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Despite Summer Drought, Corn Yields Heading for Record Books
November 7, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Despite an abnormally dry season, and in some cases a severe drought, Ohio's corn harvest is wrapping up with better-than-expected yields, much to the surprise of growers and agronomists alike. According to the U.S ...
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Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farmer's Market
March 31, 2009 PIKETON, Ohio-- An effective marketing plan is vital to the success of any business, and a farmer's market is no exception. Ohio State University Extension will offer a workshop in April on direct marketing and sales strategies for far ...
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Diagnose Woody Plant Pests and Diseases at Plant Diagnostic Academy
April 23, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio-- Diagnosing pest and disease problems of woody plants isn't always a simple matter, but an Ohio State University Extension program will be held in May that is designed to make the process a bit easier. The Plant Diagnos ...
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Delaying Corn Harvest Could Affect Yields
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/delaying-corn-harvest-could-affect-yields
October 28, 2005 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Low grain prices, unfavorable weather and hurricane-related transportation issues have some Ohio growers dragging their feet with corn harvest. But any further delay could cause severe stalk lodging and subsequent yield l ...
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Deep Tillage May Be of Value in Ohio
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/deep-tillage-may-be-value-ohio
March 26, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Deep tillage, also known as subsoiling, may be beneficial in alleviating soil compaction and improving crop yields. A culmination of 10 years of Ohio State University research on subsoiling has shown that certain soil types ...
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Dairy Producers Seeing Historically High Prices
May 10, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite last season's financial woes, U.S. dairy producers have been enjoying historically high milk prices this year, driven mainly by an international demand for products that non-U.S. markets have been unable to fill. ...
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Delay Fall Alfalfa Cuttings to Replenish Supplies Next Spring
October 24, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Ohio producers planning to harvest alfalfa this fall should make their final cuttings closer to the killing frost to ensure high-energy, rigorous stands next spring. Mark Sulc, an Ohio State University Extension forage ...
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Deadlines Looming for Farmers Interested in Farm Bill Disaster Program
August 25, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Ohio farmers who normally don't insure small acreage crops, such as wheat, may want the protection, especially if they are considering participating in a new 2008 Farm Bill production disaster program. The new Suppl ...
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Curious About Ohio's Wine Industry? Learn What It Takes to Establish a Commercial Vineyard
October 23, 2008 PIKETON, Ohio-- Each year over 1.7 million people visit Ohio's 2,200 acres of vineyards and more than 100 winery operations, and demand for Ohio-produced wines continues to increase. Ohio State University Extension is offering prod ...
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Crop Production Input Costs to Increase in 2008
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/crop-production-input-costs-increase-2008
January 3, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- From seed to fertilizer, Ohio farmers can expect to pay more in input costs for corn and soybean production in 2008. Barry Ward, an Ohio State University Extension economist, said that costs for corn production are expec ...