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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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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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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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Sustainable Crop Rotations with Cover Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-9
Quality/Grants, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension Rafiq Islam, Soil and Water Specialist, Ohio ... nutrient leaching; increased water infiltration; improved soil biodiversity; weed control and disease ... suppression; increased carbon sequestration and maximum nutrient recycling; improved air, soil, and water ...
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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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Elderberry Production in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0110
Ensure ideal soil condition and fertility. Ideal nutrient conditions are a pH level of 5.5–6.5, 50 ... conditions for elderberries (pH level of 5.5–6.5, 50 lb/acre (25 ppm) of phosphorus, and 200–300 lb/acre ... lb/acre (25 ppm) of phosphorus, and 200–300 lb/acre (100–150 ppm) (Byers et al. 2012) as reported on ...
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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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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Detection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5808
low bone mass and reduced bone strength, which leads to an increased risk of fractures and poor bone ... that 54 million Americans are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis due to low bone mass and ... United States increases Are You at Risk? Let’s look at the major risk factors for osteoporosis: Age. ...
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Natural Resources Engineer 3- 20074318
a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency ... you will do… Supervise lower-level Natural Resources Engineer(s) and Natural Resources Engineer ... devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is ...
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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 ...