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Farm Science Review: Water Control Structure Benefits Farmers and Environment
called an Inline Water Level Control Structure, is designed to keep water and nutrients such as nitrates ... farm fields and reduce the risk of harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie and other Ohio lakes. The system, ... water control structures were installed at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center during Farm Science ...
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Ag. Technology Program Part of Conservation Conference
develop more efficient record keeping. An Ohio AgriculturalTechnology Association (OATA) Program will be ... offered at the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference to help broaden the knowledge and use of how ... bring something new and different to the table this year about communication and record keeping ...
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Take Action Against Combine and Field Fires
Leader Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature – but these same conditions can lead to an ... a daily maintenance plan during the harvest period. Keeping machinery well maintained plays a large role ... when needed leads to a helpless feeling of watching one of your most expensive pieces of equipment go ...
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Family Fundamentals: Resolve conflicts with child’s caregiver (December 2012)
thing, but I think we need to find a way to bring up our concerns. Is there a good way to handle this? ... Cooperative Extension Services in several states across the country offer guidance, including: Think about how ... a problem with parents and aren’t sure how best to approach the issue. Family relations specialists with ...
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New Research to Examine Connections Between Land Use, Public Policy, Lake Erie Water Quality and Climate Change
examine how people’s actions in the watershed affect water quality in Lake Erie. Researchers from six ... impact water quality in Lake Erie, how public perception of the health of the lake may influence those ... together to examine how watershed management practices like the application of agricultural fertilizers ...
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Common Sense Management Necessary to Minimize Heat Stress on Livestock
the dog days of summer, so cattle and sheep producers need to adopt basic strategies to keep animals ... coordinator, said farmers need to mind basic animal health principles to keep sheep comfortable. "The big ... to replace what is lost by excretion in urine, feces, or sweat. Those water needs are influenced by ...
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Increased Farm Bill Funding Means More Conservation Results
improvements to water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment appears to be increasing in importance. ... But how farmers and local, state and federal agricultural and natural resources agencies plan to spend ... that $17.1 billion over the next five years may determine just how the public views the increased ...
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Timing of Soybean Rust May Impact Soybean Aphid Control
the soybean aphid and soybean rust at the same time will depend on whether or not soybean rust shows ... apply an insecticide and fungicide together." How to manage the soybean aphid in the face of ... July," said Hammond. "And take the necessary steps to spray for the pest if it reaches the threshold ...
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Happy Healthy Holidays – How to manage your work and health while indulging in holiday treats and parties
work through the holiday season. If you farm, the animals still need fed, the equipment needs inspected ... and repaired, and next year’s work needs planned. And just like the work that needs done, don’t stop ... healthy meals can keep you, your family and friends safe and healthy through the holidays (no one wants to ...
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Picnic Safety: Ohio Foodborne Illness Outbreak Prompts Advice
replaces washing hands with soap under running water to keep hands clean, especially when you're ... Development Center. "The most important thing people can do to keep food safe is to wash their hands ... handling food. "And be sure the water you use to wash your hands is clean. If you're not sure ...