PARM

On September, 26 at 12 p.m. EDT, ag retailers are invited to participate in a free webinar to discuss current nutrient management opportunities in the Western Lake Erie Basin.   The webinar will focus on the current state of the Western Lake Erie Basin and what ag retailers can do to improve water quality within the Basin in the wake of the Toledo water crisis. Speakers include:  Kevin Elder, Ohio Department of Agriculture, will share his thoughts on how ag…

Best Management Practices To Keep Phosphorus On The Field Originally Printed in OSU C.O.R.N Newsletter 2014 By: Steve Culman, Elizabeth (Libby) Dayton, Kevin King, Greg LaBarge Looking at current Ohio field research and the literature available on the topic of minimizing losses of phosphorus at the edge of the field the following recommendations are a starting point to maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality. Phosphorous Rate, Application and Timing Avoid overloading soils. Soil test and follow tri-state fertilizer recommendations. Where…

WASHINGTON, August 19, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $2 million in conservation funds will be sent to Ohio to help implement conservation techniques that will help improve water quality. The Secretary said USDA is also partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to expand “boots-on-the-ground” capacity in the area and will be contributing an additional $1 million in technical assistance which will in turn be leveraged by the NFWF along with other public and private entities.…