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Red Clover as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0132
soil pH: 6.2–7.0 Table 1. Rating the traits of cover crop red clover. Heat tolerance Very good Drought ... Performance Dry matter = 2,000–5,000 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent on ... planting/termination dates and precipitation. Total nitrogen (N) = 70–150 lb. of N per acre (not fertilizer ...
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Buckwheat as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0122
Cultural Traits Summer annual Minimum germination temperature: 50 degrees Fahrenheit Reliable establishment ... window (state average): June 11–Sept. 28 Semi-upright to upright growth habit: 2–5 feet Preferred soil ... Performance Dry matter = 500–2,500 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent on ...
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Predators of Poultry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-22
(i.e., layers). Commercial flocks are at risk from small predators and birds of prey when the building ... allowed to graze. Flocks are at the highest risk, especially during the night, if they are not provided ...
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Head Protection
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-7905
contact with electrical hazards is also possible. Consider the following scenarios and the potential risk ... user’s head. Hard Hat Types A hard hat should be selected to provide the best level of protection for the ... thick, high-density foam. Type II Hard Hat Electrical Classes of Hard Hats If protection is required ...
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Injury Prevention: Working in Cold Weather
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-981.14-11
windy conditions can be dangerous, even at temperatures above freezing. At an increased risk are farmers ... high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease. When working in cold weather, precautions should be ... taken to minimize the risk of injuries like frostbite or hypothermia. Clothing should be your first ...
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May 2024 Highlights
https://fst.osu.edu/may-2024-highlights
a student(s) with a high caliber of leadership experience in addition to significant research experience and ... instruction, recitation, or discussion sections, or assisting faculty members with high-enrollment courses. ...
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The Biology of Soil Compaction
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-10
flourishing bacteria populations that thrive on high oxygen levels in the soil and the release of nutrients in ... impact on bare soil and natural gravity combine to compact soils. Low organic matter levels make the soil ... binds microaggregates and macroaggregates in the soil. Low organic matter levels make the soil more ...
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Growing Cauliflower in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1613
adequate if an equal amount of rainfall does not occur. Soil pH should be maintained between 6.0 and 6.8 ... lime are best applied using the results of a soil test as a guide. Contact your local OSU Extension ... office for information on soil testing. In the absence of a soil test, 2 to 3 pounds of 8-16-16 ...
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Using Soil to Remove Pollutants From Wastewater
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-745
neighbors have been sickened with waterborne diseases from contaminated wells. Soil is the best medium to ... good contact between soil and effluent, and some are not permeable enough to allow for the movement of ... environment. Ohio has wonderfully diverse soil resources. Most of Ohio’s soils are best suited for growing food ...
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Fiber Fills You Up, Fills your Wallet, and Fuels Your Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5583
stools, can help lower cholesterol, and slows down the absorption of sugar. High fiber diets are thought ... health problems such as diabetes or hypertension. High fiber meals have fewer calories, are affordable, ... a gel-like substance that binds to fats which helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber also slows ...