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Sprayers for Effective Pesticide Application in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-533
environmentally friendly application of pesticides. A much higher-level decision-making process is required when ... the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles. Ensure that hoses and fittings between the pump and ... characteristics (height, depth, density). The width of the distance between rows of canopy. The size of the area ...
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Advancing environmental justice in extreme heat and adapting through collaborative networks
increases in flood events, power outages, and heat-induced health risks 1. Cost-effective measures and ... University, will present data-driven tools for participants that bridge environmental concerns between ... the value and use of social network data in improving collaboration between environmental stakeholders ...
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Soil Testing
https://butler.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/soil-testing-field-and-crop
F or a video on how to obtain a soil sample, please click here. Soil Testing for Ohio Lawns, ... Landscapes, Fruit Crops, and Vegetable Gardens Lawn & Garden Soil Test Form (For Lawn & Garden or ... small scale horticulture production, less than 1 acre) Field & Crop Soil Test Form (For agricultural ...
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Yersinia Enterocolitica: A Rare but Important Food Safety Concern for Young Children and Immune-compromised Individuals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5574-11
can cause contamination of soil and water, which in turn can contaminate foods of all types. Infection ... bacteria are found in soil and water and cross-contamination during food handling is the main reason these ... cdc.gov/yersinia/index.html. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Vital signs: Incidence and trends of infection ...
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Choosing a Laboratory for Nutrient and Soil Health Testing
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0107
State University Extension Soil testing provides key information about soil nutrient availability. It is ... a complete picture of overall soil health. Farmers, gardeners, and landowners can use soil testing data to ... optimize their nutrient management plans. Implementing recommendations based on soil test data prevents ...
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2023 – Butler County Master Gardener Scholarship Application
individual students ($500 each) for their education/apprenticeship beyond high school. ...
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Lime and the Home Lawn
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4026
between 6.0 and 7.0. The amount of lime required to raise soil pH to this level for a particular soil is ... performing a soil test are strongly discouraged because alkaline (high pH) conditions may develop. When Is ... and pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. For turfgrasses used in Ohio home lawns, a soil pH between 6.0 ...
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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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Application of High-Pressure-Based Technologies in the Food Industry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fst-fabe-1001
Balasubramaniam This fact sheet provides information on how high-pressure processing (HPP) is used to pasteurize ... food, improve food safety, and enhance food quality. What Is High-Pressure Processing? High-pressure processing ... is also known as high hydrostatic pressure processing (HHP) and ultra-high-pressure processing (UHP). ...
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Wind Energy Development as an Economic Development Strategy for Rural Areas
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/11-CMD-849
avian risk assessment to evaluate the risk of collision for birds and bats and to avoid high traffic ... Tax Credit (PTC) and the Ohio SB 232 (which levels the playing field for wind projects by setting ... With most farms being built today, a minimum of 50 turbines are constructed, requiring a total land ...