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Biopesticide Controls of Plant Diseases: Resources and Products for Organic Farmers in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-18
application of some biopesticides may require a high level of understanding and knowledge of the diseases and ... published in the Plant Disease Management Reports and Biological Control Tests Database between 2000 and ... and/or enhance their abilities to grow and market high-quality produce. Approved organic products for ...
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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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Slugs on Field Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-20
crop and other plant residues on the soil surface. The advantages of these practices include reduced ... soil erosion, reduced labor requirements, increased soil moisture, and improved soil tilth. However, ... a species introduced from Europe in the late 1800s. This medium-sized slug is grayish brown in color. Its ...
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Pearl Millet as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0117
establishment window (state average): May 20–Sept. 6 Upright growth habit: 2–4 feet Preferred soil pH: 5.5–7.5 ... Performance Dry matter = 1,500–4,000 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent on ... Graze at 24–30 inches to reduce the risk of nitrate toxicity. Mid-season cutting increases root ...
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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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Wheat Growth Stages and Associated Management
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-126
said to be at a given growth stage when approximately 50 percent of the primary tillers reach that ... significant event in achieving high yields is stand establishment, i.e, the number of plants or tillers per ... phosphorus (P) and soil pH above 6.0 are needed for good root and tiller development. Feekes 3.0: Tillers ...
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Reducing 2,4-D and Dicamba Drift Risk to Fruits, Vegetables and Landscape Plants
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-6105
species with high levels of resistance to the most commonly used herbicide, glyphosate, is making weed ... cannot co-exist. However, the perceived risks may not be as high as many people fear. 2,4-D and dicamba ... buffer vegetation between your crops and your neighbors’ crop(s) to reduce risk. Step 2. Mark your farm ...
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Rust Diseases of Wheat
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-12
level of rust severity. High levels of disease before or during flowering usually have the greatest ... Adequate, balanced fertilization based on a soil test should reduce the possibility of severe yield loss due ... kernels, and by lowering test weight and the protein content of the grain. In the case of stem rust, ...
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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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Composting at Home
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1189-99
thatch (an unhealthy, organic debris-layer between the soil and live grass). Finally, average mowing time ... chipped brush, and plant cuttings—improves soil, protects the environment, and saves money. Homeowners ... as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants. Anything that ...