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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1422
in moist, well drained soils with a soil pH between 4.5–5.0 and high organic content. Once the plants ... to 5.0 and have greater than 3% organic matter. For soils with high loam, clay loam, or clay content, ... test soil for pH, lime index (buffer pH), nutrient status, and organic matter content before conducting ...
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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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All Things Sweet: Sugar and Other Sweeteners
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5584
consuming high levels of artificial sweetener, the estimated daily intake does not exceed the ADI. While ... juice concentrate, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, lactose, malt sugar, maltose, ... energy. Consuming too much sugar may increase risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, certain cancers ...
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The Gastrointestinal Tract of the Horse
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/1022
in fat digestion. Amazingly, horses can digest and absorb relatively high levels of fat in their ... (target 2 g/kg BW) Kg Lb Traditional sweet or pelleted feeds “high starch” 50–65 < 1.5–2 < 3.3–4.4 ... Once swallowed, the food passes through the pharynx—a short, funnel-shaped, muscular tube between the ...
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The Biology of Soil Compaction
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-10
flourishing bacteria populations that thrive on high oxygen levels in the soil and the release of nutrients in ... impact on bare soil and natural gravity combine to compact soils. Low organic matter levels make the soil ... binds microaggregates and macroaggregates in the soil. Low organic matter levels make the soil more ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Cherries
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5515
stirring to mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring ... reduced inflammation and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Cherries contain vitamin C, ... their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Storage Cherries are highly perishable and should be ...
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Ohio Data that Shaped the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-518
that very low soil test levels require high fertilizer rates, but as soil test levels increase, our ... able to answer the question, “At what soil test level should I apply fertilizer to see a yield ... response?” To answer this question, we need to establish a critical soil test level. For each trial, we ...
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Where to Have Your Water Tested
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-315
cardinalenvirolabs.net/Index.html Cyanide (Total, Free and Low-Level) Nitrate Nitrite NOX Fluoride Metals Sulfate Metals Ammonia ... responsible for the well water quality, annual water testing for homes with private water supplies is ... publication lists laboratories willing to accept water samples from the public for testing. These water ...
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Best Practices for Effective and Efficient Pesticide Application
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-532
pesticides requires a high level of skill and knowledge. Increases in the size and complexity of sprayers ... deliver the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles Ensuring hoses and fittings between the pump and ... air-assisted Risk of spray drift Requirements noted on pesticide labels Choose the appropriate nozzle size Once ...
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Analysis of Safety Issues for Fresh Produce
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-260
annual cost of $77.7 billion annually (2). Between 2001 and 2010, the four food categories, namely, ... sprouts. There were 27 E. coli outbreaks in green leafy vegetables including lettuce and spinach between ... had 1,038 outbreaks and 43,858 associated illnesses between 1990 and 2010. Table 1 shows the outbreak ...