CORN Newsletter

 

July 9 – 15

 

Editor: Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

 

Regional Updates: July 2 – 8

Authors: Trevor Corboy, Kendra Stahl, Dean Kreager, Jacob Winters, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

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

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

Authors: Amber Emmons, CCA, Rachel Cochran, CCA

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.

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

Author: Ken Ford

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?

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

Authors: Jason Hartschuh, CCA, Pierce Paul, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

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.

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Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day at Ohio State Lima

Authors: Nic Baumer, Vinayak Shedekar

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.

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Certified Crop Adviser Exam Online Study Course

Authors: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Lee Beers, CCA, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

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.

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

Authors: Taylor Dill, Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, Manni Singh

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

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

Authors: Stephanie Pflaum, Amy Raudenbush, Maddie Brillhart, Mark Badertscher, Nic Baumer, Lee Beers, CCA, Trevor Corboy, Nick Eckel, Allen Gahler, Don Hammersmith, Mary Jo Hassen, Alan Leininger, Ed Lentz, CCA, Kendall Lovejoy, Clifton Martin, CCA, Les Ober, CCA, Jordan Penrose, Beth Scheckelhoff, Mike Sunderman, Frank Thayer, Kyle Verhoff, Brooks Warner, Jacob Winters, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

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

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Slug Monitoring Project Summary

Authors: Maddie Brillhart, Amy Raudenbush, John Barker, Nic Baumer, Frank Becker, Lee Beers, CCA, Amanda Bennett, Pressley Buurma, Dirk Dempsey, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Ken Ford, Seth Kannberg, Ryan McMichael, Gigi Neal, Kendra Stahl, Jacob Winters, Ted Wiseman, Kelley Tilmon

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.

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Upcoming Events

 

July 10

 

Weed Science Field Day

 

July 17

 

Western Agronomy Field Day

 

July 24

 

Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day

 

July 31

 

Cover Crop ‘Til You Drop!

 

August 13

 

Southwest Ohio Corn Growers Field Day

 

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

 

Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management

 

Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Wayne Dellinger, 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

 

Alyssa Essman
State Specialist, Weed Science

 

Ken Ford
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Seth Kannberg
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Eugene Law, PhD
Assistant Professor

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clifton Martin, CCA
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

 

Rylee Kay Puthoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Manbir Rakkar
Soil Fertility, State Extension Specialist

 

Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kendra Stahl
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Heather Torlina
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Ben Torrance
State Statistician

 

Barry Ward
Program Leader

 

Aaron Wilson
Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center

 

Jacob Winters
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ted Wiseman
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.

CORN Newsletter – Forage Stands and Establishing

April 2, 2024 – April 8, 2024

 

Editor: Rob Leeds

 

Spring 2024 Weather & Soil Conditions: Update 1

Author: Aaron Wilson

Soil Temperatures and Moisture

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Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage

Authors: Kyle Verhoff, Allen Gahler, Jason Hartschuh, CCA

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.

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

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Taylor Dill, Osler Ortez, Joe Davlin

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:

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Spring Forage Establishment

Authors: Kyle Verhoff, Allen Gahler, Jason Hartschuh, CCA

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.

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Scouting Early Alfalfa Weevil Activity

Authors: Aaron Wilson, Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel, Maggie Lewis, Kyle Verhoff

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.

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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

 

John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amanda Bennett
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Ken Ford
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock

 

Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Kate Hornyak
Program Coordinator

 

Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Maggie Lewis

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ricardo Ribeiro
Visiting Scholar, Federal University of Parana (Brazil)

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kendra Stahl
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ben Torrance
State Statistician

 

Jacob Winters
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

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.

Read more

 

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.

Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

Are you a farmer or farmland owner wanting to learn more about the recent tax law issues? If so, join us for this webinar on Friday, December 15th, 2023 from 10am to noon. This webinar is a part of our Farm Office Live Series and serves as our Farm Office Live! Webinar for December. To register for this webinar go to: https://go.osu.edu/register4fol

This webinar will focus on issues related to farmer and farmland owner income tax returns as well as the latest news on CAUV and property taxes in Ohio and the big changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT). This two-hour program will be presented in a live webinar format via Zoom by OSU Extension Educators Barry Ward, David Marrison and Jeff Lewis along with Purdue faculty member Dr. Michael Langemeier. Individuals who operate farms, own property, or are involved with renting farmland should participate.

