Good evening,
I hope that you had a good holiday and are in a warm place thinking about all the winter agriculture and natural resources programs that are available this winter. If you did not receive a copy of the Northwest Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter in the mail, you can access the digital version at https://hardin.osu.edu/sites/hardin/files/imce/NW%20Ohio%20Newsletter%202024%20Final.pdf. There are many events in the newsletter that may interest you, including the Conservation Tillage Club breakfast series which begins this Thursday, January 11 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory with a presentation on Subsurface Phosphorus Fertilizer Placement with John Fulton and Elizabeth Hawkins. On January 25, Kendra Dauer of StoneX will be providing the 2024 Grain Marketing Update. See the attached news release and flyer for more information about these two meetings as well as the two scheduled for February 8 with Aaron Wilson presenting on Climate Smart and Farming with Weather Extremes and February 22 with Alan Leininger speaking on Drone Use in Agriculture. I hope to see you at these meetings for complimentary breakfast at 7:30 am followed by the guest speaker.
Conservation Tillage Club Breakfast News Release
Conservation Tillage Club Flyer
Hardin County OSU Extension is offering a New Pesticide Applicator class on Tuesday, January 16 for those farmers and farm employees who wish to get their pesticide applicator license for the first time. I am still taking registrations, so call the office if you would like to sign up for the class here in Kenton. There is also a New Master Gardener Volunteer training course starting up February 12 at the Extension office. It will be a combined in-person and online hybrid course. See the attached news releases and flyers for more information about these coming opportunities right here in Hardin County.
New Pesticide Applicator Class News Release
New Pesticide Applicator Flyer
New Master Gardener Volunteer Course News Release
I have also included an article about Winter Manure Application and a brochure about Avian Influenza. In case you haven’t heard, Hardin County has had two outbreaks, involving both layers and pullets. See the attached brochure for information that you can use to help keep the virus from spreading to your backyard flock of chickens, turkeys, or ducks. Information about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can be found at https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/animal-health/resources/02.25.2022HPAIUpdate on the Ohio Department of Agriculture website.
Winter Manure Application News Release
OSU Extension is asking for input for the Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey. See the attached letter and survey instrument about providing custom rates that can be used for compiling information for this document that comes out every other year. Other upcoming events in the area that you may be interested in including a Farm Financial Management College series in Auglaize County in January, a Planning for the Future of Your Farm workshop in Champaign County on January 26, and a Pumpkin Boot Camp in Delaware County on January 30. As always, I have provided some articles from the CORN Newsletter that you may find interesting.
Custom Rate Survey Cover Letter
West Central Ohio Farm Financial Management College Flyer
Planning Future of Your Farm Workshop Flyer
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Help Us Shape the Future of eFields by Participating in an Evaluation Survey – Elizabeth Hawkins
The eFields team is looking for farmers, consultants, and other individuals to participate in a study to evaluate the impact of the OSU eFields program and assist us with making improvements. Completing the survey will take less than 15 minutes and is accessible on-line at go.osu.edu/eFieldsImpact. You will have until March 1, 2024 to complete the survey. Completing the survey will constitute your consent to participate in the study. Questions about the survey or its use should be directed to Elizabeth Hawkins; Hawkins.301@osu.edu.
Battle for the Belt: Corn vs. Soybean- Virtual Corn College and Soybean School with CCA CEUs! – Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez, Amanda Douridas
Join us for the 4th annual virtual Corn College & Soybean School on Friday, February 2. The webinar will begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 4:00 p.m. Speakers include OSU Extension state specialists. The first-year results of “The Battle For The Belt: Corn vs. Soybean” will be presented, including 2023 growing season results. This research project addresses which crop has the smallest yield penalty for delayed planting, adjusting management practices to mitigate losses due to late planting, and how insects, diseases, and weeds are affected by planting date. The field experiment included three locations, Clark County, Wood County, and Wayne County with five planting dates for both crops. For more information on the project please click here. Updates from the State Climatologist, Soil Specialist, and Weeds specialists will be included in this webinar. The CCA CEUs will be available during the live presentation. Please register no later than February 1st at noon. Register with the following website go.osu.edu/cornsoy.
Conservation Tillage Club Breakfast Series – Mark Badertscher
The 2024 Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program series will begin on Thursday, January 11 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S Main Street (State Route 31), Mt. Victory, Ohio. Each session will start at 7:30 am with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8:00 am. Other sessions will be held on January 25, February 8 and 22. The Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program series is jointly sponsored by OSU Extension and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Hardin, Logan, and Union Counties, and in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Breakfast is courtesy of the generous support from agricultural lenders and agricultural businesses. All events are open to the public and no advance registration is required. Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisers are available. Find out more information at https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-01/conservation-tillage-club-breakfast-series.
4th Annual Allen County Ag Outlook and Agronomy Day – Nic Baumer
Ohio State University Extension Allen County will host the 4th Annual Allen County Ag Outlook and Agronomy Day on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The day will include presentations on the latest in Ag economics, agronomy and agriculture technology. Full details including session titles and presenters can be found at u.osu.edu/allenanr/upcoming-programs/. Certified Crop Advisor and pesticide/fertilizer credits may be offered. The cost for the program is $20.00 and will include a light breakfast and lunch. Payments must be made by cash or check and can be paid ahead of time to the Extension office or on the day of the program. A special thank you to the many local businesses and community partners who are making this event possible. You can view the full list of sponsors at go.osu.edu/allenagday. Registration is due by January 30, 2024. Registration can be made at go.osu.edu/allenagday or by calling 419-879-9108.
Certified Crop Adviser CEU Credits Available – Nic Baumer
The Ohio State University Extension Agronomic Crops Team has developed an online, self-paced course for Certified Crop Advisers to earn CEU credits. The course is designed as a series of eight videos, each with a five-question quiz. Up to four CEU credits can be earned upon successful completion of all eight modules and quizzes with a passing score. The course is open from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 with a cost of $45.00. CCAs can access the course by going to go.osu.edu/ccapd. Questions about the course can be asked by emailing baumer.15@osu.edu.
Mark A. Badertscher
Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
OSU Extension Hardin County
1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326
419-767-6037
hardin.osu.edu
