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News for: 06/01/2007 - 7/01/2007
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6/29/2007 Chow Line: Cut overall fats, then boost healthful ones (for 7/8/07) I can never remember what types of fat are the healthful kinds. What kinds of fats should I be looking for?
6/29/2007 Chow Line: Calorie confusion can derail weight loss (for 7/15/07) I want to lose weight, but I don't want to go "on a diet" -- diets have never worked for me in the past. Any ideas?
6/27/2007 Media Advisory: Sen. Voinovich to Visit OARDC June 29; Bio-energy, Climate Change and Food Safety Research to be Discussed WOOSTER, Ohio — Sen. George Voinovich will visit the Wooster campus of Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), Friday, June 29, to learn about research projects dealing with bio-energy, renewable products, climate change and food safety.
6/27/2007 Ohio Sheep Day Returns to Wooster July 14 WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio Sheep Day returns to Wooster for the first time in seven years as OARDC hosts the event at its Sheep Research Unit, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 14.
6/26/2007 Stressed Crops Tapping Hidden Soil Moisture, But Rain Still Needed COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite some recent showers, drought-like conditions continue across Ohio and field crops are beginning to exhibit signs of stress. At the moment, however, enough soil moisture is still available for the crops to get by.
6/26/2007 OSU Extension and 4-H Team Up on ATV Safety COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Improper use and lack of safety gear are the two major causes of ATV (all-terrain vehicle) crashes for both youth and adults. Ohio State University Extension and the National 4-H Council are teaming up this summer and fall to educate ATV operators so that a fun time doesn’t turn into a disaster.
6/26/2007 Downy Mildew Found in Ohio Cucumbers: Growers Advised to Protect Crop WOOSTER, Ohio — Downy mildew has been found on cucumber farms in northern Ohio, and Ohio State University vegetable experts are asking growers to take measures now to prevent damage from this potentially devastating disease.
6/26/2007 Hear Latest Buzz at Beekeeping Field Day July 26 PIKETON, Ohio — Come to Ohio State University’s Beekeeping Field Day, 3:30-7:45 p.m., Thursday, July 26, and get the latest information on bee hive and colony maintenance.
6/25/2007 Frogeye, Not Rust, Found in Ohio Soybean Sentinel Plots WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University’s soybean sentinel plot program, established in 2005 to track soybean rust (still a no-show in Ohio), is fulfilling its purpose as the first line of defense against more immediate, threatening diseases. One of those is frogeye leaf spot.
6/22/2007 Chow Line: Summertime Corn: How sweet it is (for 7/1/07) What makes corn on the cob so sweet?
6/22/2007 Secrest Arboretum Hosts National Pollinator Week Event June 26 WOOSTER, Ohio — Learn how pollinators encompass a diverse group of organisms, from bees, beetles and butterflies to hummingbirds and even some bats, during Pollinator Day June 26 in Secrest Arboretum.
6/22/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Tire Taters! (for the Week of June 24, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: My friend’s dad is growing potatoes in old car tires. Why? How?
6/21/2007 Forgotten Wheat Pest Back in Ohio WOOSTER, Ohio -- A wheat pest that has been off the radar screen for the past three decades in Ohio may be making a comeback.
6/21/2007 Earth-friendly Garden Pest Management: Learn More June 27 WOOSTER, Ohio — Learn green ways to keep plants green when Secrest Arboretum presents a free public Earth-friendly Pest Management Walk June 27.
6/18/2007 Hot, Dry Conditions Could Invite Two-Spotted Spider Mite WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio’s abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions could set the stage for potential problems from a pest that thrives under such an environment.
6/18/2007 Ohio Wheat Speeding to Early Harvest, But Potentially Low Yields WOOSTER, Ohio -- Due to dry conditions and high temperatures throughout Ohio this season, growers may not be harvesting a bumper wheat crop.
6/15/2007 India, OARDC Ag Officials Discuss Collaboration WOOSTER, Ohio — Seven members of India’s Agricultural Knowledge Initiative Board toured OARDC's Wooster campus June 12 during a three-day visit to Ohio State University, part of a broader effort to boost collaboration between India and the United States.
6/15/2007 Soybean Aphid Arrival to Ohio Early WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid, which is predicted in large numbers throughout the Midwest this season, is showing up in Ohio earlier than anticipated.
