October 25, 2013

Good afternoon,

This week I had the opportunity to participate in the Hardin County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Forestry Day and also the area Technician’s Tour.  It is very interesting for me to learn about the different conservation projects and practices that are happening in the county with the help of the SWCD, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  We saw a compost dairy barn, carrot harvesting and cover crop business, grass waterways, a concrete headwall, drainage diversion around a farm pond, and a tour of Precision Strip, Inc.  I would like to thank everyone at the Soil and Water office for organizing this educational tour.

This week a committee met to begin planning the Tillage Club meetings which will be held at the Plaza Inn this winter.  Suggested topics include grain marketing, controlling invasive and herbicide resistant weeds, plant diseases and fungicide economics, agricultural law and commercial driver’s license requirements for agriculture.  Another possible topic might be managing field crop insect problems.  Stay tuned for further updates as we get speakers and dates confirmed.

This weekend 25 active and retired sheep producers will be participating in the Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association’s Fall Sheep Management Tour.  We will be traveling to Hancock, Holmes, and Marion Counties to visit three sheep farms and two sheep industry related locations.  The goal of the tour is to learn new and different practices to help the local sheep producers with their operations.  See the attached news release for more information.

Sheep Tour Press Release

Friday, November 1st the next Ag Council breakfast meeting at Henry’s Restaurant in Kenton.  We will be meeting in the banquet room at 7:00 am to share information.  Feel free to attend and share information about this fall’s harvest, elections, or other county agriculture news.  See the articles below for additional information that may be of interest to you.

Mark

 

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Harvest Delays Impact Corn Performance  – Peter Thomison, Allen Geyer,  Rich Minyo

Leaving corn to dry in the field exposes a crop to unfavorable weather conditions, as well as wildlife damage. A crop with weak plant integrity is more vulnerable to yield losses from stalk lodging and ear drop when weathering conditions occur. The widespread root lodging that occurred as a result of wind storms in July is contributing to this problem. Additional losses may occur when ear rots reduce grain quality and can lead to significant dockage when the grain is marketed. Some ear rots produce mycotoxins, which may cause major health problems if fed to livestock. To continue reading this article, go tohttp://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-36/harvest-delays-impact-corn-performance.

 

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Prussic Acid Testing in Forages  – Mark Sulc

Some forage species can develop prussic acid poisoning potential when harmed by frost and management practices should be followed to prevent poisoning of livestock (see Forage Toxicity Issues with Frosts article in CORN 2013-35). If doubt remains regarding the safety of the forage, it can be tested for prussic acid (cyanide) content. But keep in mind that prussic acid is a gas, so it is difficult to detect in samples sent to labs. Sample handling is extremely critical to ensure that the lab test will be representative of what is being fed to livestock and that the prussic acid did not volatilize during shipment.  To find out more about how to test forages for prussic acid, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-36/prussic-acid-testing-in-forages-1.

 

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Keys to Phosphorus Results on a Soil Test and Developing a P Recommendation  –  Greg LaBarge 

One thing that has become very clear working with understanding soil test results over the past 18 months is when it comes to phosphorus we (universities, laboratories and practitioners) have made it very complicated. There are a variety of explanations that can be given for the different reporting but the bottom line is the collective “we” need and can do better. The discussion on environmental impacts will lead to more standardized soil test result reporting that will benefit agriculture for meeting both production and environmental goals. But until those discussions occur, there are a few key questions to ask when looking at phosphorus on your soil test results.  Find out further information athttp://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-35/keys-to-phosphorus-results-on-a-soil-test-and-developing-a-p-recommendation.

 

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OSU to Offer Year-end Tax Tips for Farmers at Nov. 4 Workshop – Tracy Turner, Larry Gearhardt

GREENVILLE, Ohio – Farmers and producers looking to plan ahead for tax filing this year can learn about federal tax law changes and updates, as well as potential money-saving tips they can use when filing 2013 tax returns, from tax experts at Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.  A Nov. 4 workshop offered by Larry Gearhardt, director of the Ohio State University Income Tax School Program of Ohio State University Extension, will focus on interpreting tax regulations and recent changes in tax laws and is designed to help farmers learn what questions to ask to make more informed decisions about their taxes.  For more information about this farmer tax workshop, go tohttp://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-university-offer-year-end-tax-tips-for-farmers-nov-4-workshop.

