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Greenhouse Production
https://extension.osu.edu/today/greenhouse-production
would not otherwise be suitable for farming: deserts, non-arable soil, etc. As the amount of the world’s ... control over production and plant nutrients, so the risk of foodborne illnesses can be reduced, crop yield can ...
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Potassium
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5588
recommended potassium levels may be influential in glucose control and the risk of diabetes. Potassium ... indicates increasing potassium creates a protective effect against hypertension (high blood pressure). The ... muscles contract—including your heart—and helps with nerve function. Consuming a high potassium diet has ...
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Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5812
surprised by the high levels of nutrients in their yards. If nutrients are needed, soil test results provide ... soils already contain adequate levels of potassium, but it is best to do a soil test. Timing is ... nutrients in place and prevent the overuse of certain nutrients in lawns and landscapes. Soil Testing for ...
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Advancements in Technology for Reduction of Pesticides Used in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-538
drone can automatically navigate hills and slopes. The cost of a spraying drone varies between $5,000 ... weeds to be sprayed, nutrient stress levels, a vineyard’s or orchard’s canopy characteristics (new, old, ... gaps between vines or trees), areas infested by insects and diseases, and canopy development throughout ...
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Double-Cropping Soybean Following Small Grains
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-103
yield and test weight will be reduced, and vomitoxin levels may increase. Grain will be significantly ... discounted or rejected for low test weight and high vomitoxin. Planting double-crop soybean after winter ... stored soil moisture, rainfall, or irrigation. Double-crop soybean management differs from traditional, ...
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Use of a Brown Mid-Rib Sorghum x Sudangrass Hybrid in a Small Ruminant Parasite Control Program
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/VME-30
maintained between 6.0 and 6.5 for best results. Critical levels of soil phosphorus and potassium are 15 ppm ... forages. They need to be planted into warm soils that are between 60 and 65°F. At these soil temperatures, ... will tolerate soil pH levels of 6.0 and lower, the Ohio Agronomy Guide recommends that soil pH be ...
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Sustainable Fertilizers for Containerized Floriculture Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1259
the result of a high-quality compost process. When applied to substrates, these products are degraded ... influence nutrient availability. In fact, temperature and water availability are crucial: soils that are too ... levels above acceptable levels making electrical conductivity (EC) monitoring very important. Numerous ...
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2022 Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois (PDF)
https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/2022-weed-control-guide-for-ohio-indiana-and-illinois-pdf/
herbicide programs for non-GMO soybeans. An index to all tables regarding herbicides is listed on the back ...
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Meet Abby Obert: Adventures in the World of Drainage
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/meet-abby-obert-adventures-world-drainage
Abby held an internship with Allen Soil and Water Conservation District as a water resources intern. ... direction of the pipes. If there was flowing water, they would collect a sample to test for nitrates, ...
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Farm to School
https://extension.osu.edu/today/farm-school
soil and plants – and some insight about how they can have a high-tech job in the future in the ag ... our statewide Farm to School efforts. Those at the high school or college level can learn more about ... school. They learn about growing in soil or water, and not only inside, but outdoors. As ...