6/15/2007 Dry Weather Could Aggravate Insect Damage on Crops WOOSTER, Ohio -- Pest pressure on Ohio field crops is not unusual, but with this season’s abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy.
6/15/2007 Brazilian Researcher Visits OARDC to Discuss Bio-energy Collaborations WOOSTER, Ohio — Brazil is an international leader in the production of biofuels from crops. Ohio State University has a widely recognized crop breeding and biotechnology program and is leading efforts in the state to develop renewable fuels, energy and materials. So it makes sense that both parties get together to compare notes and learn from each other as they seek to make further strides in the world’s emerging bioecononomy.
6/14/2007 Continuous Corn Could Impact Water Quality WOOSTER, Ohio -- With continuous corn production comes increased nitrogen inputs and higher chances of water quality issues associated with run-off. But the concerns lie more with moving land from conservation programs into row-crop production than switching from a multiple crop to a monoculture system, says an Ohio State University Extension nutrient management and soil fertility specialist.
6/14/2007 Chow Line: Beef up the nutrition in your burgers I love grilling burgers during the summer. How can I make them more healthful?
6/13/2007 Family Fundamentals: Children's traits don't change, but parenting can adjust (for June 2007) My two children are complete opposites. One is easy-going and pleasant, and the other actually drives me crazy. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do?
6/13/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: The Gift of Pbbbbbt! (for the Week of June 17, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: What does it mean to give someone a raspberry?
6/13/2007 'Money in the Pit': Manure Science Review is July 25-26 WOOSTER, Ohio — Manure can be a rich source of nutrients for the soil, but adequate storage and proper application can be a challenge for both large and small livestock and poultry producers.
6/13/2007 Test Fish Farms to Control Deadly Virus PIKETON, Ohio -- A newly emerging fish virus spreading among wild species is causing concerns in Ohio’s farmed aquaculture industry. But testing fish farms for the disease can help contain it.
6/12/2007 Ohio State Sustainable Ag Team Announces 2007 Summer Series COLUMBUS, Ohio — A farm that makes its own biodiesel, cattle and poultry that thrive on grass, and sheep and goats that transform weeds into pasture highlight the 2007 summer series of tours and workshops sponsored by Ohio State’s Sustainable Agriculture Team.
6/8/2007 Chow Line: Keep moving to burn more calories (for 6/17/07) I'm always much more physically active in the summer, but this year I'm also watching what I eat. How can I tell how many calories I'm burning?
6/8/2007 See Fruit, Veggie Retailing That Works June 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Sustainable Agriculture Team kicks off its 2007 schedule of summer tours and workshops with Fruit and Vegetable Retailing Strategies, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 13, in northeast Ohio.
6/7/2007 OARDC Old-fashioned Roses Now in Peak Bloom WOOSTER, Ohio — See vivid splashes of red, orange, pink and yellow and smell heady clouds of mint, citrus, lemon and cinnamon at OARDC's Wooster campus.
6/7/2007 OARDC Breaks Ground for State-of-the-art Feedstock Processing Research Facility WOOSTER, Ohio — The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) has begun construction of a state-of-the-art Feedstock Processing Research Facility, which is expected to increase the quality of feeds for vital livestock and poultry research and aid in the development of renewable industrial products.
6/6/2007 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Build Your Own Bee House (for the Week of June 10, 2007) Q. Dear Twig: How can I build a house for native bees? You mentioned it last week.
6/5/2007 Researcher: Common Foods May Be Potent Source of Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An increasing number of disease-causing bacteria are becoming resistant to commonly used antibiotics, and research by an Ohio State University food microbiologist indicates a surprising culprit: harmless -- or even beneficial -- bacteria in foods people eat every day.
6/5/2007 Soybean Breeding Program Growing to Meet Industry Demands COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Growing demand for food-grade and industrial-use soybean varieties has spurred an expansion of Ohio State University’s soybean breeding program -- a welcome boost in a highly competitive industry.
6/1/2007 Chow Line: Bigger isn't better with strawberries This is always the best time of year for strawberries, and I like choosing each one individually at the grocery store. How can be sure I'm selecting the best ones?
6/1/2007 Secrest Arboretum Hosts Mountain-laurel, Viburnum Walk June 7 WOOSTER, Ohio — Some shrubs wait until late spring to put on their finest show.
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