 

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Plant Diagnostic Sample Submssion App avaialbe from Diagnostic Clinic

New from Ohio State University’s C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic is an app for iPhone or iPad which will allow Clinic clientele to submit digital samples or images either as stand-alone samples or to supplement a physical sample being sent to the Clinic.  OSU’s Clinic joined with 7 university-based plant diagnostic laboratories in the development of the app which is available for free from the i-Tunes Store and can be found here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sample-submission/id669269520?mt=8 or by scanning the QR code.  Anyone may download and use the app which will guide the users with questions customized for various situations.  The Clinic will charge its basic exam fee for digital samples submitted through the app.

While pictures are worth a thousand words they still do not always tell the whole story.  Many plant disease or insect samples will still require microscopic examination or other types of specialized tests to confirm the diagnosis.  If a physical sample is required as a follow-up to a digital sample the basic exam fee will be not be charged for that physical sample.

 

Please refer to the section of the Clinic’s web site which addresses submitting images:: http://ppdc.osu.edu/submit-sample/images-and-pictures

 

Universities/labs partnering in the development of the Plant Diagnostic Sample Submission app are:

•             Alabama Cooperative Extension System

•             University of Connecticut Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

•             University of Illinois Extension

•             University of Kentucky Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (County ANR/HORT Agents only)

•             Michigan State University Diagnostic Services Laboratory

•             University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab (UNHCE Field & State Specialists only)

•             Ohio State University C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

•             Purdue University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory

 

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Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

October 18, 2013

Good afternoon,

The weather is changing and fall is finally kicking in.  Soybean harvest continues for some and corn harvest is now in full swing.  With the onset of fall is an opportunity to develop a weed control program to help control some of the problem weeds that are still appearing in the fields.  Back in September,  I did a county weed survey with the help of former Putnam County Ag Extension Educator and now state Manure Nutrient Management Systems field specialist Glen Arnold.  See the attached news article for information about problem weeds that were found in area soybean fields.  Also, below is an article from OSU Weed Scientist Mark Loux about controlling problem biennial weeds.

2013 County Weed Survey

As the weather starts to get colder, you may see some insects coming into the home such as Brown Marmorated  Stinkbug and Asian Lady Beetle.  Because this summer was a big aphid year, we can expect to see more of these beetles seeking refuge from the cold temperatures.  Although these small bugs may not do any harm, they can be a nuisance when they are inside your home.  See the article below for more information about these insects and also one about Crane Flies, which some have confused with Hessian Flies.

When will we get our first killing frost?  This is a question that not only affects grain farmers, but also those who have forage crops planted for livestock and those who manage pastures.  Some forages can become toxic with the killing frost.  See the article below for information to protect your horses and livestock from toxicity problems with some types of forages.  In addition, I have included some other articles that may be of interest to you.

The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit Cheese Sale deadline for placing orders is coming up October 22.  I have attached a copy of their order form and we also have one on our Extension website at hardin.osu.edu.  If you would like to place an order, make sure you return the form to Molly Wagner or any Dairy Service Unit director by that date.  See the form for additional details.  Also, the Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association Sheep Management Tour is rapidly approaching October 26-27.  If you are planning to attend this year, make sure you contact Madelyn Lowery and make your hotel reservation before Monday.  I have attached a copy of this letter in case you are still considering joining the tour.

Cheese sale fall     Sheep Tour Invitation Letter 2013

 

Mark

 

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Control Problem Biennial Weeds in the Fall  – Mark Loux

Poison hemlock has become a persistent problem in many roadsides, fencerows, wood edges, etc, and it occasionally becomes a problem in crop fields.  Fall is the ideal time to control poison hemlock and other biennial weeds such wild carrot, teasel, and common burdock.  Making an effort to control these weeds in areas that border crop fields or pastures can reduce potential for them to interfere with crop growth or cause problems in hay or animals.  For more information, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-35/control-problem-biennial-weeds-in-the-fall.

 

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Insect Home Invaders  – Ron Hammond, Andy Michel

Brown marmorated stink bugs are making their presence known to home owners and renters the past few weeks as the insects begin their yearly trek to overwintering sites.  We have been answering phone calls and emails, and also giving numerous interviews on these insects that are being attracted to houses.  These insects are attempting to find locations where they can spend the winter until next spring when they will return to their various host plants.  To read more about these insect home invaders, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-35/insect-home-invaders.

 

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Crane Flies Not Hessian Flies  – Curtis Young

Reports of numerous huge, mosquito-like insects flying in and near fields and grassy areas around fields have reached Extension Offices.  Some are concerned that these large flies might be Hessian flies (Mayetiola destructor, family Cecidomyiidae) especially when they are observed near wheat fields.  Fortunately, these flies are not Hessian flies, but rather are crane flies (Tipula spp., family Tipulidae).  In comparison to these “super mosquitoes,” Hessian flies are relatively minute.  Go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-35/crane-flies-not-hessian-flies to continue reading this article.

