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  1. Fertilizer and Manure Regulations in the Lake Erie Western Basin Watershed

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0156

    fertilizers containing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in the Western Lake Erie Basin under certain soil and ... snow-covered or frozen soil when the top 2 inches of soil are saturated from precipitation in granular form, ... and when the local weather forecast has a greater than 50% chance of precipitation exceeding 1 inch in ...

  2. X-Disease of Peach, Nectarine, and Cherry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-0013

    of disease. The rate of transmission by leafhoppers varies depending on the level of infection in the ... propagation and planting material, early detection and testing, management of alternative hosts especially ... Early detection and testing Early detection and removal of infected trees is critical to preventing the ...

  3. Food Preservation: Basics for Canning Fruit

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5343

    they contain high enough acid levels to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum spores and the ... production of botulism toxin. Additionally, when properly canned fruits are heated long enough at high enough ... Check Table 2 for the correct amount of headspace to leave between the top of the fruit and the jar lid. ...

  4. Food Preservation: Preserving Food With Less Sugar

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5359

    affect blood glucose levels more than any other nutrient, this fact sheet offers lower carbohydrate ...

  5. Food Preservation: Freezing Meat, Poultry, and Game

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5334

    removes the visible soil, sanitizing reduces the unseen microorganisms that might be present on cutting ... ensure safety. Poultry High-quality, fresh poultry is best for freezing. Young, tender birds are best for ... into desired pieces. Place a double layer of freezer wrap or waxed paper between each piece. Package ...

  6. Nutrient Management of Forage Crops Intended for Hay

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0109

    is to maintain soil test P and K between the “critical level” (minimum) and “maintenance limit” ... level before planting. The estimated amount of P 2 O 5 required to raise a soil test 1 PPM is 20 pounds ... For example, if a soil test is 100 PPM and the goal is to increase the soil test to a critical level ...

  7. Calculating Cation Exchange Capacity, Base Saturation, and Calcium Saturation

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-81

    example of typical soil test levels in Ohio (in ppm). We can calculate the collective charge each cation ... by the soil test levels. For calcium, a soil test level of 2000 ppm, divided by 200 equals 10.0 ... (ppm) to meq/100 g soil for base and acid cations to determine CEC. Base Cation Soil test level (ppm ...

  8. Open Faculty Positions

    https://fst.osu.edu/news/open-faculty-positions-0

    between the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science. ...

  9. Effects of Lime and Gypsum Application on Vegetable Yields and Nutrient Availability in Muck Soil

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0102

    to keep organic soils at a target pH of 5.3 to minimize the risk of micronutrient deficiencies ... state that the optimal pH range of muck soils should be between 5.3 and 5.8, depending on the crop ... The application of lime had no effect on soil test phosphorus (P) or potassium (K) values, but the ...

  10. 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. ...

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