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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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Soil Terminology and Definitions
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-19
of soil antecedent biological activity. A high BR generally indicates higher soil microbial activity, ... accumulation in the soil. This index can be used as an early and sensitive indicator of carbon or soil organic ... and macropores leading to soil compaction and decreased soil organic matter levels. Soil compaction ...
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Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0139
reducing productivity and spurring research about the underlying causes. Distinct differences exist between ... fields averaged 26% of abnormal ears, with abnormal ear production ranging between 12 and 49% (that is 12 ... conditions driven by unfavorable growing conditions (environment), susceptible hybrids (genetics), high or ...
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Algae for Biofuels
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-651-11
of the current research and development efforts have focused on microalgae due to their high growth ... oil yield than land oil crops (Table 1). For example, algae with 50% lipid content and a dry biomass ... productivity of 50 g/m²/day can potentially produce 10,000 gallons oil/acre/year (Pienkos, 2007). By ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Asparagus
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5508
approximations. 1 pound of asparagus = 2–3 servings 1 crate of asparagus usually weighs between 28 and 32 pounds ... and vitamins A and C. Asparagus is low in fat and cholesterol. Storage Asparagus is highly ... pieces. Toss all ingredients in a medium size bowl. For more information on preserving asparagus, go to ...
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Relative Effectiveness of Herbicides Commonly Used to Control Woody Vegetation in Forest Stands
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0051
(S), intermediate (I), and resistant (R), or occasionally borderline between two categories (e.g., ... usually as effective as an herbicide ranked S, the herbicide will kill a high proportion of the treated ... cannot be over stressed. Not only will this minimize personal and environmental risks, but it will ...
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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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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5531
green, fresh looking, and fully attached. Berries should be dry and clean. Medium to small berries ... excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium. One cup of unsweetened berries provides: 50 calories. ...
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Overview and Cost of a Small-Scale Aquaponic Build at The Ohio State University
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0105
fish), the chances of something going wrong increases. Fish, bacteria, and plants require high ... harvested annually depend on your goals and tolerance for risk, species, size of species upon stocking, ... strong, although turnover rates for those in production 10+ years is likely high. Reasons for turnover may ...
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Ever-Evolving Aspects of Cannabis Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-99
recreational status. Even though marijuana continues to be illegal at the federal level due to its high ... concentration goes beyond 0.3%. For obvious reasons, high tunnel and greenhouse operations face lower ... overall success of any cannabis production effort. Hemp programs overseen by state-level agencies also ...