 

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Forage Toxicity Issues with Frosts  –  Mark Sulc

We have had a beautiful fall so far, but Jack Frost will be visiting us soon. Now is the time to finish harvesting and grazing several forage species that can be extremely toxic soon after a frost. Those include primarily annual grasses in the sorghum family and other closely related species that contain compounds called cyanogenic glucosides, which are converted quickly to prussic acid (i.e. hydrogen cyanide) in freeze-damaged plant tissues.

Other species that can develop toxic levels of prussic acid after frost are Johnsongrass, shattercane, chokecherry, black cherry, indiangrass, and elderberry. It is always a good idea to check areas where wild cherry trees grow after a storm and pick up and discard any fallen limbs to prevent animals from grazing on the leaves and twigs.  To find out more about managing forage toxicity issues with animals, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-35/forage-toxicity-issues-with-frosts.

 

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Ohio Dairy Producer Meeting – November 6 – Winner Harvest Barn – 7300 State Route 47 W, De Gra­f, OH 43318

Blue-green algae continues to be in the news, and “agricultural pollution” is being cited as a significant contributor to the problem. As a result, Senate Bill 150 has been introduced and could potentially require farmers to have nutrient management plans for both manure and fertilizer application.  Meeting will be held from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM followed by lunch and tour.  Registration begins at 9:30 AM with coff­ee and donuts.  Alan and Renee Winner and their family currently milk 190 Holstein cows on four Lely A-4 robotic milkers and utilize an automatic calf feeder, Juno feed pusher, and brushes in their newly remodeled flush barn.  For additional information, see the attached flier.

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Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

October 11, 2013

Hello,

The weather has cleared and the machines are in the fields again.  Today I had my first experience doing a yield and quality check for the Ohio Soybean Association.  A farmer west of Kenton was running a field of food grade soybeans for the test.  The beans did well with a yield of 62.7 bushels per acre, 13% moisture, 0.2% foreign material, and a test weight of 57.1.  The soil type was Milford, and these were non-GMO beans grown in a no-till field.  Early reports had soybean yields in the mid 50 bushel per acre area, so maybe the later beans will do better.

There has also been some corn harvested, but I haven’t heard much on yields yet.  We are expecting the county average to be higher this year, so hopefully that will prove true.  Wheat is coming good as the recent rains have given this crop a head start.  Cover crops stands appear to have good stands as well, including those aerial seeded into standing corn and soybeans.

Rainfall totals for September averaged 3.23 inches for the county.  This is much less than the 6.81 inches that fell last year during September, but about a half inch less than the ten year average for the month.  See the attached news release for full details about the September rainfall in the 15 townships in Hardin County.  Some producers will switch to corn when waiting for soybeans to be ready after a rain.  See the article below on corn drydown rates.  In addition to the articles below, I have attached an a news article written by Ed Lentz about Ohio open burning laws that you might find useful.

September 2013 summary     openburningCourier100813

Mark

 

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Corn Drydown – What to Expect?  – Peter Thomison

Recent wet, cool weather slowed drydown.  By early to mid‑October, dry-down rates will usually drop to ½ to 3/4% per day (from rates of up to 1% per day in September when drying conditions are usually more favorable). By late October to early November, field dry‑down rates will usually drop to 1/4 to 1/2% per day and by mid-November, probably 0 to 1/4% per day. By late November, drying rates will be negligible.  To continue reading this article, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-34/corn-drydown-2013-what-to-expect.

 

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Cereal Rye – A Cover Crop with Feed Value? – Eric Richer

In recent years, rye (Secale cereale L.), also known as cereal rye or winter rye, has been planted by producers as an entry level or “user friendly” cover crop.  As a cover crop, it is a great nutrient recycler, soil builder, topsoil loosener, and erosion preventer.  For dairy and beef producers, rye can also be considered for additional grazing or forage value.  Based on surveys from several Northwest Ohio producers who have used rye as a spring feed source, it can provide additional feed tonnage on idle acres in a corn-soybeans rotation and with minimal effort or expense.    For more information about Cereal Rye as a feed crop, go tohttp://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-34/cereal-rye-2013-a-cover-crop-with-feed-value.

 

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Livestock Mortality Composting Certification – Putnam County Extension Office – November 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm

There is a livestock mortality composting certification meeting for November 20th at the Putnam County Extension office in Ottawa from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.   A $10 registration fee can be paid at the door, but advance registration required  by email to ricker.37@osu.edu or phone: 419-523-6294.  The Ohio Pork Producers will have it advertised in their e-news and Porkline magazine.

