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Eating Healthy During Stressful Times
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5244
development of chronic inflammation developing and affecting our body. High levels of chronic inflammation are ... dessert References American Heart Association. (2011). “High sugar consumption may increase risk ... stressed, such as cookies, cake, candy and other high sugar, low fiber foods. These foods can increase the ...
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Hearing Protection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-7902
exposure to the noise can increase the risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Noise levels are measured in ... exposure to high noise levels can lead to gradual hearing loss that is not detected immediately, and sounds ... prolonged exposure to noise can be very damaging to hearing. Both the level of noise and the length of ...
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Native Shrubs: Creating Living Landscapes for Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Other Beneficials
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5813
shade-tolerant shrubs that prefer moist, acidic, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Spring flowers ... providing excellent fall color. Blueberry plants prefer full sun sites with acidic, well-drained soils high ... series are native to the region and generally suitable to grow throughout Ohio, keep in mind that soil ...
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Growing Onions in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1616
sandy-loam to silt-loam soils soil with plenty of organic matter. Onions are easily affected by high acid ... soils and prefer soil pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Avoid heavy clay soils as they retain water longer after ... apart. Onion transplants should be planted with 1 inch of the lower portion in the soil. Fertilizing High ...
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Keeping Sun Safe
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hsc-7
and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Daily sunscreen use and following these recommended practices ... a 30 to 50 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating for best protection. Sunscreens contain one or more ... between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, trying to stay in the shade when you need to be out during ...
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Brown Spot of Soybeans
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AC-18
For fields with very high levels of brown spot, plow under soybean straw to promote rapid decay. While ... trifoliate leaves, stems and pods as well as neighboring plants. High moisture and moderate temperatures ... brown spot can cause between 2 to 4 bu in yield loss, rarely is it economically feasible to manage this ...
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Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2010
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-11-10
Foot of Blade / Hour $6.00 $9.80 $12.50 Soil Testing / Sample $5.60 $9.65 $13.65 Soil Testing / Acre ... survey responses.) Low Average High Soil Preparation Stalk Chopper / Acre $7.00 $10.10 $13.05 Moldboard ... $2.00 $6.40 $10.80 Grid Soil Sampling / Acre $5.20 $8.10 $11.05 Power Washing / Hour $10.50 $28.75 ...
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Advancements in Technology for Reduction of Pesticides Used in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-538
drone can automatically navigate hills and slopes. The cost of a spraying drone varies between $5,000 ... weeds to be sprayed, nutrient stress levels, a vineyard’s or orchard’s canopy characteristics (new, old, ... gaps between vines or trees), areas infested by insects and diseases, and canopy development throughout ...
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Respiratory Protection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-7907
cartridge respirators. A fit test is required before use. • Combination respirators have a filter for ... particles and a cartridge for gases and vapors. They are also called dual cartridge respirators. A fit test ... acceptable. • A fit test must be performed before a respirator is used to assure proper protection. Respirator ...
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Toxoplasma gondii: A Parasite that Causes Toxoplasmosis
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5578
becomes the intermediate host. Eating soil (for instance, soil on a tomato eaten straight from the ... is relatively low in the United States—10.8% for those between the ages of 6 and 49—the parasite is ... of soil to cat feces affect the prevalence of Toxo. Therefore, those who travel are very susceptible ...