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Asian Longhorned Ticks in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-1035
ALHT may survive at the edges of bales stored on the ground where moisture levels are high, potentially ... unusually high numbers (hundreds to thousands) of ticks or little “spiders” on animals or equipment being ... the tick to be effective, be sure that the product reaches the soil’s surface. Eggs are resistant to ...
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Understanding Genetically Modified Foods
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5058
foods, such as those foods containing high levels of saturated fat or simple sugars. Additionally, the ... in at-risk populations? GMOs have potential to create inexpensive foods that contain high amounts of ... a permit, which requires addressing the potential risks and the possibility of the organism spreading into ...
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Ohio Phosphorus (P) Use by Crop Reporting District
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0144
the acreage in the Scioto River basin. Soil test P is one factor that can mitigate the amount of ... Table 2 would result in lower soil test phosphorus (STP) values over time. Evidence that this is ... levels between 1993 and 2015 (LaBarge, 2023). Future trends in STP are expected to continue to decline ...
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Canning Basics
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5338
Fahrenheit is not high enough to destroy botulinum bacteria. If botulinum bacteria survive and grow inside ... feet, boil foods 11 minutes. Food Acidity The acidity level, or pH, of foods determines whether they ... jellies made from fruit. (In pickling, the acid level is increased by adding lemon juice, citric acid or ...
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DORA- Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4113
Municipal Corporation or Township Maximum # of DORAs Size of DORA More than 50,000 Six Up to contiguous ... acres or 1 square mile 35,001-50,000 Three Up to 320 contiguous acres or ½ square mile 35,000 or less ... One Up to 150 contiguous acres How Do You Expand or Dissolve a DORA? A municipal corporation or ...
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Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2015-16
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aede-15-16
will fall into the top land category, which is usually large tracts of land with highly productive ... soils. Average land will typically be the majority of land in a given region or county while poor land ... will tend to have lower productivity soils, steep slopes, poor drainage, smaller tracts, or ...
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Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-151
convective, radiative and evaporative heat transfer processes such as touching cool surfaces, exposure to high ... greater than 50 percent. Table 1 summarizes the body temperatures and comfort zones (surrounding ... Temperatures Comfort Zones Layers 105–109.4°F 55–70°F Pigs 101.6–103.6°F 50–70°F Cows 98–102.8°F 40–60°F Figure ...
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Developing Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations for Field Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AGF-515
+ (0.05 x CEC))] + (YP x CR) + 20 CL is the critical level (100 ppm at a CEC of 10), STL is the soil test ... test results are based on soil calibration studies that correlate soil test levels to crop yield ... crop (buildup stage). Once soil test values reach the critical soil test level, a maintenance approach ...
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Nutrient Management of Forage Crops Intended for Hay
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0109
is to maintain soil test P and K between the “critical level” (minimum) and “maintenance limit” ... level before planting. The estimated amount of P 2 O 5 required to raise a soil test 1 PPM is 20 pounds ... For example, if a soil test is 100 PPM and the goal is to increase the soil test to a critical level ...
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An Overview of Drying Hardwood Lumber
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-73-12
that provides ample space between the soil and the bottom layer of the boards (Figure 1). At least 12 ... lumber because careless handling may diminish the value of high quality boards. Boards should be stacked ... The supporting foundation must be level and built on solid footings. Uneven settling of the foundation ...