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  1. Cover Crop Fundamentals

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-142

    sale. Some of the primary benefits from cover crops include: 1. Soil quality improvements —Soil tilth is ... improved whenever a plant establishes roots and grows into compacted areas. Water infiltration is improved ... as well. When a field lays fallow for a period of time, the surface tends to seal and water will run ...

  2. Soil Quality Test Kit

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-4

    Resources 08/29/2022 Rafiq Islam, Ph.D., Soil Quality Specialist, The Ohio State University, South Centers, ... Piketon, Ohio Alan Sundermeier, Ohio State University Extension, Wood County There is a need for farmers ... Livestock Farm Management sustainable agriculture soil quality soil testing soil quality test kit ...

  3. Points to Consider Before Starting a Hops Operation

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-58

    investment. Several resources are available from Penn State Extension farm management, and provide information ... Program, Beginner Farm Loan Program, as well as Environmental Quality Incentive Programs (EQIP). A listing ... quality and discharge volume. Because deep-well irrigation water may have high alkaline levels, ...

  4. Soil Health, Cover Crops Session 1- CANCELLED

    https://hardin.osu.edu/events/soil-health-cover-crops

    the Water Quality Extension Associates to discuss Soil Health research and planned Cover Crops ... research for 2021 in Hardin County. Find out how to participate in on-farm research and utilize best ... practices for cover crops to improve soil health. • Registration Information: Deadline, January 15. ...

  5. Soil Health, Cover Crops Session 2- CANCELLED

    https://hardin.osu.edu/events/soil-health-cover-crops-session-2

    the Water Quality Extension Associates to discuss Soil Health research and planned Cover Crops ... research for 2021 in Hardin County. Find out how to participate in on-farm research and utilize best ... practices for cover crops to improve soil health. • Registration Information:  Deadline, January 15. ...

  6. Guidelines for Applying Liquid Animal Manure to Cropland with Subsurface and Surface Drains

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-21

    journals.lww.com/soilsci/Fulltext/2001/12000/PHOSPHORUS_TRANSPORT_INTO_SUBSURFACE_DRAINS_BY.4.aspx. Hoorman, James J. 2004. "Ohio Liquid Manure Violation Water Quality Data."  Ohio Journal ... ANR-21 Agriculture and Natural Resources 10/29/2009 James J. Hoorman, Water Quality ... kneading. Free water can be squeezed out. Puddles: free water forms on surface Ohio-NRCS Conservation ...

  7. Depreciation of Farm Drainage Tile

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/OAM-1

    Assistant Professor Agriculture is one of Ohio's largest industries. Because much of the state is ... farm equipment in the spring and fall. Improved drainage has been found to reduce water runoff, peak ...   Summary Landowners install farm drainage tile because doing so helps remove excess soil water, improve ...

  8. Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5349

    Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension Emily Marrison, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, ... Ohio State University Extension Freezing fruits is a simple and quick method of preservation. Freezing ... directions. To make pectin syrup, dissolve one package of powdered pectin in 1 cup water, heat to boiling, and ...

  9. Be Aware of Heat Stress

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79011

    every two hours, and drink one liter of water every one to two hours. If possible, carry water to the ... Safety Training: Heat Stress. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Extension, n.d. ... Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.11 Agriculture and Natural Resources ...

  10. Food Preservation: Freezing Vegetables

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5333

    counting blanching time as soon as the water returns to a boil. Steam Blanch Place one layer of vegetables ... wash vegetables thoroughly in cold water. Drain and rinse several times. Lift vegetables from water to ... frequently, or use cold running water or ice water. Blanching is important for top-quality frozen vegetables. ...

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