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  1. Conducting a SWOT Analysis of Your Agricultural Business

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-42

    Extension Many large businesses conduct an analysis to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, ... yourself a large corporation, but completing a regular SWOT analysis of your farm or agricultural business ... not have to be. The following paragraphs help explain what a SWOT analysis involves and how to ...

  2. Forest Management

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-34-02

    principles, practices and business techniques (e.g., accounting, cost/benefit analysis, etc.) to the ... 1. Examples of Forest Landowner Objectives Source of Income Tax Shelter Product Yield Soil ... species, condition, numbers, age, volume, value, growth, and basal area will be measured. Soil/site quality ...

  3. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio's Forests: Autumn Olive and Russian Olive

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-69-11

    a wide variety of sites including nutrient- poor soils. They are among the first plants to leaf out in ... forests or wet soils. Identification The most prominent characteristic of both species is the silvery ... viable in the soil for approximately three years. Twigs Silvery or golden brown, scaly when young, often ...

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

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

    roots are not removed. These treatments are most effective when the soil is moist. Cutting is most ... paintbrush. Both water-carried and oil-carried herbicides can be used for cut stump applications (Table 3). ... Herbicides carried in water should be applied to the outer 1/3 of the top of the stump within minutes of ...

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

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

    shallow soils of varying pH, and is highly tolerant of poor air quality. Identification Ailanthus trees ... solution of 2% herbicide in water (vol/vol) when leaves are green; add a surfactant if not in herbicide. ... of herbicide in water when leaves are green.* Garlon 4, Garlon 4 Ultra, Tahoe 4E, Remedy Apply 1.5% ...

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

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

    in soil for 5 or more years. It is important to remove as much root as possible since garlic mustard ... not compost! Garlic mustard can also be cut a few inches above the soil surface just after the flower ... the size of the infestation, site conditions (topography, soil moisture, etc.), and access to and ...

  7. Whole Farm Planning Model

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-52

    Analysis An analysis of the current state of the farm should be conducted to determine the available land, ... Why does the farm exist? This analysis should determine the physical, fiscal and personnel status of ... the business. This analysis should also examine the operation's efficiency and identify any ...

  8. Cindy Coy retires after decades of contributions to Animal Sciences research

    https://ansci.osu.edu/news/cindy-coy-retires-after-decades-contributions-animal-sciences-research

    appointments on different forage analysis trials within the department. Coy’s days hardly ever looked the same, ...

  9. Hobby Maple Syrup Production

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-36

    water content before the boiling process even starts. The new tapping guidelines developed at the ... is to use only hot water and elbow grease. You may already have some of the items needed for this ... add blocks of ice to cool the sap. These can be made from water or they can be made of frozen sap. Old ...

  10. Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits

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

    in cold water. This step can also reduce bacteria and pesticide residue. Drain and rinse several ... times. Do not let fruits soak. Packaging Materials Air leads to the loss or alteration of flavor. If ... grease, and water not susceptible to becoming brittle and cracking at low temperatures able to protect ...

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