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Education, Not Regulation Key to Improving Animal Welfare
June 18, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Education, not regulation, and changing attitudes, not facilities, are the keys to improving animal well-being on the farm. James Kinder, chair of Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, said that the a ...
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Dry Weather Inviting Soybean Pests
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dry-weather-inviting-soybean-pests
September 3, 2008 WOOSTER, Ohio-- Abnormally dry conditions continue to plague Ohio, and lack of rain has been inviting pest problems for the state's soybean crop. Two-spotted spider mites become active when fields are dry, and Ohio State Universit ...
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Don't Pass Up Rare Opportunity to Make Fall Fertilizer Applications
November 8, 2010 WOOSTER, Ohio – With corn and soybean harvest ahead of schedule in Ohio, farmers are encouraged to make their fertilizer applications now. "This is a rare opportunity for farmers," said Robert Mullen, an Ohio State University ...
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Don't Let Late Soybean Harvest Slow Down Wheat Preparation
September 14, 2004 WOOSTER, Ohio — Late soybean harvest may impact Ohio wheat planting, but growers should take steps to prepare for next season's crop, nonetheless. Pat Lipps, an Ohio State University plant pathologist with the Ohio Agricultural R ...
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Don't Let Slugs Rule the Roost in No-Till Fields
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dont-let-slugs-rule-roost-no-till-fields
February 5, 2002 WOOSTER, Ohio- In the battle against slugs, a sharp eye and savvy management tactics may mean the difference between a damaged crop and successful yields for no-till farmers. "Growers need to be aware of what's going on in their ...
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Don't Panic. Soybean Rust is Manageable
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dont-panic-soybean-rust-manageable
November 12, 2004 WOOSTER, Ohio — With soybean rust now officially confirmed in the United States, the more educated Ohio growers are about the fungus, the better prepared they will be to manage it if it is ever diagnosed closer to home. The U.S. Depart ...
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Don't Count Wheat Out Just Yet
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dont-count-wheat-out-just-yet
April 25, 2002 WOOSTER, Ohio- Unseasonably warm temperatures to kick off spring in Ohio have given the state's wheat crop a boost in growth, and enough of one that questionable fields may be salvaged to produce a decent crop. Pat Lipps, an Ohio State ...
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Do Some Millin', Chillin' and Grillin' at Farm Science Review
August 8, 2006 LONDON, Ohio-- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review during a new event at Utzinger Garden. The garden, located off Friday Ave. on the grounds of th ...
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Don't Forget Disease Resistance When Choosing Corn Hybrids
December 19, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Disease resistance shouldn't be overlooked when choosing corn hybrids for next season, especially if growers plan to make the switch to continuous corn. Peter Thomison, an Ohio State University Extension agronomis ...
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Distillers Grains Focus of Dairy Study to Improve Yields
May 21, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Distillers grains-- a byproduct of ethanol production-- may serve as supplemental dairy cattle feed to boost milk and milk fat yields, while reducing feed costs. But the challenge is to determine what type of distillers grain ...