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Managing Corn in Response to Severe Storms and Short-Term Weather Stressors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0151
plants can occur at temperatures below 46 F. Colder soil temperatures also result in more calendar days ... needed for emergence as early-season emergence is controlled by soil-accumulated growing degree days ... consider planting as soon as soil temperatures are predicted to remain at or above 46 F. Also, consider ...
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The Case for an Outside Board of Directors for Closely Held Farm and Agricultural Businesses
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aede-0019
That Can Sink a Startup, Wasserman states that entrepreneurs "face a choice between making money ... almost all firms operate somewhere between these two extremes. However, if your closely held business has ... helpful in creating that separation. A healthy separation between closely held companies and their owners ...
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Food Safety for Fruits and Vegetables
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-25
pH between 6.5–7.5, wash water should be chlorinated to levels between 50 ppm to 500 ppm depending on ... Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University Diets that are low in fat, high in fiber, and ... cancer and lessen the risk of heart disease (4). However, it is essential that fresh food be produced ...
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Staphylococcus aureus: A Problem When Food Is Left Out Too Long
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5564-11
nasal passages, the throat, and on the hair and skin of 50% or more of healthy individuals. This ... temperatures from 50 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with the most rapid growth occurring near body temperature ... Re-heating foods, even at high temperatures, that have been contaminated with toxins will NOT make them safe ...
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Sustainable Fertilizers for Containerized Floriculture Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1259
the result of a high-quality compost process. When applied to substrates, these products are degraded ... influence nutrient availability. In fact, temperature and water availability are crucial: soils that are too ... levels above acceptable levels making electrical conductivity (EC) monitoring very important. Numerous ...
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Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly in Grape Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0098
grape yield. High densities of spotted lanternfly (>50 SLF per vine) result in reduced clusters per ... experiencing high traffic should be carefully monitored for the presence of SLF. Vineyards near transportation ... corridors and/or areas with a large proportion of SLF host plants may be at a higher risk for SLF ...
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Blacklegged (Deer) Tick, Ixodes scapularis
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0096
considered a statewide risk, though abundance may vary greatly across different habitats. Life Cycle, ... with high leaf-litter coverage, but may also include your own backyard, especially shaded areas of ... odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/diseases/tickborne-diseases Lyme Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)— cdc.gov/lyme/index ...
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Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5812
surprised by the high levels of nutrients in their yards. If nutrients are needed, soil test results provide ... soils already contain adequate levels of potassium, but it is best to do a soil test. Timing is ... nutrients in place and prevent the overuse of certain nutrients in lawns and landscapes. Soil Testing for ...
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Triticale as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0120
Preferred soil pH: 6.0–7.0 Table 1. Rating the traits of cover crop triticale. Heat tolerance Good Drought ... (pure live seed) Broadcast without incorporation 50–90 lb./acre (pure live seed) Additional planting ... Performance Dry matter = 2,000–5,000 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent on ...
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Short Season Corn vs. Commonly Grown Corn Hybrid Maturities for Planting in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-94
comparisons denote the difference between tested variables (first named minus second named). An asterisk ... between tested variables (first named minus second named). An asterisk denotes significance at P < ... increase across all tested hybrids (Figures 3 and 4). Harvest grain moisture levels of several 96–100 ...