 

 

 

Topics to be discussed during this webinar include (subject to change based on tax law change):

  • Economic Outlook
  • Depreciation Update
  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor
  • Corporate Transparency Act/Beneficial Owners Information Reporting
  • 1099-K Changes
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Basis Allocation Land Acquisition – Allocating Basis to Residual Fertility for Future Deductions
  • Defining Farm Income to Avoid Paying Estimated Tax
  • Keeping an Eye Forward on Estate/Gift Tax Limitation
  • Reminder – Keeping an Eye on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions Sunsetting After 2025 Tax Year
  • Ohio Tax Update (CAUV/Property Tax Update, CAT Changes, Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Ohio Tax Law Interpretation – Ohio Supreme Court Issues New Ruling)
  • Indiana Tax Update

– Barry Ward & Jeff Lewis, OSU Income Tax Schools

CORN Newsletter

 

November 21 – December 4

 

Editor: Mark Badertscher

 

2023 Preharvest Weeds Survey

Author: Alyssa Essman

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.

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Virtual Soil Health Tour showcasing best management practices in Northwest Ohio

Authors: Rachel Cochran, CCA, Sarah Noggle

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

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Certified Livestock Managers Webinar Series

Author: Jocelyn Birt

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

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Certified Crop Adviser CEU Credits Available

Author: 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.

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Upcoming Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Preparation Class

Author: Lee Beers, CCA

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.

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Register Today for the 2024 Soil Health Webinar Series

Authors: Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Dr. Manbir Rakkar, Sarah Noggle, Rachel Cochran, CCA

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.

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Upcoming Events

 

January 11

 

Soil Health: Who’s the J.A.M at OSU? webinar

 

February 8

 

Grower Panel – Cover Crop Info Drop webinar

 

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.

 

Contributors:

 

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

 

Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Caden Buschur
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

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

 

Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Alyssa Essman
State Specialist, Weed Science

 

Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock

 

Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Andrew Holden
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jim Ippolito
Professor

 

Doug Karcher
Chair, Horticulture and Crop Science

 

Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Horacio Lopez-Nicora
State Specialist, Soybean Pathology

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clifton Martin, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kendra Stahl
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kyle Verhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jacob Winters
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

CORN Newsletter – Corn Drydown

October 31 – November 6

 

Editor: Ryan McMichael

 

Corn Drydown Podcast

Authors: Amanda Douridas, CCA, Elizabeth Hawkins

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.

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Considerations for Drying High Moisture Corn

Authors: Elizabeth Hawkins, Jason Hartschuh, CCA

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%.

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

Author: Alyssa Essman

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

Read more

 

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

Author: Aaron Wilson

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.

Read more

 

Upcoming Events

 

November 30

 

Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes Conference

 

January 4

 

2024 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference

 

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:

 

Chris Allen
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

 

John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Caden Buschur
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Alyssa Essman
State Specialist, Weed Science

 

Allen Gahler
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Andrew Holden
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Maggie Lewis

 

Horacio Lopez-Nicora
State Specialist, Soybean Pathology

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kendra Stahl
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kyle Verhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Aaron Wilson
Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center

 

Jacob Winters
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Chris Zoller
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.

Planning the Future of Your Farm

The OSU Extension offices in Brown & Clermont counties invite you to participate in a “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” workshop on November 29, 2023. This workshop is designed to help farm families learn strategies and tools to successfully create a succession and estate plan that helps you transfer your farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of your farm. This workshop will be held at Southern State Community College located  at 351 Brooks Malott Road, Mt. Orab, OH.

Workshop topics include: Developing Goals for Estate and Succession; Planning for the Transition of Control; Planning for the Unexpected; Communication and Conflict Management during Farm Transfer; Legal Tools and Strategies; Developing Your Team; Getting Your Affairs in Order; and Selecting an Attorney.

The base $85 registration fee allows 2 members from the family to attend and includes lunch, refreshments, and 1 set of course materials.  Additional family members can attend for $25 per person. Additional materials can be purchased for a fee. More information can be obtained by contacting Trevor Corboy (Brown) at 937-378-6716 or corboy.3@osu.edu or Gigi Neal (Clermont) at 513-732-7070 or neal.331@osu.edu or at go.osu.edu/farmsuccession

Click the image below for full details.

Ohio Ag Manager Team News

Ohio Grape Producers Eligible for Newly Announced Grapevine Insurance Program

By: David Marrison, Field Specialist- Farm Management, OSU Extension On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is expanding crop Read more about Ohio Grape Producers Eligible for Newly Announced Grapevine Insurance Program

by marrison.2 on August 31, 2023

Are you Ready… Emergency Preparedness?

