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Physical Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0203
patterns. By focusing on the key factors reviewed in this fact sheet, farms can improve water infiltration, ... aggregates to resist erosion when exposed to water or wind stable aggregates reduce erosion and improve water ... support crops, manage water, and resist degradation. This fact sheet is for Ohio farmers, advisors, and ...
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Drainage- The Critical Factor
https://agcrops.osu.edu/specialization-areas/soil-and-water-management/drainage-critical-factor
water infiltrating the soil. They usually do not require drainage improvements and can be worked ... be improved by removing excess water from soils. Drainage can be improved in a number of ways—by ... options, and failure to consider drainage when planning production programs is a common reason for poor ...
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Chemical Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0204
naturally acidic soils, widespread use of tile drainage, and water quality challenges linked to harmful ... maintaining productive farms, improving water quality, and ensuring long-term soil health. Understanding the ... (soilfertility.osu.edu/sites/soilf/files/imce/Soil%20Health%202020%20eFields%20Report_article.pdf). Practices to Improve Soil Chemical Health Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve the chemical ...
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Get Your Hands Dirty (In the Best Way Possible) with HCS 2307
https://hcs.osu.edu/news/get-your-hands-dirty-best-way-possible-hcs-2307
fundamentals of small-scale sustainable farming. From soil management and crop production to pest control and ... farm enterprise planning, students gain essential skills for managing a successful and environmentally ... responsible farm operation. The course emphasizes both the science and practice of sustainability, helping ...
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Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0202
practices. Soil Health Principles to Practices Monitoring Soil Health On-farm soil health can be monitored ... recommended. Then, over time, as agronomic management changes are implemented, soil samples can be collected at ... improving soil health when needed) is critical for not only food security but also water quality, air ...
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Biological Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0205
particles held together (Figure 2) lead to the development of soil structure that improves water dynamics ... nutrient availability. Practices to Improve the Biological Health of Soil When targeted management ... before other physical or chemical indicators. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve the biological ...
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Tech Talk Webinar Series
https://mastergardener.osu.edu/resources/tech-talk-webinar-series
Adviser since 2016. Lee works to help residents of Trumbull County improve their gardening, farming, and ... usually available within 1-2 business days. Please be sure to enter your Continuing Education Credits in ... continued graduate work in Plant Science at the University of Maine. Lee has been serving Trumbull County ...
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New Ohio Mesonet expands weather data access, boosts agricultural resilience
localized data, farmers and emergency managers are forced to make critical decisions with limited ... decision-making on Ohio farms. “Weather information is valuable to Ohio’s soybean farmers, both in the short term ... hyperlocal data helps farmers manage risk more precisely, especially when it comes to timing pesticide ...
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Join us in Utah this Nov at CANVAS 2025
https://soilfertility.osu.edu/news/join-us-utah-nov-canvas-2025
and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), It’ll be an opportunity to explore about advances in ... news networks. Our lab will be present at CANVAS 2025: Louceline Fleuridor, and Jaspreet Singh with ... Crop and Soil Response to Different Phosphorus Management Approaches (November 11 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, ...
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Farm Science Review urges fire safety as Ohio faces worsening drought conditions
stage at the 2025 Farm Science Review, set for Sept. 16-18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in ... the Ag Safety and Health area at Farm Science Review will offer several interactive opportunities. ... A semitrailer on display at Farm Science Review will simulate real-world crash scenarios and will encourage ...