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Understanding Genetically Modified Foods
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5058
foods, such as those foods containing high levels of saturated fat or simple sugars. Additionally, the ... in at-risk populations? GMOs have potential to create inexpensive foods that contain high amounts of ... a permit, which requires addressing the potential risks and the possibility of the organism spreading into ...
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Using Corn for Livestock Grazing
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-11
grazing. These have been bred for high forage yields, high digestibility, low fiber levels, and high fiber ... prevent founder. High nitrate levels have been documented in drought-stressed grazing corn at EORDC. Check ... prussic acid poisoning. Table 5. Level of Nitrate in Forage and Potential Effect on Animals. Nitrate ppm ...
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Chicken Breed Selection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-60
support shell development. Egg colors vary between breeds. Egg colors include: white, various shades of ... for desired characteristics to be able to grow quickly with high feed efficiency. Similar to White ... and avian influenza. Breeders that are members are required to have their birds tested for ...
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Home Gardeners
https://hamilton.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/horticulture/home-gardeners
question. Soil Testing Soil Testing for Ohio Lawns, Landscapes, Fruit Crops and Vegetable Gardens C. Wayne ... Program was started in 1992. The Master Gardener training course consists of a minimum of 50 hours of ... instruction. An equivalent number (50) of horticultural significant volunteer hours within 1 year following the ...
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School Gardens
https://hamilton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/school-enrichment/school-gardens
discovery learning activities for early childhood, elementary-aged, and middle/high school youths. The ... levels. For more information about Go Plants! contact Claire Linepensel. ...
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Tool-Based Analyses of Monthly Heating Costs for Protected Cultivation in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-98
crops by applying simple protection from cold temperatures. Structures classified as ‘high tunnels’ are ... production season. Because of relatively high market prices for locally grown, fresh vegetables and fruits in ... winter, there is increasing interest among high tunnel growers to produce crops throughout the winter ...
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Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues near Shale Oil and Gas Development
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SOGD-ENV1
recommended. The treatment equipment required to remove high levels of dissolved salts and organic compounds is ... chemicals could contaminate private water supplies. Proper water tests are valuable tools for addressing ... concerns about contamination. If a water test reveals potential contamination, a landowner can take steps ...
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Fall Strip Tillage Systems: An Introduction
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-507
4 inches high, which improves soil drainage and warming. By spring, it usually settles down to 1 to ... alternative to plowing. Benefits of strip tillage soil conservation –undisturbed residue between corn rows ... the field should be flat. It is important not to apply nitrogen in the fall to soils above 50°F as ...
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Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1631
adjust the values based on a soil test report for the site and the site’s planting area characteristics. ... feet Potash/Potassium oxide (K 2 O): 4½ pounds K2O per 1,000 square feet If no soil test is available, ... soils, but grows best in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful ...
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Low-Cost Treatment of Food Processing Wastewater
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-771
ammonia test can be used by the system operator to check the ammonia levels to determine when the ... The company was looking for a way to treat the high-strength, high-fat-content wastewater in an ... with an additional 50% excess capacity for flexibility in operation and to handle peak flows. The ...