April 5, 2017
In order to fight the problem of harmful algal blooms (HAB) on Lake Erie, there will need to be continuous research and new remedies created, state officials said. State officials including Ohio Department of Higher […]
March 29, 2017
Source: CropLife Those in agriculture know fertilizer is a vital ingredient to grow strong, productive crops. In fact, fertilizer is responsible for 50% of the world’s food production. However, growers, crop nutrient suppliers and fertilizer […]
March 28, 2017
The following events are being offered in the Western Lake Erie Basin this week: Van Wert County: Wednesday, March 29. Cover Crop/4R/Soil Health Meeting. 8 am to 12 pm. Speakers are: Dan Towery, Soil Health […]
March 20, 2017
By: Karen Chapman Source: Environmental Defense Fund Applying the right amount of fertilizer to a grower’s field is tricky: too little fertilizer means lost yields; too much fertilizer means wasted costs and potential runoff that […]
March 7, 2017
New Journal Article Cites Broad Collaboration and Solution-Centric Strategy for Success The country’s first 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has been so well received in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) that it’s become a […]
March 2, 2017
Source: Ohio’s Country Journal By Harold Watters, OSU Extension Field Agronomist We are still getting a lot of questions about Fertilizer Certification from farmers. Yes, this new regulation applies to you. You, being almost every […]
February 28, 2017
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that the Mid-Wood, Inc. Tontogany facility has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status. The voluntary certification program, now in its […]
December 14, 2016
By Andrew Flinn – Brownfield Ag News Two Ohio leaders tell Brownfield it’s time to act on reducing phosphorous runoff 40-percent by 2025, the plan agreed to last year. Craig Butler, Director of the Ohio […]
December 13, 2016
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program announced the expansion of its voluntary program statewide in Ohio at the “4Rs for a Growing Ohio” launch event Dec. 9 in Radnor, Ohio. Effective Jan. 1, all Ohio-based […]