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Rain, Rain, Will It Ever Go Away?
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/rain-rain-will-it-ever-go-away
Erie, which many municipalities rely on for their drinking water. In the summer of 2017, Lake Erie’s ... algal bloom level was classified as severe. “I think that’s why farmers are working really hard on ... fields and for the water quality of Lake Erie that’s affected by pollution sources including rain running ...
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Livestock Need Good Quality Drinking Water
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/livestock-need-good-quality-drinking-water
can tell you if the feedstuff is low, medium or high quality. Do you know how your livestock water ... understandable that the daily water intake is so high. A lactating beef cow will drink on average 14-15 ... parameters that have some generally accepted guidelines. The preferred drinking water pH for ...
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Livestock Transportation Tips For A Successful Journey
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/livestock-transportation-tips-successful-journey
animals. Keep ventilation holes open to allow air to come into the trailer. If you must stop, park the ... When transporting livestock many actions need to be taken to get the animals safely to their ... it's important that they are safe and comfortable. Transportation challenges Overcrowding in the ...
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Summer Food Safety
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/summer-food-safety
food and great stories. What kind of things do we need to keep in mind to keep our food safe ... Transport Food Safely — Keep hot food HOT. Keep cold food COLD. Keep hot food at or above 140 °F. Wrap well ... COOK. Use a food thermometer. CHILL. Chill food promptly. Keeping your food safe is important for ...
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Tips To Keep Livestock Cool
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water is clean and fresh. When animals are not drinking enough water their dry matter intake declines ... Keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot summer months is very important. Animals are ... they cannot. Below are some helpful tips to keep your livestock cool during these warm months. Young ...
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Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Trainings Offered before Sept. 30 Deadline
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/agricultural-fertilizer-certification-trainings-offered-sept-30-deadline
fields contribute to algal blooms in Lake Erie and other bodies of water. The training focuses on growers ... fertilizer for optimum crop yields, reduce the risk of nutrient runoff and improve water quality throughout ... Department of Agriculture. The training provides research-based tactics to keep nutrients in the field and ...
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2018 State of the Science Conference: Understanding HABs
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/2018-state-science-conference-understanding-habs
This is the third annual State of the Science conference highlighting the understanding of algal ... blooms. Some of the sessions include: Global to Lake Erie: Lessons Learned From Their System Agricultural ...
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Manure Science Review Set for July 25
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/manure-science-review-set-july-25
is a cause of the harmful algal blooms plaguing Lake Erie and other water bodies in recent years. ... (CFAES), is one of the event’s collaborators. How to keep weed seeds in check Another talk at the event ... FOREST, Ohio — There are safe, research-tested, beneficial ways to use manure on farm fields ...
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pH
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1492
GENERAL INFORMATION The pH level of your drinking water reflects how acidic it is. pH stands for ... (http://www.extension.org/pages/32302/drinking-water-treatment-ph-adjustment) through the Cooperative Extension System and the Ohio State University Extension. Neutralizing ... Private Water Systems- Water Quality- pH USEPA- Water: Drinking Water Contaminants- Secondary Drinking ...
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Food Safety Before, During, and After a Power Outage
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/food-safety-during-and-after-power-outage
keeps food safe longer during an outage and thermometers will help determine if food is safe. Food ... under 40º F. Utilize freezer packs or freeze containers of water ahead of time. These items help keep ... cooler if used. If temperatures are under 40º F, foods are safe to keep or refreeze. If temperatures are ...