Source: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY submitted to NRP
OHIO EXTENSION IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 2024-27
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1033182
Grant No.
2024-70006-43574
Cumulative Award Amt.
$230,365.00
Proposal No.
2024-03523
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2024
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2025
Grant Year
2024
Program Code
[EIP]- Extension Implementation Program
Recipient Organization
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
1680 MADISON AVENUE
WOOSTER,OH 44691
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
The Ohio Extension Implementation Program for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be led by Dr. Logan Minter (Ohio IPM coordinator), as appointed by Extension Director, David Civittolo (Administrative contact). This project encourages innovative collaboration between Departments of Extension, Entomology, Horticulture and Crop Science, Plant Pathology, and History at the Ohio State University and Central State University Extension to meet diverse stakeholder needs. We have assembled a balanced, priority-based program to provide a mix of traditional educational activities (conferences, workshops, field days) combined with technology (3-D printed models, websites, webinars, and instructional videos) to amplify impacts.We will conduct programs in Agronomic and/or Specialty Crops, with the goal of IPM implementation and adoption in field crops, mixed produce production by urban and plain community growers, and emerging specialty crops (paw paw and culinary mushrooms), while increasing awareness and monitoring fore invasive, traditional, and emerging pests. Public Health will deliver IPM training related to identification and management of bed bugs in inhabited structures as well as mosquitoes and ticks in urban and recreational spaces throughout the state. Our Pollinator Health focus will develop educational resources surrounding trees beneficial for pollinators and phenology forecasting for pests. The Pest Diagnostic Facilities are cornerstone to IPM by identifying pests and offering recommendations to a variety of stakeholders. Project coordination and evaluation will support all priorities to measure knowledge gain, practice adoption, and progress toward ultimate goals of increased plant protection, food security, and sustainability through environmentally, economically, and socially responsible pest management practices.
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
0%
Applied
100%
Developmental
0%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2162410113015%
2162410114010%
2162410116015%
2166010302030%
2162410301030%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
2410 - Cross-commodity research--multiple crops; 6010 - Individuals;

Field Of Science
1130 - Entomology and acarology; 1160 - Pathology; 3020 - Education; 1140 - Weed science; 3010 - Economics;
Goals / Objectives
In 2023, the State of Ohio revived the tagline of years past, "Ohio, The Heart of it All" as it's official brand. Beyond alluding to central location in the U.S. heartland, and broad appeal for diverse tourism, Ohio is comprised of distinct physiographic regions representing a confluence of the Appalachian foothills, bluegrass lowlands, Great Lakes basin, and central till plains. Beyond geography, Ohio's 11.8million people living in a mix of major metropolitan centers, urban/suburban areas, and rural communities represent an enormously diverse constituency. As such, Ohio's agriculture and food production sector reflects such diversity as one of the largest economic engines adding over $100B to the economy annually andaccounts for 14% of the workforce. Therefore, production agriculture will be represented heavily in two priority areas, Agronomic/Specialty Crops and support of the Diagnostic Clinic. The Pollinator Health and Public Health priorities will serve not only the production agriculture sector through crop enhancement and worker protections, but also extend societal benefits to diverse communities of Ohio and beyond through increased public safety and conservation of ecological resources. The broad scope of our program aligns with the goals of CPPM as our individual projects will develop plant protection tools and tactics, enhance diversified IPM systems, increase agriculture biosecurity and develop tactics for sustainable communities.Progress towards these goals will create a solid framework to support the National IPM road map goals of improving economics and human health and reducing environmental risks through adoption of IPM strategies. Our educational events and tangible outputs will apply a holistic and transdisciplinary approach to address high priority issues related to the management of pests including insects, nematodes, pathogens, and weeds, enhancing and conserving habitat for beneficial organisms, and interactions between these factors, the environment, and society.The same geographic diversity which supports Ohio's varied agriculture also leaves it susceptible to extreme fluctuations in climate. Projections of Ohio's climate over the next 10-30 years feature an expected mean temperature rise of 3-5°F, extending the growing season up to 20 additional days while experiencing milder winters. Therefore, implications of this reality which is intertwined with pest management will be incorporated throughout project efforts. Another impending reality facing Ohio IPM practitioners are complexities related to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA). The North Central IPM (NCIPM)Center is currently conducting a needs assessment to identify educational needs for farmers and other agricultural communities (letter appended). Outcomes from this assessment will shape subsequent steps, with collaborative efforts involving several other NCIPM programs regarding the scope and form of education among stakeholders. The Ohio EIP will incorporate updates to educational efforts as appropriate and timely.Overall, the Ohio EIP will strategically engage with diverse stakeholders and community partners within the state and beyond to deliver traditional and pedagogical innovative resources and training, yielding the highest sustainable impact possible from project inputs.
