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Soybean Cyst Nematode
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-soy-5
other soil-borne pathogens. The female index (FI) is the best way to check for the true level of ... Fertility—Maintain optimum fertility based on a soil test. Under high SCN populations, even the most fertile fields ... Soil Cyst Count Population Level Management Strategies 0-40 0 None Detected Continue to monitor field ...
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HPAI in Dairy Cattle: Facts for Farms
https://dairy.osu.edu/resources/hpai-avian-influenza-dairy-cattle/facts-farms
help mitigate risk. Currently, there are no vaccines, drugs, or feed additives available for purchase ...
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Soil Quality Test Kit
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-4
A simple test for active organic matter as a measure of soil quality SAG-4 Agriculture and Natural ... of the 8-piece Soil Quality Test Kit:* 1 Plastic Cas e 1 Laminated Instruction Sheet 1 Black Plastic ... of the soil that you are going to test. *To request a soil test kit, contact Rafiq ...
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Hobby Maple Syrup Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-36
the heat get too high), and keep at least 1½ inches of liquid in the pan. The risk of scorching ... The density can test between 66°Brix (66 percent solids) and 68°Brix. Less than 66°Brix and it is not ... area between Minnesota in the west, Kentucky in the south and the eastern Canadian providences in the ...
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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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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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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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Pulsed Electric Field Processing Applications in the Food Industry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fst-fabe-1002
field (PEF) processing is a new food pasteurization method that uses short bursts of high voltage ... Does PEF Work? PEF processing applies high voltage pulses (20–80 kV/cm) with a duration of milliseconds ... to microseconds to treat liquid foods placed between two electrodes (Zhang et al. 2010; Toepfl, ...
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Timber Theft in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-97
rebounding since the recent Great Recession. Several high profile timber theft incidents have received ... answer is really quite simple. Timber has value! The monetary value of timber in Ohio can be highly ... variable, but it can be as high as a few thousand dollars per tree or tens of thousands of dollars per acre. ...
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The Organic Certification Process for Farms
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/sag-0003
sustainable production methods. However, organic certification is the most highly regulated food production ... biodiversity, and soil health. Organic farms do not use synthetic chemical inputs such as mineral fertilizers, ... horticultural crops. Soil health and fertility are addressed with natural sources of organic matter and soil ...