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Keep Forage Nitrate Toxicity in Mind This Year
away. We have had multiple reports of high nitrate levels this year. The first reports of high nitrate ... reports of dangerously high nitrate levels in millet hay with the recently dry weather. Producers have ... the results. Table 1: Interpretation of nitrate forage test results. ppm NO 3 (DM) Percent NO 3 ppm NO ...
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Lime and the Home Lawn
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4026
between 6.0 and 7.0. The amount of lime required to raise soil pH to this level for a particular soil is ... performing a soil test are strongly discouraged because alkaline (high pH) conditions may develop. When is ... and pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. For turfgrasses used in Ohio home lawns, a soil pH between 6.0 ...
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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1422
moist, well drained soils with a soil pH between 4.5–5.0 and high organic content. Once the plants are ... 5.0 and have greater than 3% organic matter. For soils with high loam, clay loam, or clay content, it ... periods of time may be necessary if the soil pH is above 6 and the soils contain high levels of calcium. ...
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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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Potassium
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5588
recommended potassium levels may be influential in glucose control and the risk of diabetes. Potassium ... indicates increasing potassium creates a protective effect against hypertension (high blood pressure). The ... muscles contract—including your heart—and helps with nerve function. Consuming a high potassium diet has ...
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Open Faculty Positions
https://fst.osu.edu/news/open-faculty-positions-0
between the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science. ...
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Veggies & More Tour at Flying High GROW Urban Farm
https://mahoning.osu.edu/events/veggies-more-tour-flying-high-grow-urban-farm
Join OSU Extension at this week's garden location; Flying High GROW Urban Farm. Meet with our ... staff and Master Gardener Volunteers to explore growing practices, soils, organic production, and more. ... June 24th: Flying High Access Healthy Food Greenhouse- 1960 E. County Line Rd. MV Campus of Care ...
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Veggies & More Tour at Flying High
https://mahoning.osu.edu/events/veggies-more-tour-flying-high
Join OSU Extension at this week's garden location; Flying High Access Healthy Food ... Greenhouse. Meet with our staff and Master Gardener Volunteers to explore growing practices, soils, organic ... Firnley Ave. and Almyra Ave.- June 24th: Flying High Access Healthy Food Greenhouse- 1960 E. County Line ...
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Triticale as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0120
Preferred soil pH: 6.0–7.0 Table 1. Rating the traits of cover crop triticale. Heat tolerance Good Drought ... (pure live seed) Broadcast without incorporation 50–90 lb./acre (pure live seed) Additional planting ... Performance Dry matter = 2,000–5,000 lb. per acre, per year Biomass quantity is highly dependent on ...
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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 ...