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Authorities Available to Answer Ag, Veterinary Questions at Farm Science Review
September 7, 2012 LONDON, Ohio — It has been a popular question in recent years as farmland rental rates have more than doubled in many places, and it is one Barry Ward, Ohio State University Extension production business management leader, expects to hea ...
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Millin’, Chillin’ and Grillin’ at Farm Science Review’s Utzinger Garden
September 7, 2012 LONDON, Ohio-- Landscapers searching for fall plant ideas, gardeners wanting to learn new techniques and practices, and people wanting a break from the tractors can all find what they are looking for at the Utzinger Memorial Garden durin ...
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Locally Grown Hops a Possibility for Ohio’s Booming Microbreweries
September 7, 2012 LONDON, Ohio — Ohio beer manufacturers send an estimated $4 million out of Ohio annually by purchasing the flowers of the hop plant, called hop cones, or “hops,” from growers outside the state. To help keep some of that economic activit ...
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Review Session to Discuss Ins and Outs of Direct Marketing Meat
September 7, 2012 LONDON, Ohio — While many farmers have been selling meat directly to consumers in the form of freezer beef, pork and lamb for years, the expanding local food movement offers interested producers additional opportunities, said Mark Mechli ...
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"Free part" of Farm Science Review can influence added profits
September 11, 2012 LONDON, Ohio —While admission to Farm Science Review, Sept. 18-20 near London, costs $8 at the gate, visitors can learn some valuable lessons as they walk from the parking lot to the main grounds before they even redeem their ticket. T ...
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OSU Experts to Discuss Farm Bill and What the Drought of 2012 Means for Farm Policy
December 15, 2014 LONDON, Ohio – With the current farm bill set to expire Sept. 30, farmers, who are already dealing with the effects of the worst drought in 50 years, want to know how soon a new bill could be passed and what it will mean for their bottom ...
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'Make Tasks Easier': Arthritis Screenings, Universal Design Exhibit at Farm Science Review
December 15, 2014 LONDON, Ohio-- In conjunction with the longstanding Universal Design exhibit at the Farm Science Review, arthritis screenings will again be offered for farmers on the first two days of the annual farm show. The arthritis screenings, alon ...
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Chow Line: Lots of options with potatoes, rice (9/14/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-lots-options-potatoes-rice-91412
September 14, 2012 Which is better for you, potatoes or rice? Nutrition professionals tend to chafe when asked to categorize foods as good or bad, especially staples like potatoes and rice. The truth is, both can be part of a healthful diet. But, of cours ...
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Family Fundamentals: Thinking of student loans? Do some homework (Sept. 2012)
September 14, 2012 Our son is about ready to apply to college. We know he will need some loans, but we think they should be limited. He says this is “good debt” and tells us not to worry about it. We want to learn more, but where do we start? College fina ...
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Space Gardening? Ohio State Creates Food-production System for Future NASA Missions
August 18, 2012 System is being tested Sept. 10-21 at Johnson Space Center in Houston. WOOSTER, Ohio-- Say you are on Mars and fancy a salad. Unless the Curiosity rover can make an unexpected find of fresh romaine somewhere on the dusty Red Planet, you ar ...