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Botulism: What You Don't See or Smell Can Still Hurt You
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5567-11
transform into an active bacteria. The spores can be found in soil all over the world and can contaminate ... symptoms depending on the dose of toxin that they consume. Infants are particularly at risk. How Can ... Botulism Be Prevented? There are very few cases of botulism each year. The death rate is high if not ...
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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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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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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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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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Ohio Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4114
Urban: Franklin County— “The Franklin County TID facilitates collaboration between local jurisdictional ... of Dublin. This successful grant application is the result of collaboration between the FCTID, the ...
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People and West Nile Virus: Frequently Asked Questions
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/WNV-1003
are those older than 50. Those who are immune-compromised may also be at greater risk. During the ... agencies continue to work together to address the health risks of WNV to Ohio families and their animals. ... Q. When is the greatest risk of being exposed to an infected mosquito? A. Most people have become ...
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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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Palmer Amaranth: What It Is and What to Do Now
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-73
and similar areas for the presence of Palmer. For any intended seedings of this type, ODA will test ... drop off). Contact ODA for information: 614-728-6410. Seed can also be tested for a fee by the ... should be pulled out (uprooted) or cut off just below soil and removed from field, and then burned or ...
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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 ...