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  1. Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-151

    models may be used to quantify the total economic losses due to heat stress for the whole production ... industry. They need to be further developed or calibrated to support operational decision-making at farm ... surrounding environment through thermal radiation, heat conduction and convective heat transfer. Direct ...

  2. Canning Tomato Products

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5337

    2 tablespoons Citric Acid ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoon Vinegar 2 tablespoons 4 tablespoons *Add acid directly to the ... offset the acid taste. Vinegar may cause undesirable flavor changes. Sodium The use of salt is optional ... higher quality canned good. Recipes that specify pressure canning only may contain many low-acid ...

  3. Soil Testing for Ohio Lawns, Landscapes, Fruit Crops, and Vegetable Gardens

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132

    directions for filling out the soil testing form(s) accurately and completely; incomplete forms may cause ... to support healthy plants. Reliable fertilizer recommendations can help horticulture professionals ... and gardening enthusiasts make decisions that support good plant health and save money! A standard ...

  4. Lawn Mowing

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5816

    HYG-5816 Agriculture and Natural Resources 12/27/2023 Tyler Q. Carr, Assistant Professor, ... direction. This double-mowing technique avoids overloading the mower and creating too much stress on the ... clippings into fine, easily decomposed pieces. However, collecting clippings may be advisable when weeds are ...

  5. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peppers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5528

    Avoid peppers with bruised, blistered, cracked, wrinkled, or soft skin as these may be overripe or ... refrigerator should be kept at 40 F or below for optimal food safety. Peppers stored in the refrigerator may be ...

  6. Dangers of Substance Abuse

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79013

    depresses the central nervous system. While consuming a cold beer on a hot day may be tempting, it is not ... wise when work must be completed. With moderate drinking, a person may experience: • Dizziness. ...   Consumed in large amounts or over a long period of time, alcohol may cause damage to the liver, heart and ...

  7. Farm to Health: Maximizing Nutrients and Phytonutrients in Ohio Produce

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5581

    lower temperatures, may result in a higher nutrient loss. Canning —Can improve absorption of lycopene (a ... may prevent the development of heart disease and certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables (leafy ... these compounds may provide cancer protection, especially for the bladder and prostate. Green beans and ...

  8. Farming with Upper Extremity Limitation/Amputation

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-981.10-11

    injury site may not tolerate usual bumping or minor impacts with objects such as farm machinery or tools. ... Psychological factors can speed up or slow down your recovery. Support from family and friends, and various ... important not to rely on the terminal device when grasping an overhead rung on a ladder. It may be safer to ...

  9. Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/w-23

    grasses require a great deal of patience as they may be slow to establish. The typical length of time for ... established, do not compete well with weeds or cool-season grasses. Seeding bluestems and indiangrass may ... must be free of weeds and other grasses prior to planting. The use of herbicides may be necessary in ...

  10. Soil Phosphorus and Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0146

    years, including three long-term (16-year) P trials. Soil P levels in the study ranged from 2.7 to 279 ...

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