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  1. Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: A Summary of the Measurement Method

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1652

    information on °Brix, outlines its application in horticultural crop production, and describes the benefits ... °Brix reading will be displayed in about 3 seconds. If the sample is cool or warm, wait for the ... refractometer is calibrated, obtaining and recording a reading using a seven-step process may require about one ...

  2. Using a Waterslide to Introduce STEM to Younger Youth

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/4h-38

    on-site and have received instructions about the event, demonstrate the recommended technique (e.g., ... ohio4h.org/10-minute-science. The latest in 4-H STEM research is available at 4-h.org/about/research/#!science. Family and Youth ...

  3. Cultivating the Practice of Family Philanthropy

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/FLM-FS-13-03-R10

    discussions about giving. Have your children create a special box where they can save these solicitations. ... Periodically, gather as a family and look through the collection. Talk about the solicitations and how your ... donations would be used. Ask your children about their interests. See if any of the collected solicitations ...

  4. Distinguishing Emerald Ash Borer from Native Borers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-77

    information about the most common native ash borers, as well as photographs that will help you identify which ... holes of emerald ash borer are distinctly D-shaped and small (about 1/8–1/4 of an inch), while emergence ...

  5. Freezing Cooked Foods

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5308

    rather than a whole casserole. Think about the end use, when you make a plan for your food to be frozen. ... the freezer. Refer to your manufacturer's directions if you have questions about the coldest ... of your original recipe and allow about one-third to one-half more cooking time than if it were ...

  6. Making Fruit Leathers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5361

    pieces. Spread purée evenly, about ⅛ inch thick, onto drying tray. Avoid pouring purée too close to the ...

  7. Water Effects on Livestock Performance

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-13

    Reagor, 1997). Domesticated animals can live about sixty days without food but only about seven days ... about by the increased electrolyte salt concentration in the body fluids which activate the thirst ... Affects Today’s concerns about water quality for not only cattle, but human consumption lead to questions ...

  8. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio’s Forests: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-66

    herbicide applicators such as wicks that can be utilized for small populations. Wicks can be used as a hand ... application method, or larger wicks can be mounted on ATVs and tractors. The method chosen should depend on ... application methods are listed and described on the pesticide's label. The herbicides listed in this fact ...

  9. Manure to Energy Through Anaerobic Digestion

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-653.1

    dioxide (Beck). The energy content of biogas with 60% methane content is about 600 Btu/ft3 compared to ... systems. About 15% of the digesters in the United States are covered lagoons (Wilkie). Anaerobic digestion ...

  10. Basic Estate Planning: Miscellaneous Issues

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/EP-12

    less depending on the applicable exemption amount and tax rate for federal estate tax in the year of ... a limited partnership. LLCs do have some limitations. For crop farmers concerned about government payment ... without worrying about losing limited liability protection. Other than these factors, limited partnerships ...

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