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NSF-funded center to drive development of US natural rubber industry
https://fabe.osu.edu/news/nsf-funded-center-drive-development-us-natural-rubber-industry
creating bridges between engineering, biology and agriculture, to revolutionize alternative natural rubber ... imports.” Disease and high demand threaten the tropical rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, the world’s primary ... natural rubber source. In 2019, 10% of the natural rubber supply was lost to disease – and the risk for ...
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Who should get the shingles vaccine?
https://fcs.osu.edu/shingles-vaccine
All adults 50 years and older should get two doses of the shingles vaccine (Shingrix). Older ... have weakened immune systems should also get two doses of Shingrix, as they have a higher risk of ...
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Chlorinated Water Sanitation of Leafy Green Vegetables For Fresh Produce Processors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-262
sources to produce 200 ppm chlorinated water. Chlorine gas, stored in high-pressure vessels, can be ... 6.5. In large operations, where high levels of organic material and debris are present on the produce, ... granulated powder 65 or 68% free active chlorine high capital, high operation hazardous due to higher percent ...
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Choosing a Laboratory for Nutrient and Soil Health Testing
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0107
State University Extension Soil testing provides key information about soil nutrient availability. It is ... a complete picture of overall soil health. Farmers, gardeners, and landowners can use soil testing data to ... optimize their nutrient management plans. Implementing recommendations based on soil test data prevents ...
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Seasonal Vaccines
https://fcs.osu.edu/news/vaccination-information/seasonal-vaccines
Influenza (printable flyer) Influenza High Risk Groups (printable flyer) ...
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Fusarium Head Blight Forecasting System
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-03
Red indicates high risk for scab exceeding 10% severity, yellow indicates moderate risk, while green ... indicates low risk. High scab risk is associated with high risk for grain contamination with vomitoxin, but ... reducing grain yield, test weight and grain quality. More importantly, F. graminearum produces mycotoxins, ...
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Growing Peaches and Nectarines in the Home Landscape
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1406
compost. Take a soil sample, have the soil tested by your local Extension office, and add the recommended ... considered as substitutes for peaches. Genetically, the only difference between peaches and nectarines is the ... yellow or white-fleshed. Selecting Peaches and Nectarines for Consumption High quality peaches and ...
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Valuable Habits for Effective Managers and Employees
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aede-0020
goodie," The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey, laid the early ... increasing levels of responsibility. Managers should practice the habit of delegation, which will then allow ...
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What does the pneumococcal vaccine do for you?
https://fcs.osu.edu/pneumococcal_vaccine
pneumococcal disease, but some people, like children and seniors, are at increased risk. In addition, those ... cochlear implants, CSF leak, or sickle cell disease are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease and ... should get vaccinated. Adults who are smokers or have alcoholism are also at increased risk. Find more ...
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What to Look for in a Lawn Care Service
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4025-88
recommended is during lawn establishment, but this should be made following a soil test result. The actual ... previous use patterns and fertility practices and the need is best determined through soil testing. What ... Coring/aerification, dethatching Spot re-seeding/re-sodding or total lawn renovation Soil testing Lime application ...