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Purchasing Nutrients for Hay and Forage Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-7
compare single nutrient fertilizers. Calculating Fertilizer Cost Based on Soil-Test Results Rarely do ... crops need the three primary nutrients on a one- to-one-to-one basis. It is recommended that a soil-test ... the rates at which those nutrients should be applied. A soil test is the best way to determine the ...
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Fall Armyworm in Ohio Field Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0093
strong winds. The wrong combination of events—unusually high early-season populations in the South, ... complete their development, they pupate (the transformation stage preceding moth emergence) in the soil ... during times of high adult colonization. For More Information For a good overall review of fall armyworm ...
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New Nozzles for Spray Drift Reduction
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-523
It started nearly 50 years ago with the invention of pesticides. Problems associated with drift have ... safety reasons. It should be reduced to minimum levels because: It results in inefficient use of ... losses and to ensure the desired level of control, Losses and/or costly litigation may result if ...
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Small Ruminant Production: Are CIDRs Reusable?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/as-1025
system responds as if she is pregnant, and she will not show signs of estrus until progesterone levels ... estrus due to low levels of P4 towards the end of treatment, which in turn affects follicle development ... et al. 2019). The overarching goal of an estrous synchronization program is to achieve high pregnancy ...
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Controlled-Release Fertilizers in the Production of Container-Grown Floriculture Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1260
a 20–10–20 water-soluble fertilizer at an application rate of 150 ppm N (left), or a 16–9–12 ... rates, release by shorter longevity CRFs (e.g., 3–4 month) may result in excessively high salt levels ... acidic fertilizers to compensate for high alkalinity levels in the irrigation water need to adjust the ...
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Farm to Health: Maximizing Nutrients and Phytonutrients in Ohio Produce
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5581
green beans. How Cooking or Preserving Can Impact Nutrient and Phytonutrient Levels Cooking and ... phytonutrient levels. How do you maximize the levels in your food? Keep reading: Boiling —Shorter cooking time ... carotenoid) from tomatoes. Can cause loss of vitamin C. Freezing —Results in high nutrient retention. ...
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Inoculants and Soil Amendments for Organic Growers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-17
Green manures added to soil from cultivating cover crops between cash crops can be effective in adding ... maintain appropriate and balanced soil fertility, a soil test should be conducted before applying ... Manures Green manures can be added to soil by cultivating cover crops between cash crop growing seasons. ...
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Pruning and Care of Tree Wounds
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3311-09
many levels, they also can pose serious risks if they are not properly maintained. Whenever homeowners ... the oak wilt fungal pathogen. Second, trees that are planted in well-drained, quality soils, with ... good texture, structure, and containing adequate levels of organic matter, grow in a physiologically ...
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Proper Use of Ladders
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59179
Weight Classes Industrial Heavy duty with a load capacity of not more than 250 pounds. Commercial Medium ... on a firm level surface. Check the condition of the ladder. Step Ladders Be certain the spreader is ... for potential dangers before using. Keep your body centered between the rails of the ladder. Always ...
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20 Questions on Plant Diagnosis
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-gen-3
high soil pH). In other words, a “sign” is the actual pathogen while a “symptom” is what the pathogen ... using soil tests and even plant tissue analysis, or by simply looking at the plants on-site. If you ... may signal a high soil pH. Sun and shade exposure is also critical to the success of many plants. ...