Hello,
Farm Science Review week is here! If you haven’t yet purchased your tickets, we still have them at the Extension office through Monday, September 15 for $7.00 each. If you don’t want to make the trip to Kenton, you can also purchase them at Crop Production Services in Dunkirk, Heritage Cooperative in Ada, and the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory. Otherwise you will need to purchase them at the Farm Science Review for $10 September 16-18. if you go to fsr.osu.edu, you can plan your day at the Farm Science Review before making the trip. Make sure you check out the agronomy plots located near the parking lot on the east end of the site. There are several plots showing nitrogen studies, herbicide programs, and other research done by the Ag Crops Team. I had the opportunity to see the plots this past week while attending training at the site, so stop by and find out what type of research is being conducted by OSU.
While visiting the Farm Science Review, you may also want to get your questions answered about the pesticide and fertilizer certification programs at the Pesticide Safety Education Building on the west side of the grounds. I have also attached an article written by Putnam County Extension Educator Jim Hoorman which should answer many of your questions about the new fertilizer certification requirements as brought about by the Ohio Agriculture Nutrients Law. If you are interested in getting your fertilizer certification now, there is a training scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.), The Lighthouse Banquet Facility, 10055 W. U.S. Route 224, Findlay, OH 45840 Contact OSU Extension, Hancock County at 419-422-3851 or go.osu.edu/fertilizer to register.
Putnam County fertilizer requirements article
We are still 1.17 inches behind with growing season rainfall this year compared to the ten year average. See the attached news release regarding rainfall collected by our Extension Township Rainfall Reporters for more information about this and the August 2014 totals around the county. This week I have attached the CORN Newsletter as the individual articles are unavailable on the web. You may be interested in reading this as you plan your fall harvest season and ready your equipment for this busy time. Please note the articles on Wheat Management for Fall 2014 and Anne Dorrance’s article about soybean diseases.
Agronomic Crops Network CORN Newsletter
Mark
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