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4-H founded in Ohio
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/november-december-2023/4-h-founded-in-ohio
Let the official record show, 4-H was founded in Ohio. Thanks to the efforts of Mike Turner, U.S. representative from Ohio’s 10th congressional district, the 4-H section of the Library of Congress’ Join In: Voluntary Associations in America exhibition has ...
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OSU Extension works to help farmers navigate farm bill
Farmers and producers wondering how the next U.S. farm bill could affect their farm operations and how it could impact the overall state of agriculture in Ohio can count on CFAES faculty and staff to have answers. CFAES Farm Financial Management and Polic ...
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Agricultural community steps up big for Ronald McDonald House at Dean’s Charity Steer Show
Over $172,000 was raised at the Dean’s Charity Steer Show, held at the Ohio State Fair. Local celebrities and media personalities paired with Ohio 4-H youth, along with their steers, to donate their time, raise money, and compete for bragging rights in f ...
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Bigger than beakers
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/september-october-2023/bigger-beakers
Researchers have a new way to study Lake Erie thanks to a facility at The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory that is the first of its kind on the Great Lakes. Stone Lab’s Mesocosm Facility, which opened in 2022 on South Bass Island, is the first open ...
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Dean’s Charity Steer Show at the Ohio State Fair
Celebrate Ohio agriculture, communities, and children at the 2023 Dean’s Charity Steer Show on Aug. 1, at the Ohio State Fair’s Voinovich Livestock and Trade Center. Teams will consist of a team captain, a team champion, an experienced Ohio 4-H youth, an ...
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July/August 2023
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/july-august-2023
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Ohio State Agronomic Crops Team helps growers deal with problem beans
From the moment some Ohio soybean growers first began noticing slow growth and yellowing in their plants during the beginning of the planting season this year, many immediately called Ohio State’s Agronomic Crops Team to find out why. And as the season pr ...
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CFAES students can access Trimble Technology Labs in Columbus and Wooster
Starting now, new ultramodern Trimble Technology Labs will give CFAES students a jump-start on using agricultural solutions hardware and software. Earlier this year, CFAES received a gift from Trimble to establish the labs, the largest philanthropic gift- ...
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Spring, summer temps increase risk of heat illness
Farmers, producers, and anyone who works outdoors should beware: When the weather is warmer, you’re at a higher risk for heat illness, which can come on suddenly with many people unaware they’re in danger. Even experienced workers are vulnerable to heat-r ...
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Understanding barriers to conservation
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/july-august-2023/understanding-barriers-conservation
Research shows that Ohio farmers and those across the eastern Corn Belt and Great Lakes region value conservation, according to Robyn Wilson, CFAES professor of risk analysis and decision science and acting associate director of the college’s School of En ...