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Controlled-Release Fertilizers in the Production of Container-Grown Floriculture Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1260
a 20–10–20 water-soluble fertilizer at an application rate of 150 ppm N (left), or a 16–9–12 ... rates, release by shorter longevity CRFs (e.g., 3–4 month) may result in excessively high salt levels ... acidic fertilizers to compensate for high alkalinity levels in the irrigation water need to adjust the ...
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Inoculants and Soil Amendments for Organic Growers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-17
Green manures added to soil from cultivating cover crops between cash crops can be effective in adding ... maintain appropriate and balanced soil fertility, a soil test should be conducted before applying ... Manures Green manures can be added to soil by cultivating cover crops between cash crop growing seasons. ...
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Corn, Soybean, and Alfalfa Yield Responses to Micronutrient Fertilization in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-519
Micronutrient Deficiencies May Occur. Micronutrient Soil Crop Boron (B) Sandy soils or highly weathered soils ... Alfalfa. Diagnosing Micronutrient Deficiencies There is a large degree of uncertainty in using soil tests ... for monitoring soil micronutrient levels, as crop micronutrient availability is determined by complex ...
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Natural Organic Lawn Care
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4031
performed at a soil-testing lab. Most tests will measure pH and various nutrient levels. Also included will ... amounts of the nutrients plants need. A useful tool in the assessment of soil quality is a soil test ... tests are usually available as an option and measure the percentage of organic matter in the soil. In ...
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Corn Growing Degree Days: A Method of Maturity Rating For Hybrids
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-101
different scenarios; it provides county-level estimates based on historical GDDs accumulation, planting ... calculated in several ways, the most used method is to subtract 50 degrees Fahrenheit from the mean daily ... temperature. This method of calculating GDD is often called the “86/50 corn system.” This GDD calculation ...
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Soils and Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0136
nutrients air—2%–50% of soil volume oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen occupies same spaces between soil ... bad, or mid-level soil test results to compare against. The Ohio State University has conducted a vast ... nutrients—aka “potential for productivity” water—2%–50% of soil volume water-holding capacity is directly ...
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Direct Marketing of Fruit Crops to Ohio Wineries
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1433
typically bring in a high profit when they are sold directly to consumers. However, some growers may ... field production—planting, pest control, and harvest? How do you manage production risks? Section 8: ... goes beyond mass marketing’s broad audience appeal and involves two-way communication between sellers ...
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Produce Safety and Flooded Fields
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-27
is considered a high risk to produce safety and quality. There are two types of water events that ... the floodwaters crest and recede. Considered high risk. Pooling: Standing water. Occurs after rain or ... considered high risk to produce safety. The bottom line: Floods adulterate produce. Under FDA guidance, ...
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Post Soybean, Going to Corn: Use Oats/Radish
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-85
rate between 30–50 pounds of actual N per acre. Extra nitrogen is needed in the spring to decompose the ... Soil Health Services, Jenera, Ohio This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers ... a reputable seed dealer. Note that this means the seed has been cleaned and has a certified lab-tested ...
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Japanese Beetle
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-46
must build up for 2 to 3 years to achieve maximum levels. In Ohio and Kentucky, test trials have shown ... usually in high-quality urban turf. Beetle skeletonizing a leaf Hosts The adult beetles are general ... cherry, zinnias and others, although only about 50 species are preferred. Their larvae, called white ...