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  1. Horse Manure Management

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AGF-212

    be lost into the air in a manure pile and do no good. Add about 10 pounds of ammonium nitrate or ... ammonium sulfate per ton of horse manure/sawdust mix. This is about 1/3 pound (about 1/2 cup) of ammonium ... cleaned. Simply pick a stall clean with a manure fork, then add about 1/2 cup of ammonium nitrate or ...

  2. Preservative-Treated Wood: A Sustainable Consumer Choice

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-71-11

    Carolina State University Forests provide us with a renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, durable, ... Processing Most of our treated wood products, 70%, are used in residential applications, and strict federal ... found in grocery and personal care products, such as food additives and shampoos. Applicability ...

  3. Ohio Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4114

    grant applications, including traffic counts, corridor and safety studies, asset management, and other ... of Dublin. This successful grant application is the result of collaboration between the FCTID, the ... Check out the following Ohio Department of Transportation links to learn more about Ohio transportation ...

  4. Choosing a Pest Management Company

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2178-11

    Information about pests is available at the Ohio State University Extension website (extension.osu.edu) or at ... specific situation and circumstances. Do not allow or make a pesticide application until you have made ... If you have made a pesticide application, it is very important to let the pest management ...

  5. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5511

    Rodgers. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015–2020 Eighth Edition. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of ... Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2015–2020. PDF. ... health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2020. ...

  6. Annual Ryegrass as a Cover Crop in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0112

    terminating with only tillage, multiple passes are often required. Chemical Two or more applications may be ... (midwestcovercrops.org/selector-tool/). It was created under a joint project with MCCC to produce customized introductory guidance about ... new research, and communicating about cover crops to the public. Funding for this project was provided ...

  7. Advancements in Technology for Reduction of Pesticides Used in Orchards and Vineyards

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-538

    operators to keep the application rate constant, regardless of changes in ground speed. They are now ... orchards and vineyards variable-rate application technology site-specific application of pesticides This ... United States, aerial application of pesticides using drones (Figure 1) is becoming a routine activity in ...

  8. Strategies to Minimize Spray Drift for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-535

    deposits on the target when spraying pesticides. Spray drift is a major challenge to pesticide applicators ... trying to achieve this goal. Spray drift is defined as wind moving a pesticide from the application site ... concern when an application is done under windy conditions. Photo by Javier Campos, Polytechnic University ...

  9. Choosing Spray Nozzles for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892209

    properly and safely. Trainer’s Note Spray nozzles play a big role in effective application and spray drift. ... pattern. The right spray nozzle is critical for safe spraying and effective application. The right nozzle ... help reduce spray drift. Flow regulation affects the application rate. Nozzle opening size and spray ...

  10. Reducing 2,4-D and Dicamba Drift Risk to Fruits, Vegetables and Landscape Plants

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-6105

    gather additional information. It is also a good idea to inform the suspected pesticide applicator about ... of stems and leaves. Unintentional application of a synthetic auxin herbicide to a sensitive plant, ... either through direct application or spray drift, often causes severe injury, loss of yield, and even ...

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