 

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OSU to Offer Series of Tax Schools Statewide – November and December

Experienced tax preparers wanting to learn about federal tax law changes and updates for this year as well as learn more about issues they may encounter when filing individual and small business 2013 tax returns can take advantage of a series of two-day income tax schools offered by Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.  For more information about the dates, times, locations, and topics offered in these tax schools, go to http://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-university-offer-series-tax-schools-statewide-november-and-december.

 

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Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Producer Meetings – October and November

Many Ohio livestock producers are subject to requirements under the new Animal Disease Traceability rule that has been implemented by USDA. The goal of the animal disease traceability system is to improve the response to a livestock disease outbreak in the United States. USDA issued final rules on the program in December 2012.  Under the rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation. The final rule accepts brands, tattoos and brand registration if that documentation is accepted by the shipping and receiving states or tribes. Backtags will be accepted as an alternative to official eartags for cattle and bison moved directly to slaughter.  ODA announced they, along with USDA, are holding producer education meetings to discuss and explain the requirements this new animal disease traceability system and how it relates to moving animals from one state to another. Anyone that transports livestock across state lines, or has their own livestock should attend. It’s also targeted at veterinarians and their staff, OSU extension personnel, licensed livestock dealers, haulers or others interested in learning about the requirements of the rule. All meetings are open to the public.  Representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture will be available to respond to questions.

 

This is a list of the presently scheduled meetings:

October 22, 2013 (Tuesday) – 6:00 dinner; 7:00 meeting – Union Stockyards (7510 SR 138, Hillsboro, OH 45133)

October 29, 2013 (Tuesday) – Sugarcreek Livestock – * Time to be determined (102 Buckeye St, Sugarcreek OH 44681)

October 30, 2013 (Wednesday) – Stark County Cattleman/Farm Bureau * time and location to be determined

November 1 (Friday) – 6:30 pm at UPI Hillsboro (976 W Main St., Hillsboro OH 45133)

 

 

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Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

October 4, 2013

Good afternoon,

As I begin to work on this weekly email, I noticed that rain has begun to fall.  In the hustle and bustle of harvest season, rain may frustrate individuals because it keeps them from getting the beans harvested.  Looking ahead at the forecast, rain could be in the picture through Monday.  This, along with long working hours, adds to the stress of the harvest season and sometimes causes accidents.  Each day in the U.S., approximately 243 agricultural workers suffer work-related injuries.  Five percent of these injuries result in permanent impairment.  Slips and falls are the leading cause of injuries on farms.  This harvest season make sure you’re wearing proper footwear, and keep tractor and combine platforms clean and clear of potential trip hazards.  Sunday marks the beginning of National Fire Safety Week.  I have included an article below that relates to fire safety, especially around harvest time.

Besides the beginning of harvest, I have seen wheat being planted and cover crops emerging around the county.  Corn and soybeans remain the major crops in Hardin County, but wheat has its benefits in a crop rotation.  Wheat allows for other options for weed control, provides cash flow in the summer, and helps with reducing soil erosion.  Often wet springs cause disease problems and hot summers hurt yield potential with this crop, so wheat acres often lose out to corn and soybean production due to the difficulty of producing a high yielding crop with a low cost of production.  Ed Lentz, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator from Hancock County has written a good article regarding the fly-free date which is September 26 in Hardin County.  That article appears below if you are interested in reading it along with others.

Recently I have been attending training and meetings to gear up for winter programming.  Soon area Extension and Soil and Water personnel will be meeting to plan out our annual Tillage Club meetings held at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory.  If you have ideas for programming, be sure to let me know so that I can share them with the group.  We have also met to begin planning the Tillage Conference at Ohio Northern University in Ada.  Later I will be attending training along with other Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators to gear up for pesticide recertification which will be held locally March 13 at Henry’s Restaurant in Kenton.  Private applicator licenses need to be renewed every three years, depending where an individual is at with their cycle.  Information regarding certification, study materials, and new applicator testing can be found at pested.osu.edu.

Other items that you might want to read include a press release about the Hardin County OSU Extension Western Bean Cutworm traps.  This year I did not catch any Western Bean Cutworms in the four traps around the county.  Read this attached pdf file for information about this corn pest and OSU Extension’s statewide monitoring program.  On another note, if anyone has a son or daughter that shows beef cattle, they might be interested in reading the attached information regarding the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST Novice program.  Notice the October 15 deadline if interested in this program that promotes educational opportunities for cattle showmen ages 8-21 throughout Ohio.