OSU Extension invites you to participate in the “Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar” on September 13, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:30 via Zoom to learn Read more about Are you Ready… Emergency Preparedness?

by marrison.2 on August 30, 2023

Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2022-23

By: Barry Ward, Leader, Production Business Management, Director, OSU Income Tax Schools, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, OSU Extension, Agriculture & Natural Resources Continued high crop prices, Read more about Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2022-23

by marrison.2 on August 29, 2023

Ask The Experts take the stage at FSR

By: Wm. Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Farm Management Agriculture is information driven and growers and industry always have great questions.  Who should you Read more about Ask The Experts take the stage at FSR

by marrison.2 on August 29, 2023

Small Farm Education Planned at 2023 Farm Science Review

Are you a producer on a large or small farm looking to diversify your operation or a niche market looking for ways to expand and Read more about Small Farm Education Planned at 2023 Farm Science Review

by marrison.2 on August 25, 2023

CORN Newsletter

August 29 – September 4, 2023

 

Editor: Rob Leeds

 

Late-season Pigweed Scouting

Author: Alyssa Essman

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.

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Corn Yield Forecasts as of August 23, 2023

Author: Osler Ortez

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

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

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Amanda Douridas, CCA
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Lep Monitoring Network Update #17 – Fall Armyworm Monitoring Starting Across Ohio

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Suranga Basnagala , Mark Badertscher, Nic Baumer, Frank Becker, Lee Beers, CCA, Trevor Corboy, Nick Eckel, Allen Gahler, Mary Jo Hassen, Alan Leininger, Ed Lentz, CCA, Kendall Lovejoy, Clifton Martin, CCA, Jordan Penrose, Beth Scheckelhoff, Frank Thayer, Brooks Warner, Kayla Wyse, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

Introduction

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

Author: Elizabeth Hawkins

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

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Wheat Management and Input Survey

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Matthew Hankinson

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’.

Read more

 

Battle for the Belt: Episode 25

Authors: Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez, Amanda Douridas, CCA, Grant Davis, CCA

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

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Upcoming Events

 

September 12

 

Farm Science Review Agronomy College

 

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

 

John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Caden Buschur
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Pressley Buurma
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

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

 

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

 

Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock

 

Jeffory A. Hattey
Professor

 

Andrew Holden
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Doug Karcher
Chair, Horticulture and Crop Science

 

Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Courtney Krieger
Water Quality Extension Associate

 

Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Marina Miquilini
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Dr. Manbir Rakkar

 

Ricardo Ribeiro
Visiting Scholar, Federal University of Parana (Brazil)

 

Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Clint Schroeder
Program Manager

 

Kendra Stahl
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Barry Ward
Program Leader

 

Brooks Warner
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Aaron Wilson
Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center

 

Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

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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.

 

Learn how to expand your business through marketing and sales with Foodpreneur School!

Ready to grow your food and farm business by improving your marketing and sales?

 Monday, September 25 & Monday, October 2, 2023

 LOCATION: Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Ave. Chillicothe Ohio 45601; Room A

TIME: 3-6:30 p.m. (Eastern)

COST: Free

QUESTIONS: Samantha Black (black.1156@osu.edu)

Register online here

Or call Samantha Black at 614-247-9774. Pre-registration is required. Event is free for registrants.

Foodpreneur School is a two-part, in-person learning program focused on food and farm businesses marketing directly to consumers through farmer’s markets, on-farm stands, in retail locations, and via online channels. Learn about building a consistent impactful brand, formal sales strategies to bolster growth, and better identifying and reaching target customers. Participants will leave the program with SMART goals for growing their marketing and sales.

Foodpreneur School is hosted by the CFAES Center for Cooperatives at Ohio State, in partnership with the Direct Food & Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Ohio State University Extension and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at OSU South Centers.

Monday, September 25, 2023, 3 – 6:30 p.m.- Session I – Branding & Sales

  • Learn the powerful impact branding can have on your business and learn sales techniques that can benefit small food and farm businesses.

Monday, October 2, 2023, 3 – 6:30 p.m.- Session II – Customer Engagement & SMART Goals

  • Learn how to better identify and engage your business’s target customers, including tips for email, text, and social media engagement. Learn about and develop SMART goals for your business marketing and sales.

If you require an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in this event, please contact Samantha Black at black.1156@osu.edu or 614-247-9705. The university will make every effort to meet these requests.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visitcfaesdiversity.osu.edu.