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  1. Ohio State Team Promotes Nature-based 'ECO-farming'

    Jan 27, 2014

    PIKETON, Ohio – A team of scientists and educators from Ohio State University’s 

  2. AgAnswers...Ohio State workshop to focus on hops production for microbreweries

    Jan 17, 2014

    WOOSTER, Ohio - Growers looking to supply hops to Ohio's booming microbrewery industry need to first research which varieties of hops craft brewers want to avoid the costly mistake of investing in the wrong types, a horticulture expert with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences says.

  3. Direct Marketing Education 2014

    Jan 16, 2014

     Agricultural Marketing Just Got Easier...

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  4. Midwest Blueberry Production Guide

    Jan 15, 2014

    Now Available! The Midwest Blueberry Production Guide is available for purchase at OSU South Centers. The cost of the guide is $15.00 if picked up at the South Centers, and $20 if mailed to you.  If you want to order a quantity of 10 guides, or more, please contact me for a discounted price.  You may email Charissa Gardner or call her at 740.289.2071 Ext. 132 to purchase a book.

  5. Ohio Direct Marketing Blog

    Dec 11, 2013

    Stay up to date on the latest marketing news and trends. Visit or subscribe to our blog at https://u.osu.edu/directmarketing

  6. Borlaug Fellows Gain Inspiration, Insight During World Food Prize

    Nov 26, 2013

    Every year the World Food Prize recognizes the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Norman E. Borlaug created the prize, which emphasizes the importance of a nutritious and sustainable food supply for all people.  Read more at about Borlaug Scholar Emmanuel Amoakwah click Here

  7. On-farm tests show a higher production, growth rate and survival of improved perch

    Sep 28, 2013

    Two-year on-station and on-farm tests of genetically improved yellow perch were conducted on three sites at different latitudes in North Central Region. The aim of the project was to assess production parameters of selected yellow perch lines as compared to fish from local brood stock at commercial densities in ponds. 3rd generation of selected yellow perch lines from OCARD were used for the tests. This is an important step for commercialization of genetically improved strains.

  8. Hands-on Agronomy Education Nurtures Senegalese Farming Future

    Sep 27, 2013

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  9. Soil Health and Cover Crops Workshop is June 8 at Ohio State University South Centers

    Jun 8, 2013

    PIKETON, Ohio – Growers wanting to learn how to improve soil health and increase crop yields while reducing operating and input costs may want to consider using multi-functional cover crops, which can also improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and lower greenhouse gas emissions, a soil scientist from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences said.

  10. Power Farming: Ohio State Tests Bioenergy Crops for Fuel, Combustion

    Apr 8, 2013

    All across Ohio, a variety of grasses, shrubs and trees are being grown and analyzed to see how well they can produce something that is always in high demand: energy. Read More

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