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  1. Survey Explores Farmers' Opinions of 2007 Farm Bill

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/survey-explores-farmers-opinions-2007-farm-bill

    Bills. "It's important to note that for both goals, over half of the farmers surveyed supported ... surveys." Zulauf said that the value of a program is closely tied to funding support. For example, a net ... payments are intended to provide an income safety net for farmers, but some argue that programs such as ...

  2. Promising Rootstocks Could Expand Grafting into New Markets

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/promising-rootstocks-could-expand-grafting-new-markets

    breeding, the key to hybrid vigor rests with the parents selected for crossing. "The further away in ... Brian McSpadden-Gardener and plant pathologist Sally Miller. For more information on grafting, log on to ... the way for expanded uses of the technique in tomato production systems. Grafting is a technique ...

  3. Soybean Aphid No-Show?

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/soybean-aphid-no-show

    bean pod mottle virus, based on Iowa State University research. "For those growers who sprayed to ... but also throughout the Midwest. "It's very difficult to find the soybean aphid in Ohio. ... Most people who go out looking for it probably won't find it," said Ron Hammond, an Ohio ...

  4. Soybean Rust or No, Don't Alter Management Practices

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/soybean-rust-or-no-dont-alter-management-practices

    disease's arrival. However, little seed is available for these varieties for growers to use. Planting ... if they are going to have to deal with both rust and soybean aphids come August." For more ... February 11, 2005 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The goal of any crop management is to utilize a production ...

  5. Corn Yield Projections Rosy Despite Growing Pains

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/corn-yield-projections-rosy-despite-growing-pains

    for much of the year, we are very guarded about what to expect in these fields.” Thomison, an ... despite the shaky growing season, early yield projections are rosy. According to the Ohio Agricultural ... “We are very concerned about root development. There are some fields where leaves are yellowing due to ...

  6. Ohio's Wheat Struggling Under Wet Weather, Diseases

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohios-wheat-struggling-under-wet-weather-diseases

    of rain like that, it's very difficult for any crop to germinate and become established." ... little can be done now to remedy the situation, Lipps recommends that farmers assess their fields for ... next season's harvest. Pat Lipps, an Ohio State University plant pathologist for the Ohio ...

  7. Stormwater Pollution/Land Erosion Conference to be Held

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/stormwater-pollutionland-erosion-conference-be-held

    to pass the CPESC exam. Seating is limited for the course, so preregistration is required. For more ... just one way to protect the environment while promoting conservation practices. Network with ... interested individuals are invited to attend. Registration is $20 by March 19, and $25 at the door. The ...

  8. Keep an Eye on Pest Pressures on Field Crops

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/keep-eye-pest-pressures-field-crops

    also ideal for pest development. "This is the time when we like to remind growers to get out in ... May 5, 2010 WOOSTER, Ohio – This warm spring weather may be suitable for planting, but it's ... their fields and scout for insects and other pests," said Ron Hammond, an Ohio State University ...

  9. Ohio State Student Organization Leading Hurricane Relief Efforts

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-state-student-organization-leading-hurricane-relief-efforts

    amazing opportunity for our students to get up close and personal with probably the largest natural ... capable of making a difference."  For more information on the hurricane relief effort, to join the ... to people. The storms also took a toll on wildlife, the environment and agricultural industries, and ...

  10. Western Bean Cutworm Monitored in Ohio Again This Year

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/western-bean-cutworm-monitored-ohio-again-year

    and how to control it." For more information on the Western bean cutworm, log on to ... for the Western bean cutworm, a common pest of Western corn-producing states rapidly expanding ... continue to increase in numbers. "In 2006, we caught three moths in the traps. In 2007, we caught six. ...

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