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  1. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-35

    (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is on the federal and Ohio noxious weed lists making it unlawful to propagate, ... sell or transport. It has been included on these lists because of its ability to crowd out native ... plants and because of its potential human health hazard.     Figure 1. Giant hogweed can grow up to 15 ...

  2. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2009-10

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-RP-0125-10

    cropland varies significantly in its production capabilities, and cropland values and cash rents vary ... Cropland Value % Change in 5 Years   3.34% 7.04% 9.67% –4.42% Mortgage Interest   6.72% 0.73% 7.45% 5.99 ... % Operating Loan Rate   4.97% 0.80% 5.79% 4.19% Pasture Land — Cash Rent per Acre   $59 $31 $90 $28 Pasture ...

  3. Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5349

    but does not stop it. Enzymes must be inactivated to prevent these changes. One example is treating ... costs more than canning or drying because it requires purchasing a freezer and maintaining operating ... costs, but if done properly, it preserves more nutrients and fresh flavor. Freezing slows the growth of ...

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

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

    in the mid 1800s. It was introduced from Europe either accidentally or intentionally as a cooking ... herb. It is extremely tolerant of shaded conditions and is capable of establishing extensive, dense ... colonies in woodlands. In such situations, it out-competes and displaces native plants (wildflowers, trees, ...

  5. Measuring Standing Trees

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-35-02

    trees. If an estimate is needed for several acres, however, it is recommended that the woodland owner ... 144 cubic inches. It can most easily be visualized as a board 12 inches square and one inch thick ... merchantable tree height (discussed later). The Doyle rule is the most common rule in Ohio. It is used by the ...

  6. Conducting Successful Family Business Transition Meetings

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-43

    in its simplest form, a family business meeting is an opportunity for members to come together on ... a state park lodge for a relaxed atmosphere. This is advantageous because it puts people in a different ... attractions. It isn’t always practical for family members to get away, but when planning a family business ...

  7. Tips for Calibrating Grain Yield Monitors—Maximizing Value of Your Yield Data

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-8

    difficult to interpret. Taking the time to calibrate a yield monitor properly pays off when it comes to ... monitor and its components. Information provided by your dealer or manufacturer through on-site support, ... its components. Today, there exists a substantial amount of information online including quick start ...

  8. Accepting SNAP Benefits at Ohio Farmers Markets

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-65

    or not-for-profit organization? While is it not required for markets to accept SNAP, it is a good ... business practice for markets to be legally organized.    How does the market manage its finances? Does the ... vendors and SNAP recipients. How will the market promote its ability to accept SNAP benefits? Many markets ...

  9. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Privet (Ligustrum spp.)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-103

    Subsequently, privets invade adjacent forests and fields. It is essential to regularly scout for and control ... it can increase the risk of the applicator's exposure to herbicides and increase damage to ... it is necessary to use an herbicide that is labeled for aquatic use, such as Rodeo or Accord. Basal ...

  10. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Ailanthus

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-65

    Ailanthus (Ailanthus altissima), also known as tree-of-heaven, is a moderate sized (60 to 80 feet in ... is an ideal invasive—it grows rapidly (sprouts can attain a height of 6 to 12 feet the first year and ... aggressive competitor that thrives in full sunlight. It also produces an allelopathic compound that ...

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