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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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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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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 ...
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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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Low-Cost Treatment of Food Processing Wastewater
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-771
ammonia test can be used by the system operator to check the ammonia levels to determine when the ... The company was looking for a way to treat the high-strength, high-fat-content wastewater in an ... with an additional 50% excess capacity for flexibility in operation and to handle peak flows. The ...
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Interpreting a Soil Test Report
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AGF-514
Soil test values may be reported in parts per million (ppm) or pounds per acre (lb/ac). To convert from ... ppm to lb/ac, multiply ppm by two. Phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium soil test values are ... 250–310 125–155 CEC=30 meq/100g 300–360 150–180 Calcium (Ca) 800–16,000 400–8,000 Levels less than 200 ppm ...
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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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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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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peppers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5528
vitamin A. Storage Peppers are best stored between 45–50 degrees Fahrenheit for two weeks or less. Your ... electric or gas burner with a heavy wire-mesh cooking rack. Set the burner to medium/high and place the ... 22 calories. Bell peppers are high in fiber, an excellent source of vitamin C, and have antioxidants ...