CORN Newsletter

January 30 – February 5, 2024

 

Editor: Clifton Martin, CCA

 

Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT) 2023 Results

Authors: Rich Minyo, Osler Ortez

The Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT) was started in Ohio in 1972. To date, it has a history of 50+ years. The purpose of OCPT is to evaluate corn hybrids for grain yield and other important agronomic characteristics.

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Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio

Authors: Dr. Manbir Rakkar, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant nutrient and P fertilizers are added to supplement the soil’s available P. There are economic and environmental benefits to making informed decisions about P fertilizer use.

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Winter Application of Manure in Ohio

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

Most producers have had the needed dry weather this fall to get livestock manure applied to fields. However, a wetter than normal corn crop and full elevators, did delay corn harvest longer than normal in some areas.

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2024 Ohio Weeds University Regional Locations Set

Authors: Sarah Noggle, Ken Ford

OSU Extension invites crop producers, CCAs, and agribusinesses to attend a regional 2024 Ohio State Weeds University on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at locations across the state.

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Battle for the Belt Winter Meetings- Virtual on February 2 & In-Person in March!

Authors: Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, Taylor Dill, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Dean Kreager, Ken Ford, Mike Estadt, Mark Badertscher

Register (https://go.osu.edu/cornsoy) today for our Virtual Corn College & Soybean School held on Friday, February 2, which will include a ‘Battle for the Belt’ discussion in the mornin

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2024 Northwest Ohio Agronomy Crops Day February 7

Author: Alan Leininger

Henry County will be hosting the 2024 Northwest Ohio Agronomy Crops Day on February 7th, 2024.

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Upcoming Events

 

January 15

 

2024 Central Ohio Agronomy School: “The Nuts & Bolts About Corn & Soybean Production”

 

January 22

 

2024 Central Ohio Agronomy School: “The Nuts & Bolts About Corn & Soybean Production”

 

January 29

 

2024 Central Ohio Agronomy School: “The Nuts & Bolts About Corn & Soybean Production”

 

February 5

 

2024 Central Ohio Agronomy School: “The Nuts & Bolts About Corn & Soybean Production”

 

February 6

 

2024 Allen County Ag Outlook and Agronomy Day

 

February 8

 

Grower Panel – Cover Crop Info Drop webinar

 

February 21

 

2024 Weeds University

 

March 7

 

What’s the Beef with Soil Health and Livestock? webinar

 

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.

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