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  1. Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540

    a number of important data points: soil characteristics (type, moisture content, and nutrient content) ... location of drainage tiles crop nutrient stress level crop emergence or stand count weed species and ... information on the condition of every half square inch of crop or soil. Using drones for spraying pesticides ...

  2. Be Alert for Spotted Lanternfly

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-83

    Spotted lanternfly has the potential to cause harm to the tree fruit, grape, and hops industries.   Though ... new invasive species, early prevention and detection are crucial to manage spread and impact of these ... and domestic grapes, hops, fruit trees, willow, various hardwood trees, pines, shrubs, and vines. ...

  3. Guidelines for Choosing a Soil Analytical Laboratory

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1133

    Assistant Professor/Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist, School of Environment and ... concentrations of plant-available nutrients in soil. Research at many land-grant universities over many decades ... collection kit analyses fertilizer recommendations nutrient concentrations regional soil testing cation ...

  4. Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1631

    preferably, overnight.  Fertilization Work the following nutrients into the soil prior to planting crowns and ... nutrients in the soil may be depleted. Do not work fertilizer into soil for established plants.  Figure 3: ... soils, but grows best in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful ...

  5. Tools for Estimating Winter Malting Barley Grain Yield

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-95

    ANR-95 Agriculture and Natural Resources 02/12/2021 Greg McGlinch, Graduate Research Associate, ... However, heaving and saturated soils caused by freeze-thaw cycles from temperature fluctuations, typical of ... 10-15% range, relating to a potential yield between 79-99 bushels per acre (Figure 6).  Management ...

  6. Native Shrubs: Creating Living Landscapes for Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Other Beneficials

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5813

    ecosystem services. These services include the creation of oxygen, nutrient cycling, decomposition, and the ... plants can beautify our surroundings and create essential habitats for many creatures. Interest in using ... series are native to the region and generally suitable to grow throughout Ohio, keep in mind that soil ...

  7. Developing Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations for Field Crops

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0515

    Example Soil Test Results Table 2. Nutrient and Fertilizer Recommendation Worksheet with Desirable pH and ... to understand their amount and potential impact on nutrient management. For example, the fertilizer ... a soil test result and tables found in the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, ...

  8. Growing Peppers in the Home Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1618

    gardeners determine: Is fertilizer needed? A soil test evaluates the chemical composition or nutrient ... in moderately fertile soil. The addition of compost, peat moss or other organic material can slowly ... help improve soil texture, fertility and drainage. Alternatively, gardeners may plant peppers in ...

  9. Types of Nutrition Incentives Offered at Ohio Farmers Markets and How They are Funded (Nutrition Incentives Series)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4109

    direct-to-consumer outlets or retailers (USDA Economic Research Service n.d.). In addition to providing economic ... or community organizations. The source of the incentive funds will dictate the use, management ... properly managed. The funders also expect reporting about the success of the program. Federal Grant ...

  10. Understanding Genetically Modified Foods

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5058

    research efforts must continue to address a multitude of questions. As our knowledge and use of GM foods ... Foods Research and Entrepreneurship, Food Science and Technology; and Shawna Hite, Program Specialist, ... random and uncontrolled, but researchers observe how the resulting crops grow. Those crops with desired ...

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