Planting Fall Cover Crops

We are now approaching the time of year to think about planting fall cover crops. Cover crops can serve many purposes, ranging from erosion control to nutrient sequestration.

Fall-Applied Herbicides: Odds and Ends

A commonly asked question about fall herbicides – how late in the fall can herbicides be applied and at what point is it too cold to apply?  We have applied well into December under some very cold conditions and still obtained effective control of winter annuals.  We suggest applying before Thank

Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) has Made Itself at Home in Ohio

This invasive species has adapted quite well to Ohio conditions, and is unfortunately doing very well in some fields based on egg counts.  We are wrapping up intensive sampling of Ohio Fields from the support of the soybean check-off through Ohio Soybean Council and United Soybean Board.   To dat

For Safety’s Sake: Don’t Take Drying Shortcuts with Stored Corn

Wet weather conditions are causing concerns with the 2020 corn crop going into storage. Proper management of stored grain will be the key to eliminating risks to human health and safety later in the season.

2020 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial: Henry County, Preble County, and Clinton County Yield Results Available

Yield results from Clinton County have been added to the 2020 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial available online: https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/soybean

Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Training

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training program, delivered by members of the OSU Agronomic Crops Team, will be held virtually for 2021 on January 5, 6, 7 & 8. This is normally an intensive two-day workshop but will be spread across four days this year, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference

On November 9th-13th, OSU’s College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences will host the Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference.

Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

Do you know how the COVID legislation may affect your tax return? Do you know how equipment trade-ins may affect your federal and state tax returns?