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12/28/2006
Air Quality Workshops to Tackle Challenge of Ag Air Emissions
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 effective technologies and management practices related to air quality control.
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12/21/2006
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick (for the Week of Jan. 7, 2007): Warmer Winters, Sooner Weevils
Q.: Dear Twig: How do scientists know there’s global warming — global climate change — going on?
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12/19/2006
Don't Forget Disease Resistance When Choosing Corn Hybrids
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Disease resistance shouldn’t be overlooked when choosing corn hybrids for next season, especially if growers plan to make the switch to continuous corn.
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12/19/2006
Chow Line: Fight colds, flu with balanced diet (for 12/31/06)
Every winter, I seem to have one bad bout of cold or flu. Are there any foods I can eat that would help boost my immune system?
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12/15/2006
Chow Line: Store staples properly to keep long-term (for 12/24/06)
I bought a lot of baking ingredients in anticipation of the holidays, but I ran out of time. What is the best way to store flour, sugar, butter and nuts for the long term?
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12/15/2006
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Horse Meat, Yay or Neigh? (for the Week of Dec. 31, 2006)
Q. Dear Twig: Not that I want to do it myself, but what's the deal about people eating horse meat?
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12/12/2006
Researcher Taking Rural Water Treatment Solutions to the City
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If an environmental scientist's theory holds water, a study that will examine a way to treat overflow sewage that enters rivers and streams could possibly save Columbus -- and cities across the United States -- billions of dollars in reconstructing sewer lines in an attempt to prevent such pollution.
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12/11/2006
Family Fundamentals: Be careful not to overindulge children this holiday (for December 2006)
My husband and I want to give our children the things we didn’t have when we grew up, especially during the holidays. How can we tell if we’re going overboard?
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12/11/2006
Cover Crops for Ohio? Learn More Wednesday (Dec. 13)
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University’s Ohio Composting and Manure Management (OCAMM) program will present a free public lecture, “Potential and Realities of Cover Crops in Ohio’s Cropping Systems,” on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m.
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12/8/2006
Chow Line: Don't grow Santa's belly during the holidays (for 12/17/06)
I really do not want to gain weight over the holidays this year. Any good tips?
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12/7/2006
No-Till, Controlled Traffic: A Winning Combo for Harvest Woes
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The most ideal solution to production problems associated with a wet harvest is to practice continuous no-till, with the added benefit of adopting controlled traffic.
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12/6/2006
Two Programs Selected for National Needs Grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two programs in Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences have received five-year grants to expand their graduate student ranks. The goal is to foster excellence and increase expertise in critical areas of national need.
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12/4/2006
Fishing for Answers: Flavor, Preference Study Shows Farm-Raised Yellow Perch Holds Its Own
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- People like the taste of perch raised in Ohio's farm ponds just as well as their wild-caught counterparts, according to an Ohio State University study published in the Journal of Food Science.
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12/1/2006
Chow Line: Enjoy cashews, but avoid their shells (for 12/10/06)
Why can't you buy cashews in the shell, like you can with walnuts, peanuts and other types of nuts?
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