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Narrow Row Spacing in Corn: Management Considerations for Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0152
State University Extension Optimizing corn yields involves considering various factors such as planting ... each plot to determine total dry biomass production as a proxy for forage yield. The remaining plants ... moisture). Table 1 (click image to download Word doc). Hybrids names and their respective relative maturity ...
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Tips for Calibrating Grain Yield Monitors—Maximizing Value of Your Yield Data
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-8
monitor display to store yield data. The type of data file has changed over the years as new in-cab ... as the year and yield data. Maintain several backup copies of the display/raw data in different ... meter and compare estimates on grain samples, preferably samples representing a wide range of grain ...
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Forage Testing for Beef Cattle
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0149
from each wagon as silage is unloaded and mail them immediately or freeze the samples. Take the same ... Alfalfa/grass mixture ADF levels range from less than 36% to 40%. (Cole, n.d.) As our Table 1 samples ... increase profits. This fact sheet reviews how to take a forage sample and how to interpret laboratory ...
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Conducting Successful Family Business Transition Meetings
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-43
families will hold these meetings as little as once or twice a year, while others choose to meet on a more ... important items to develop as you plan a family meeting. The agenda lets people know the starting and ending ... meeting attempt to minimize phone calls and visitors and make the location as comfortable as possible. ...
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Conducting a SWOT Analysis of Your Agricultural Business
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-42
held as short-term? Here are some sample questions that can be asked to assist in determining your ... and harvesting duties efficiently? What do your customers see as your strengths? Ask your customers ... are some sample questions that can be asked to assist in determining opportunities and threats to your ...
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Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for Your Farm Business?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-51
do not discuss (or dare to discuss) as they make their wedding plans. However, such an agreement can ... may be at risk if they pre-decease their new spouse. As farms increase in size and new family ... had an okay marriage, but life on the farm wore on Elizabeth. As a result of the divorce, Elizabeth ...
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Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2012
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEDE-11-12
is completed by others is often referred to as "custom farm work" or, more simply, ... machinery costs such as fuel, oil, lube, twine, etc., and the labor for the operation. Some of the custom ... $6.80 Soil Testing / Sample $10.00 $11.70 $9.50 Grid Soil Sampling / Acre $8.00 $13.00 $3.00 Machinery ...
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Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Japanese Stiltgrass
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-70-11
Japanese stiltgrass—also known as Nepalese browntop (Microstegium vimineum)—is an annual grass, native to ... introduced accidentally as packing material in shipments of goods from its native range. It was first found ... following disturbances such as timber harvests, extensive flooding, or construction projects; therefore, it ...
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Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2015-16
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aede-15-16
generally translate into higher cash rents as operators gain efficiencies from farming fields that are ... such as clearing fence rows, snow removal and other services may be valued by the landowner. This may ... negatively impact cash rents. There may also be contracts that positively affect cash rents such as high ...
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Hobby Maple Syrup Production
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-36
produce your own maple syrup and perhaps even have enough to use as gifts for family or friends. It’s ... syrup can have a heavy, almost sorghum-like flavor that may be perceived as somewhat bitter compared to ... the leaves are on the tree as it is a much easier. Below is a synopsis of characteristics for each of ...