Site
Search results
-
Equestrian Injury Statistics
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/19
athletes have given up their high school sports. For example, the oldest U.S. Olympian that competed in the ... low-key, low-risk sports. As a result, potential risk and safety considerations can be overlooked. The ... purpose of this article is not to deter equestrians, but rather provide context for risk and potential ...
-
Effect of Major Variables on Drift Distances of Spray Droplets
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-525
F; Relative Humidity = 60%). Water droplets with 50 micron diameter and smaller are highly ... wind velocity. At low temperature (55 degrees F) and high relative humidity (80%), 50 micron diameter ... 65 4.58 4.57 4.56 4.54 4.50 150 75 4.78 4.78 4.72 4.72 4.66 150 85 4.76 4.73 4.70 4.64 4.58 200 55 ...
-
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) ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0139
reducing productivity and spurring research about the underlying causes. Distinct differences exist between ... fields averaged 26% of abnormal ears, with abnormal ear production ranging between 12 and 49% (that is 12 ... conditions driven by unfavorable growing conditions (environment), susceptible hybrids (genetics), high or ...
-
Algae for Biofuels
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-651-11
of the current research and development efforts have focused on microalgae due to their high growth ... oil yield than land oil crops (Table 1). For example, algae with 50% lipid content and a dry biomass ... productivity of 50 g/m²/day can potentially produce 10,000 gallons oil/acre/year (Pienkos, 2007). By ...
-
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Asparagus
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5508
approximations. 1 pound of asparagus = 2–3 servings 1 crate of asparagus usually weighs between 28 and 32 pounds ... and vitamins A and C. Asparagus is low in fat and cholesterol. Storage Asparagus is highly ... pieces. Toss all ingredients in a medium size bowl. For more information on preserving asparagus, go to ...
-
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 ...
-
Relative Effectiveness of Herbicides Commonly Used to Control Woody Vegetation in Forest Stands
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0051
(S), intermediate (I), and resistant (R), or occasionally borderline between two categories (e.g., ... usually as effective as an herbicide ranked S, the herbicide will kill a high proportion of the treated ... cannot be over stressed. Not only will this minimize personal and environmental risks, but it will ...