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The Biology of Soil Compaction
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-10
soil microbes, is a storehouse for nutrients, and keeps nutrients recycling within the soil. Humus or ... flourishing bacteria populations that thrive on high oxygen levels in the soil and the release of nutrients in ... tillage as a function of subsequent cumulative rainfall. Soil and Tillage Research, 68, 49–57. ...
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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 ... monitor the soil fertility. If soil test results call for it, amend the soil with composted organic ... material to help condition the soil and improve its water and nutrient-holding capacity. The above ...
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Tick Bites for Trainers and Supervisors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892279
Agricultural Safety and Health, Ohio State University Extension; Michael Wonacott, Research Specialist, ... a high temperature after outdoor exposure to prevent tick bites. T F Farm Management Home, Yard ...
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Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-151
water intake can help animals lose internal heat. This fact sheet focuses on engineering management ... fans, evaporative cooling and cooling management. Shade and Cool Surfaces Animals gain heat from the ... lie can significantly reduce the heat load of animals as well. Ventilation Management Ventilation of ...
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Current Sanitation Practices for Leafy Green Vegetables For Processors, Retailers and Consumers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-261
harvesting. Equipment used to remove the produce from the soil must be sharp, and handling must be done with ... to remove and potentially to reduce bacteria contracted from the soil, harvesting equipment or human ... Research is being conducted on alternative sanitation technologies to improve the safety of fresh produce. ...
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Pollinator Quick Guide: What You Can Do to Help Honey Bees
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-79
varroa mites in the 1980s has wiped out nearly all feral colonies and has had a large impact on managed ... colonies. Today, honey bees primarily survive in managed hives with the careful attention and tending of ... the use of pesticides on plants visited by bees. Use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to ...
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Diabetes and Your Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SS-166
Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure; however, there are ways to manage it. Diabetes: A disease ... physical activity can help manage weight and blood-glucose levels. Talk with your health care provider and ... choose an activity that you enjoy and that will help you manage your weight and blood-glucose levels. ...
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Listeria monocytogenes: A Concern for Pregnant Women and Older Adults
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5562
Williams, Research Scientist, CFAES Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium found frequently in the ... Come From? Listeria monocytogenes has been found in soil, leaf litter, sewage, silage, dust and water. ...
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Interpreting a Soil Test Report
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0514
they provide in order to make better nutrient management decisions on your farm. Some soil test report ... and Livestock fertilizer soil fertility soil test soil test report soil nutrients laboratory nutrient ... formats differ, any standard soil test report has the critical information needed to make a nutrient ...
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Eating Healthy During Stressful Times
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5244
development of chronic inflammation developing and affecting our body. High levels of chronic inflammation are ... disease. Prolonged chronic inflammation increases our risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other ... aging. By eating a healthier diet we may reduce our risk of chronic inflammation and diseases. One ...