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Ohio Department of Agriculture Issues Two Research Requests for Proposals: Technology and Environmental Indicators for Phosphorus Loss
sites with higher-than-average risk of P loss due to high STP. To support future implementation efforts, ... designs 2. Methods to Identify High Phosphorus Loss Site Research Grant: Identifying parameters indicative ... of high phosphorus losses on agricultural sites, and recommending processes to identify ...
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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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Food Preservation: Pasteurization of Raw Milk for Home Consumption
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5817
if it comes into contact with tainted water, soil, animals, or other contaminated sources. Outbreaks ... canner. Fill the canner with warm water until the water level is slightly above the milk level in the ... pasteurization of raw milk (SP 50-932). nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Milk-Pasteurization.pdf ...
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Converting between Mehlich-3, Bray P, and Ammonium Acetate Soil Test Values
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-75
Bray P. When only soil test values in the agronomic range were considered (less than 50 ppm Bray P), ... relationships between Mehlich-3, Bray P, and Ammonium Acetate soil test extractants in the Tri-State Region. ... 3–1170 ppm, and Mehlich-3 K values ranged from 25–899 ppm. We examined relationships with all soil test ...
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Ammonia Emission from Animal Feeding Operations and Its Impacts
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-723.1
50 ppm, increased levels of keratoconjunctivitis and tracheitis have been observed. These trachea and ... causes high ammonia levels inside animal production buildings, especially in winter months when the ... concentrations. People begin to detect odors at 5–50 ppm. Irritation to mucous surfaces occurs at 100–500 ppm ...
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Oh, Deer! Collaborative efforts to create and link deer management plans across Central Ohio
Collaborative Environmental Decision Making. In her current role, she works to foster connections between ... intersection of faith and the environment and on developing partnerships between scientific and faith ... constructive relationships between citizens and the police force. Starting in 2024, Tim has been working to ...
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Controlling Undesirable Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in Your Woodland
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-45
a tree to interrupt the flow of sap between the roots and crown of the tree (Figure 1). The groove must ... 8 inches on very large-diameter trees. When a chainsaw is used to girdle, two horizontal cuts between 2–4 ... effective. Care must be taken when the herbicide is applied to minimize the amount that runs into the soil ...
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Inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week: Celebrating healthy soils for environmental and human health
recognized that there are strong linkages between the health of soils' microbial health and human ... Engineering, and Medicine, 2024. "Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health" (2024) ... Program Overview Ready to dig in? It’s the first ever Ohio Soil Health Week, and the Environmental ...
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Norovirus: A Different Type of Foodborne Illness
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5569
Symptoms develop 12–48 hours after being exposed to norovirus and generally last between one and three ... and the number of cases that are not caused by contaminated food. Risk Factors Anyone can get ... contaminated. Someone who touches those surfaces and then handles food is at risk of contaminating the food or ...
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Food Preservation: Basics for Canning Vegetables
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5344
methods can pose serious health risks. Understanding Clostridium botulinum Pressure canning is the only ... (USDA) endorsed recommendations present a risk of botulism. Even a taste of food containing this toxin ... processing. Add boiling water to the jars, leaving the headspace recommended in Table 2 between the jar rim ...