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Learn how to grow lettuce using hydroponics at FSR
Ohio lettuce growers looking for new, innovative ways of growing produce year-round have hydroponics as a viable alternative. The technology will be demonstrated during Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London. Robert Hansen, an Ohio State University agricultural engineer with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, will share ...
Soggy fields offer oppurtunity at FSR
Those with soggy fields on their farms see a problem. Those with soggy fields at one of the nation’s premier farm shows see an opportunity to create a win-win solution. “One of our production fields had some drainage problems. We had problems with gully erosion and wet conditions in the field due to poor drainage,” ...
Wheat shortage creates opportunity for U.S. farmers
Russia’s ban of wheat exports is giving U.S. farmers the opportunity to produce more of the crop to meet demands around the world, a Purdue University agricultural economist says. Chris Hurt predicts there will be an increase of 50-75 percent in the amount of wheat planted in the Eastern Corn Belt this fall over 2009, ...
FSR programs focus on business for farm women
Farm women who want to become more comfortable with the business side of farming will find out how they can learn more by visiting the Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London. Ohio State University Extension educators plan to share information about projects aimed to help women in agriculture ...
Ag safety bin rescue demonstration return to FSR
Last year’s popular grain bin rescue demonstrations highlighting the proper safety precautions of grain storage and handling are returning to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review. Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Extension state safety leader, said more times have been added to the daily demonstrations to accommodate more requests for information related to the potential ...
What’s new at FSR this year
This year’s Farm Science Review will feature a little new in addition to all of the popular staples that make the event a must visit for the world’s agriculturists. The field demonstrations at the event are a highlight for many visitors because there are few opportunities to see side-by-side comparisons of harvest and tillage equipment ...
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association sets membership record
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association closed its books for the 2010 membership year with a new membership record. Membership numbers for 2010 broke the previous record that was set in 2009. This new record was set thanks to the dedication of past members renewing their memberships as well as the 386 families that joined OCA for ...
Weekly Crop Progress Report, Sept. 13th
Cooler weather provided relief for livestock and crops. Farm activities included tillage, installing tile, hauling grain, hay bailing, and field application of fertilizer, lime and manure. Corn and soybeans are drying well throughout the state, the harvest has begun at some operations. Pest worms were reported in both corn and soybeans. There were also reports ...
Christmas trees part of a long line of agriculture on the Bailey Century Farm
By Matt Reese In 1829, Isaac Bailey came to Lordstown in Trumbull County with $4.50 to his name. According to historic documents from Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, “by hard work, rigid economy and frugal living” he came to acquire 100 acres of land. Bailey was a religious man and was said to have walked, with ...
Control Aquatic Vegetation in Your Pond. Get Tips at Farm Science Review
Come to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review and learn what a fish management specialist would do to manage his own private pond. Bill Lynch, an Ohio State University Extension associate in aquatic ecosystem management, will present, “If It Were My Pond, I Would&hellip.” at the Gwynne Conservation Area Sept. 21 from 10:30 a.m. until ...
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