Project Methods
Overall, project leadership includes technical expertise in management of pest arthropods, pathogens, and weeds, natural resource conservation, and social sciences. A heavy presence of Extension Field Specialists and Educators implicitly increases the cross and transdisciplinary scope of this project and supplies pedagogical capability to reach diverse audiences in novel ways.Collaboration and Information Dissemination: At OSU, we have a culture of leveraging Extension based teams and other organizations to multiply the outreach efforts of our IPM program as we interact with stakeholders. Currently we have key collaborators represented on the Fruit and Vegetable Team, Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team, Agronomy Team, Pesticide Safety Education Program, as well as external commodity associations and grower associations. These entities help us multiply our message and programming efforts with the multitude of stakeholders through team-based teaching, publications, websites and newsletters. Many IPM program team members are also extensively involved at the regional level with program planning and delivery, facilitating the exchange of information and ideas to stakeholders across the region in a coordinated and efficient manner. Regional organizations that our IPM program team members collaborate with includes the North Central Extension Entomologists Working Group, North Central Virtual Crop Scout School, Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group, North Central IPM Great Lakes Urban Agriculture Working Group, North Central IPM Center, GROW network, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network. Ohio also participates in editing and updating the regional Midwest Vegetable Production Guide. Three letters of regional support can be found in the Appendix.Program Evaluation: Objective evaluation of all program activities and outputs will be conducted in all four project areas. For participatory educational events, end of program surveys developed in consultation with the OSU Extension evaluation specialist and alignment with the CPPM programmatic logic model will be utilized to measure 1) short-term knowledge gained from the program (identification, monitoring, management, etc.) and 2) medium-term outcomes showing behavior change or intention to increase IPM practice adoption. While long-term adoption/ changes such as effective, affordable and environmentally sound IPM strategies to reduce pests may not be measurable within the timeline of this project period, progress and attitude changes will advance toward those goals.All program evaluations will be thoroughly vetted by the evaluation specialist and housed in OSU's online Qualtrics survey site.

Progress 09/01/24 to 08/31/25

Outputs
Target Audience:City and county health departments, social workers, health care personnel, maintenance workers, landlords/property managers, pest management professionals, various agencies on aging and disability, medical practices, state government departments of Health and Agriculture, other schools and universities, agronomic crop producers, extension staff, crop consultants, ag industry companies, commodity check-off organizations, green industries including arborists, lawn care workers, landscapers, park workers, homeowners/gardeners, agribusiness owners, nurserymen, greenhouse workers, physicians, Amish and Mennonite farming communities, USDA Farm Service Agency employees, extension educators, program assistants, commercial fruit and vegetable growers, industry representatives, hobby farmers, undergraduates, citizen scientists, Master Gardeners, Certified Volunteer Naturalists, community scientists, entomology enthusiasts, college students, naturalists, park/natural area staff, urban agriculture growers and farmers, and other members of the general public. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project has provided a wide range of training and professional development opportunities across agronomic and specialty crops, pollinator health, public health, and diagnostic services. In the agronomic and specialty crops area, undergraduate students gained valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). Three students were involved in planting weed seeds for live plant samples used in educational events such as Weeds University and Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT), while also developing soft skills through coordination with county Extension educators. Five additional undergraduates participated in diagnosing field crop diseases, conducting soil sampling for soybean cyst nematode analysis, and contributing to field and greenhouse trials evaluating fungicides and soybean genetics. Urban agriculture training included teaching three workers in Mansfield how to install support hoops, row covers, and Protek netting to improve season extension and insect exclusion. The team also developed detailed scouting protocols for ten pests as part of the ePLUS program and trained new Extension educators in deploying and maintaining traps for key pests such as spotted wing drosophila (SWD), brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), corn earworm (CEW), and squash vine borer (SVB) at both commercial and urban farms.? In the area of pollinator health, two team members completed the National Phenology Network's online training to become Local Phenology Leaders. Additional training was provided to one undergraduate student, three OSU arboretum staff members, four Master Gardener volunteers, and two county educators on the development of virtual tree trails and participation in the phenology network, enhancing their capacity to support pollinator-related education and outreach. Public health training efforts were extensive and multifaceted. Four undergraduates were introduced to basic laboratory and data collection techniques in mosquito biology. A total of 179 pest control professionals received education on mosquito control methods during two Pesticide Recertification Conferences in early 2025, while 89 professionals participated in an online training event focused on structural and vertebrate pests. The project also supported a Co-Principal Investigator's attendance and presentation at the 11th International Integrated Pest Management Symposium in San Diego in March 2025. In May 2025, 15 public health employees, Master Gardeners, and naturalists received training in tick identification through a workshop held in collaboration with Franklin County Public Health. A tick safety video was created for American Electric Power to support internal safety training for field workers. Continuing education and licensure training were also a major focus. In February 2025, 108 contractors from Perry, Fairfield, and Hocking counties received one hour of continuing education credit at the Annual Contractors Workshop. In spring 2025, 124 producers earned pesticide applicator credits in Category 2 through sessions held in Fairfield and Union counties. Additionally, 80 OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources professionals were trained on tick-borne diseases to support pesticide recertification efforts. Sixty-seven producers received continuing education on tick safety at the Ag Pro Expo in Coshocton County in January 2025. A guest lecture on tick safety was delivered at Ohio University's College of Health Professions in March 2025. Twenty-two commercial pesticide applicators received continuing education credits at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference in December 2025, and 110 Master Gardener Volunteers participated in tick safety training at the Lake County Spring Into Gardening event. Finally, 200 public health commissioners and staff received licensure credits through tick-borne disease education at the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners meeting in September 2025. In the diagnostic clinic, the project supported an ORIP fellow working on evaluating diagnostic methods for seedborne bacterial pathogens in vegetable and ornamental crops. A Master in Plant Health Management (MPHM) graduate student received guidance on developing a Pythium Diagnostic Guide, particularly in the area of molecular diagnostics and species identification. Ongoing training was provided to the clinic's research associate in plant diagnostics, and two student interns were trained in identifying and protecting predatory natural enemies in fruit and vegetable production systems. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The dissemination of results from the IPM program has been extensive and multifaceted, ensuring that information reaches a wide range of stakeholders across Ohio and beyond. One of the key dissemination tools has been theePLUSpublication, which was distributed both digitally through Issuu and as a PDF, as well as in 1,000 printed copies. To further promote the publication, a short video was created and shared via social media platforms. A new pest monitoring website was also launched, enabling growers to access real-time trap data, enhancing their ability to make timely pest management decisions. Educational content was delivered through a combination of online, recorded, and in-person presentations. Supporting materials such as fact sheets, informational trifolds, and Tick ID cards were distributed at various public events, classes, conferences, and workshops. For example, 100 Bed Bug trifold fact sheets and 300 Tick Identification cards (200 in English and 100 in Spanish) were distributed at the COSI Science Festival in May 2025. Additionally, 125 Tick ID cards were provided to Extension professionals during the 2024 Pesticide Inservice for Agriculture and Natural Resources Educators. The webinar titled "Keeping You, Your Family, and Your Animals Tick Safe" reached 356 live attendees and has since been viewed 482 times and downloaded 24 times. Two technical reports were included in the 2025 Ohio Pesticide Applicator Manual, which was distributed to 4,575 private pesticide applicators across the state. Public health outreach was also robust, with the three Public Health Co-Principal Investigators delivering education on tick, mosquito, and bed bug safety to 2,382 residents