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  1. Narrow Row Spacing in Corn: Management Considerations for Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0152

    date, hybrid maturity, row spacing, plant population, and input levels (Ahmad et al., 2010). Growers, ... farm level. In recent years, these dynamics have led to some interest in producing corn (Zea mays L.) ... greater yields were produced at the high-yield-potential site in South Charleston (>200 bushels per ...

  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Food Preservation: Making and Preserving Barbecue and Hot Sauces

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5365

    found on the vinegar label but may be listed as 50 grain. When handling hot peppers, gloves may be worn ... 1½ cups chopped sweet red or green bell peppers (about three medium peppers) 2 hot peppers, cored and ... level of heat desired) cayenne pepper 1¼ cup 5% vinegar Yield: About 4 pint jars Preparation Combine ...

  5. Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference

    https://fabe.osu.edu/CTCon

    clay, considered the worst soil in NW Ohio. He has increased corn yields on it by 50 to 75 Bu/ac. He is ... methods of  “Managing Residue (from high-yielding corn): Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological.”  He is ... announced.  Four concurrent sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Tuesday sessions include: Soil Health, Cover ...

  6. Interpreting a Soil Test Report

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0514

    suitability to grow a chosen crop. Phosphorous and potassium soil test levels help us know if fertilizer is ... values is needed if they are not reported as ppm using a Mehlich 3 soil test. Soil test values reported ... in pounds per acre are converted to ppm by dividing pounds per acre by 2. If phosphorus soil test ...

  7. Advanced Drainage Systems collaboration supports Ohio State research, students and operation

    https://fabe.osu.edu/news/advanced-drainage-systems-collaboration-supports-ohio-state-research-students-and-operation

    has state-of-the-art equipment to develop, test, and analyze stormwater management systems, some of ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

  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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