Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw

Before removing straw from the field, it is important for farmers to understand the nutrient value. Though we have seen some softening of the 2022 fertilizer prices, P and K fertilizer prices remain higher than normal.

Smoke from Wildfires Affecting Ohio Agriculture? Or Some Other Stressors?

Wildland fires in Canada this year have so far burned over 20 million acres with approximately 4 million of those acres in Quebec.

2023 Northwest Agronomic Field Day

Join us at the 2023 Agronomic Field Day, where we will be discussing new corn and soybean practices you can apply on your farm. Topics this year include the following:

Manure Science Review Coming Thursday August 3rd

The annual Manure Science Review will be held on Thursday August 3rd in Defiance County from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Innovative Ag, 10366 OH 249, Bryan, Ohio 43506.

Battle for the Belt: Episode 18

Episode 18 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1ht5SvBiRg

OSU Extension Weather Extremes Committee and the State Climate Office of Ohio to Host Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes

Weather is almost always a challenge for agriculture, and  good management strategies for dealing with water, weeds, pests, diseases, and stress are all part of being climate-smart.

Weather Update: A Slow Drought Improvement

The last two weeks have brought a continued active pattern across Ohio, with numerous showers and storms hitting just about every corner of the state.

Defoliation in Soybean and Corn, and Japanese Beetle Watch

We have been receiving reports of higher-than-typical Japanese beetle activity in horticultural settings (e.g., ornamentals, home gardens) and this may be a warning sign to watch for them in field crops too.  Also, there are many weedy fields because of the difficult

Corn Yield Forecasts for 2023

Corn is progressing nicely across most of the state after well-needed rains (Figure 1). Starting in mid-July 2023, the Yield Forecasting Center plans to provide corn phenology (stages) and forecasts of corn yield potential every three weeks.

Herbicide Injury

The 2023 growing season has brought a range of stress inducing weather patterns, from drought to waterlogging. Stressful conditions can make crop plants more susceptible to injury from postemergence herbicides.

Lep Monitoring Network Update #10 – Trap Counts for CEW, WBC, and ECB (IA & NY)

The Ohio Lep Network is continuing to monitor moth pests across Ohio.