at 27 events held in 15 Ohio counties. Urban agriculture programming was primarily disseminated through direct, on-farm visits. At these sites, growers and workers received hands-on training in the installation of irrigation systems, row covers, and protective netting. Two instructional videos on irrigation and netting are scheduled to be uploaded to the OSU IPM video library by June 30th, making them accessible to growers statewide and nationally. For fruit and vegetable IPM, dissemination occurred through a combination of on-farm visits, printed and digital newsletters, social media posts, and local media coverage. Field crop IPM information was shared through multiple channels, including winter and twilight meetings, breakfast sessions, field days, and newsletters such as VegNet, Buckeye Yard and Garden, and the Ohio Fruit News (OFN). The C.O.R.N. Newsletter served as a primary outlet for field crop updates, reaching 6,039 subscribers weekly during the growing season and biweekly in the off-season. Additional outreach was conducted through the Ohio State Agronomy YouTube channel, which has over 1,300 subscribers, and the Agronomy Facebook page, which has approximately 1,000 followers. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?During the next reporting period, the team plans to implement a comprehensive set of activities aimed at advancing integrated pest management (IPM) education, outreach, and research across Ohio's agricultural landscape. A major event will be the Agronomic Weed Science Field Day, scheduled for July 9, 2025, at the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston. This event will showcase field trials and demonstration plots, providing hands-on learning opportunities for participants. In parallel, collaboration with field and state specialists will continue to update the widely used Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Forages Field Guide (ANR Bulletin 827), with revisions set to begin in Autumn 2025 following coordination with the Ohio State publishing team and section leaders. The 2025 Weeds University event will also be hosted, featuring new speakers and timely topics to keep stakeholders informed of the latest developments in weed science. Urban agriculture initiatives will expand with the installation of additional row cover and protective netting demonstrations at urban farms. These efforts will be supported by the creation of new factsheets and videos that highlight pest management benefits and installation techniques. A follow-up field day in 2026 is planned to further showcase IPM strategies in urban settings. Specialty crop efforts will include the development of a demonstration growing and sterilization facility for culinary mushrooms at the OSU South Centers, which will serve as a teaching hub. Additionally, pruning demonstration and observation orchards for pawpaw will be completed at three OSU farms, with video documentation and evaluation to support educational outreach. A new specialty crop trapping network will be deployed through an improved web interface, and feedback will be collected to assess how practitioners use thresholds and management recommendations. Engagement with Plain and Amish communities will continue, focusing on building IPM knowledge and decision-making skills. Recognizing the limited internet access in these communities, the team will identify gaps in current Extension publications and develop color photo, hard copy resources to better serve these audiences. Further, new protocols and trainings will be developed to support IPM-related observation, demonstration, and applied research studies, which will be featured in the 2025 edition of theePLUSreport. Pollinator health initiatives will include a public-facing training event in July at OSU South Centers and the development of two additional Bee Tree Trails on OSU sites. The completed trails at Chadwick Arboretum will be promoted to the public during the summer, and efforts will be made to encourage trail development among partner organizations such as parks and community groups. To ensure the success of these initiatives, the team will create a prioritized list of high-need outputs based on feedback from Extension colleagues. Regular project updates will be maintained through quarterly meetings and ongoing communication via email or online platforms for the Public Health initiative. A timeline for presentations and publications will be updated to ensure that key topics and target audiences are addressed effectively. Finally, the diagnostics service will be enhanced through the adoption of new protocols and equipment. Efforts will also focus on optimizing fungicide sensitivity screening services for critical fruit and vegetable diseases, including Neopestalotiopsis and Anthracnose in fruit crops, and Alternaria leaf spot and Anthracnose in vegetables. These improvements aim to strengthen Ohio's IPM infrastructure and support more effective pest and disease management across the state.