CORN Newsletter

May 30-June 5

 

Editor: Beth Scheckelhoff

 

Battle for the Belt: Episode 12

Authors: Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez, Luke Waltz

Episode 12 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://youtu.be/BnSt0BxWKTE

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Planting Soybean in June: What Agronomic Practices Should I Adopt?

Authors: Fabiano Colet, Laura Lindsey

According to USDA-NASS, 66% of soybean acreage was planted in the USA by May 21, 2023. In Ohio, that number is similar, with 63% planted, and it is expected that the acreage planted will increase by the end of May due to dry planting conditions.

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2023 Western Ohio Wheat Field Day

Author: Laura Lindsey

Join us for the 2023 Western Ohio Wheat Field Day on June 13 at the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston.

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Meet Your New Weed Science Extension State Specialist- Dr. Alyssa Essman

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
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Sidedressing Manure into Corn

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

Most of the corn planted this spring has emerged with good stands. With the dry weather, corn is growing slowly and the opportunity to use manure as a side-dress nitrogen source for corn has arrived.

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Late Spring Dry Spell Underway

Author: Aaron Wilson

Memorial Day felt like the typical unofficial start to summer, with highs well into the 80s across the state. This has not been the case much this spring, as average temperatures since April 1st have been up to 2°F below average.

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Lep Monitoring Network Update #4 – Trap Counts for BCW, AMW and ECB-IA

Authors: Kylie Harbert, Rebecca DiScipio, Amy Raudenbush, Suranga Basnagala , Mark Badertscher, Trevor Corboy, Dirk Dempsey, Jamie Hampton, Mary Jo Hassen, Alan Leininger, Clifton Martin, CCA, James Morris, Beth Scheckelhoff, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

Introduction

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Plot Twist: Time for a New Nozzle List

Author: Abby Welsh

A few years ago, the Ohio State University Pesticide Safety Education Program put together a list of approved sprayer nozzles for applying pesticides.  This list was recently updated in May 2023 and can be viewed at

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About C.O.R.N. Newsletter

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

 

Contributors:

 

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

 

Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Rachel Cochran, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate, Defiance, Van Wert, Paulding Counties

 

Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Allen Gahler
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Horacio Lopez-Nicora
State Specialist, Soybean Pathology

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Osler Ortez
State Specialist, Corn & Emerging Crops

 

Pierce Paul
State Specialist, Corn and Wheat Diseases

 

Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Matthew Schmerge
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kyle Verhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Brooks Warner
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Aaron Wilson
Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center

 

Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

The information presented here, along with any trade names used, is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is made by Ohio State University Extension is implied. Although every attempt is made to produce information that is complete, timely, and accurate, the pesticide user bears responsibility of consulting the pesticide label and adhering to those directions.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.

Lep Monitoring Network Update #4 – Trap Counts for BCW, AMW and ECB-IA

Lep Monitoring Network Update #4 – Trap Counts for BCW, AMW and ECB-IA

Introduction

The Ohio LEP Network is continuing to monitor moth pests across Ohio counties. For our fourth week of monitoring, we are reporting the numbers for black cutworm (BCW), true armyworm (AMW), and European corn borer (ECB) IA & NY moths across Ohio. Both BCW and AMW are considered early season pests, so our moth numbers for these pests is decreasing, as expected and the laval stages may be present in fields now. These insects’ larval stages are common pests in Ohio and can cause problems for farmers, specifically dealing with crop health and yield. If you are looking for more resources on these pests, check out our website: https://aginsects.osu.edu/

Beginning with Black Cutworms

We continue to monitor for BCW adults (Figure 1), as they have been our most prevalent pest reported across Ohio this summer. Counties with high trap numbers should continue to monitor for BCW larvae after corn is planted, with particular attention to fields with broadleaf weeds such as chickweed and purple nettles, as these are prime sources of food for BCW (Figure 2 and Figure 3) For more information about BCW please visit: https://aginsects.osu.edu/sites/aginsects/files/imce/ENT_35_14%20BCW.pdf

Over the past week, 10 counties monitoring 31 traps reported BCW numbers (Figure 4). Overall, the statewide average of BCW moths decreased from an average of 4.1 moths last week to an average of 2.3 moths this week. Hardin County was the only county with an average moth count above 7 from May 22nd to May 28th (11 moths, respectively). The county that had the most moths caught in just one trap was also Hardin County, with 18 moths in one trap.

