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Manure and Compost: Nitrogen Availability in Organic Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-34
is a challenging obstacle for producers. A nutrient management plan needs to consider the following ... time, nitrogen losses may occur due to exposure to the atmosphere. Producers need to account for these ... available nitrogen to produce grain. By compensating for potential losses, satisfactory crop yields in ...
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Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/w-23
of structure for the wildlife that use it for food and shelter. Characteristics As opposed to ... perched water tables. Grows best in moist, well-drained sites. Big Bluestem Andropogon geradii 5 to 9 feet ... grasses require a great deal of patience as they may be slow to establish. The typical length of time for ...
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Pollinator Quick Guide: What You Can Do to Help Bumble Bees
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-81
spring to note possible nesting areas, and avoid disturbing those sites. In gardens and conservation ... Threats to Bumble Bees Fuzzy, furry bumble bees—sometimes called the teddy bears of the bee world—are ... frequently seen in Ohio gardens. Although about a dozen species are considered native to the state, the ...
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Status of Biorefineries in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-6602
epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-12/documents/funding_digestion.pdf. Biomass Magazine. Biogas Plants in USA. (2017). Quasar Energy Group. Anaerobic Digestion. ... soy-based refineries; and biogas, which is converted to heat and electricity, and digestate for land ... blended into gasoline fuel at rates of up to 15 percent for use in existing vehicles and up to 85 percent ...
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Farm to Health: Maximizing Nutrients and Phytonutrients in Ohio Produce
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5581
a different preservation method is advised. For more information on how to maximize nutrients in other fruits ... these compounds may provide cancer protection, especially for the bladder and prostate. Green beans and ... Ralston¹, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, *Department of Extension, ¹Center for ...
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Cedar-Apple Rust
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-tree-10
woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/d6/files/pubfiles /3055%20cedar%20rust.pdf This fact sheet, originally published in 2016, was titled “Rusts of ... across the continental U.S. and is a common issue for apple producers due to the prevalence of redcedar ... to form on the branches of the primary host. The galls first appear as small green or brown-colored ...
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Best Practices for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-539
decisions on the need for spraying that consider the damage thresholds. Select the pesticide designed to ... for the size of the tank and is operating properly. Choose a pump with sufficient capacity to deliver ... leaves. This leaf separation creates more open spaces for droplets to penetrate deeper into the canopy, ...
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Cork Spot and Bitter Pit of Apples
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-01
soil of apple trees for one to two years. Remove excessive growth and water sprouts with summer pruning ... not confined to these natural openings or pores. Control of Bitter Pit For bitter pit, the best ... that damage to tissue occurs mostly on the surface and in cell tissue just below the surface. Although ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peaches
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5525
cultivars. Except for a few, the different types of peaches are not easy to distinguish among the many ... immaturity. Peaches should be firm but never hard to the touch. Peaches that are hard and green are immature ... the peaches on the bottom. Ripe peaches can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Take ...
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Sun Exposure (Protect Your Skin)
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79018
size. For anyone working outside in the sun, it is important to check the skin on a regular basis for ... visible signs of skin cancer. For answers to questions about the possibility of skin cancer, consult ... Repeated exposure to the sun can cause skin damage and certain cancers. Skin damage can include dark spots, ...