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Economists to Offer Insight into the Economic Crisis During Live Webcast
March 3, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- As the world financial crisis deepens and the economic downtown continues, Ohio State University Extension economists will offer insight on policy decisions, U.S. international relations and rural/urban economies during a li ...
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Education Opportunities Abound at Farm Science Review
August 10, 2009 LONDON, Ohio – Ohio State University's Farm Science Review is the place for agriculture – to connect with industry, to improve profits, to boost knowledge, and even to pursue a career. The Bailey Building, located on Friday Avenue o ...
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Economist: Demand, Not Supply Driving High Fuel Prices
March 8, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Strong global demand rather than a shortage of supply stateside is what is driving the high costs of gasoline, says an Ohio State University Extension economist. Matthew Roberts, an assistant professor with the Department ...
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Economics, Policy and Markets Focus of Agricultural Outlook and Policy Program
October 26, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- The Farm Bill, grain and biofuel markets, agricultural law and farm input costs are just some of the topics being covered during this year's Ohio State University Agricultural Outlook and Policy Program. The progra ...
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Economist Promotes New Economic Development Model
November 13, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Any nation can drive away poverty, hunger and disease and reap the benefits of a successful economy. All it takes is six key principles, according to an Ohio State University agricultural economist. For decades, econom ...
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Economist: Benefits of Country of Origin Labeling Not Quite Clear
October 22, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Whether it's for health and nutrition, safety, sustainability or some other reason, consumers' food-purchasing choices continue to widen. In the mix with local foods, organics and genetically modified products n ...
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Dry Weather Curse and Blessing for Ohio's Corn
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dry-weather-curse-and-blessing-ohios-corn
May 31, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Prolonged dry weather may turn out to be both a curse and a blessing for Ohio's developing corn crop. Peter Thomison, an Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist, said that the dry soils from lack of rain ...
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Dry Weather Could Aggravate Insect Damage on Crops
June 15, 2007 WOOSTER, Ohio-- Pest pressure on Ohio field crops is not unusual, but with this season's abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy. Ron Hammond, an Ohio State University Exte ...
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Dry Weather Contributing to High-Quality Wheat Grain
July 22, 2002 WOOSTER, Ohio- While corn and soybean producers continue to sweat out the roller coaster weather ride of the growing season, wheat growers are smiling from ear to ear. The onset of dry conditions during the final stage of grain development m ...
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Dry Weather Boosting Apple Quality
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/dry-weather-boosting-apple-quality
October 15, 2002 COLUMBUS, Ohio- The growing season's dry weather may have hurt some crops, like corn and soybeans, but has done wonders for Ohio's apples. The drought may have been a factor in reduced apple production (80 million pounds as of O ...