Western Bean Cutworm News Release     Novice Sponsorship flyer     Weaver Flyer     Novice sponsorship application13 – Fillable

Mark

 

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Fire Extinguishers on Farm Equipment – Dewey Mann – Safety Research Associate

Fires on farm equipment are not uncommon on both older and newer machines.  Fire extinguishers in a tractor/combine cab can be a nuisance, but when properly secured and located within easy reach of the machine operator, can be an effective tool in smothering small fires.  Fire extinguishers should be checked periodically, at least monthly, to ensure they are properly charged.  If using a dry powder extinguisher, the canister should be turned upside down regularly to prevent the powder from becoming packed in the bottom of the extinguisher.  When using trucks in farm fields (i.e. pulling combine header carts, etc.), remember that exhaust pipes can reach 1000°F, and the catalytic converter can reach over 1600°F.  These extreme temperatures can ignite dry vegetation and crop stubble.  If a fire is discovered, call your local fire department FIRST; time spent trying to battle the blaze will mean a delay in response, and could result in the fire becoming much more serious.  Time is usually of the essence during the rush of harvest, and safe practices such as proper refueling can be overlooked in an effort to save time.

 

Safe fueling practices should include:

 

•             Never refuel equipment with the engine running

•             Allow hot engines to cool 15 minutes prior to refueling, or refuel early in the day before harvest begins

 

Preventative maintenance will reduce the likelihood of fires on machinery:

 

•             Keep bearings and other moving parts well lubricated (follow recommendations of operator’s manual and increase frequency of lubrication based on operator experience)

•             Remove crop residue from areas known to produce heat (around engine, behind guards and around pulleys)

•             Use drag chains and monitor build-up of static electricity.

 

Fires can’t always be avoided. But farm operators can be prepared when they arise and minimize the property damage by having charged fire extinguishers in tractors, combines, and field trucks.

 

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Why Worry About Hessian Flies in Wheat?  A Historical Perspective – Ed Lentz

The adult Hessian fly is a tiny, dark-colored insect about 1/8 inch long that resembles a large gnat or small mosquito.  Females lay eggs on the seedling leaves, which hatch in three to seven days.  Newly emerged maggots will move down to the crown of the plant and reside in the grooves of the leaf sheath and stem.  They will feed on plant tissue by using their mouthparts like sandpaper and lap up juices that seep out.   Continue reading this article at http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-33/why-worry-about-hessian-flies-in-wheat-a-historical-perspective.

 

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Submitting weed seed samples – now is the time  –  Mark Loux

We are interested in collecting seeds from populations of johnsongrass and pigweeds, including redroot pigweed, waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and Powell amaranth, from crop fields.  We are ideally looking for seeds from plants that survived a herbicide program that has typically provided effective control in the past, or repeated application of glyphosate or other herbicides.  Signs that a resistance problem may be developing include patches of surviving weeds in a field that is otherwise free of weeds, or atypical appearance of plants due to regrowth following treatment with herbicide.  The form contains instructions for sample collection and shipping as well.  This herbicide resistance screening submission form can be downloaded at http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/weeds/specialist-links/Sample%20Submission%20Form.pdf.

 

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Lime Considerations  – Ed Lentz

Fall is an excellent time to test soil pH and determine whether any lime needs to be applied for future crops.  Proper soil pH is important for nutrient availability, herbicide activity, and crop development.  For most soils, additional lime is not needed every year.  Consider these points before liming your fields: Do I need lime? Each year we hear stories of people adding lime to their fields without a soil test.  The grower has a source of free waste-product lime that they pick up and apply to their fields.  In many cases their soil pH was fine, but they did not want to pass up a “good deal”.  Without knowing the soil pH, a grower may inadvertently raise their soil pH to the high 7’s.  At this elevated pH, certain nutrients may become limited and the productivity of their crop may be reduced and require special management practices.  Northwest Ohio has the greatest risk of elevating soil pH from careless applications of lime. A soil analysis is the best step to determine if a field needs lime.  To find out more about applying lime, go tohttp://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-32/lime-considerations.

 

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Fall herbicide treatments – what else remains to be said?  – Mark Loux

We have published articles about fall herbicide treatments in C.O.R.N. over most of the last five years or more.  Readers can check the archives for those articles, as our suggestions about fall weed control have not really changed much from year to year.  Maybe the best thing we can do here instead of regurgitating the same information is to list some of the questions we have received this year about fall treatments, with answers of course.  To read about fall herbicide treatments, go tohttp://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2013/2013-33/fall-herbicide-treatments-2013-what-else-remains-to-be-said.

 

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Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu