11/20/2009
Chow Line: Alternate-day fast not a proven diet (for 11/29/09)
A friend is trying to lose weight by eating very little every other day. I don't think it's healthy, but she says it works. Is this kind of diet recommended?

11/20/2009
Ohio Growers Face Development Risks on Late-Planted Wheat
WOOSTER, Ohio – The same weather conditions that have delayed Ohio corn and soybean harvest are also keeping wheat out of the ground. As a result, intended acreage may not be fully realized, says an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist.

11/20/2009
Ohio State University Offering Locations to View Virtual Bioeconomy Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans interested in learning more about how the developing bioeconomy can be a part of agriculturally based solutions to global climate change and energy supply have the opportunity to participate in a virtual conference on Dec. 1, hosted simultaneously by 12 Midwest universities.

11/19/2009
Worried About Moldy Corn? Test Grain to be Certain of Mycotoxins
WOOSTER, Ohio – The longer corn stands in the field, the greater the chances for ear molds and subsequent mycotoxin issues, but the only way to determine if grain is contaminated is to have it tested.

11/18/2009
OSU Soil Scientist Lends His Expertise for Al Gore's New Book
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An internationally renown Ohio State University soil scientist has offered his expertise in carbon sequestration and soil management for a new book authored by Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Vice President Al Gore.

11/17/2009
Family Fundamentals: Plan now to help control holiday costs (for 11/09)
We have promised ourselves that this year, we won't spend so much money during the holidays. But we may have a hard time keeping that pledge. Any ideas?

11/13/2009
Chow Line: Most of us need to eat more produce (for 11/22/09)
I think I eat a lot of produce, but my sister, a dietitian, says I should eat more. I usually have a piece of fruit as a mid-morning snack, and I always have a salad and a side dish of vegetables at dinner.

11/09/2009
Economic Analysis of Knox County Local Food System Offers Blueprint for Nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A first-of-its-kind Ohio State University analysis is helping planners in Knox County strengthen the area's local food system.

11/09/2009
Develop a Farm Plan for Organic Certification: Dec. 3 Workshop in Wooster
WOOSTER, Ohio — Get help preparing an organic farm plan in “Organics 201: Organic Farm Certification,” a workshop on Thursday, Dec. 3, at OARDC.

11/06/2009
Chow Line: Get answers on holiday food safety (for 11/15/09)
I am hosting relatives over the holidays this year; several are elderly and are a bit frail, so I want to be sure I'm following all food safety guidelines. Where can I go for a refresher?

11/03/2009
Look to Soil Tests, Not Yields When Making Fertilizer Applications
WOOSTER, Ohio – Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don’t let bumper corn and soybean yields fool one into thinking an application this fall may not be needed.