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Pumpkins
https://southcenters.osu.edu/horticulture/vegetables/pumpkins
marketability, growth and production characteristics, nitrogen fertility management, pollination and irrigation ... management under a typical south central Ohio growing season. Planned Scope of Research: Crop ... research trials assist with the identification of new cultivars and crop management options that can ...
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Look to Soil Tests, Not Yields When Making Fertilizer Applications
University Extension soil fertility specialist, said that producers should look to soil tests to determine ... potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't let bumper corn and soybean ... the level of potassium and phosphorus in the soil, then decide whether or not an application is ...
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"Soil is meant to be covered..." Jim Hoorman speaks about cover crops in soil health series
cover crops are used to increase soil organic matter, recycle excess nutrients, and reduce soil ... compaction. Brassica covers are grown to loosen the soil, recycle nutrients, and suppress weeds and plant ... The Soil Health Series Live Stream July 13 episode was focused on cover crops. Jim ...
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Applied Research and Extension Outreach in Northeast China
productivity, corn and soybean breeding, soil amendments, bio-fertilization, and Extension outreach activities. ... By Dr. Rafiq Islam Soil, Water, & BioEnergy Program Leader The Ohio State University is ... actively involved in capacity building of the research, education, and Extension activities at the ...
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Soybean School Focuses on Increasing Yields
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/soybean-school-focuses-increasing-yields
covering soil and water; nutrient and manure management; advanced scouting techniques; cover crops; crop ... Mullen, OSU Extension soil fertility specialist. "There's some indication that maybe we're ... specialists and scientists with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, soybean experts from ...
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Drainage Technology Can Better Manage Crops, Protect Environment
through the soil. "Such data teaches farmers how to best use the structures for nutrient management ... takes to manage crop nutrients while protecting the environment. The sub-surface drainage structure ... allowing Sullivan to more accurately manage crop nutrients, such as nitrogen, and keep pollutants out of ...
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Farmers Can Take Steps to Decrease Manure Pathogens in Runoff
movement of pathogens and nutrients from the soil surface to the field drain tiles, with potential ... available demonstrating the transport of manure pathogens through no-till soils. Fertilizer chemicals and ... nutrients are also readily transported through no-till soils via macropores from the surface to drain tiles. ...
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Duty Area F:
CSA Grower/Manager DUTY/TASK LIST Duty Area F: Prepare Soil/Growing Medium for Planting Prepare ... samples for testing (e.g., soil, water) Develop fertility program (e.g., soil, water) Acquire fertility ... amendments (e.g., compost, minerals) Clean aquaponic media Manage fertility program Manage cover crop Till ...
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Soil, Water and Bioenergy research and education collaboration across continents
Ukraine. Her current research focuses on soil compaction, soil quality, and water management related to ... working on sustainable agricultural management practices to improve soil health for economic crop ... By Dr Rafiq Islam, Soil, Water, and BioEnergy Program Director Over the years, the Soil, Water ...
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Livestock Manure a Winner As Alternative Spring Crop Fertilizer
Albert Maag of the Putnam County Soil and Water District said that research shows that farmers are ... management of their crops by effectively utilizing high-risk nutrients," said Maag. The swine manure was ... to produce yields comparable to traditional fertilizer applications, and the alternative option may ...