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Hop conference: Register by today for discount
Early bird registration for the 2019 Ohio Hop Conference, set for Jan. 9-10 in Columbus, ends today, Tuesday, Dec. 18. The early bird discount saves you $25 off the full conference registration. The theme of the conference is “From Bines to Steins.”
Could you find a partridge in a pear tree in Ohio?
Which birds in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” are Buckeyes?Better ways to prevent algal blooms
From a press release today by Ohio State science writer Misti Crane: “Predicting and pinpointing which farming practices are most likely to protect against environmental harm is a complex proposition, and researchers at The Ohio State University are working to fine-tune the tools that could help farmers and others prevent harmful algal blooms.” The researchers are with CFAES, and you can read the full story here.
Can beef be part of a sustainable food system?
Sara Place, senior director of sustainable beef production research with the Centennial, Colorado-based National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, presents “Can a Sustainable Global Food System Include Beef?” from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 11 in Ohio State’s Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. There’s no charge to attend.
How to keep urban coyotes a respectful distance
What not to do if you see a coyote? Run back into your house, says CFAES scientist Stan Gehrt, an expert on urban coyotes, in a recent article in The Atlantic. “Over time, when you do that, coyotes learn they can make people disappear,” he says.
The article features a stylin’ way to coyote proof your dog (not shown). Read the full story. Then learn about Gehrt’s coyote research.
Insect diversity in urban landscapes
CFAES’s Department of Entomology hosts talks by two of its graduate students starting at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12: “Lady Beetles in the City: How Does Urban Habitat Management Affect the Abundance and Diversity of Native and Exotic Lady Beetles?” by Denisha Parker; and “The Impacts of Soil Legacy and Management on Biodiversity and Biocontrol Services in Urban Landscapes” by Emily Sypolt.
‘To see the next generation take an interest has been inspiring’
CFAES scientists led by ecological engineer Jay Martin recently teamed up with Columbus’s Indianola Informal K8 School to (1) study eco-friendly ways to manage stormwater runoff and (2) help connect students to science. Read the story.
Soil balancing call-in is Wednesday
The third in a series of three Soil Balancing Call-In Conversations, organized by CFAES’s Soil Balancing Team, is set for Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 1:30-3 p.m. The theme is “The Questions Matter.” It’s free to join in. Details.
No-till conference is Tuesday
The 2018 OhioNoTill Conference, featuring topics related to nutrient application, nutrient cycles, water quality and more, is tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Plain City in central Ohio. Experts from CFAES will be among the speakers. Find out more.