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2012 Archive

May 2012

5-15 Slug feeding injury is early, rampant after warm winter
5-15 Tiny plants could cut costs, shrink environmental footprint
5-15 Coming June 2 in Canton: Food safety practices for fruit, vegetable growers
5-15 Extended spring weather brings armyworm aplenty to Indiana
5-10 Markets respond to USDA report with plea for more soybean acres
5-10 Ohio wheat growers watch weather for strong yields or diseased fields
5-10 Growers should focus on soybean seeding rate and depth
5-10 Farmers to learn how to produce strawberries earlier, extend season
5-8 Black cutworm flocks to Indiana; scouting proves critical
5-8 New strawberry production method offers earlier, longer fruit harvest
5-8 Workshop to teach producers how to sell directly to retailers, consumers
5-8 Agronomist: Growers have options for freeze-damaged wheat
5-3 Cool weather causes early-planted corn to develop slowly
5-3 Some corn growers consider replanting: Is it worthwhile?
5-3 Links between animal health and food safety studied
5-3 Grain rescue simulator to help educate about the hazards of flowing grain
5-1 AgrAbility Toolbox expands with horticulture, forestry aids
5-1 Open house to showcase careers, advances in plant pathology and ag sciences
5-1 Modern hybrid corn makes better use of nitrogen, study shows
5-1 OSU expert: Proposed farm safety rule withdrawn, but training still needed for teens

April 2012

4-26 Futures markets rebound somewhat after fall from 'mad cow disease'
4-26 Annual ryegrass has potential to go from cover crop to weed
4-26 Have questions? Ask an OSU Extension expert with new online tool
4-26 USDA confirms case of BSE in California, but food supply was not at risk
4-24 Workshop to provide training in mental health first aid
4-24 Wheat growers need to prepare for earlier foliar fungicide application
4-24 Climate change, biofuels mandate would cause corn price spikes
4-24 Ohio Field Crop Enterprise Budgets can help farmers streamline decisions
4-19 Publication addresses aftermath of farm truck collisions
4-19 Seminar to discuss environmental regulations and agriculture
4-19 Timing of planting is key to successful alfalfa establishment
4-19 Crop outlook is favorable, but Mother Nature rules
4-17 Workshops help farmers scout for, diagnose crop problems
4-17 FDA call on antibiotics could increase consumer confidence but hurt producers
4-17 Specific rental agreements important in pasture rent situations
4-17 Ohio State experts research innovative, sustainable ways to manage pests
4-12 Day camps to teach kids farm safety techniques
4-12 Forages thriving; website offers a place to buy and sell them
4-12 Early wheat could provide an opportunity for double cropping
4-12 Warm winter increases insect and pest threat this spring
4-10 Beef prices strong, but rising costs and consumer confidence are concerns
4-10 Conservation practices preserve soil, save money
4-10 Expert offers tips to get corn crop off to a good start this year
4-10 Agronomist: Corn seeding depth matters, especially in dry soils
4-5 Nominations for Women in Agriculture awards sought
4-5 Fruit and vegetable growers have options to protect crops from frost, freeze
4-5 Can 'naked oats' cut organic chicken production costs?
4-5 Purdue agronomist: Wheat excellent, but farmers should beware
4-3 Ohio State experts work with state agriculture professionals to devise water quality recommendations
4-3 Expert: Preparations protect farm assets when disasters strike
4-3 MarketReady workshop to teach producers to sell through different marketing channels
4-3 Ag engineer: Warm winter leaves stored corn at risk for mold

March 2012

3-30 Frequent, proper sprayer calibration saves money, pesticides
3-30 Report: U.S. farmers say they'll plant most corn acres since 1937
3-30 Planting early is risky venture, regardless of favorable weather
3-27 Conference teaches emergency management for farm markets and agritainment operations
3-27 Spring weather outlook: It's a good one - at least for short term
3-27 Farmers consider modifying planting decisions
3-27 Agronomist: Farmers should still keep tillage passes to a minimum
3-22 Field history should play important role in grower decisions
3-22 Warm winter brings threat of corn flea beetle, increased risk of Stewart's wilt
3-22 Pesticide additives cause drifting droplets, but can be controlled
3-22 Green-up marks the time to apply nitrogen in winter wheat
3-20 April 14 OSU Extension program to teach farmers about cleaner, safer produce
3-20 Beef supplies short in 2012; producers look to expand herd
3-20 Early herbicide applications could fail farmers, specialist says
3-20 Free Ohio State beekeeping webinar series starts in April
3-15 Top Farmer Crop Workshop set for July 9-11 at Purdue
3-15 Ohio corn performance test shows no visible evidence of nematode injury
3-15 New online app tracks, manages insect data in crop fields
3-15 SARE grants millions to fund sustainable agriculture research at Ohio State
3-13 Workshop to address growing problem of herbicide-resistant weeds
3-13 Conference to help small farm owners market products, increase profits
3-13 Warm winter could bring early insects; growers encouraged to scout fields
3-13 Farm managers and rural appraisers: Farmland prices expected to keep rising
3-8 IMPORTANT: Reader Survey
3-8 Bull selection can help beef producers capitalize on up markets
3-8 High grain prices could lead to less conservation land entering USDA program
3-8 Workshop to address legal risks for livestock and dairy producers
3-8 Food safety on fruit and vegetable farms topic of workshops
3-6 New field guide helps farmers choose, manage cover crops
3-6 Overholt Drainage School offers soil and water conservation education
3-6 Nematodes in corn could be a growing problem for Ohio corn yields
3-6 Weed scientist: Scout now for weeds in winter wheat
3-1 Expert: Early spring nitrogen application unlikely to increase wheat yields
3-1 Beef breeding programs help producers capitalize on strong prices
3-1 Seed selection key to managing soybean disease, achieving high yields
3-1 Webinar delves into USDA plantings, grain reports

