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Family Fundamentals: Lessen risks by preparing for disaster now (for May 2010)
May 18, 2010 After hearing news reports of tornadoes and flooding in other parts of the country, I started thinking about our important papers, and what we should do to prepare in case something like that happens here. What are the guidelines? You're ...
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Busy Soil Microbes Provide Macro Field Benefits
May 3, 2002 WOOSTER, Ohio- Adding organic amendments to agricultural fields stimulates soil microbial activity, which in turn may reduce root diseases and promote overall plant health. Brian McSpadden Gardener, an Ohio State University plant pathologist w ...
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Bringing Quality Beef to the Middle East with Ohio-Israeli Project
November 20, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- A unique collaboration between Ohio State University and Israel is creating opportunities to raise quality beef cattle in this Middle East country, giving producers a more competitive edge over countries that import catt ...
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Biosecurity Fact Sheets Available on OSU Internet Site
June 22, 2001 Foot-and-mouth disease may be shrinking from the media spotlight, but Ohio State University animal health specialists stress the importance of maintaining biosecurity measures that not only keep the disease in check, but also help control ot ...
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Biodiesel Byproduct May Be Used As Value-Added Ag Commodity
December 10, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- A byproduct of biodiesel may be used to support the production of an animal feed additive to enhance the performance and growth of dairy cattle. Ohio State University Department of Animal Science researchers have recei ...
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Berry Farm Fundraiser to Support Ohio State Cancer Research
July 15, 2005 MUTUAL, Ohio — Central Ohio berry lovers have the opportunity to not only eat healthier, but also give back to the science that supports the varied health benefits of the fruit. Champaign Berry Farm, a 28-acre family-owned operation just o ...
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Family Fundamentals: If summer is stressful, plan now to slow down
May 19, 2008 I'm getting more tense as summer approaches. When our family gets out of its normal routine, it seems like we get busier than ever. Any guidance? First, it might help to realize that you're not alone. Even though summertime often ev ...
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300-Bushel Corn? Learn More at the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference
February 18, 2009 ADA, Ohio-- What does it take to produce 300-bushel corn? Cooperative Extension corn specialists throughout the Midwest will offer insight into the production and genetics of creating high corn yields during the Ohio State University Con ...
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Air Quality Workshops to Tackle Challenge of Ag Air Emissions
December 28, 2006 REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio-- A series of air quality workshops will be held in January to help address issues and concerns regarding agricultural air emissions, improve the understanding of federal air quality regulations, and explore the most e ...
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Alternative Green Certification Systems Favor Ohio's Timber Industry
May 18, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- The push to promote more "green" buildings to reduce the environmental impacts from their construction and use may not be adequately utilizing the nation's renewable wood products. The U.S. Green Building Cou ...