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  1. 'We are continuing to look for best management practices' to improve water quality

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/we-are-continuing-look-for-best-management-practices-improve-water-quality

    Survey: BMPs help improve water quality In fact, a strong majority of row crop farmers living within the ... that it is likely to have a negative impact on water quality and profit potential, said Greg LaBarge, ... practices farmers can implement to reduce farm field phosphorus lost into water resources, which increases ...

  2. Ohio Soil Health Card

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/sag-1

    areas. Figure 1. Ohio Soil Health Card. Image by The Ohio State University. Best Times to Assess ... Sundermeier, Extension Educator, Wood County The Ohio Soil Health Card evaluates a soil’s health or quality as ... developed for farmers by farmers with assistance from Ohio State University Extension and the Natural ...

  3. Water Effects on Livestock Performance

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-13

    Quality Specialist; Dave Miller, Ohio State University Extension Farm Management Specialist; and Clif ... and size of the animal, physical state, level of activity, dry matter intake, quality of water ... high levels of nitrogen forms in surface waters. Water Access and Quality Improve Performance Water ...

  4. New lab to help fight the (algae-fueled) battle of Lake Erie

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/new-lab-help-fight-the-algae-fueled-battle-lake-erie

    Algae and Water Quality Lab, housed in the Stone Lab Research Building and slated to open later this ... summer.  Adding significantly to Stone Lab's research capabilities, the Water Quality Lab will offer ... research projects.  "The new Water Quality Lab will focus on nutrient and phytoplankton analysis, ...

  5. Farm Science Review: 'Breaking new ground'... while flying above it

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/farm-science-review-breaking-new-ground-while-flying-above-it

    From teaching techniques to help growers improve water and soil quality to helping farmers and ... Review. "How do we protect the soil, how do we improve water quality are just some of the issues ... quality," he said.       Related story:  Farm Science Review to Offer Farmers First-Time View of Unmanned ...

  6. Understanding How Soil Test Phosphorus Impacts Water Quality

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0111

    Systems, Ohio State University Extension Rachel Cochran, Extension Associate, Water Quality, Ohio State ... for water management practices is important to water quality improvement efforts. Measuring the amount ... thresholds (green line) to improve water quality entering Lake Erie from the Maumee River are defined by the ...

  7. OSU High Tunnel Workshop, OSU South Centers

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/osu-high-tunnel-workshop-osu-south-centers

    discount voucher for analysis of one quantified water sample at Holmes Lab in Millersburg, Ohio. A Holmes ... Quality and Testing Workshop to help fruit and vegetable growers better understand water quality and the ... importance of developing a water testing program on the produce farm. All attendees will receive a 50% ...

  8. Western Ohio Precision Ag Day

    https://darke.osu.edu/events/western-ohio-precision-ag-day

    also talk about a 5 th R, right data.” “It’s about improving water quality, increasing efficiency and ... July 12 Western Ohio Precision Agriculture Day hosted by Ohio State University Extension, Darke and ... Miami County in partnership with Dr. John Fulton, Precision Agriculture Specialist, The Ohio State ...

  9. Geauga County GAPs Class and Water Workshop, BURTON

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/geauga-county-gaps-class-and-water-workshop-burton

    Join The Ohio State University Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team to learn about on-farm produce ... workshop will cover the science behind water quality, water standards within the Food Safety Modernization ... testing laboratory. All attendees will receive a voucher good for a 50% discount on one water test ...

  10. Holmes County GAPs Class and Water Workshop, MT HOPE

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/holmes-county-gaps-class-and-water-workshop-mt-hope

    Join The Ohio State University Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team to learn about on-farm produce ... workshop will cover the science behind water quality, water standards within the Food Safety Modernization ... testing laboratory. All attendees will receive a voucher good for a 50% discount on one water test ...

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