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Ohio's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program has achieved significant progress in expanding pest management knowledge and encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices across the state's agricultural and public sectors. Through a wide array of educational activities, outreach efforts, and resource development, the program has engaged over 400 participants and produced impactful outputs such as factsheets, videos, live plant samples, handouts, and the inaugural issue of theePLUSpublication, which was distributed both online and in 1,000 printed copies, with a focus on reaching underserved communities like the Plain community. Evaluations conducted through surveys and discussions consistently demonstrated strong knowledge gains and a high intent to implement IPM strategies among participants. One of the core accomplishments has been the promotion of mechanical, physical, and cultural pest control methods. Urban agriculture and Plain community outreach programs emphasized practical tools such as row covers, irrigation sensors, and sprayer calibration to manage pests in diversified vegetable systems. Specialty crop initiatives, including pawpaw and mushroom programs, introduced cultural pest management techniques and supported habitat restoration. The ongoing Culinary Mushroom Needs Assessment is gathering critical data to inform future IPM strategies tailored to these emerging crops. Efforts to improve irrigation scheduling and nutrient management were also central to the program's success. The Urban Agriculture Field Day, scheduled for June 2025, includes sessions on irrigation automation and sensor use, directly addressing the need to balance plant health with pest suppression. Similarly, the Soybean School provided disease management strategies suited to low-commodity-price environments, promoting efficient input use and reducing pest attraction. The program also addressed the growing need for awareness of regulatory changes and climate-related challenges. Events such as Weeds University and the Pesticide Inservice provided updates on herbicide regulations and label changes, preparing growers for compliance with evolving policies like the Endangered Species Act. The Conservation Tillage Conference focused on emerging weed threats and adaptive technologies, helping growers respond to changing pest pressures. In the area of pollinator health, the Ohio Trees for Pollinators project made notable strides through the Bee Tree Trail initiative. This multifaceted educational program raised awareness about the role of trees in supporting pollinators and trained practitioners in using flowering tree phenology for ecological management. Activities included in-person trainings, the development of a 234-image resource library, and the creation of a comprehensive database on pollinator-tree relationships. Two physical trails were established at OSU's Chadwick Arboretum, and virtual trail experiences are being beta tested to enhance accessibility and engagement. Public health IPM efforts focused on educating professionals and communities about managing ticks, mosquitoes, and bed bugs. A webinar on structural and vertebrate pests trained 89 pest management professionals in updated cockroach control strategies, with 100% reporting improved approaches. Pesticide recertification conferences reached 179 commercial applicators, with 80-85% reporting better understanding of mosquito control and 88-100% feeling more capable of protecting themselves and others. Additional presentations to Master Gardeners, naturalists, and public health officials addressed tick and mosquito-borne diseases, with 97% of health commissioners reporting improved understanding and protective capabilities. Finally, the program strengthened Ohio's pest diagnostic infrastructure through a series of hands-on and clinic-based training events. Grower-focused events like the Pumpkin Field Day and Muck Crop School provided practical training in field diagnostics and disease management. Master Gardener trainings across multiple counties emphasized plant disease identification, while professional conferences such as the Diagnostic Disease Workshop and OPGMA Annual Meeting delivered updates on plant health issues. Immersive experiences like the Nursery IPM Training enhanced real-world diagnostic skills. Evaluations confirmed that these activities significantly improved diagnostic capacity, supporting unbiased identification of plant and pest problems and reinforcing sustainable pest management practices statewide.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Short, S.M.; Holbert-Watson, Z. 2025. Ohio Takes a Licking But Keeps on Ticking: How Tick-borne Disease Has Changed and How We Respond Ohio Public Health Conference, Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, Columbus OH, 30 April 2025.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: McDermott, T., An Update on Ticks in Ohio Ohio Environmental Health Conference, Columbus, OH 09 April 2025.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: McDermott, T., A Pasture and Animal Plan to Address Longhorned Ticks and Theileria orientalis Impact on Livestock, 11th International Integrated Pest Management Symposium, San Diego, CA, 03 March 2025
