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Chow Line: Shellac on apples not a concern (for 5/123/10)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-shellac-apples-not-concern-512310-1
shellac as a time-honored wood finish, the natural substance comes from resin secreted by the female lac ... bug, found in Thailand and India. Many compare it to beeswax, another substance stemming from an insect ... growth, protect produce from bruising, prevent other physical damage and disease, and enhance appearance, ...
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Chow Line: Rinsing baby carrots not necessary (for 10/12/08)
any bacteria present, moisture allows it to multiply. If condensation forms, remove the carrots from ... container before storing them again in the refrigerator. Be sure to mark the use-by date from the original ... from eating foods that, over the long run, will keep you healthy. Chow Line is a service of Ohio State ...
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Chow Line: More children have weight problem (for 11/25/07)
Health Statistics, the percentage of overweight 2-5 year olds increased from 7 percent to 14 percent ... between 1988-94 and 2003-2004; in 6-11 year olds, overweight increased from 11 to 19 percent; and in 12-19 ... year olds, it increased from 11 to 17 percent. What can parents do? The Centers for Disease Control ...
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Tar Spot: a New Corn Disease in the Midwest
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2015-32/tar-spot-new-corn-disease-midwest
at high elevations. Where did it come from and will it survive and become established? At this point ...
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Managing Precision Ag Data
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2015-37/managing-precision-ag-data
from our lineup. Were there specific field conditions such as rainfall, insect, disease or weed ...
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OSU Researcher Giving Turkeys a Stronger Leg to Stand On
a year in production losses. Karl Nestor, an animal science researcher from Ohio Agricultural Research ... such as veterinary medicine and orthopedic medicine. "People suffering from osteoporosis, for ... example, could benefit from this type of work, because the factors that contribute to bone strength can be ...
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Varying Soil Conditions Can Impact Nutrient Levels
Watson. "A plant will tend to take some nutrient elements from the older leaf tissue and put it ... remove more potassium from the soil than grain crops. Guidelines for choosing a quality soil-testing ... Bulletin E-2567, which can be obtained from local county Extension offices or online at ...
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Soybean Rust Predicted to Hit Ohio, But When?
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/soybean-rust-predicted-hit-ohio-when
we got good participation from the counties. The Extension Educators did an outstanding job scouting ... southern states we will know a month ahead of time if we are going to be at risk from soybean rust during ... a variety of routes: south through Kentucky, from North Carolina over the Appalachian mountains, or up the ...
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Report Cattle Illnesses to Keep Diseases Under Control
the virus. "The virus is only spread through the bite of the midge and not from animal to animal. ... specific for EHD, and animals exhibiting severe symptoms may need to be separated from the herd and ... cattle may help protect the animals from biting midges that may be carrying the virus. For more ...
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Ohio Drought Doesn't Slow Soybeans; Record Yields Possible
the drought, most actually benefited from the weather. Beuerlein said the key was timing. "With ... throughout the west central and northwest regions of the state are facing the biggest impact from the dry ... from grain to food-grade to renewable energy production. Candace Pollock Jim Beuerlein False False ...