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  1. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio's Forests: Autumn Olive and Russian Olive

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-69-11

    control or eliminate a woody, non-native invasive shrub like autumn or Russian olive, several methods may ... that access to the area is difficult, landowners may elect to use mechanical means of removing large ... be cautious of the timing of removal. Removing vast numbers of plants may result in a large area of ...

  2. Predators of Poultry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-22

    usually housed in a variety of facility types that may or may not offer secure predator protection. In ... addition, they may not be housed at all, allowing the birds to free-range and take cover under existing ... birds, and the carcass may be found in close proximity to the site of attack. Coyotes are active night ...

  3. Whole Farm Planning Model

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-52

    ex-spouses) who are not directly involved in the day-to-day operations. Individual Assessment There is no one ... beneficial given the complexity of most farming operations. While some family members may be better with ... bookkeeping or managing employees, others may be better at managing livestock or fixing equipment. Each family ...

  4. Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits

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

    crystals remaining. Completely thawed fruits will be limp or mushy and may discolor. Directions for ... fruit. Unripe fruits may be bitter. Freeze soft, very ripe fruits as purées. To remove dirt, wash fruits ... and 1 inch for quart containers). For dry pack whole berries and cut fruit may be frozen in a single ...

  5. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Privet (Ligustrum spp.)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-103

    white flowers appear May to June. Arranged in clusters at or near the tips of branches. Stamens extend ... methods that may be considered. The method applied depends on the size of the plants, the size of the ... appropriately labeled at the time of publication. Because pesticide labeling may change at any time, you should ...

  6. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2009-10

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-RP-0125-10

    cropland category are expected to equal 2.7% of land value in 2010. The southwest region for the purposes ...   5.80% 1.36% 7.16% 4.44% Pasture Land — Cash Rent per Acre   $52 $25 $77 $27 Pasture Land — Value per ... $109 $108 –0.92% $0.86 $0.85 2.7% 2.7% Western Top 192.2 60.0 $180 $179 –0.56% $0.94 $0.93 3.3% 3.4% ...

  7. Conducting Successful Family Business Transition Meetings

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-43

    and helping their employees. This may allow employees to feel comfortable knowing they are valued and the ... at this time may not be handled well if family members have not been previously involved in planning ... manager of the business will be, some members may question how and why the decision was made. Family ...

  8. Forest Management

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-34-02

    Habitat Recreation Increase Species Diversity Exercise/Hobby Some landowners may be interested in ... resources may be inventoried such as boundaries, wildlife, wildlife habitat, streams, trails, roads, ... considerations may determine which activities are feasible. If economic/financial objectives are important to the ...

  9. Accepting SNAP Benefits at Ohio Farmers Markets

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-65

    market. If this is not available, a combination voucher and EBT system may be chosen. This system is where ... a transaction, the customer “swipes” their EBT card, called the Ohio Direction Card, through the terminal and ... dx.doi.org/10.9752/MS039.06-2010 Reviewed Nov. 5, 2018 by Christie Welch, Program Specialist; Direct Agricultural Marketing, Ohio ...

  10. Measuring Standing Trees

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-35-02

    board-foot content of any board may be determined by multiplying the length by the width by the thickness, ... a particular product may be obtained, usually minus a one-foot stump height. Merchantable tree heights for ... as veneer black walnut, may be measured to the nearest foot or two feet. The merchantable height of ...

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