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Strawberry Production Technique May Save Growers Time and Money
August 15, 2001 HILLSBORO, Ohio- A strawberry production technique, new to Ohio, may prove to be an efficient, money-saving practice for growers. Ohio State University researchers at the South Centers in Piketon are growing 10,000 strawberry runners, or t ...
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Ornamental Plant Disease New to Ohio Poses Threat to Daylilies
August 29, 2001 COLUMBUS, Ohio- An ornamental plant disease, first diagnosed in Ohio last month, can pose a serious threat to daylilies. Daylily rust, caused by a rust fungus of the Puccinia species, has been reported in Franklin and Cuyahoga counties. Fi ...
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New Soybean Varieties Released
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April 24, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Six new soybean varieties, available for seed production this spring, may offer improved field characteristics and increased nutritional benefits than current market varieties. Ohio State University soybean breeders have rel ...
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Agri-Terrorism Focus of Ohio State Study
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/agri-terrorism-focus-ohio-state-study
April 24, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Just how prepared local and state agencies would be in the face of an agri-terrorism threat is the focus of a new Ohio State University study. The study, titled "State and Local Preparedness for Agricultural Terrorism,& ...
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Composting Boosts Turfgrass Growth
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/composting-boosts-turfgrass-growth
April 9, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- A little composting can go a long way when establishing lawns in new urban developments. Ohio State University researchers have found that by adding an inch of compost into the top soil, perennial ryegrass achieves nine times ...
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New Center to Promote Agricultural Safety and Health
April 9, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Agriculture is one of the most important United States industries, representing 13 percent of the nation's economy, but it is also one of the most dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, over 700 farmers and ...
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Selenium Uptake in Berries Offers Organic Option in Nutrition
April 9, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Small fruit crops such as strawberries and black raspberries can effectively uptake selenium, increasing concentrations of the nutrient in its leaves and berries and providing potential health benefits for consumers. Ohio Sta ...
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Improved Alfalfa Varieties Show Resistance Against Forage Crop Insect
April 2, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- New developments in alfalfa cultivars have proven to be effective in controlling potato leafhopper, an insect that can cause serious damage and yield loss to the forage crop. Ohio State University 2001 evaluation trials have ...
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Managing Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Focus of OSU-Hosted Meetings
August 29, 2001 WOOSTER, Ohio- Ohio State University entomologists are trying to find out what makes the multicolored Asian lady beetle tick. If successful, the information could provide relief for Ohio homeowners who must contend with the insect, which i ...
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Ohio Corn Growers Facing Stalk Quality Issues
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-corn-growers-facing-stalk-quality-issues
September 12, 2001 WOOSTER, Ohio- Severe stalk rot from anthracnose, a corn residue-borne disease, is creating the potential for stalk lodging throughout Ohio cornfields. Ohio State University plant pathologist Pat Lipps said growers should be scouting th ...