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At Least 4 Good Reasons to Boost Soil Organic Matter, and a Chance to Learn How to Do It

Feb 3, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The key to successful, sustainable farming is found in the ground — or should be, says soil scientist Rafiq Islam of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.
Ohio State Team Promotes Nature-based 'ECO-farming'

Feb 25, 2014

PIKETON, Ohio – A team of scientists and educators from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences now spells farming with three extra letters. The group studies, demonstrates and teaches about what it calls “ECO-farming,” a new approach aimed at boosting a farm’s production and profits while shrinking its environmental footprint.
Ohio State Team Promotes Nature-based 'ECO-farming'

Jan 27, 2014

PIKETON, Ohio – A team of scientists and educators from Ohio State University’s
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
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. Read More
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
OSU Extension Conference Offers Education and Support for Conservation Tillage, March 5-6

Jan 24, 2013

When it became apparent that the dry spell many Ohio growers were experiencing last year would become the worst drought in 50 years, David Brandt wasn’t worried about how well corn and soybeans on his 1,150-acre farm would fare. Read More
OSU Experts: Adapting Agriculture to Extreme Weather

Jan 7, 2013

From the record drought that covered much of the nation last year to Superstorm Sandy that caused an estimated $50 billion or more in damage in the Northeast and Midwest, extreme weather events plagued growers nationwide throughout 2012 and experts anticipate more in the future. As a result, growers have to find ways to adapt agriculture to such conditions, an Ohio State University Extension expert said. Read More
Innovative Approaches to Managing Drainage Ditches Can Save Growers Time, Money and Better Benefit Waterways, Ohio State Experts Say

Feb 22, 2012

ADA, Ohio – Innovative approaches to ditch management could save Ohio crop growers time and money while at the same time reducing the flow of phosphorus and nitrogen through ditches that eventually end up in stream water, rivers and ultimately in Lake Erie and beyond, Ohio State University experts said. Read More
Cover Crops Boost Soil Health, Nutrients, Earthworms and Lower Costs

Feb 14, 2012

PIKETON, Ohio – Ohio farmers looking to improve the overall health of their soil should consider planting oilseed radish, cereal rye, cowpea or Austrian winter pea as a cover crop, which can improve soil health and save money, says a soil scientist at the Ohio State University South Centers in Piketon.” Read More