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Guidelines for Choosing a Soil Analytical Laboratory
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1133
the test results will be of high quality, credible, and meaningful. In addition, any recommendations ... here to aid the grower in evaluating a soil analytical laboratory. Factors to Consider Test Methods ... region. This summary, entitled Recommended Chemical Soil Test Procedures for the North Central Region, ...
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Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540
likely to cause a significant level of soil compaction resulting in reduced crop yield. Spot spraying, ... spraying and the high level of public demand for relaxation of current rules and regulations. Universities, ... a number of important data points: soil characteristics (type, moisture content, and nutrient content) ...
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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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Developing Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations for Field Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AGF-515
+ (0.05 x CEC))] + (YP x CR) + 20 CL is the critical level (100 ppm at a CEC of 10), STL is the soil test ... test results are based on soil calibration studies that correlate soil test levels to crop yield ... crop (buildup stage). Once soil test values reach the critical soil test level, a maintenance approach ...
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Food Safety for Fruits and Vegetables
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-25
pH between 6.5–7.5, wash water should be chlorinated to levels between 50 ppm to 500 ppm depending on ... Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University Diets that are low in fat, high in fiber, and ... cancer and lessen the risk of heart disease (4). However, it is essential that fresh food be produced ...
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Crop Nutrition Apps
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-55202
highly accurate in predicting plant biomass. By utilizing biomass produced per day, yield levels of ... Fast and accurate soil test tool. Lab results come in 5–7 days, aerial imagery of your field, test as ... and controller files. * Pay to have soil tests sent to Midwest Laboratories. Cost: Free Account ...
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Woodlands Make Poor Pastures
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0015
Soil losses are as high as 44 tons per acre annually on steep, wooded slopes. According to the Natural ... soils to act as a sponge at times of high flow. When forest soils are grazed, they become compacted and ... erosion, 1 inch of valuable topsoil is removed every 20 years. Livestock cause increased woodland soil ...
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Forage as Vegetative Cover for Utility-Scale Solar in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4106
soil temperatures reach 45–50 degrees Fahrenheit, typically during April and May in Ohio. Cool-season ... Barker, and Tilmon 2017). Complete all soil tests and adjustments prior to seed selection and planting. ... growing season. Soil tests should be taken every three years and fertilizer applications should be ...
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Phytophthora Damping-off and Root Rot of Soybean
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-soy-04
planting, high incidence of seedling damping-off can result in yield losses greater than 50 percent in ... soils with high clay content. Traditionally, the northwest section of the state has had severe problems ... of P. sojae have been detected in Ohio soils, with as many as 50 from a single field. The tremendous ...
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Level 2 Food Safety Training
https://lucas.osu.edu/TAPseries
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) requires all food service facilities licensed at risk level ... III and risk level IV to have at least one staff person who has completed an ODH approved Level 2 Food ... For a list of OSU Extension ServSafe Classes click here. On-line option for Level 2 Food Safety ...