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Soil Terminology and Definitions
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-19
of soil antecedent biological activity. A high BR generally indicates higher soil microbial activity, ... accumulation in the soil. This index can be used as an early and sensitive indicator of carbon or soil organic ... and macropores leading to soil compaction and decreased soil organic matter levels. Soil compaction ...
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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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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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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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Recipients of Sustainability Institute Student Grants Announced
https://senr.osu.edu/news/recipients-sustainability-institute-student-grants-announced
between decision-makers and local residents in Columbus, Ohio. Soil science master’s student Brittany ... the sustainability field. Ranging from chemical engineering to soil science, each project has the ... student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources, is researching the impact of high ...
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Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-151
convective, radiative and evaporative heat transfer processes such as touching cool surfaces, exposure to high ... greater than 50 percent. Table 1 summarizes the body temperatures and comfort zones (surrounding ... Temperatures Comfort Zones Layers 105–109.4°F 55–70°F Pigs 101.6–103.6°F 50–70°F Cows 98–102.8°F 40–60°F Figure ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5531
green, fresh looking, and fully attached. Berries should be dry and clean. Medium to small berries ... excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium. One cup of unsweetened berries provides: 50 calories. ...
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Overview and Cost of a Small-Scale Aquaponic Build at The Ohio State University
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0105
fish), the chances of something going wrong increases. Fish, bacteria, and plants require high ... harvested annually depend on your goals and tolerance for risk, species, size of species upon stocking, ... strong, although turnover rates for those in production 10+ years is likely high. Reasons for turnover may ...
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Where to Have Your Water Tested
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-315
cardinalenvirolabs.net/Index.html Cyanide (Total, Free and Low-Level) Nitrate Nitrite NOX Fluoride Metals Sulfate Metals Ammonia ... responsible for the well water quality, annual water testing for homes with private water supplies is ... publication lists laboratories willing to accept water samples from the public for testing. These water ...
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Selecting the Right Type and Size of Nozzles for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-534
nozzles are some of the least expensive components of a sprayer, they hold a high value in their ability ... help determine droplet size, affecting both target coverage and the risk of spray drift. Nozzles come ... (a different color for each flow rate) which avoids the risk of unintended mixing of different nozzle ...