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Conservation drainage – a showcase at the Ohio State Lima regenerative agriculture farm
the main purpose of drainage was to get rid of excess water from soils, today’s farmers need to ... of Land Improvement Contractors of America (OLICA) and their industry partners, and the Allen Soil ... and learning, and community engagement and is a great marriage between ecosystem and humans working ...
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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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On a Roll: Ph.D. Candidate Jaden Tatum
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/roll-phd-candidate-jaden-tatum
"The vision with this project is if we can help people heat and cool their greenhouses or high tunnels ...
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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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International Drainage Hall of Fame inductees honored at 2023 ASABE Conference
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/international-drainage-hall-fame-inductees-honored-2023-asabe-conference
graduated from Penn State University (PhD, agronomy), University of Wisconsin (MS, soil science), and ... Monmouth College (BA, physics). His scholarly contributions include understanding soil hydraulic ... properties; nutrient and pesticide fate and leaching; soil and crop yield variability; artificial drainage; ...
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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 ...
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Sprayers for Effective Pesticide Application in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-533
environmentally friendly application of pesticides. A much higher-level decision-making process is required when ... the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles. Ensure that hoses and fittings between the pump and ... characteristics (height, depth, density). The width of the distance between rows of canopy. The size of the area ...