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Economy, Environment, and Shale Energy Webinar To Discuss Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts

Feb 10, 2012

COLUMBUS -– Ohio State University's Climate Change Outreach Team will present “Balancing the Economic Benefits with the Environmental Impacts of Shale Energy Development” this Wednesday, Feb. 15. Tim Considine of the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources will discuss the nature of shale energy production and its broader implications for the world energy complex, the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing and directional drilling, and estimates of the economic benefits and environmental costs of shale energy development.

Training for Specialty Crop IPM Plan Developers Offered March 14 in London

Feb 10, 2012

LONDON, Ohio -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program are teaming up to offer a workshop on IPM conservation plan writing for specialty crop growers, March 14, in London, Ohio.

Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12)

Feb 10, 2012

Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12)

I spoke with a friend recently who said he had a bad attack of diverticulitis. First, is that the same thing as diverticulosis? Also, can a high-fiber diet help prevent either condition?

Ohio State Offers New Master in Plant Health Management Degree

Feb 09, 2012

Ohio State Offers New Master in Plant Health Management Degree

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In response to the growing demand for professionals with expertise and training to address emerging trends and issues in plant health, Ohio State is offering a new Professional Master in Plant Health Management graduate degree.

Ohio State Food Scientist Is TechColumbus's Outstanding Woman in Technology

Feb 08, 2012

Ohio State Food Scientist Is TechColumbus's Outstanding Woman in Technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Monica Giusti, an assistant professor in Ohio State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology, has been named Outstanding Woman in Technology by TechColumbus for her pathbreaking work on beneficial compounds of fruits and vegetables.

Soybean Disease ID Workshop First of Several to be Held This Year

Feb 08, 2012

CUSTAR, Ohio -- Ohio crop growers, seed company agronomists, retailers and other agriculture professionals will spend time up close and personal with diseased soybeans during a workshop held by Ohio State University experts.

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