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In Debt? Out of a Job? OSU Extension Tool Assists Ohioans Faced with Financial Difficulties

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Identifying local, state, even national economic resources when faced with financial difficulties or unemployment can be a stressful, confusing, and overwhelming task. A new effort by Ohio State University Extension is saving Ohioans the energy by bringing those resources directly to them.

ChickQuest Brings Science to Life in Akron Public Schools

AKRON, Ohio -- Katrina Halasa loves to read e-mails from Akron's third-grade teachers as they're running Ohio 4-H's ChickQuest program in their classrooms. "It's exciting and new, they're exchanging ideas and sharing what's going on in their classrooms," said Halasa, the science learning specialist (kindergarten through high school) for Akron Public Schools. "The thing about ChickQuest is that it's a full curriculum of 18 lessons applying science, math, language arts -- we're seeing the students develop critical thinking skills, and that's always exciting."

Late Blight Surrounding Ohio; Growers, Gardeners Should Prepare

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Late blight was confirmed in Pennsylvania and Kentucky in late May, generating concerns that this devastating disease of tomato and potato may soon show up in Ohio farm fields and backyard gardens.

Head scab hits Ohio's wheat

WOOSTER, Ohio – Hot, humid weather coupled with rain during a critical development stage of Ohio’s wheat has caused an outbreak of head scab in some areas of the state – the first major outbreak of the disease in the state in about a decade.

Farm Science Review Organizers Hope to Reap Benefits of Positive Ag Climate

LONDON, Ohio – Expectations are high and the climate is positive for this year’s Ohio State University Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.

Grow Lettuce Using Hydroponics. Learn More at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – Ohio lettuce growers looking for new, innovative ways of growing produce year-round have hydroponics as a viable alternative. The technology will be demonstrated during Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.

Properly Manage Invasive Plant Species at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – Some invasive plants may look pretty and smell heavenly, but they can wipe out native plant species and can have a detrimental impact on the ecosystem if not properly managed.

Ag Safety Grain Bin Rescue Demonstrations Return to Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio – Last year’s popular grain bin rescue demonstrations highlighting the proper safety precautions of grain storage and handling are returning to Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review.

Yearning to Be a Buckeye? Learn More about Ohio State's Academic Programs in Food, Ag, and Environment at Farm Science Review

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.

Farm Science Review Field Demonstrations Introduce Farmers to Latest in Ag Technology/Production

LONDON, Ohio – In September of 1963, the inaugural launch of Farm Science Review demonstrated the "revolutionary" concept of no-till corn. Forty-eight years later, farmers are still being introduced to the latest in technology and ag production methods.

New Additions of Universal Design Exhibit Showcased at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio -- Homeowners interested in designing their living spaces to last a lifetime can learn about the user-friendly approach of Universal Design at Farm Science Review. Visitors to the Universal Design (UD) exhibit this year can investigate a new laundry room and garage/farm shop in addition to the original kitchen and bath exhibit.

Pests of the Rare and Familiar Part of Diagnostic Clinic at Farm Science Review

LONDON, Ohio -- Pests of both the rare and the familiar will be part of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic activities during Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.

Media Advisory: Wooster Campus Damaged by Storm; OARDC, ATI Closed Sept. 17

WOOSTER, Ohio – At about 5:30 p.m on Sept. 16, a severe storm went through the Wooster campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. One minor injury has been reported. One greenhouse and at least three buildings, including Research Services, Agricultural Engineering, and Stone House, were damaged.

Storm Damage to OARDC Still Being Assessed; Already Looking 'To the Future, to Recovery'

WOOSTER, Ohio -- Authorities gathered at Ohio State University's campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center on Friday to assess the damage done by a suspected tornado that ripped through the campus Thursday evening.