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  1. A Field Guide to Identifying Critical Resource Concerns and Best Management Practices for Implementation (PDF)

    https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/a-field-guide-to-identifying-critical-resource-concerns-and-best-management-practices-for-implementation-pdf/

    landowners spot high-risk concerns and carry out best management practices. Create cost-effective agronomic ... plans with assistance from soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), state agencies, and the ...

  2. Ammonia Emission from Animal Feeding Operations and Its Impacts

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-723.1

    50 ppm, increased levels of keratoconjunctivitis and tracheitis have been observed. These trachea and ... causes high ammonia levels inside animal production buildings, especially in winter months when the ... concentrations. People begin to detect odors at 5–50 ppm. Irritation to mucous surfaces occurs at 100–500 ppm ...

  3. Food Preservation: Freezing Meat, Poultry, and Game

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5334

    cleaning removes the visible soil, sanitizing reduces the unseen microorganisms that might be present on ... ensure safety. Poultry High-quality, fresh poultry is best for freezing. Young, tender birds are best for ... into desired pieces. Place a double layer of freezer wrap or waxed paper between each piece. Package ...

  4. Forage Testing for Beef Cattle

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0149

    0.12% Mg. High soil potassium levels are associated with increased incidence of grass tetany. The ratio ... (ppm). If the forage contains a high level of molybdenum (2 ppm) or sulfur at 0.25%, Cu could be ... samples are low in Zn. The recommended levels for zinc are between 30 and 1,000 parts per million (ppm ...

  5. Soil Sampling to Develop Nutrient Recommendations

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AGF-513

    over the entire field, changes in soil test levels in two areas over a 10-year period are shown. Table ... 1 ppm 20 8 2 20 8 2 20 8 2 Expected ppm change in soil test over 10 years 3 0 0 +5 +10-6-11 1 Crop ... to change soil test 1 ppm is 6–10 depending on cation exchange capacity. 3 Example calculation: ...

  6. Production of Specialty Small Grains in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0154

    maintain soil test levels appropriate for winter wheat production. Table 2 (click to download PDF). ... For example, hard red winter wheat should have a medium to high protein content of 10% to 13% (U.S. ... States, wheat is divided into six classes based on bran color (red or white), protein content (hard = high ...

  7. Announcing the 2024 CFAES Alumni Award honorees

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/announcing-2024-cfaes-alumni-award-honorees

    that tests soil health parameters, mineral content, vitamin content, and anti-oxidant content of the ... Queensland. Her first job was with the New South Wales Department of Agriculture researching soil structure ... under cotton. It was through this research she did a Masters of Rural Science (soils) at the University ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Growing Apples in the Home Orchard

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1401

    hole at the level they were originally grown in the nursery. Most Ohio soils, however, are not ... and fruit quality, conduct a soil test every two to three years to determine the appropriate ... growing fruit than planting the trees and harvesting the crop. Growing high-quality apples requires ...

  10. 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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