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: McDermott, T., 2024 Urban Ticks: Not Just in the Woods ePLUS (Produce, Landscape, Urban, Specialty Crop) Report, Ohio Digital Ag Program
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: McDermott, T., An Update on Ticks in Ohio National Farmers Conference: Ohio Chapter, Columbus, OH, 26 September 2024
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Oladipupo, S., Short, S., McDermott, T., 2025, The Bed Bug Threat ENT  0103, Fact Sheet, Ohio State University Extension Publishing, https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0103
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Ramoutar, D.; Short, S.M.; McDermott, T.; Pesapane, R. 2025, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) ANR  0169, Fact Sheet, Ohio State University Extension Publishing, https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0169
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Jasinski, J. 2024. SWD Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Jasinski, J. 2024. CEW Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Jasinski, J. 2024. BMSB Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Jasinski, J. 2024. SVB Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Under Review Year Published: 2025 Citation: Brown, C., Chanon, A., Lima, D., Minter, L., Signorini, G. 2025. An introduction to Pawpaws - Asimina triloba. OSU Extension Publications: Fact Sheet, [In revision]
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Becker, F. 2024. Codling Moth Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Becker, F. 2024. CEW Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Becker, F. 2024. ECB Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Becker, F. 2024. OFM Monitoring. ePLUS Report. go.osu.edu/eplusreports.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Krupek, F.S. (2024). High Tunnel Crop Production: A 10,000-Foot View. Presenter at The Garden for All High Tunnel Open House. New Albany, OH.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Lonack, T., Owen, G., McDermott, T., & Krupek, F. (2024). Maximizing Resource Use Efficiencies in Urban Growing Systems Via Different Irrigation Water, Plant Spacing, and Fertility Management. Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences Consortium. Columbus, OH.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Rivera, M., Ingwell, L., & Krupek, F. (2025). Framing the value of extension to urban farmers (and other urban stakeholders). National Urban Extension Leaders Regional Conference (North Central Region). Available at https://connect.extension.org/g/nuel/fileSendAction/fcType/0/fcOid/564573300603570122/filePointer/564855714162772828/fodoid/564855714162772823/Agenda%20-%20NUEL%20North-Central%202025.pdf
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Boggs, J., Gao, G., Krupek, F. S., Gulley, F. M., Rakkar, M., & Islam, R. (2025). Soil Testing for Horticultural Needs. Factsheet HYG-1132 Ohio State University Extension. Available at https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Krupek, F.S. (2025). Participatory research to test red onion varieties for diversified and local food systems in Ohio. ePLUS Report. Available at https://southcenters.osu.edu/horticulture/eplus/eplus-reports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. 2025. Understanding IPM Decision Making. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. and T. Harker. 2025. Aquaponic Strawberry Substrate. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. and A. Leach. 2025. Perimeter Trap Cropping for Pumpkin. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. 2025. Season-long Row Covers for Squash. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: C. Jagger and L. Minter. 2025. Season-long Row Covers for Squash. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. 2025. Season-long Row Covers for Melon. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Rotondo, F. 2025. Monitoring Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Sentinel Plots. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. 2025. CEW Monitoring. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Amrhein, J., Rotondo, F., Kubota, C., Miller, S.A., Testen, A.L. Diagnostic guide for Pythium root rot in hydroponic leaf green and herb production. Plant Health Progress. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-07-24-0070-DG
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: Minter, L. and J. Jasinski. 2025. Ohio Extension Implementation Project. International IPM Symposium, San Diego, CA. Invited PD session Poster.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Ivey, M., F. Rotondo, A. Leach2024. X-Disease of Peach, Nectarine, and Cherry. Ohioline Factsheet. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-0013
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2025 Citation: M. Miquilini, L. Minter, and A. Leach. 2025. Perimeter Trap Cropping for Pumpkin. 2024 ePLUS Report. Ohio State University. go.osu.edu/eplusreports