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  1. 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 ...

  2. Chicken Breed Selection

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-60

    support shell development. Egg colors vary between breeds. Egg colors include: white, various shades of ... for desired characteristics to be able to grow quickly with high feed efficiency. Similar to White ... and avian influenza. Breeders that are members are required to have their birds tested for ...

  3. Testing Protocols for Diseases Surveillance in Poultry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-32

    sensitivity of a test is high, it means that there is a high chance that the sample is actually negative when ... false positives. So, when the specificity of a test is high, it means that there is a high chance that ... often inversely correlated for a given test. In other words, tests with high sensitivity typically have ...

  4. Northern House Mosquito

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-89

    age of 50, and particularly older males, are at a higher risk of developing severe illness. Image: ... increase risk, with men over 50 appearing to be at higher risk for severe disease. If you are at risk, be ... eggs on the surface of water-holding containers in a raft consisting of around 150 eggs glued together ...

  5. Forest Management

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-34-02

    1. Examples of Forest Landowner Objectives Source of Income Tax Shelter Product Yield Soil ... species, condition, numbers, age, volume, value, growth, and basal area will be measured. Soil/site quality ... biological/ecological characteristics of the forest (e.g., tree species, soil type, topography, etc.) determine what is ...

  6. Correcting Irregular Spread Patterns

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-562

    application. After conducting a standard pan test, refer to this document for correcting spread patterns to ... (Part 1) Conduct a standard pan test (Part 1) Spread pattern assessment and adjustment (Part 2) Document ... three-part series for more information on calibration of metering devices, as well as standard pan testing ...

  7. Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0139

    reducing productivity and spurring research about the underlying causes. Distinct differences exist between ... fields averaged 26% of abnormal ears, with abnormal ear production ranging between 12 and 49% (that is 12 ... conditions driven by unfavorable growing conditions (environment), susceptible hybrids (genetics), high or ...

  8. Wine Grape Cultivars for the Midwest

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0138

    temperatures between 0 and minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and vines are often killed if temperatures reach minus ... the most challenging to grow even though they produce high-quality wines and typically are the ... Generally, they are processed into juices, jams, jellies, or wines. Well-managed vineyards have high yields ...

  9. Useful Tables: Adjustments and Conversions on Corn and Soybean Parameters

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-502

      Inches between Kernels Final* Pop. Seeds/acre 15" row 20" row 30" row 40" row 15,000 ... 12.0 53.77 65.06 24.5 62.68 80.50 12.5 54.08 65.50 25.0 63.09 81.25 13.0 54.39 65.95 25.5 63.52 82.03 ... 13.5 54.71 66.42 26.0 63.95 82.82 14.0 55.02 66.89 26.5 64.38 83.50 14.5 55.35 67.39 27.0 64.82 84.19 ...

  10. Wind Energy Development as an Economic Development Strategy for Rural Areas

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/11-CMD-849

    avian risk assessment to evaluate the risk of collision for birds and bats and to avoid high traffic ... Tax Credit (PTC) and the Ohio SB 232 (which levels the playing field for wind projects by setting ... With most farms being built today, a minimum of 50 turbines are constructed, requiring a total land ...

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