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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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Conservation drainage – a showcase at the Ohio State Lima regenerative agriculture farm
the main purpose of drainage was to get rid of excess water from soils, today’s farmers need to ... of Land Improvement Contractors of America (OLICA) and their industry partners, and the Allen Soil ... and learning, and community engagement and is a great marriage between ecosystem and humans working ...
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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. ...
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AgTech Innovation Hub Announces Funding for Research Projects
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/agtech-innovation-hub-announces-funding-research-projects
a deeper understanding of and effective management and mitigation strategies for climate risks. This week ... funding pledged by Nationwide to tackle these pressing challenges head-on. In a highly competitive ... Plug on Drought Risks: Automated Drainage Water Management This project will study the effects of ...
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Freeze Symptoms and Associated Yield Loss in Soft Red Winter Wheat
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-93
growing point of wheat is below the soil surface, protected from freezing temperatures. However, ... soil surface, and this developing spike can be damaged by low temperatures. In our research, 5%, 10%, ... 25%, and 50% reduction in wheat grain yield occurred at 20.1, 17.9, 14.8, and 11.9ºF, respectively, ...
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Global Climate Change: Update 2020
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-203
at between 280 and 300 parts per million (PPM). The data also show that during our present ... episode that is currently ongoing. The duration of these cold periods tends to be between 20 and 40 ... between 10,000 and 20,000 years ago. This temperature data is presented in Figure 3. This graph shows that ...
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Identifying Vegetative Growth Stages in Corn
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-127
part of the collar that is visible is the back, which appears as a discolored line between the leaf ... collars. A field is defined as being at a given growth stage when at least 50% of the plants show collars. ... adjusters identify the uppermost leaf that is 40 to 50% exposed and whose tip points below the horizontal. ...
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Secondary Injury Prevention: Farming with a Pacemaker
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-981.8-10
information about the degree of risk these tools pose as a medical threat. It is highly important to inform ... powered • Laser Level • Soldering Iron • Stud Finder Maintain at least a 6-inch distance between the item ... spurts—wait about 10 seconds between each weld. If you feel sick, such as light headed or dizzy, stop welding ...
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Ph.D. Candidate receives CREF university scholarship
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/phd-candidate-receives-cref-university-scholarship
resistance, can support farmers. The compost was tested on both sand-based soil and high clay-based soil to ...
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Potassium
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5588
recommended potassium levels may be influential in glucose control and the risk of diabetes. Potassium ... indicates increasing potassium creates a protective effect against hypertension (high blood pressure). The ... muscles contract—including your heart—and helps with nerve function. Consuming a high potassium diet has ...