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Calculating Cation Exchange Capacity, Base Saturation, and Calcium Saturation
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-81
example of typical soil test levels in Ohio (in ppm). We can calculate the collective charge each cation ... by the soil test levels. For calcium, a soil test level of 2000 ppm, divided by 200 equals 10.0 ... (ppm) to meq/100 g soil for base and acid cations to determine CEC. Base Cation Soil test level (ppm ...
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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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Mono-, Relay-, and Double-Crop Production Systems in Northwest Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-100
when soil moisture is not limited during pod-setting (Edreira et al. 2017). In Ohio, delaying soybean ... within the same cropping year. However, in years with high wheat prices and red clover prices and ... such as reduced soil erosion, reduced nitrate loss, and increased soil organic matter (Kelley, Long, ...
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August 2022 Department Highlights
https://fst.osu.edu/august-2022-department-highlights
determining consumer preferences between store brand and name brand products. NBC News NOW followed up with ...
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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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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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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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Strategies for Successful Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SS-125
of low-fat, high-fiber food choices; and minimizes calories from higher fat and higher sugar food ... what goes on a plate or in a cup. Importance of Weight Control Health risks are reduced when weight is ... waist-to-hip ratio put me at risk for health problems? Extra fat carried in the abdomen results in an apple ...
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College Savings Options
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5250-0
typical amount of education debt in 2018, among those with any outstanding balances, was between $20,000 ... per person, with an additional $1,000 catch-up for account owners over age 50, for a total of $6,500. ... catch-up for account owners over age 50, for a total of $6,500. Contribution limit phases out at specific ...
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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 ...