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Figure 1. Black cutworm moth (BCW) featuring a distinct dagger shaped marking on the forewing (circled in yellow). Photo Credit: Curtis Young.

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Figure 2. Chickweed, one of the food sources for black cutworms. Photo Credit: Curtis Young.

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Figure 3. Purple nettles, one of the food sources for black cutworms. Photo Credit: Curtis Young.

 

Black Cutworm Moth Map: May 22 – 28, 2023

 

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Figure 4. Average black cutworm moths captured from May 22nd to May 28th..The bold number on the left indicates the average number of moths captured. The second number on the right indicates the number of traps monitored in each county. The darker green color indicates a moth average higher than 7 moths per trap.

Tackling the True Armyworm

We have entered our fourth week of monitoring for the true armyworm (AMW) (Figure 5). From May 22nd to May 28th, 11 counties across Ohio monitored for AMW, with 31 total wing traps being set (Figure 5). Similar to BCW, the statewide AMW moth average decreased over the past week, from an average of 2.7 the week of 15th to an average of 1.3 moths this week. This week, our most significant county was Hardin County with an average of 5.3 moths per trap, which is a decrease from last week, with other counties reporting small average moth counts.

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Figure 5. True armyworm moth displaying the light tan color, and white dot on wings (circled in yellow). Photo Credit: Kylie Harbert.

True Armyworm Moth Map: May 22 – 28, 2023

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Figure 5. Average true armyworm moths captured from May 22nd to May 28th. The bold number on the left indicates the average number of moths captured. The second number on the right indicates the number of traps monitored in each county.

Encounters with the European Corn Borer

The European Corn Borer (ECB) is a common corn pest in Ohio that bores into corn stalks which disrupts the flow of nutrients in the corn stalks; which can increase corn stalk disease and stalk breakage, resulting in reduced corn yield. Unlike BCW and AMW, European corn borers overwinter in Ohio in corn stalks, and then emerge as moths in the springtime. These moths then deposit eggs on the underside of corn leaves, where the larvae will then hatch and feed on the corn foliage, before entering the stalk, causing damage to the corn stalk. The ECB moth is white, with a darker head and body area (Figure 6).  There are various types of ECB, and we monitor for the IA and NY variations. This is our second week of monitoring, and only ECB-IA variation has been reported these past two weeks. Seven counties monitored for ECB over the past week and only ECB-IA was reported. (Figure 7). For more detailed information about the ECB please visit: https://aginsects.osu.edu/sites/aginsects/files/imce/ENT_15_14.pdf

 

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Figure 6. European corn borer moth captured on a wing trap. Photo Credit: Suranga Basnagala.

European Corn Borer Map:May 22 – 28, 2023

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Figure 7. Average European corn borer (IA) moths captured from May 22nd to May 28th.. The bold number on the left indicates the average number of moths captured. The second number on the right indicates the number of traps monitored in each county. No ECB-NY were reported over the previous week.

 

 

 

 

 

Crop Observation and Recommendation Network

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

CORN Newsletter

 

May 16 – May 22

 

Editor: Beth Scheckelhoff

 

Spring Weather & Soil Conditions: Update 6

Author: Aaron Wilson

Soil Temperatures and Moisture

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Changes Ahead with Potential El Niño

Authors: Jim Noel, Aaron Wilson

After a dry late summer and autumn of 2022, winter turned wetter to offset that dry period. However, in April 2023, we turned a bit drier again. The main thing we need to monitor closely now is a rapidly developing event in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.

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Battle for the Belt: Episode 10

Authors: Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez, Aaron Wilson, Matt Davis, CCA, Joe Davlin, Lynn Ault, Colin Barclay

Episode 10 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbYtQZXc-lc

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If You Planted and Heavy Rainfall Affected Your Fields…

Authors: Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey

According to the USDA-NASS report for the week ending 05/14/23, 26% of Ohio’s corn and 28% of Ohio’s soybean acr

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Interested in Soil Health? Learn together with OSU Extension

Authors: Jason Hartschuh, CCA, Elizabeth Hawkins, Amanda Douridas, CCA

Improving soil health (SH) can provide a variety of benefits including improved water infiltration, increased water holding capacity, and increased nutrient availability. However, it can be challenging to quantify these benefits in the field.

