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  1. 20 Questions on Plant Diagnosis

    what family and genus they are in, is a great starting point for diagnostics. This, of course, helps ... factors. If, for example, a number of different vegetables in a garden are all dying, it is unlikely they ... shade is best for flowering dogwood. Exposure to wind can result in desiccation of leaf tissue of ...

  2. 4-H Camp Active Threat Guidelines

    to develop a safety plan for the camp, including determining the best way to communicate given the ... bringing everyone in camp into one place to count heads. In the unlikely event of an armed shooter or other ... active threats in camp, bringing everyone into one place would actually make things worse. In these ...

  3. 4-H Project Learning

    content in a meaningful way. The project books are designed as self-study manuals for members to read and ... development. These elements affirm the need for youth to become actively engaged in meaningful learning ... activities with caring adults in a safe and supportive environment. For more information on the Essential ...

  4. A Consumer’s Guide to Pure Maple Syrup

    recognized as an all-natural substitute for processed sugars. In recent years, maple syrup has also been ... it is not included in most maple syrup contests. It is used primarily for cooking. When a recipe, ... storage, consider placing the container in the freezer. Maple syrup placed in the freezer will keep for ...

  5. A Guide to Corn Growth and Development

    available: Leaf collar method: most widely recognized method in the United States and recommended for ... recognized staging method recommended by universities for practitioners in the United States is the leaf ... collar method for vegetative stages (V) and kernel development for reproductive stages (R), summarized in ...

  6. A History of Packaging

    was willing to use metal for food since it was considered poisonous. The safe preservation of foods in ... confectioner, found that food sealed in tin containers and sterilized by boiling could be preserved for long ... metal boxes were made in the United States for cakes of Dr. Lyon's tooth powder. The first cans ...

  7. A Landowner’s Guide to Understanding Recommended Pipeline Standards and Construction Specifications

    purchase acreage for pipeline construction. This fact sheet will provide landowners with an overview of ... sheet is intended for educational purposes only. We strongly encourage landowners who may be considering ... constructed throughout southern and eastern Ohio. The standards were updated in 2013. Landowners who are ...

  8. Abate Animal Heat Stress in Hot Weather

    load) is used in the models. It is defined as time summation of THI in excess of THI threshold. For ... example, reduction in feed intake (kg per animal per day) for broiler bird was modeled as 0.22 X THI load ... economic losses in the animal industries. It is very important for livestock producers to be able to ...

  9. Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?

    have been reported for over a century. To date, ear development issues reported in cornfields persist, ... result in abnormal ears is critical. Understanding the underlying factors responsible for abnormal ears ... (late in the season) Diagram 1 (click diagram to view enlarged image). Initiation and growth period for ...

  10. About

    research conducted by Extension and other Ohio State faculty and staff, often in collaboration with other ... in Columbus, Wooster, and statewide. Ohioline provides you with a wealth of information – practical ... The Ohio State University directly to you. We connect with people in all stages of life – in all 88 ...

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