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  1. Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Polar Bears Threatened? (for the Week of May 25, 2008)

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/smart-stuff-twig-walkingstick-polar-bears-threatened-week-may-25-2008

    May 27, 2008 Q. Dear Twig: We talked in class about polar bears. They just got listed as ... "threatened." What's it mean? A. On May 14, the head guy of the U.S. Department of Interior, taking the ... advice of the head guy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said this: that his department would now ...

  2. Variable Rate Application May Save Money, Boost Yields; Learn More at National No-Till Conference

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/variable-rate-application-may-save-money-boost-yields-learn-more-national-no-till

    December 12, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Using variable rate fertilizer application in no-till ... to make wise decisions on fertilizer application rates across a field," said Reeder, who also ... variable rate application starts with developing a yield map based on data collected from yield monitors, ...

  3. Sodium

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1503

    health-based standards. If you have concerns about the levels detected, please consult your physician.  Action ... softeners are the most common source of sodium in home drinking water supplies. If you are concerned about ... information for you about Sodium & Groundwater ...

  4. Learn About Emerald Ash Borer Online, for Free — First Webinar on Woodland Management is Jan. 6

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/learn-about-emerald-ash-borer-online-free-%E2%80%94-first-webinar-woodland-management-jan-6

    allowing anyone with broadband Internet access to learn about this destructive pest of ash trees as well ... talk about proper management of woodlands for EAB and other invasive species. “EAB has killed millions ... 10, “Asian Longhorned Beetle,” Julie Spaulding, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant ...

  5. Commercial Pesticide Training Classes Set; First Is March 30

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/commercial-pesticide-training-classes-set-first-march-30

    Therefore, it is exam time for anyone planning to become a licensed commercial pesticide applicator. In the ... state of Ohio, you must take a series of exams to become a commercial pesticide applicator. Commercial ... applicators include anyone who operates or works for a pesticide application company, public agency, school ...

  6. Plant Leaf Surface Impacts Effectiveness of Pesticide Applications

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/plant-leaf-surface-impacts-effectiveness-pesticide-applications

    his colleagues at the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Application ... agriculture, those who think that pesticide applications work the same on all target surfaces, think again. ... or waxy or varying degrees of both – plays a huge role in the effectiveness of liquid applications ...

  7. Livestock Industry: May 2 Workshop in Columbus Tackles Ammonia, Nitrogen

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/livestock-industry-may-2-workshop-columbus-tackles-ammonia-nitrogen

    of animal-feeding operations. Workshop participants will learn about a variety of research-based strategies to reduce ammonia ... manure covers and management of manure land application to reduce air emissions, and use of wet scrubbers ... Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation ...

  8. OSU Extension, USDA to Discuss Forages and Pasture Management

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/osu-extension-usda-discuss-forages-and-pasture-management

    November 6, 2012 SARDINIA, Ohio – Farmers and producers interested in learning more about how to ... experts from Ohio State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nov. 15. The drought ... Your Land Work for You-- Tell Us What You Need and We’ll Tell You How,” is from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12681 ...

  9. Northwest Ohio Water Quality Workgroup

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/groups/northwest-ohio-water-quality-workgroup

    bespen@co.wood.oh.us The Northwest Ohio Water Quality Workgroup was created in 2007 to increase awareness and obtain ... Other ongoing research projects include analysis of the impact of CAFO manure application on water ...

  10. OSU Extension: Growing Jobs in Ohio

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/osu-extension-growing-jobs-ohio

    “It has been a real asset to us. It’s helped us grow our business-- our staffing has grown from 94 ... secrets for success vary from engagement to engagement. We don’t work magic – it’s all about the local ... with a strong community team and, like Van Wert, one that has worked with BR&E for about 10 years. ...

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