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Avian Influenza Biosecurity Guidelines for ALL Poultry
https://darke.osu.edu/news/avian-influenza-biosecurity-guidelines-all-poultry
There has been recent detection of multiple avian influenza viruses into North America (Canada and United States). These viruses are apparently spread by migratory birds. These influenza viruses have been detected in captive birds, backyard poultry and co ...
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Ohio hosting the 2013 International Society for Ag. Safety and Health
https://agsafety.osu.edu/ohio-hosting-2013-international-society-ag-safety-and-health
From tractor safety to grain bin rescue and ATV rollovers to livestock injuries, the June 23-27 International Agricultural Safety and Health Conference is designed to provide insight into key safety issues in the agricultural community. The overall goal o ...
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Soil and Nutrient Management in your Lawn and Garden
https://darke.osu.edu/events/soil-and-nutrient-management-your-lawn-and-garden
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PEACE AND QUIET- NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE ON THE FARM
https://agsafety.osu.edu/peace-and-quiet-not-always-possible-farm
Many people think of the countryside as picturesque, peaceful, and quiet. This may be true at times, but life in the country is full of a variety of noises; some peaceful and some not so peaceful. Throughout the day, farmers are exposed to loud noises in ...
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Spring Farm Safety Reminders
https://agsafety.osu.edu/spring-farm-safety-reminders
Springtime means farmers are busy preparing for and starting to plant. With this activity on the farm comes the potential for safety hazards for farmers. In addition to that activity on the farm, the public sees an increase of farm equipment and tractors ...
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Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring and Management Webinar
https://darke.osu.edu/news/spotted-wing-drosophila-monitoring-and-management-webinar
Celeste Welty, Dept. of Entomology, State Specialist and Jim Jasinski, Dept. of Extension, IPM Program will be offering a 90 minute webinar on spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), a relatively new pest in Ohio that attacks blackberries, raspberries, blueberries ...
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New Law on Fertilizer and Manure Applications Explained
https://darke.osu.edu/news/new-law-fertilizer-and-manure-applications-explained
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers who want to learn more about the new Ohio law passed last week intended to control algae production in Lake Erie and its western basin can find a detailed explanation in a blog post written by an agricultural law expert and a manu ...
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Overexertion and Fatigue
By Andy Bauer, Ohio AgrAbility Educational Program Coordinator- Hopefully spring weather is finally coming on, bringing with it long hours due to delays in getting field work done and crops planted. The extended winter weather will also cause delays in g ...
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Manure Pit Safety for First Responders
By: Michelle King, Ag Rescue Program Coordinator Intern- There are many hazards located on a farm. One of these hazards, which can be deadly as well, is a manure pit. Farmers use a manure pit to store any manure their animals produce on the farm and to ...
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Safely Working with Anhydrous Ammonia in the Field
By: Kent McGuire, OSU Ag Safety and Health Coordinator- Many farmers will be applying anhydrous ammonia in the next few weeks. Even though anhydrous ammonia is a very good fertilizer, there are hazards associated to working with it. One hazard is that an ...