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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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Tool-Based Analyses of Monthly Heating Costs for Protected Cultivation in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-98
crops by applying simple protection from cold temperatures. Structures classified as ‘high tunnels’ are ... production season. Because of relatively high market prices for locally grown, fresh vegetables and fruits in ... winter, there is increasing interest among high tunnel growers to produce crops throughout the winter ...
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Mono-, Relay-, and Double-Crop Production Systems in Northwest Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-100
when soil moisture is not limited during pod-setting (Edreira et al. 2017). In Ohio, delaying soybean ... within the same cropping year. However, in years with high wheat prices and red clover prices and ... such as reduced soil erosion, reduced nitrate loss, and increased soil organic matter (Kelley, Long, ...
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Chicken Breed Selection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-60
support shell development. Egg colors vary between breeds. Egg colors include: white, various shades of ... for desired characteristics to be able to grow quickly with high feed efficiency. Similar to White ... and avian influenza. Breeders that are members are required to have their birds tested for ...
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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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Strategies for Successful Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SS-125
of low-fat, high-fiber food choices; and minimizes calories from higher fat and higher sugar food ... what goes on a plate or in a cup. Importance of Weight Control Health risks are reduced when weight is ... waist-to-hip ratio put me at risk for health problems? Extra fat carried in the abdomen results in an apple ...
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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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College Savings Options
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5250-0
typical amount of education debt in 2018, among those with any outstanding balances, was between $20,000 ... per person, with an additional $1,000 catch-up for account owners over age 50, for a total of $6,500. ... catch-up for account owners over age 50, for a total of $6,500. Contribution limit phases out at specific ...
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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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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 ...