Weather Update: Fall Weather Finally Arrives

Summary

Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest

Autumn weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include: preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies.

Jack Frost Will Bite Soon – Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages

One of these days soon we will have a frost. There is potential for some forage toxicities and other problems that can develop after a frost.

Prevent Plant Winter Wheat…What To Do With Your Seed

The combination of slow soybean harvest and rainfall in Northwest Ohio has made wheat planting challenging for some. What should you do with your wheat seed if you weren’t able to plant?

Harvesting Corn Fields with Moldy Leaves and Stubble

Dark Dust Clouds during Harvest: There have been reports of huge dust clouds blowing up behind combines during harvest.

Alternative Options for On-Farm Grain Storage

The excitement of a large crop may be hampered slightly by thoughts of where all that grain will go. If you are running the numbers and realizing your storage will be full before the end of harvest, you might start looking around the farm for new places to store grain.

ODA Extends H2Ohio Deadline for Cover Crops

Due to a late harvest and adverse weather conditions, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is extending the 2021 H2Ohio Program deadline for planting overwintering cover crops, including those following small grains, and manure incorporation.