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  1. Ohio Farm Bureau announces new Blanchard River demo farm project

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/may-2016/cfaes-news/ohio-farm-bureau-announces-new-blanchard-river-demo

    farms are a key component of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Water Quality Action Plan, a comprehensive initiative to ... help farmers proactively improve and protect water quality while maintaining viable farming practices. ... Three farms in northwest Ohio’s Blanchard River Watershed have been selected by the Ohio Farm ...

  2. '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 ...

  3. OARDC annual conference spotlights water quality

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/may-2015/cfaes-news/oardc-annual-conference-spotlights-water-quality

    North Carolina State University soil science professor, who spoke on “Can We Protect Water Quality? The ... production while improving water quality in Lake Erie.” Watch: CFAES Dean Bruce McPheron speaks April 16 at ... Gebhardt, OEPA’s deputy director for water resources, speaking on the need for agencies, Ohio State and ...

  4. Dairy Feed Bunk and Water Trough Management

    https://wayne.osu.edu/news/dairy-feed-bunk-and-water-trough-management

    could help to improve production and possibly even impact herd health. One size definitely does not fit ... Feed should be available 20 to 22 hours/day.  Moving from one feeding time/day to two feeding times ... if the ration feed is delivered one or two times per day, feed should be pushed up at least twice ...

  5. 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, ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Livestock Resources

    https://wayne.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/livestock-resources

    Buckeye Dairy News Heat Stress Abatement Techniques for Dairy Cattle Ohio Dairy Industry Resources Center ... Productivity: A Review Sheep and Goats Ohio Sheep Team- OSU Extension Ohio Sheep Improvement Association ... Livestock production in an important part of agriculture in Wayne County. According to Ohio ...

  8. Beck and Fisher recognized for generosity and service

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/june-2016/alumni-news/beck-and-fisher-recognized-generosity-and-service

    Jack has dedicated his time, energy and talents to advocate for Ohio State students and programs. Jack ... farming community through the sharing of knowledge. At Ohio State, Sonny and the Beck family made a major ... and alumni programs. For nearly 50 years, Jack has served Ohio State in almost every manner possible. ...

  9. Increased Dairy Cow Productivity and Reduced Environmental Impact

    https://wayne.osu.edu/news/increased-dairy-cow-productivity-and-reduced-environmental-impact

    2017 to 2007.   The authors of the article point out that with increased attention on water quality and ... 2.9% of GHG emissions.  Regarding US dairy production, the authors state that the GHG emissions per one ... A 2019 Journal of Animal Science article entitled “The effects of improved performance in the U.S. ...

  10. CFAES launches the Knowledge Exchange

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/october-2020/cfaes-launches-knowledge-exchange

    other Ohio State entities to build a story around complex issues affecting Ohio, such as water quality ... FAQs—for Ohio State University Extension professionals, decision-makers, and the general public. KX works ... subtopics ranging from health and medicine to harmful algal blooms and water quality cover the latest ...

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