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Japanese Millet as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0115
habit: 2–4 feet Preferred soil pH: 5.5–7.5 Table 1. Rating the traits of cover crop Japanese millet. Heat ... tolerance Excellent Drought tolerance Excellent Low fertility tolerance Very good Winter survival ... cutting increases root penetration. Japanese millet tolerates wet soils, flooding, and ponding. Japanese ...
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Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2009-10
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-RP-0125-10
cropland markets. Surveyed groups include farm managers, rural appraisers, agricultural lenders, OSU ... past research summaries on Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents, a summary table is included for the ... Summary This study will add to existing research on Ohio farmland values and cash rents that can assist ...
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Oats as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0116
average): July 2–Oct. 19 Upright growth habit: 2–5 feet Preferred soil pH: 6.0–7.0 Table 1. Rating the ... Flood tolerance Good Low fertility tolerance Good Winter survival Some oat varieties may overwinter ... dependable than drilling or broadcasting with incorporation. Use a nitrogen (N) starter fertilizer when ...
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Growing Broccoli in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1605
Broccoli grows best in areas with full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Avoid sandy and poorly drained ... University Extension. Fertilizing Have the soil tested and analyzed for site specific recommendations on ... soils if possible. Adequate soil moisture should be available 3 to 4 inches down in the soil, especially ...
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Sorghum-Sudangrass as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0118
average): May 20–Sept. 6 Upright growth habit: 8–12 feet Preferred soil pH: 6.0–7.0 Table 1. Rating the ... fertility tolerance Good Winter survival Winter-killed Planting Drilled at ½–1½ inches 16–30 lb./acre (pure ... closer than 6 inches to the soil surface to ensure growth. Brown midrib hybrids are available for higher ...
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Conducting a SWOT Analysis of Your Agricultural Business
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-42
business owners. One example could be future management of the business. Is there a next generation ... owner/manager who has the interest in the business and the ability to manage the complexities of the business? ... cannot control but can manage to enhance or reduce their impact on your business. An example for ...
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Composting at Home
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1189-99
as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants. Anything that ... their work. The resulting decomposed matter, which often ends up looking like fertile garden soil, is ... nutrients (particularly in sandy soils), and adding essential nutrients to any soil. Improving your soil is ...
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Buckwheat as a Cover Crop in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0122
window (state average): June 11–Sept. 28 Semi-upright to upright growth habit: 2–5 feet Preferred soil ... tolerance Good Drought tolerance Good Low fertility tolerance Excellent Winter survival Expected winterkill ... of cover crop buckwheat. Nitrogen scavenger Good Soil builder Good Weed fighter Excellent Quick ...
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Timber Sale Contracts
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-38-02
timber. In addition, by following management guidelines in selecting those trees to be harvested and those ... high-value residual trees to be left undamaged, steep topography with easily eroded soils, etc.). The amount ... operation, including any practices required to control erosion (termed Best Management Practices), is ...
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Soil Quality Test Kit
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-4
agricultural management practices. Since soil organic matter (SOM) is the most widely acknowledged core ... early indication of soils' functional capability in response to management practices. We report on ... Livestock Farm Management sustainable agriculture soil quality soil testing soil quality test kit ...