February 2012

2-28 Selling directly to consumers can net more money for farmers
2-28 Pork conference to explore regulations, production challenges
2-28 Federal government announcement likely to boost Ohio agriculture, industry
2-23 Workshop to help producers make food products MarketReady
2-23 Ohio Farm to School to offer free webinar for produce growers
2-23 Purdue animal welfare specialist to sit on video review panel
2-23 OSU expert: Late planting doesn't always spell doom for corn yields
2-21 New approaches to drainage ditch management can benefit growers, waterways
2-21 Farm safety expert: Know what's in proposed child labor law
2-21 OSU experts: European organic food partnerships could financially benefit Ohio growers
2-21 Beef evaluation open house set for April 10
2-16 Researchers: ECO Farming saves money, improves soil, benefits environment
2-16 Workshop to increase awareness of soil health, conservation
2-16 Mild winter likely to increase insect, weed pressures
2-16 Training for specialty crop IPM plan developers offered March 14 in London
2-14 Mid- to late winter marks time to watch for lice in cattle
2-14 Cover crops benefit the overall health of soils in farm fields
2-14 Meetings provide in-depth dairy management strategies
2-14 Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team to offer 'Soybean School'
2-9 Irrigation workshops to prepare farmers for growing season
2-9 Soybean Disease ID Workshop first of several to be held in 2012
2-9 Bull reproductive exams important as breeding season approaches
2-9 OSU Extension researcher offers strategies for spring marestail management
2-7 Indiana wheat 'excellent' despite wet planting season
2-7 Wet fall, warm winter leave abundance of manure farmers can use as fertilizer
2-7 Global food security center hires manager, receives grants
2-7 Workshops help growers make products 'MarketReady'
2-2 New AgrAbility publications help farmers cope with disabilities
2-2 Future of animal agriculture is topic of ag leadership forum
2-2 Workshops offer Ohio farmers help with herbicide resistance, weed control
2-2 Unpredictable weather requires proper corn management

January 2012

1-31 Conference offers training for crop advisers and farmers
1-31 Assistance, screenings offered for farmers battling arthritis
1-31 Purdue researchers look to develop new method to control disease-carrying insects
1-31 DeBoer: Farmland property taxes to continue rising into 2015
1-26 Agronomist: Use proven practices for increasing corn yields and profits
1-26 Purdue Extension taking part in Livestock, Forage & Grain Forum
1-26 Guide serves as in-field reference to identify crop problems
1-24 Field crop programs scheduled for Feb. 9, 14 in NW Ohio
1-24 Pork conference to focus on industry trends, issues
1-24 Two Ohio small farm conferences set for March
1-24 Researcher: Spray water quality matters in herbicide efficacy
1-19 Swine herd expansion modest, despite return to profitability
1-19 Sheep and goat health issues main focus of OSU Extension WebEx series
1-19 Farm bill issues to be dissected at Purdue Ag Forecast
1-19 Study to look at how farming, more impact Lake Erie
1-17 New RMA rule gives flexibility in cover crop termination
1-17 Proper application crucial when spreading manure on frozen ground
1-17 Researchers: Honeybee deaths linked to seed insecticide exposure
1-12 Grain and oilseed markets open lower on bearish USDA reports
1-12 Proper nutrition vital for livestock in late gestation
1-12 Webinar to introduce pleasures and profit of raising poultry
1-10 Council to host cover crops meeting in West Lafayette
1-10 Agronomy school to cover the nuts and bolts of corn and beans
1-10 Workshop to boost women's farm commodity marketing skills
1-10 Food security focus of Buffett speech at Purdue Ag Fish Fry
1-5 Researchers unravel challenges of drug-resistant bacteria
1-5 CFO regulations make nutrient management more important
1-5 Ohio State experts set to present at the Ohio Organic Farming Conference
1-5 Farmers can develop succession plans at 32nd annual conference
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