the ... returning to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.   The organization, an affiliate of the Land ... that exist to improve water quality while potentially making crop production more profitable. The ...

  2. FSR Drainage Field Day Combines Conservation with Profit

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/fsr-drainage-field-day-combines-conservation-profit

    July 25, 2006 LONDON, Ohio-- Ohio State University's Farm Science Review will be the site of ... production practices with conservation water management.   The Ohio Land Improvement Contractors Association ... improve water quality while potentially making crop production more profitable. The installation of the ...

  3. Increased Farm Bill Funding Means More Conservation Results

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/increased-farm-bill-funding-means-more-conservation-results

    improvements to water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment appears to be increasing in importance. ... were provided in the 1996 Farm Bill," said Brent Sohngen, an Ohio State University Extension ... to agriculture are related to improvements in water quality. "The EPA (Environmental Protection ...

  4. Ohio EPA Awards Nearly $200,000 for Sustainability Efforts on OSU Farm/Research Facility

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-epa-awards-nearly-200000-sustainability-efforts-osu-farmresearch-facility

    practices for water quality protection and whole farm sustainability.   A $194,324 grant from Ohio ... university's commitment to be a leader in water quality improvement through effective whole farm management ... attention to some innovations in water quality improvements," said Jessica D'Ambrosio, Ohio NEMO ...

  5. Ohio State Experts Work with State Agriculture Professionals to Devise Water Quality Recommendations

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-state-experts-work-state-agriculture-professionals-devise-water-quality-0

    week on how agriculture could have a positive role in improving water quality across the state. The ... waters,” he said. “Ohio State from both an Extension and research standpoint will continue to study this ... improving water quality in the Sugar Creek watershed.  The Sugar Creek method is also being applied to the ...

  6. Organic Mulches May Boost Transition from Plowed Land to No-Till

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/organic-mulches-may-boost-transition-plowed-land-no-till

    erosion, conserves and improves water quality, and stores more carbon in the soil than plowed land. Hence ... Northwest Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts, United States Department of Agriculture Natural ... the Hancock County Ohio State Extension office at (419) 422-3851 or the Allen County Soil and Water ...

  7. Cost-Cutting, Environmentally-Sound Farming Practices Highlight Conference

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/cost-cutting-environmentally-sound-farming-practices-highlight-conference

    value-added farming, crop consulting, soil and water quality issues, precision agriculture and producer ... programs. The event is being sponsored by Ohio State University Extension, Northwest Ohio Soil and Water ... January 15, 2002 ADA, Ohio- Farmers looking to cut production costs while improving their ...

  8. Ohio State experts work with state agriculture professionals to devise water quality recommendations

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-state-experts-work-state-agriculture-professionals-devise-water-quality

    improving water quality across the state. The report also encourages farmers to adopt production guidelines ... to lessen nutrients going into Ohio waters,” he said. “Ohio State from both an Extension and research ... protecting the environment and improving water quality," said Keith Smith, associate vice president, ...

  9. EQIP signup period is ongoing

    https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/eqip-signup-period-ongoing

    Conservation Activity Plans (CAP 104), to evaluate current practices and improve nutrient application timing ... Lake Erie water quality, “When nutrients are lost from cropland, farmers lose money and water quality ... efficiency and water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.” The CAP104 process involves working with ...

  10. CFAES Research Conference Will Focus on Water Quality

    https://agnr.osu.edu/news/cfaes-research-conference-will-focus-water-quality

    Improve Water Quality in Ohio.” The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Shisler Conference ... college’s Water Quality Task Force. Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State’s vice president for agricultural ... State University. Arkansas’s  Andrew Sharpley  will present “Agriculture, Phosphorus and Water Quality ...

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