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Forage Maturity Across Ohio

Authors: Jason Hartschuh, CCA, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Kendall Lovejoy, Carri Jagger, Beth Scheckelhoff, Ed Lentz, CCA, Les Ober, CCA

Warm weather this spring especially over the last couple of weeks has rapidly progressed forage maturity. Harvesting forages at the proper time for the livestock you are feeding is critical to farm profitability.

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Lep Monitoring Network Update #2 – Black Cutworm & True Armyworm

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Kylie Harbert, Suranga Basnagala , Mark Badertscher, Lee Beers, CCA, Trevor Corboy, Dirk Dempsey, Jamie Hampton, Alan Leininger, Clifton Martin, CCA, Beth Scheckelhoff, Curtis Young, CCA, Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel

We are currently in our second week of monitoring for black cutworm (BCW) and true armyworm (AMW) moths in Ohio. Both moths are early season pests in Ohio that migrate to the state and lay eggs in fields.

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About C.O.R.N. Newsletter

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

 

Contributors:

 

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

 

John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Dirk Dempsey
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Mike Estadt
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Allen Gahler
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jamie Hampton
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Andrew Holden
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Matthew Schmerge
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kyle Verhoff
Student

 

Barry Ward
Program Leader

 

Aaron Wilson
Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center

 

Kayla Wyse

 

Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

The information presented here, along with any trade names used, is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is made by Ohio State University Extension is implied. Although every attempt is made to produce information that is complete, timely, and accurate, the pesticide user bears responsibility of consulting the pesticide label and adhering to those directions.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.

Solar Development in Ohio Webinars

Solar Development in Ohio

A five-part webinar series reviewing the current state of solar development in Ohio and explaining the solar development process. Register once and attend one, several, or all webinar sessions.

DATES: May 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31
TIME:9:00 –10:30 A.M.
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar

SPEAKERS: Eric Romich, OSU Extension Field Specialist in Energy Education
Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney, OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program

Register at go.osu.edu/solarwebinars

Solar Webinar Flyer

May 23: Solar Development Overview and Trends
Ohio solar development, industry and technology trends, dual use of land for solar energy and agriculture, community and regulatory issues.May 24: Leasing Land for Solar DevelopmentPre-leasing considerations, solar lease phases, common legal terms, and best management practices for leasing.

May 25: Connecting to the Electric GridOverview of the electric utility system, regulatory jurisdiction, and interconnection procedures and timelines.

May 30: Solar Project Approval in OhioSolar project application procedures, state oversight, and new laws allowing county and township oversight of solar development.

May 31: Construction and Post-ConstructionThe construction process, common issues, regulatory oversight, and decommissioning a project in the future.

Brown County Master Gardener Training Class – Register by 5/17

  1. Be accepted into the Master Gardener program by completing the volunteer application.
  2. Complete the formal training provided by The Ohio State University Extension. Training is approximately 50 hours along with receiving a 70% or better on all quizzes and exams.
  3. Complete 50 volunteer hours on projects that are pre-approved by the Master Gardener coordinator. (The volunteer time must be completed within one calendar year after their formal training.

The training does require pre-registration and a fee of $200 in addition to the cost of a background check. Pre-registration closes May 17, 2023 and can be found here.

See the flyer below for additional details about the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program along with full training details.

Mental Health First Aid Training – 7/10/23

Do you know how to identify signs of worsening mental health? Would you know how to respond and provide support if someone was experiencing a mental health crisis? Nearly one in four Ohioans experience mental health challenges. Behind every number is a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor. Sign up for our upcoming Mental Health First Aid training and learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and how to help in a mental health crisis. Hosted in partnership by OSU Extension Brown County & Brown County Farm Bureau this is your chance to learn more about mental health in our rural community. On Monday, July 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Brown County Fairgrounds, 325 W State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

Pre-Registration for the course is required at: go.osu.edu/browncomhfa. You will be asked to complete 1.5 hours of self-paced learning online (access to materials provided approximately two weeks prior to training) . Then, attend the interactive and engaging in-person training. This course is valued at $170 but is FREE thanks to funding from a USDA FRSAN grant.