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Preventing Heart Disease
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-982.3-11
the risk of heart disease is reduced by 50% within just one year. And no matter how long or how much ... cholesterol level, and reduce your risk of diabetes. Meaningful Exercise Many farmers feel they receive plenty ... Screenings High blood pressure and high cholesterol damage the heart and blood vessels. Therefore, people ...
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Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540
likely to cause a significant level of soil compaction resulting in reduced crop yield. Spot spraying, ... increasing interest in drone spraying and the high level of public demand for relaxation of current rules and ... data points: soil characteristics (type, moisture content, and nutrient content) location of drainage ...
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Growing Peaches and Nectarines in the Home Landscape
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1406
compost. Take a soil sample, have the soil tested by your local Extension office, and add the recommended ... considered as substitutes for peaches. Genetically, the only difference between peaches and nectarines is the ... yellow or white-fleshed. Selecting Peaches and Nectarines for Consumption High quality peaches and ...
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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1624
soil samples. The soil test reveals the soil pH, buffer pH (also called lime index), and nutrient ... a slightly acid soil with a pH of 6.5 to 6.8. It is a good idea to have your soil tested by a reputable ... testing lab (Figure 4). Refer to OSU Extension Fact Sheet, HYG-1132, “Soil Testing Is an Excellent ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Cherries
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5515
stirring to mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring ... reduced inflammation and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Cherries contain vitamin C, ... their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Storage Cherries are highly perishable and should be ...
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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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Respiratory Diseases
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-591105
fatality rate has been as high as 29%. Exposure to low concentrations of 15 to 20 ppm are considered ... exposure during the first three weeks after filling the silo has the greatest risk. Symptoms of silo ... days. This is normally followed by a full recovery. The second scenario may be the disease developing in ...
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Corn Hybrid Reactions to Gray Leaf Spot In Ohio, 1995-1996
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-130
its relatively high yield in spite of high disease levels. Summary Results of 1995-96 strip tests ... limited. All hybrids currently on the market will develop high levels of GLS when the fungus is present on ... test. This hybrid had disease levels not significantly less than those recorded for the susceptible ...
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Organic Matter Key In Soil Health- Here Are Signs To Look For
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/organic-matter-key-soil-health-here-are-signs-look
and biological properties. A soil test is a great way to get a baseline understanding of some of the ... relationships and intricacies between soil biology, organic matter, and actively growing roots, it makes perfect ... compaction, and a high presence of beneficial organisms. As you continue to work on your soil health, it is ...
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Growing Apples in the Home Orchard
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1401
hole at the level they were originally grown in the nursery. Most Ohio soils, however, are not ... and fruit quality, conduct a soil test every two to three years to determine the appropriate ... growing fruit than planting the trees and harvesting the crop. Growing high-quality apples requires ...