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  1. Teaming up with farmers to protect Ohio’s water

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/july-august-2014/teaming-farmers-protect-ohio%E2%80%99s-water

    improve the state’s water quality. Now in its second year, the On-Field Ohio project aims to make the ... Resources. Phosphorus is an agricultural pollutant often implicated in reduced water quality in Ohio. It is ... Conservation Innovation Grant and $1 million in matching donations from Ohio farm groups are supporting the ...

  2. Overholt Drainage School-Session 3

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/events/overholt-drainage-school-session-3

    Water Conservation Districts, Defiance SWCD, Ohio Land Improvement Contractors and Associates Brochure ... Water Management and Water Quality.  Instructors include Land-Grant University Faculty/Staff, ... Water Quality and Crop Yields Soil Considerations Overview of Water Management Zones, Lateral Spacing, ...

  3. Using Soil Tests Phosphorus Results to Identify Agronomic and Conservation Needs

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2020-30/using-soil-tests-phosphorus-results-identify-agronomic-and

    water quality. Fields with Soil Test Phosphorus (STP) levels two to three times higher than the ... inches of rainfall. Use the Ohio P risk index, field scale hydrology/water quality models, or monitoring ... quality impacts?” is a common question I have from farmers looking to improve yield yet are concerned ...

  4. Study: Spreading gypsum on farms can help keep water clean, not green

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/november-december-2014/study-spreading-gypsum-farms-can-help-keep

    into a three-year study of gypsum’s benefits on farms, including to soil quality, crop yields and ... Gypsum, which has roots in the past as a farm soil treatment, also may have a bright future, and ... not just as a booster of crops but also a protector of water. OARDC scientist Warren Dick is two years ...

  5. Overholt Drainage School-Session 2

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/events/overholt-drainage-school-session-2

    USDA-NRCS, USDA-ARS, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Defiance SWCD, Ohio Land Improvement Contractors ... improvement contractors, soil and water conservation technicians, farmers, engineers, consultants, ... Systems, with emphasis on Water Management and Water Quality.  Instructors include Land-Grant University ...

  6. Global Climate Change: How Does It Affect You?

    https://greene.osu.edu/events/global-climate-change-how-does-it-affect-you

    protection/improvement of Lake Erie water quality, and local food production and consumption in areas referred to as ... faculty at Texas A&M University before joining Ohio State University Extension in 1995. Dr. Blaine ... and trends of climate change. Learn what it means for your garden, woodlot or farm through the year ...

  7. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO KEEP PHOSPHORUS ON THE FIELD

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2014-28/best-management-practices-keep-phosphorus-field

    maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality. Phosphorous Rate, ... Application and Timing Avoid overloading soils.  Soil test and follow tri-state fertilizer recommendations. ... Increasing the water infiltration by reducing compaction and improving soil structure increase water ...

  8. Martin to lead Field to Faucet water program, has ‘ability to bring people together’

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/july-august-2015/martin-lead-field-faucet-water-program-has-

    while maintaining productive, profitable farming. “Solving the water quality problem in Ohio will take ... OARDC scientist Jay Martin, pictured, has been picked to lead Ohio State’s Field to Faucet water ... quality program. A response to last summer’s Toledo water crisis and the ongoing harmful algal bloom ...

  9. Online tool that helps protect water is now being made even better

    https://oardc.osu.edu/newsletter/oardc-report-newsletter/july-august-2016/online-tool-helps-protect-water-now-being-made

    protecting Ohio surface water quality while maintaining agricultural production is a charge we take ... seriously,” she said. “I am increasingly optimistic that it can be done.” “Protecting water quality while ... runoff is one of the causes of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and other bodies of water. To contact ...

  10. 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. ...

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