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  1. Ohio’s Burn Ban Returns on March 1st

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/ag-safety-stat-safety-through-seasons-2024/ohio%E2%80%99s-burn-ban-returns-march-1st

    spread. Take any reasonable precaution to keep the fire under control such as having water available, open ... soil barriers, and never leave the fire unattended. Fires should be extinguished or covered when ...

  2. Battling Frozen Water for Your Livestock? Learn Ways to Protect Your Water from Freezing.

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023/battling-frozen-water-your-livestock-learn-ways-protect-your-water

    Providing an adequate supply of water for livestock is essential for success. Access to water ... especially when utilizing water sources that have no electricity available. When deciding which methods will ... heat; but will also attract rodents and hold moisture. Ideas for decreasing water sources from freezing: ...

  3. Soil Fertility for Forages

    https://forages.osu.edu/forage-management/soil-fertility-forages

    OSU Fertility Recommendation Calculator Soil Testing and Analysis Factsheets Understanding Value ... Proper soil pH and fertility are essential for profitable forage production. Adequate levels of ... fertilization should be based on soil-test levels and realistic yield goals. Take a soil test to determine soil ...

  4. Perennial Forages

    https://forages.osu.edu/forage-management/forage-species-varieties/perennial-forages-hay-silage

    the soil and site characteristics, forage species adaptation characteristics, animal requirements, and ...

  5. Fertilizing hay and pastures

    https://forages.osu.edu/news/fertilizing-hay-and-pastures

    times when the soils are usually firm enough to support fertilizer spreading equipment and the nutrients ... are applied to actively growing plants when they are most needed. A recent soil test should be the ... can be helpful in diagnosis along with the soil test values. Where high rates of phosphorus and ...

  6. Roadway Safety During Crop Scouting Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/roadway-safety-during-crop-scouting-activities

    water-logged areas, holes, and fence lines.  • Know the property lines when assessing fields and avoid parking ...

  7. On Thin Ice? Ice Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/thin-ice-ice-safety-tips-outdoor-activities

    ice. Not all ice is created equal. The safety and strength of ice is affected by the size of the water ... body, water chemistry, currents, snow cover, local climatic conditions, and numerous other factors. ... uniformly across a body of water. For this reason, check the thickness at regular intervals (at least every ...

  8. Can Animals Spread Disease to Humans?

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/can-animals-spread-disease-humans

    plants, soil, and pet food/water bowls. Vector-borne – Being bitten by a tick, mosquito, or flea. ... have been contaminated. Examples include aquarium tank water, pat habitats, chicken coops, barns, ... provide a designated hand washing station. Make sure cleaning solutions are clearly labeled. Hot water ...

  9. Manure Pit Safety

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/manure-pit-safety

    is heavier than air, and will collect is low lying areas without good air movement.  If it is in the ... provide.  Having a self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator on hand is ...

  10. Stay Hydrated this Summer

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/stay-hydrated-summer

    Sweating is obviously an important safety function, but it also uses the same water that our bodies need to ... water going out, it is easy to become dehydrated if we aren’t putting enough fluid back into our bodies. ... dehydration and stay healthy this summer. Consider the following tips: Keep water on hand. You are more likely ...

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