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Managing “Pollen Drift” to Minimize Contamination of Non-GMO Corn
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-153
dates and hybrid maturities can also be used to reduce the risk of cross-pollination between fields of ... value-added traits, like high oil content). Pollen drift has now become an important consideration in the ... potential distances that pollen can travel, and planting practices that reduce the risk of pollen ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Potatoes
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5529
a cool, dry, dark place that is well ventilated. The ideal temperature is between 45–50 degrees ... broth to a boil over medium high heat. While broth is heating, chop vegetables. Add chopped potatoes, ... potatoes = about 3 medium potatoes 3 cups peeled and sliced 2½ cups peeled and diced 2 cups mashed 2 cups ...
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Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids: A Risk Management Tool for Ohio? Part 1
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-516
the ability of a plant to survive in stress periods with low internal water levels (Levitt, 1972). ... genetics, breeders have been able to identify many high-yielding hybrids with good yield stability across ... (WST) on soil textures that included silty clay loam, clay loam and silt loam. Weather each year was ...
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Using Soil Electrical Conductivity (EC) to Delineate Field Variation
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-565
soil while the other two pair of coulters measure the voltage drop between them (Figure 1). Soil EC ... soil porosity increases the potential of conducting electricity when wet. High clay content will have ... increase soil EC. Soil Texture – A particle that has a high surface area and more pore space tends to have ...
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Phytophthora Root Rot of Raspberry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-14
with field soil. Such plants pose little risk of introducing Phytophthora fungi into the field. To ... associated with heavy soils or portions of the planting that are the slowest to drain (lower ends of rows, ... a distinct line can be seen between infected and healthy tissue, especially on the below-ground portion of ...
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Crop Nutrition Apps
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-55202
highly accurate in predicting plant biomass. By utilizing biomass produced per day, yield levels of ... Fast and accurate soil test tool. Lab results come in 5–7 days, aerial imagery of your field, test as ... and controller files. * Pay to have soil tests sent to Midwest Laboratories. Cost: Free Account ...
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Crop Tree Management: A Tool to Help You Achieve Your Woodland Goals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-50
F-50 03/11/2024 Reviewed by: Kathy Smith, Program Director, Forestry; College of Food, ... goal (high-value species, good quality, fast growing), some that satisfied the wildlife habitat goal ... desirable. Species variety is highly desirable. Expected longevity of 20+ years. Timber Crown is large, ...
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Physical Properties of Granular Fertilizers and Impact on Spreading
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-5501
equates to a SGN = 150. Using sieves, once can interpret a SGN of 150 as 50% of particles were retained on ... increases, leading to high risk of product segregation during spreading. Table 1 provides the following SGN ... percentile level, respectively, for a sample d 50 = the median diameter for a sample UI (uniformity ...
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Urban Coyotes: Conflict and Management
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/W-24
a medium-sized member of the dog family, which includes wolves and foxes. With its pointed ears, slender muzzle, ... population growth in high-density areas. Why are Coyotes Living in the City? Residential areas provide ... rarely, medium-to-large dogs. Dogs are usually attacked when they are not accompanied by people, but in ...
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Growing Garlic in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1627
feeder, requiring a high level of nutrients. Have the soil tested and analyzed for site-specific ... of soil pH between 6.0 and 8.0, with 6.0 to 6.5 being ideal. Growing garlic in poorly drained, highly ... testing. Garlic prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0, so you may need to correct pH prior to planting, ...