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100-Bushel Soybeans Possible, Farmers Should Master Basics First
August 11, 2011 URBANA, Ohio-- With continuing improvements in plant genetics, biotechnology and farm management, producing high-yielding soybeans is more attainable than ever, according to one Ohio State University Extension expert. That is, if growers l ...
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Southern Ohio Summer Wine Grape Workshop is Aug. 18 in Piketon
August 11, 2011 PIKETON, Ohio-- Learn from Ohio State University experts and fellow grape growers how to improve fruit quality and profitability at the Southern Ohio Summer Wine Grape Workshop, to be held Thursday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the ...
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Pumpkins Already? Field Day Features New Varieties, Disease Management Updates
August 10, 2011 SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio-- Pumpkin season arrives early in South Charleston courtesy of Ohio State University’s annual Pumpkin Field Day, which this year will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Western Agricultural Research St ...
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Chow Line: Magnesium plays vital role in health (for 8/21/11)
August 10, 2011 I've started taking calcium supplements to be sure I get the 1,200 milligrams recommended. I know that the supplements should include vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium, but a friend suggests I also need to make sure I get enou ...
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100 Lbs. of Potatoes From 4 Sq. Ft.? Learn How in Columbus Aug. 14
August 9, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- On Sunday, Aug. 14, the Franklin County Master Gardener Vegetable Outreach, Education and Research Project will host its last gardening program of the season from noon-1 p.m. in Columbus. Free and open to the public, the ...
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Learn to Improve Soil Health at Field Days August 17, 18
August 9, 2011 WAUSEON, Ohio – Understanding soil health and biology is critical to maximizing plant healthy and productivity, according to Ohio State University Extension educators, and will be the focus of two field days later this month. “What we’re re ...
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Imprelis, Much More: Attend Ohio Turfgrass Research Field Day Aug. 10 in Columbus
August 5, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- The 2011 Ohio Turfgrass Research Field Day will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation's (OTF) Research and Education Facility in Columbus. Registration costs $30 ...
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Chow Line: 'Smell test' not safe after power outage (for 7/14/11)
August 5, 2011 My parents' electricity often goes out, sometimes for long periods. Mom says food in the refrigerator and freezer is fine unless it smells bad. What would you tell her? Food safety experts say to use the hands of a clock-- not your nos ...
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Piketon Field Night Aug. 11 Includes Pumpkin Pollination, Drip Irrigation, Small Fruit, Tomatoes
August 5, 2011 PIKETON, Ohio – The Annual Horticulture Field Night will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, at Ohio State University's South Centers in Piketon. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 per pe ...
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Ohio State Scientists to Share in $25 Million Grant to Study Virus-Related Foodborne Illness
August 4, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Four Ohio State University scientists are part of a multi-state $25 million effort to reduce the number of foodborne illnesses caused by viruses. The five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture grant is the largest single food ...