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  1. 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 ...

  2. Mixing and Spraying Pesticides for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892230

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training. ... epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/how-get-certified-pesticide-applicator. Employers who have received WPS training can provide this training or hire someone who has been ... pesticide applications Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) gloves footwear eye protection head ...

  3. Starting and Operating a Microenterprise Loan Fund

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-1569

    just about any purpose: machinery or equipment, building acquisition, new construction, remodeling, ... programs that usually fund only up to 50%. In other words, other than a nominal application fee of usually ... development.ohio.gov. Loans are usually capped at no more than $20,000. Programs allow applicants to borrow money at or ...

  4. Gender Issues: Preparing Children for a Lifetime of Success

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/FLM-FS-16-01-R10

    a female does not tell us much about how tall he or she is. And this is true in many areas—knowing whether ... a person is a male or female does not tell us very much about whether he or she is a good basketball player ... "women's work." During the 1960s, however, this notion about women and men changed dramatically. In ...

  5. Calibration of Orchard and Vineyard Sprayers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-537

    goal with calibration is to determine the actual rate of application, and then to make the necessary ... adjustments if there is a difference greater than 5% between the actual application rate and the intended ... application rate. How Should the Application Rate Be Expressed? Usually, the spray application rates on ...

  6. Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticides for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892241

    pesticide applications. About These Modules The author team for the training modules in the landscape and ... protection for pesticide application. Trainer’s Note Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is critical in ... the labels, point out what equipment to wear during pesticide application. Have workers examine ...

  7. Shiitake Mushroom Production: Troubleshooting

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0105

    Resources Learn more about shiitake production and how to troubleshoot issues with the following resources: ...

  8. Preschool: Nutrition and Fitness

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/BB-P-6

    not hungry, don't force them to eat, and don't worry about it. This is natural. The ... eating whole grains and vegetables. Go food shopping together —Talk with your child about where foods ... is the MyPlate for kids. Use this as a guide for your reference. For more information about nutrition ...

  9. Phosphorus Nutrient Management for Yield and Reduced P Loss at Edge of Field

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-509

    King, PhD, Research Leader and Agricultural Engineer, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ... (i.e., blind inlets) to reduce soil and nutrient losses. No application of P containing fertilizer or ... nutrient application. A STP of 20 PPM defines the corn-soybean rotation critical level. A STP of 30 PPM ...

  10. Selecting the Best Nozzle for the Job

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-528

    a nozzle that will give us a flow rate of 0.4 gpm, while operating the sprayer at an applicable pressure ... application rate, as well as variability of spray over the width of the sprayer boom. Nozzles also influence ... and sizes. The best nozzle for a given application will maximize efficacy, minimize spray drift, and ...

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