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Equestrian Injury Statistics
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/19
athletes have given up their high school sports. For example, the oldest U.S. Olympian that competed in the ... low-key, low-risk sports. As a result, potential risk and safety considerations can be overlooked. The ... purpose of this article is not to deter equestrians, but rather provide context for risk and potential ...
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Front-End Loader Safety
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79035
rocks, soil and debris. While loaders may assist in completing daily tasks, they can be dangerous if ... instability and rollovers. Sharp turns, erratic operation and uneven terrain can also increase the risk of ... smoothly, avoiding quick starts, stops and turns. • Make sure the ground is level and free from holes or ...
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Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0139
reducing productivity and spurring research about the underlying causes. Distinct differences exist between ... fields averaged 26% of abnormal ears, with abnormal ear production ranging between 12 and 49% (that is 12 ... conditions driven by unfavorable growing conditions (environment), susceptible hybrids (genetics), high or ...
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Algae for Biofuels
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-651-11
of the current research and development efforts have focused on microalgae due to their high growth ... oil yield than land oil crops (Table 1). For example, algae with 50% lipid content and a dry biomass ... productivity of 50 g/m²/day can potentially produce 10,000 gallons oil/acre/year (Pienkos, 2007). By ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Asparagus
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5508
approximations. 1 pound of asparagus = 2–3 servings 1 crate of asparagus usually weighs between 28 and 32 pounds ... and vitamins A and C. Asparagus is low in fat and cholesterol. Storage Asparagus is highly ... pieces. Toss all ingredients in a medium size bowl. For more information on preserving asparagus, go to ...
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Safe Use of Hydraulic Systems
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59125
hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles that eject fluid under high pressure. Never connect ... a low-pressure component to a high pressure components and vice versa. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to ... hot, high pressure spray of the hydraulic fluid. Before Servicing a Hydraulic Powered or Controlled ...
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Relative Effectiveness of Herbicides Commonly Used to Control Woody Vegetation in Forest Stands
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0051
(S), intermediate (I), and resistant (R), or occasionally borderline between two categories (e.g., ... usually as effective as an herbicide ranked S, the herbicide will kill a high proportion of the treated ... cannot be over stressed. Not only will this minimize personal and environmental risks, but it will ...
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Safe Use Of Flammable Liquids
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59146
a static spark. There must be a conductive connection between the receiving container, dispensing ... container, the container should have a solid connection between the tank or barrel and the container. Using ...
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Norovirus: A Different Type of Foodborne Illness
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5569
Symptoms develop 12–48 hours after being exposed to norovirus and generally last between one and three ... and the number of cases that are not caused by contaminated food. Risk Factors Anyone can get ... contaminated. Someone who touches those surfaces and then handles food is at risk of contaminating the food or ...
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Financial Considerations of On-Farm Renewable Energy
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-4104
S-corporation are diminished. (Code Sec. 50). Tax laws continually change. However, this tax credit was ... equipment that was placed in service through December 31, 2012, was eligible for the 50 percent accelerated ... elect to depreciate 50 percent of the basis while the remaining 50 percent would be depreciated under ...