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  1. Renewable Energy Policy Series: Rules for Siting a Utility Scale Wind Farm in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-4004

    is to inform community stakeholders about the developer's plans to file an application with the ... fact sheet summarizes the application process and certification requirements for siting approval and ... application review process. Prior to approval, the application process requires an in-depth impact analysis by ...

  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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: ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Guidelines for Applying Liquid Animal Manure to Cropland with Subsurface and Surface Drains

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-21

    subsurface drainage due to macropore flow (Geohring et al., 2001). Application of liquid animal manures to ... as the type and quantity of manure applied, application method, and timeliness of rainfall after ... application may all play a role in determining the fate of the manure. Liquid Manure Applied to ...

  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. 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 ...

  10. 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 ...

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