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The Role of Micronutrients in Equine Nutrition
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/1021
species, soil fertility, weather, etc. The only way to know mineral content of your forage is to test it. ... The amount horses consume from blocks is highly variable between individuals. Horses on pasture ... should be made up of at least 50% forage. Horses get most of their daily nutrient requirements from ...
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African Swine Fever: A Severe Threat to Swine Herds Is on the United States’ Doorstep
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-1036
Infection The risk of importing the virus from other countries is high because this virus is harder to kill ... industry can respond and stop the spread of the disease. Signs include high fever; decreased appetite; ... by calling the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) toll-free number, 1-866-536-7593, for testing ...
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Ever-Evolving Aspects of Cannabis Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-99
recreational status. Even though marijuana continues to be illegal at the federal level due to its high ... concentration goes beyond 0.3%. For obvious reasons, high tunnel and greenhouse operations face lower ... overall success of any cannabis production effort. Hemp programs overseen by state-level agencies also ...
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Asian Longhorned Ticks in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-1035
ALHT may survive at the edges of bales stored on the ground where moisture levels are high, potentially ... unusually high numbers (hundreds to thousands) of ticks or little “spiders” on animals or equipment being ... the tick to be effective, be sure that the product reaches the soil’s surface. Eggs are resistant to ...
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Strategies to Minimize Spray Drift for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-535
air-assistance, nozzles producing very fine or fine droplets have a high-risk of producing drift and are not ... however, poses a relatively low risk of injury to nearby sensitive crops compared to the physical movement ... (ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-525). The risk of drift is considerably higher when spraying in orchards and vineyards compared to ...
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Gypsum for Agricultural Use in Ohio—Sources and Quality of Available Products
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-20
to elevated levels. Unwashed FGD by-products can have levels of B sufficiently high to result in ... Professor The Role of Gypsum as a Soil Amendment— Gypsum is hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO 4 • 2H 2 O), and ... is often marketed as a soil “conditioner” for improving soil “tilth.” Compared to most other ...
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Converting between Mehlich-3, Bray P, and Ammonium Acetate Soil Test Values
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-75
Bray P. When only soil test values in the agronomic range were considered (less than 50 ppm Bray P), ... relationships between Mehlich-3, Bray P, and Ammonium Acetate soil test extractants in the Tri-State Region. ... 3–1170 ppm, and Mehlich-3 K values ranged from 25–899 ppm. We examined relationships with all soil test ...
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Guidelines for Choosing a Soil Analytical Laboratory
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1133
the test results will be of high quality, credible, and meaningful. In addition, any recommendations ... here to aid the grower in evaluating a soil analytical laboratory. Factors to Consider Test Methods ... region. This summary, entitled Recommended Chemical Soil Test Procedures for the North Central Region, ...
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Gibberella Ear Rot and Mycotoxins in Corn: Sampling, Testing, and Storage
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-04
steps. Semi-quantitative tests estimate vomitoxin at or above certain levels (>5ppm) or within a given ... (DON), also called vomitoxin. As a result, high levels of Gibberella ear rot severity and moldy grain are ... usually accompanied by high levels of vomitoxin. Mycotoxins are harmful to both humans and animals. ...
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Forage as Vegetative Cover for Utility-Scale Solar in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4106
soil temperatures reach 45–50 degrees Fahrenheit, typically during April and May in Ohio. Cool-season ... Barker, and Tilmon 2017). Complete all soil tests and adjustments prior to seed selection and planting. ... growing season. Soil tests should be taken every three years and fertilizer applications should be ...