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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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Financial Maturity: A Guide to Increasing Financial Returns From Your Woodland
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-48
from other trees, health and vigor, non-timber value (e.g., wildlife, aesthetics, etc.), risk of loss ... silver maples, for example, often approach biological maturity well before they are 150 years old, while ... value increase falls below a desired level. The rate of value increase of a tree can be determined by ...
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Ohio Phosphorus (P) Use by Crop Reporting District
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0144
the acreage in the Scioto River basin. Soil test P is one factor that can mitigate the amount of ... Table 2 would result in lower soil test phosphorus (STP) values over time. Evidence that this is ... levels between 1993 and 2015 (LaBarge, 2023). Future trends in STP are expected to continue to decline ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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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Raspberries for the Home Fruit Planting
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1421
The soil should be well-drained and have a pH between 5.8 and 6.5. Always have the soil tested to ... crop in spring. Reveile Early Medium to large fruit with good flavor. Vigorous and high yielding. Boyne ... Medium-sized fruits with good color and flavor, firmness, and freezing quality. High yielding. Redwing Mid ...
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Using Local Woodlot Lumber
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-9-03
freedom from splitting, medium decay resistance, ease to work. Fence Posts High decay resistance and ... high nail holding, medium weight, and free of compression failures and cross grain. Shelving Good ... between wood species can vary greatly due to the internal structure of each tree. These include size of ...
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Salmonella in Fresh Produce
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-62
signal detected. Purple/blue: low intensity signal; Green/yellow: medium intensity signal; Red: high ... between 60 to 65 degrees Celsius. This technique is very sensitive, however, the level of detection varies ... Further, due to the asymptomatic nature of the interaction between Salmonella and tomato plants and fruits, ...