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2023 Darke County 4-H Youth Development Calendar
the calendar for Volunteer Updates, New 4-H Volunteer Orientation, Quality Assurance Test-Out, Quality ...
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Best Practices for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-539
high winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidity increases the risk of spray drift. If weather ... level of skill and knowledge than all other operations required to grow crops. This is especially the ... the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles. Ensure that hoses and fittings between the pump and ...
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Shiitake Mushroom Production: Logs and Laying Yards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0041
a high, open, windy, sunny hilltop, the drying rate of logs might necessitate regular and frequent ... replenishment because of drying or water consumption by spawn growth. High A-Frame Stacking (also known as ... (efficient use of space) and high ventilation, it has limited use for most growers during the spawn run. It ...
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Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues near Shale Oil and Gas Development
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SOGD-ENV1
recommended. The treatment equipment required to remove high levels of dissolved salts and organic compounds is ... chemicals could contaminate private water supplies. Proper water tests are valuable tools for addressing ... concerns about contamination. If a water test reveals potential contamination, a landowner can take steps ...
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Elderberry Production in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0110
Ensure ideal soil condition and fertility. Ideal nutrient conditions are a pH level of 5.5–6.5, 50 ... conditions for elderberries (pH level of 5.5–6.5, 50 lb/acre (25 ppm) of phosphorus, and 200–300 lb/acre ... lb/acre (25 ppm) of phosphorus, and 200–300 lb/acre (100–150 ppm) (Byers et al. 2012) as reported on ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Pears
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5526
below are approximations. 1 bushel = approximately 50 pounds 1 pound = 2 or 3 medium-sized pears ... color. For these varieties, use the Check-the-Neck test, where gentle thumb pressure is applied near the ... A medium-sized pear (3½ ounce) provides about 100 calories and 6 grams of fiber. Pears contain potassium, copper, ...
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Lawn Mowing
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5816
limited soil moisture can lead to signs of stress and increased risk of turfgrass loss in closely mowed ... pesticide applications, for cultivating and maintaining a high-quality lawn. Properly mowed lawns have ... manufacture sugars, fueling their development into a high-quality lawn. When mowed at low heights, turfgrasses ...
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Invasive Species Management: Common and Japanese Barberry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0106
a relationship between high tick populations and the presence of the invasive shrub, making it crucial for forest ... between the two species. Common barberry has sharply toothed leaf margins and Japanese barberry has smooth ... gloves, skin, or fur due to their high silica content. Proper protective gear is recommended when managing ...
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The Status and Changing Face of Ohio Agriculture: Summary of Ohio Farm Trends 1997-2017 (PDF)
study estimated that Ohio’s combined food and agriculture sectors generated almost $50 billion in gross ... rapid change for farmers in Ohio. This report summarizes state-level trends in farm numbers, farm sales, ... land use, workforce characteristics, and economic performance between 1997 and 2017. Because Ohio ...
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The Status and Changing Face of Ohio Agriculture: Summary of Ohio Farm Trends 1997-2017
study estimated that Ohio’s combined food and agriculture sectors generated almost $50 billion in gross ... rapid change for farmers in Ohio. This report summarizes state-level trends in farm numbers, farm sales, ... land use, workforce characteristics, and economic performance between 1997 and 2017. Because Ohio ...