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  1. Gibberella Ear Rot and Mycotoxins in Corn: Sampling, Testing, and Storage

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-04

    steps. Semi-quantitative tests estimate vomitoxin at or above certain levels (>5ppm) or within a given ... (DON), also called vomitoxin. As a result, high levels of Gibberella ear rot severity and moldy grain are ... usually accompanied by high levels of vomitoxin. Mycotoxins are harmful to both humans and animals. ...

  2. 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 ...

  3. Statistics and Agricultural Research

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-40

    between the two treatments may have occurred by chance alone. Scenario 2:  At harvest the yield levels of ... level differences, insect pressure, disease pressure, natural variation in soil productivity, etc.). ... at two different scenarios based on the harvest information. Scenario 1:  At harvest the yield levels ...

  4. Sooty Blotch and Fly Speck of Apple

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-41

    vigorously to remove it. Fly Speck Groups of six to 50 or more black and shiny round dots that resemble fly ... circulation, and good soil (water) drainage. Prune trees annually to an open center for maximum air ...

  5. Use of Forage Chicory in a Small Ruminant Parasite Control Program

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/VME-31

    moderately drained soils with medium to high fertility provide conditions for optimal growth. Both spring ... recommends that soil pH be maintained above 5.5 for best results. Critical levels of soil phosphorus and ... totaling between 100 and 150 lbs of actual nitrogen/acre annually to achieve maximum yields of dry matter ...

  6. Using a Waterslide to Introduce STEM to Younger Youth

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/4h-38

    following page.  After adult testing, your slide is ready to go!      Water slides can be cheaply and safely ... tests out a simple slide.  Slide Safety Operations  With all the materials on hand, setting up and ... testing the slide will take approximately 15 minutes. Here are a few safety and operational ...

  7. Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: A Summary of the Measurement Method

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1652

    fresh fruits and vegetables. The level of soluble solids in a fruit or vegetable is often used as an ... indicator of the sugars present. Soluble solids levels are usually reported in values of °Brix. °Brix values ... bent as it passes through a sample (i.e., the refractive index). Refractometers vary in design. ...

  8. Produce Safety and Flooded Fields

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-27

    is considered a high risk to produce safety and quality. There are two types of water events that ... the floodwaters crest and recede. Considered high risk. Pooling: Standing water. Occurs after rain or ... considered high risk to produce safety. The bottom line: Floods adulterate produce. Under FDA guidance, ...

  9. Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir?

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-80

    spp.) are all types, or genera, of medium to tall (60-200 feet), evergreen, needle-bearing, ... yardwork, pruning or removal, or decorating. Spruce needles easily roll between one’s fingers and have ... soft, flat (two-sided) and cannot be rolled between one’s fingers. Fir needles give off a citrusy scent ...

  10. Use of a Brown Mid-Rib Sorghum x Sudangrass Hybrid in a Small Ruminant Parasite Control Program

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/VME-30

    Critical levels of soil phosphorus and potassium are 15 ppm and 100 to 120 ppm respectively. Similar to ... are between 60 and 65°F. At these soil temperatures, the seed will germinate  quickly and a dense ... stand will be established. Although sorghum x sudangrass will tolerate soil pH levels of 6.0 and lower, ...

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