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Boosting Soybean Yield/Profits Involves a Mix of Management Practices
April 16, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Careful incorporation of inoculants, fungicide seed treatments and reduced seeding rates into a crop production program may give soybean farmers a boost in yield and extra money in their pockets at the end of the growing sea ...
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Family Fundamentals: Don't be afraid to talk with children about war (for July 2008)
July 11, 2008 My young children sometimes watch the TV news with us. How should we handle their questions about war and similar issues? Should we keep them from being exposed to this kind of news? That's often a parent's initial reaction. War-- ...
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Family Fundamentals: Be sure child is ready to stay home alone (for June 2009)
June 16, 2009 How can you tell when your child is old enough to stay home alone, if only for a few hours? Whether for a few minutes or a few hours, all parents face this dilemma at some point. If you look at Ohio's state or local laws, you won't ...
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Family Fundamentals: Blame the brain for typical teenage behavior (for January 2008)
January 18, 2008 My children were always good kids, but now that they're teenagers, they're impossible. What makes teens behave the way they do? Ask any parent: A teen's behavior can be attributed to anything, everything or nothing. But rec ...
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Black Spot of Roses Can Be a Challenge, Even for the Experienced Rose Grower
June 5, 2009 Editor's note: Ohio State University's C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic is a leading diagnostic service that aids in the identification and diagnosis of plant diseases, insects and environmental disorders. The clinic ...
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Family Fundamentals: Be careful not to overindulge children this holiday (for December 2006)
December 11, 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? Your question isn't unusual. Many parents express confusion be ...
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Benefits of Organic Mulching Extend Below the Soil Surface
January 15, 2002 WOOSTER, Ohio- The impact of organic mulches on soil nutrient content and plant health may extend deeper than just the topsoil. Ohio State University researchers have found that certain types of organic mulches, with the aid of soil micro ...
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Beef Cattle Shortcourse to Address Marketing, Management Issues
February 14, 2002 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio- Staying abreast of cattle industry issues, from marketing opportunities to current feeding and management practices, is a key for producers to remain competitive and improve profitability. The 2002 Great Lakes Profes ...
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Be Proactive When it Comes to Soybean Rust
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/be-proactive-when-it-comes-soybean-rust
June 10, 2004 WOOSTER, Ohio — For U.S. soybean growers, it's not a matter of if soybean rust will hit the states, just a matter of when. And the more educated growers are about the fungus, the better prepared they will be to manage it when that time ...
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Bad News for Growers: Too Much Wheat Means Low Prices
August 11, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. For Ohio wheat growers, this "Yogism" could not be closer to the truth. With a season of increased acreage and higher-than-n ...