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  1. Springtails

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

    under rocks and logs. When outdoor conditions are unfavorable (i.e., hot and dry), springtails may enter ... springtails are semi-aquatic in habits and they may cause alarm to homeowners when seen in large numbers along ... above-ground pools where water may be saturating the soil. In wet basements, they have been known to cover ...

  2. Repetitive Motion

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-7909

    cumulative trauma disorder or CTD. Pain or other warning signs may develop gradually over time or may be ... prevention. Early evaluation and treatment is important. A doctor may prescribe medication to help reduce swelling ... serious cases, physical therapy may be prescribed. • Listen to your doctor’s advice. In most cases, the ...

  3. Food Preservation: Preserving Herbs: Freezing and Drying

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5360

    frozen herbs may be safe to eat after a year or longer, it is recommended that they be used within 3–6 ... during freezing that causes cell walls to break down. Therefore, herbs that have been frozen may be ... Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for approximately 2 hours. Alternatively, you may instead chop ...

  4. Double-Cropping Soybean Following Small Grains

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

    moisture generally has greater yield and quality. When dry grain is re-wet in the field, grain may sprout, ... yield and test weight will be reduced, and vomitoxin levels may increase. Grain will be significantly ... soybeans are planted during the first three weeks of May. However, the effect of RM can be greater for late ...

  5. Powdery Mildew of Greenhouse-grown Lettuce

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-56

    affected tissue may turn necrotic and die. Powdery mildews are typically host-specific, although plants in ... varieties and cultivars that show resistance, though performance may vary depending on your specific ... ornamentals may not be labeled for use on greenhouse vegetables (e.g., Insignia ®). Likewise, products labeled ...

  6. Aging: A Natural and Beneficial Part of Life

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5809

    premature death. Alternatively, having positive perceptions about aging can lead to health benefits and may ... Sharifian, N. (2019, April 11). Managing expectations: How stress, social support, and aging attitudes affect ...

  7. Corn Growth and Development: Does Tillering Affect Hybrid Performance?

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-121

    tillering trait may form one or more tillers on every plant even at relatively high populations if the ... grain fill, substantial amounts of plant sugars may move from earless tillers to ears on the main plant. ... that tillers may produce, therefore have no impact on the ear development of the main plant as was once ...

  8. Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation for Management of Soilborne Diseases in Midwestern Vegetable Production

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-3315

    Soilborne diseases are increasingly problematic in intensive vegetable production. Several pathogens may ... sources, such as wheat bran or molasses, can be purchased at feed mills. Cover crops may be practical for ... October) may be ideally incorporated into production schedules. For open field production, it is most ideal ...

  9. Cover Crop Fundamentals

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

    —Beneficial insects, such as lady beetles or ground beetles, may be encouraged by planting cover crops. When ... rotation. Rotation Timeline Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec         [---- Corn----] ... more types of cover crops may be beneficial for quick establishment and improved nutrient utilization. ...

  10. Energy Conservation in Corn Production

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-102

    Tillage and harvesting operations, and drying require direct energy inputs in the form of fuels, while ... growing season when planted in April or very early May. This practice also reduces the effect of ... Improperly inflated tires may increase wheel slip and waste fuel. Calibrate grain dryer moisture meters to ...

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