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  1. Innovative tech shows promise to boost rubber production in US

    https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/innovative-tech-shows-promise-boost-rubber-production-in-us

    scientists are working to ramp up the U.S. rubber market by advancing methods to extract latex from two ... tires, rubber has applications in an estimated 50,000 products. The need is urgent for a domestic natural ... looking for higher-gel rubber, he said. EDTA may turn out to be applicable to latex extraction from ...

  2. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Beans

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5509

    Rodgers. 2015–2020. 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. ... U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2020.  ...

  3. Forms and Resources for Members, Clubs, Volunteers, Projects

    https://darke.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-and-resources

    Applications for Adults Forms and Resources for 4-H Members 4-H: Beyond the Community Club 4-H Camp Counselor ... Application- Camp will be held June 9-13, 2024 4-H Member Record Book- use this form to track your involvement ... throughout your 4-H career.  4-H Member Guidebook- contains information about the Darke County 4-H program ...

  4. Growing Giant Pumpkins in the Home Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1646

    mention larger pumpkins. In the spring, granular fertilizers should be applied as a broadcast application ... fertilizers available. Follow label directions and continue application throughout the growing season. ... individually and started indoors in 12-inch peat pots about the end of April. A well-balanced potting medium is ...

  5. 2023 Darke County 4-H Youth Development Calendar

    https://darke.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2023-darke-county-4-h-youth-development-calendar

    Assurance, and more!  Check out the calendar to see the registration links.  Questions? CONTACT US. ...

  6. Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues near Shale Oil and Gas Development

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SOGD-ENV1

    among many Ohioans about potential impacts on groundwater. While the process of shale development is ... concerns about contamination. If a water test reveals potential contamination, a landowner can take steps ... Learn about Your Water Well Prior to testing water, a landowner should gather as much information as ...

  7. Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1631

    This should be done as early in the spring as possible. Insert a shovel about 6 inches into the ground ... yearly, only fertilize with N. Apply N applications in the spring and again when active growth occurs. ... about 3/4 inch long, can, on occasion, cause serious damage to the leafstalks. Curly dock is an ...

  8. Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather

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

    application of cooling systems to animal production facilities may change. To learn more about cooling and ... Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University Hot weather raises inevitable concerns about heat stress of ... stress problems in animal production. The total annual loss of the U.S. livestock and poultry industries ...

  9. Best Practices for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-539

    (ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-538). Use of Drones for Spraying Although not common in the U.S., aerial application of pesticides using ... requires a slightly different approach to the application of pesticides, some general principles apply to ... effective and efficient application of pesticides in vineyards. Choose the Right Equipment Different types ...

  10. Safe Use of Flammable Liquids for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892260

    ignited by the minimal energy in a static spark. About These Modules The author team for the training ... Modules were developed with funding from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S ... U.S. Department of Agriculture or the U.S. Department of Labor. Answer Key 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. ...

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