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Physical Properties of Granular Fertilizers and Impact on Spreading
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-5501
equates to a SGN = 150. Using sieves, once can interpret a SGN of 150 as 50% of particles were retained on ... increases, leading to high risk of product segregation during spreading. Table 1 provides the following SGN ... percentile level, respectively, for a sample d 50 = the median diameter for a sample UI (uniformity ...
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Role of Soil Fungus
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-37
have large fruiting bodies or mushrooms that dominate in high residue and forested soil (Dick, R., ... have a F:B ratio of 0.1 to 0.3 with soils that are high in nitrogen, low carbon, neutral pH, and with ... 1992). Summary Most soil fungi decompose recalcitrant organic residues high in cellulose and lignin. ...
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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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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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Low-Cost Crop-Management Considerations
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-110
and potassium. A soil test will measure pH and, if necessary, provide a recommendation for the amount ... Roundup Ready varieties by 50 percent. Select varieties with good tolerance and/or high disease ... fewer well-managed acres would be greater than a larger acreage that is poorly managed. Evaluate soils ...
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Managing “Pollen Drift” to Minimize Contamination of Non-GMO Corn
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-153
dates and hybrid maturities can also be used to reduce the risk of cross-pollination between fields of ... value-added traits, like high oil content). Pollen drift has now become an important consideration in the ... potential distances that pollen can travel, and planting practices that reduce the risk of pollen ...
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How to Control and Prevent Mosquito Bites In and Around Ohio Homes
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-88
studies by Consumer Reports indicate these can be highly effective (Consumer Reports April 16, 2021; ... (approximately 15–20%) tend to last longer than lower percentages, but children should avoid using high ... windy or going to rain during or shortly after pesticide application. Because of the risks associated ...
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Improving Biomass Properties via Densification and Upgrading
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-6605
3,300 (88.6) Briquettes [8, 20]* 350 (21.8) 6,400 (171.8) 6-30 (0.2-1.2) Dia.: 50-100 Length: 60-150 ... lower than coal or corn grain. They also have high moisture content which can accelerate degradation ... ft.) high, 0.45–1.2 m (1.5–4 ft.) wide and 0.9–2.4 m (3–8 ft.) long (Shah and Darr 2016; and ...
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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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Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2012
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-11-12
$6.80 Soil Testing / Sample $10.00 $11.70 $9.50 Grid Soil Sampling / Acre $8.00 $13.00 $3.00 Machinery ... (farmdoc.illinois.edu/manage/index.asp) Estimating Farm Machinery Costs (extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a3-29.html) Average High ... family relationships between the parties or due to the fact that custom providers may see an increased ...