Tag: Ohio State Extension
Bobby VanStavern is remembered by meat science ‘mentorship’
In meat science as in life, Ohio State Extension professor Bobby VanStavern was a listener and champion of others, an unwavering rock with a warm presence.
Extension is still open for business
Pennsylvania and Ohio State Extension offices are closed to the public, but they've gone online to continue helping people.
Ohio State Extension cancels 4-H events, camps
Ohio State University Extension is canceling all 4-H events, activities and programs through July 6, and all 4-H camps through Aug. 31, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kirk Bloir, Ohio's 4-H assistant director told 4-H members and volunteers in an email today.
‘Don’t be in a hurry for hemp,’ researchers advise Ohio farmers
Researchers and industry experts advised caution for farmers interested in hemp at Ohio State University's first Growing Hemp in Ohio workshop.
Mahoning County resident earns NIFA excellence award
Robin Adams has been named the 2019 National Excellence in EFNEP Award winner.
Precision ag field day set for July 11
Ohio State University Extension is holding a free field day on fertilizer application July 11, at Covington High School, 807 Chestnut St.
Women in agriculture challenged to inspire
MASSILLON, Ohio — Nineteen Ohio counties have more than 500 women operators, ten of which are located in eastern Ohio, according to the USDA...
Reducing mastitis in your dairy herd
The unfortunate reality for dairy farmers is: "If you have a dairy farm, you probably have mastitis." The good news is, mastitis cases can be reduced by using good farm management techniques.
Forage specialists share grazing options at Ohio forage conference
Developing quality pastures, sharing insights from one producer to another, and the latest forage research were all topics at the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council conference and annual meeting Feb. 3.
Are you ready for the Veterinary Feed Directive?
The Veterinary Feed Directive will take effect Jan. 1. It's important to develop a relationship with your veterinarian and take inventory of any VFD drugs currently being used in feed or water.