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Corn Silage Ear Rot and Foliar Disease Management
a high disease pressure with DON levels as high as 17.9 ppm in one hybrid and 30.3 ppm in the other ... leaf spot is favored by warm temperatures between 70 and 90°F and high relative humidity. Northern corn ... nutritionists encouraging levels below 1 ppm in corn utilized in the lactating ration. Fungicides may have the ...
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Cereal Rye as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0114
ector-tool/. Identification Blue-green leaves Hairs on leaf sheath, unlike wheat Small- to medium ... establishment window: July 2–Nov. 1 Upright growth habit: 3–6 feet Preferred soil pH: 5.0–7.0 Table 1. Rating ... dependable than drilling or broadcasting with incorporation. Use a low seeding rate for areas with sandy soil ...
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Use of Forage Chicory in a Small Ruminant Parasite Control Program
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/VME-31
moderately drained soils with medium to high fertility provide conditions for optimal growth. Both spring ... recommends that soil pH be maintained above 5.5 for best results. Critical levels of soil phosphorus and ... totaling between 100 and 150 lbs of actual nitrogen/acre annually to achieve maximum yields of dry matter ...
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Chlorinated Water Sanitation of Leafy Green Vegetables For Fresh Produce Processors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-262
sources to produce 200 ppm chlorinated water. Chlorine gas, stored in high-pressure vessels, can be ... 6.5. In large operations, where high levels of organic material and debris are present on the produce, ... granulated powder 65 or 68% free active chlorine high capital, high operation hazardous due to higher percent ...
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Feed Market Outlook: Tight Cattle Supply Continues to Hold Cull Cow Prices
Development Economics, The Ohio State University Feeder Cattle Price Reached an All-Time High in September ... 2023 The feeder cattle price is at a historic high, and the price rally is expected to continue through ... livestock commodities and the Bloomberg (Bberg) index. Clearly, the cattle-related prices show a remarkable ...
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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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Soil Terminology and Definitions
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-19
of soil antecedent biological activity. A high BR generally indicates higher soil microbial activity, ... accumulation in the soil. This index can be used as an early and sensitive indicator of carbon or soil organic ... and macropores leading to soil compaction and decreased soil organic matter levels. Soil compaction ...
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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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Japanese Millet as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0115
habit: 2–4 feet Preferred soil pH: 5.5–7.5 Table 1. Rating the traits of cover crop Japanese millet. Heat ... efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/#/state/OH/documents/section=4&folder=-6. Performance Dry matter = 1,500–3,500 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent ... cutting increases root penetration. Japanese millet tolerates wet soils, flooding, and ponding. Japanese ...
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Gibberella Ear Rot and Mycotoxins in Corn: Sampling, Testing, and Storage
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AC-52
screening steps. Semi-quantitative tests estimate vomitoxin at or above certain levels (>5 ppm) or within ... (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. ...