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The Knowledge Exchange (KX) is a data and communications support platform in @CFAES_OSU to translate research for broader audiences.
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We're halfway through our #KXYearInReview - In June, we launched the Expert Directory. Now it's easy to connect with the world-class experts in Ohio State - CFAES. Search by name, title, department, and interest area keywords. bit.ly/4akntEl


#YearInReview - Our July story explained how faculty and students in Ohio State - CFAES collected data at regional meat processing plants for the National Beef Quality Audit. How did the students assess cattle and carcasses for quality? Read to find out bit.ly/48jqyTo


#YearInReview: August saw the release of more FAQs, basic questions about topics in the news answered by experts from Ohio State - CFAES. FAQs like "What is a ruminant?" or "What is biochar?" are easily searchable on our website: bit.ly/41yvDFd



Jumping back into our #YearInReview - in October, we partnered with Ohio State - CFAES, Ohio State Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) to launch the Bite Site. Protect yourself from pests with resources and advice to prevent bites from mosquitoes, ticks, and bed bugs. bit.ly/3RtU3LA


Collaboration is key for our November #YearInReview - Two grad students from School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) developed a network tool to help environmental groups in Columbus work together more effectively on important issues. Read more: bit.ly/3RA23uz


Wrapping up December and our #YearInReview - our eFields On-Farm Research Hub has new data to help producers prepare for planting season with the latest research results from Ohio State - CFAES. bit.ly/3vamZRl Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! 🎉



Depending on many factors, you may perceive climate risk differently than a person in a nearby state. Dr. Cara Lawson, ACEL at OSU has launched a national survey to track climate perception, funded by the AgTech Innovation Hub. Listen now: bit.ly/4aGlSJp

While agricultural drainage isn't new, real-time drainage control through an app could improve decision-making and efficiency for farmers. Ohio State - CFAES Dr. Vinayak Shedekar explains his AgTech Innovation Hub project on automated drainage water management. bit.ly/3vqw5cF



AgTech Innovation Hub: PhD student Luke Waltz hopes his current project with Ohio State FABE Dr. Sami Khanal using drone and sensor data will help farmers make more accurate decisions about crop risk.

Here's a new face to Ohio State - CFAES but not new to soil science. In another installment of #HelloMyNameIs, we welcome Dr. Jim Ippolito to School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR). Jim has spent his career studying soil, working to build soil health and reduce nutrient runoff. Nice to meet you, Jim!


Where do you get information during a crisis? Knowing reliable sources for vital information is critical before a crisis hits. ACEL at OSU agricultural communicator, Dr. Cara Lawson, explains how people navigate risk in our latest Emerging Research podcast. bit.ly/3S7Wofg

A national survey to map climate risk perceptions will help communicators tailor messages to the public during natural disasters and weather events. ACEL at OSU Dr. Cara Lawson explains her #AgTech Innovation Hub project funded by Nationwide.

Can healthier seeds overcome extreme weather and combat pathogens? Dr. Alex Lindsey and Ohio State - CFAES colleagues research how to boost soybean seed resilience and ensure crop establishment in the Nationwide AgTech Innovation Hub-funded project: bit.ly/48UfEUL

Biopesticides currently on the market can be tricky for farmers to use. Ohio State researchers are testing a new cell-penetrating protein that boosts the effectiveness of biopesticides both in fields and greenhouses as part of the #AgTech Innovation Hub funded by Nationwide.