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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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 Information Means Big Savings for Ohio Farmers
February 24, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Ohio farmers and agribusiness who turn to Ohio State University Extension's Crop Observation and Recommendation Network newsletter have used the information to boost their profits-- to the tune of nearly $10 million ...
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CTTC Record Crowd Looking to Conservation Practices for On-Farm Savings
March 5, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices. The record attendance at this year's Con ...