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Monitoring and Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0086
network relies on Extension educators, state specialists, and research station managers to supply trap ... develop quickly. Monitoring SWD Monitoring adult and larval SWD is essential for efficient management ... detection of SWD in fruiting systems by one to two weeks, which is critical for management decisions; ...
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Corn Growth and Development: Does Tillering Affect Hybrid Performance?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-121
plant population and spacing, soil fertility, early season growing conditions, and the genetic ... background of the hybrid. Nearly all hybrids will take advantage of available soil nutrients and moisture by ... likely to develop when soil fertility and moisture supplies are ample during the first few weeks of the ...
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Mycorrhizae in Urban Landscapes
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-tree-01
soil microbes and other plants for limiting nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Mycorrhizal ... disturbed, depleted soils such as mine spoils. In principle, highly compacted, organic nutrient-poor soils in ... introduced species. Recent studies by Ohio State researchers demonstrate that urban soils are rapidly ...
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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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Using Cover Crops to Improve Soil and Water Quality
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-57
and Dabney 1996. Cover crop benefits include: soil erosion protection, reduced nutrient leaching, ... a stream, the carrying capacity of water or the stream competence to transport soil sediment and nutrients ... increase nutrient efficiency through reduced soil erosion (less soil organic matter and soil nutrient ...
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Use of a Brown Mid-Rib Sorghum x Sudangrass Hybrid in a Small Ruminant Parasite Control Program
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/VME-30
can exceed 90°F. Depending upon the soil fertility and the amount of nitrogen applied, total forage DM ... x sudangrass forage across several locations in Ohio with differing soil types and fertility. Lessons Learned ... management system. Our on-farm experience in Ohio over the course of two years demonstrated that there are ...
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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 ...
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Energy Conservation in Corn Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-102
production more energy efficient. Use soil tests correctly. Know which nutrients are limiting and correct any ... deficiencies. A balanced fertility program is an efficient one. Deficiency in ONE nutrient will limit plant ... nitrogen fertilizers and pesticides are manufactured from natural gas and petroleum, respectively. Energy ...
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Growing Garlic in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1627
feeder, requiring a high level of nutrients. Have the soil tested and analyzed for site-specific ... recommendations for fertilizer applications. Contact your local OSU Extension office for information on soil ... based on the soil test. Soils higher in organic matter will generally need fewer applied nutrients ...
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Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2013-14
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-15-14
website: aede.osu.edu/research/osu-farm-management/publications. Written Sept. 12, 2014 by Barry Ward, ... Ohio’s cropland values and rental rates. Surveyed groups include farm managers, rural appraisers, ... Top land will typically be large tracts of land with highly productive soils. "Average" land ...