Regional Updates: July 2 – 8

The southern half of the state remains especially dry as corn and first crop soybean enter early reproductive stages.

Have you Registered for the July 31st Cover Crop ‘Til You Drop Field Day?

We are now only three weeks away from Ohio State University Extension’s Water Quality Team field day: Cover Crop ‘Til You Drop! View the video below for more information about this conservation-focused field day.

Southwest Ohio Corn Growers Agronomy Field Day, Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Fayette County is known for its rich heritage in the agricultural industry. What better place for an agronomy, outlook for grain prices, and agricultural technology field day?

Risk of Corn Grain Contamination with Vomitoxin in Ohio in 2024: July 8 Projection

Mycotoxins, specifically deoxynivalenol (DON), commonly referred to as vomitoxin, has become a significant problem for Ohio corn growers. What was once considered an every-ten-year problem, has now become a yearly challenge in some sections of the state.

Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day at Ohio State Lima

Drainage installation, drainage water recycling, and soil health will be the focus of a field day being held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Ohio State University at Lima.

Certified Crop Adviser Exam Online Study Course

This online course will help those aspiring to become Certified Crop Advisers prepare for the program’s required exams. The self-paced course covers fundamental crop production concepts included in the local and International Certified Crop Adviser exam.

Battle for the Belt: Season 2, Episode 15 – Corn and Soybean Planting Date Responses

Episode 15 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIdMuUicMGA

Lep Monitoring Network – Western Bean Cutworm and Corn Earworm Update # 12

The Lep monitoring network continues to monitor for both Western bean cutworm and corn earworm moths in Ohio.

Slug Monitoring Project Summary

Starting in early April, fifteen Ohio counties monitored 17 soybean fields for slugs as part of a multi-state project funded by the United Soybean Board. The objective of the study is to help us better understand variation in slug pressure in our region.

Spring 2024 Weather & Soil Conditions: Update 1

Soil Temperatures and Moisture

Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage

Spring is here and now is a great time to walk fields and note how the forages faired. Winter damage is difficult to predict and the variability of temperatures this past winter across the state can present some difficult conditions for forages.

Battle for the Belt – Season 2, Episode 1: Kick-Off

Year 2 of Battle for the Belt kicked-off with corn and soybean planting on March 25 at the Western Agricultural Research Station in Clark County:

Spring Forage Establishment

As soil temperatures rise and the chances of a morning frost decline, the window to spring-establish forages is open. In the spring, the combination of weather and plenty to do make planting opportunities scarce.

Scouting Early Alfalfa Weevil Activity

Alfalfa weevils are one of the two key alfalfa pests in Ohio and now is the time to brush up on the scouting procedure and to add reminders to scout onto your calendar.

Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT) 2023 Results

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.

Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio

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.

Winter Application of Manure in Ohio

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.

2024 Ohio Weeds University Regional Locations Set

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.

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

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

2024 Northwest Ohio Agronomy Crops Day February 7

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

2023 Preharvest Weeds Survey

Each year just before harvest, the weed science team at OSU spends some time driving across the state and evaluating weed escapes in soybean fields. This year, 4027 fields were evaluated across 46 of the top soybean producing counties.

Virtual Soil Health Tour showcasing best management practices in Northwest Ohio

Ohio State University Extension and The Nature Conservancy are partnering for the third year in a row to provide a platform showcasing farms around Northwest Ohio that are utilizing soil health-promoting practices.  These virtual stops include photos, videos, and interview

Certified Livestock Managers Webinar Series

Join the Ohio State University Water Quality Extension Associates for the last installment of the Certified Livestock Mangers Webinar series for 2023.

Certified Crop Adviser CEU Credits Available

The Ohio State University Extension Agronomic Crops Team has developed an online, self-paced course for Certified Crop Advisers to earn CEU credits.

Upcoming Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Preparation Class

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), but are intimidated by the exams? You should consider attending the Ohio CCA Pre-Exam Preparation Class offered by Ohio State University Extension.

Register Today for the 2024 Soil Health Webinar Series

Are you interested in improving soil health and better measuring its impact on crop yield and farm profitability? Then make plans to join us for the 2024 Soil Health Webinar series on January 11, February 8, and March 7 at 8:00 a.m.

Corn Drydown Podcast

Many corn fields across Ohio are sitting above 25% moisture and farmers may be wondering how much drying action will occur in the next few weeks.

Considerations for Drying High Moisture Corn

Corn harvest progress in Ohio has been behind pace as field drying has been slower than expected. Currently only 29% of the corn crop has been harvested compared to a 5-year average of 49%.

The EPA’s Proposed Herbicide Strategy and What it Means for Herbicide Use

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 was passed by Congress in an effort to protect endangered species and their habitats.

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

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.

Late-season Pigweed Scouting

Pigweed plants that escaped POST applications or emerged after can now be seen above soybean canopies. Especially important are waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, as these species pose increased economic and management concerns.

Corn Yield Forecasts as of August 23, 2023

Most of the corn acreage in Ohio is now at grain filling stages.

Meet Your Soil Fertility Extension State Specialist- Dr. Manbir Rakkar

Lep Monitoring Network Update #17 – Fall Armyworm Monitoring Starting Across Ohio

Introduction

Join OABA and OSU Extension for the 4R Technology Review Field Day on September 6

The Ohio Agribusiness Association and Ohio State University Extension invite you to the 4R Technology Review Field Day.

Wheat Management and Input Survey

This fall, with funding from Ohio Corn and Wheat, we will begin a new project ‘The Wheat to Beat’ to identify management practices of interest to farmers that improve wheat yield, profitability, and quality. This project will include a ‘people’s choice treatment’.

Battle for the Belt: Episode 25

Episode 25 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxBTpyfpSZo