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  1. Sand Bioreactors for Onsite Wastewater Treatment

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-754

    part of the treatment unit. The bioreactor size depends on the number of bedrooms in the home. For ... is 50 ft by 10 ft and treats 500 gallons of wastewater per day. On top of the sand, rows of pipes ... is planted with grass or other non-woody vegetation. The only part of the bioreactor visible on the ...

  2. Food Preservation: Freezing Basics

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5341

    in Vegetables For specific guidelines on freezing vegetables, please refer to the Freezing Vegetables ... also helps destroy microorganisms on the surface of the vegetables. When blanched, vegetables such as ... large quantities of vegetables. Prevention of Color Changes in Fruit For specific guidelines on freezing ...

  3. Converting Spent Wheat Straw from Horse Stalls into Methane

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-653-14

    Engineer, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Liangcheng Yang, Postdoctoral Research ... critical, and an F/I of 2–4 (based on volatile solids) is preferred in most cases, while an F/I higher than ... was 50–60% and 45–50%, respectively. Research Impacts The success of converting SWS to methane offers ...

  4. Grounding Electricity

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59183

    of electricity on the job. Trainer’s Note The combination of voltage, amperage, resistance to the ...

  5. Using Soil Electrical Conductivity (EC) to Delineate Field Variation

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-565

    two to three pairs of coulters are mounted on a toolbar; one pair applies electrical current to the ... wide, depending on the desired resolution or amount of soil variability in the field. Figure 1. Contact ... volumes. 2. Non-contact method This type of EC sensor works on the principle of Electromagnetic Induction ...

  6. Creative Leadership in 4-H—Stand Up Paddle Boarding

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/4h-41

    a long paddle and stand on a flat board, which is generally 10 feet or more in length. SUP participants ... can enjoy everything from a rigorous core workout to a lazy meander on flatwater. Why do youth enjoy ... SUP? Research suggests that youth enjoy recreation activities which are safe, fun, and challenging, yet ...

  7. Black Cutworm on Corn

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

    fields in the spring. Figure 1. Black cutworm larva Figure 2. Black cutworm adult Eggs are laid on these ... Depending on the stages of cutworm and corn development present, 1 to 3 additional plants may be affected ... based on accurate estimates of stand injury and presence of cutworms in the early to mid-larval stages. ...

  8. Food Preservation: Salsa—From Garden to Table

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5339

    canned salsa. Home canners should use only research-tested recipes, follow the directions carefully for ... Place peppers on burner, at least on medium-high (check to see which burner temperature works for ... vinegar, and it has less effect on the product's flavor. Use only vinegar that is at least 5 percent ...

  9. Corn Stover Feedstock for Biofuels Production: Costs of Feedstock Supply

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-660

    MGPY plant was selected based on the 20 to 30 MGPY nameplate capacity of the first generation ... based on using a windrower and large rectangular baler for harvesting, a pull-type multi-bale collection ... collect 12 bales in a single trip through the field in an ‘on-the-go’ basis. The loaders can handle ...

  10. Working with Large Round Bale Equipment

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59127

    accomplish work objectives safely. It will be helpful to review the module on tractor safety, cutter bar ... prevent the gate from falling on top of you if the hydraulic system fails. During baling, drive on ... ejecting a bale. Be prepared for a fire. Carry a Class ABC fire extinguisher on your tractor. (Refer to the ...

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