Wet Times and Challenges Ahead

Unlike last year’s weak La Nina, this weak to moderate La Nina is behaving much more like an average La Nina. That means wetter and more challenging times ahead compared to 2021.

2022 Central Ohio Agronomy School: The Nuts & Bolts About Corn & Soybean Production

The 2022 Central Ohio Agronomy School will be held on Monday evenings, beginning on Monday

Water Quality Wednesday Webinar

Join the Ohio State University Water Quality Extension Associates for the next installment of the Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series on February 16th.

Don’t Miss Ray Archuleta

The registration deadline for the Soil Health and Regenerative Ag event featuring Ray Archuleta in West Liberty, Ohio is quickly approaching.

Register Now for Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to register for the Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC) at early bird rates. The annual conference plans to be in- person March 8-9 at Ohio Northern University in Ada after being virtual this past year.

Upcoming Western Lake Erie Basin Conservation Practices Public Input Meeting

Join OSU Extension’s Water Quality Associates on Tuesday, February 22nd from 10-11AM for a public input meeting regarding on-farm conservation practices.

Waste To Worth Conference April 19th to the 22nd

The 2022 National Waste To Worth Conference is being hosted by The Ohio State University the week of April 19th through the 22nd.

Ag Tech Tuesday Webinars will Highlight 2021 eFields Results

The Ohio State Digital Ag Team’s Ag Tech Tuesday webinars are focusing on the 2021 eFields results this month! The webinars will feature highlights from 249 on-farm trials conducted across 45 counties in Ohio.

Weather Update: Will Cold and Snowy Weather Continue into February?

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Considerations for managing P & K in 2022

During this period of high prices and uncertain availability of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, a few basic soil fertility concepts can help guide application decision-making.

REMINDER: Join Us for the 2nd Annual Virtual Corn College and Soybean School

Due to popular demand, the AgCrops Team will host the 2nd annual virtual Corn College and Soybean School on February 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM featuring your OSU Extension state specialists, including the new corn agronomist, Dr.

The Agronomic Crops Team welcomes Osler Ortez, new Corn and Emerging Crops Agronomist at Ohio State!

I appreciate the chance of introducing myself to the Agronomics Crops audience at OSU. I come from backgrounds of coffee production (in northern Nicaragua), Soybean production (in Kansas and Argentina), and corn production (in Nebraska and the US Midwest).

Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training and Testing Option

Fertilizer applicator certification began in 2014. The agricultural fertilizer applicator certificate is required by the Ohio Department of Agriculture when you apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production.

2022 Northwest Ohio Agronomic Crops Day

Henry County will be hosting the 2022 Northwest Ohio Agronomy Crops Day on February 9th, 2022. This event will feature Dr.

Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference March 8-9 in Ada

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC) plans to be in- person March 8-9 at Ohio Northern University in Ada after being virtual this past year. Connect with other farmers and CCA’s, experience new ideas, and increase your net income.

What Does the Research Tell Us About Cover Crops & Soil Health?

The OSUE 2022 soil health series will present “What Does the Research Tell Us about Cover Crops & Soil Health?” on February 3, 8-9 a.m. Join us as OSUE Field Specialist Elizabeth Hawkins and State Soil Specialist Steve Culman share recent Ohio research trial results.

Water Quality Wednesday Webinar

Join the Ohio State University Water Quality Extension Associates for the next installment of the Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series on February 16th.

OSU Extension Seeks a New Agronomic Systems Field Specialist

Ohio State University Extension is seeking applicants for a faculty position of Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems.

Warner On-Farm Research Proposals Being Accepted

The OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Sustainable Agriculture Team and Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) has issued their annual call for proposals to conduct on-farm research on sustainable agriculture topics.

Weather Update: Winter Weather Returns with the New Year

2022 Ohio Weed University

Are you concerned about the effectiveness of your herbicide program?  Want to sharpen your weed id skills?  Not sure which nozzles provide the best control options?  Is herbicide resistance REALLY that big of a problem?  These topics and many more will be discussed at the 2022

Take Action Weed Management Webinars and Weedy Podcasts

Given how messed up the whole herbicide supply and price thing is right now, it might be a good time to take advantage of free resources to improve your herbicide and weed management acumen.  The USB Take Action program and university weed scientists are once again conducting a series

2021 Ohio Corn Performance Test: Regional Overviews

In 2021, 121 corn hybrids representing 16 commercial brands were evaluated in the Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT).

2021 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial – Final Report Now Available!

The purpose of the Ohio Soybean Performance Trials is to evaluate soybean varieties for yield and other agronomic characteristics. This evaluation gives soybean producers comparative information for selecting the best varieties for their unique production systems.

Alternative Spring Burndown/Postemergence Strategies when Herbicides are in Short Supply

Note:  This article represents the combined thinking of weed scientists from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Lime Considerations

Many individuals have already applied lime this fall; however, lime can still be applied before planting next spring. It is important to test soil pH and determine whether any lime needs to be applied for future crops.

Done with Harvest? Collect Sample for SCN Analysis!

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is silently gaining territory in Ohio as SCN numbers are rising. The ability to reproduce on soybean cultivars with ‘SCN-resistance’ threatens Ohio soybean production. To take action, we need to know our numbers.

Ohio No-till Conference December 8

The annual Ohio No-till Conference will be held on December 8 at Der Dutchman Restaurant, located at 445 South Jefferson (US Route 42) in Plain City.

Free Modules: Earn CEUs for Learning About Seeding Rate Decisions in Corn and Soybean

Seeding rate decisions are important to optimize yield in soybean and corn. Four 30-minute virtual self-paced modules are now available and can be viewed in any order. Topics include:

Soil Health Webinars Return for 2022

This winter the Agronomic Crops Team will offer a monthly webinar series focused on soil health. Farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability.

Upcoming Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Preparation Class

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Low Vomitoxin Levels in Corn but Rain and Delayed Harvest Could Change this Picture

After walking more than 40 corn fields and sampling more than 3,500 ears, we believe that Gibberella ear rot (GER), and consequently, vomitoxin levels likely will be much lower this year than they were last fall.

Still a Big Window for Fall Herbicide Treatments

Many growers know the benefits of fall herbicide treatments, and like how fields look the following spring.  We know that it’s not always possible to complete harvest and then still find the time, weather, or field conditions to get herbicides applied.  This is just a reminder that we

Take the Test to Beat the Pest

One of the main reasons soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most economically important pathogen of soybean is that it can cause yield loss between 15 and 30% with absolutely no visible symptoms.

Collect Fall Soil Samples for SCN

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a major soybean pathogen that continues to spread throughout Ohio.

Fall Soil Fertility Sampling

The fall is a great time to collect soil samples to identify any needs for lime, P, and K. Soil sampling either this fall or spring 2022 will be particularly important with the high costs of agricultural inputs.

2021 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial: Sandusky County, Union County, and Preble County Yield Results Available

Three out of six of the 2021 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial locations have been harvested, including Sandusky County, Union County, and Preble County.

Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Preparation

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training program, delivered by OSU Agronomic Crops Team members, will be available online

Weather Update: Fall Weather Finally Arrives

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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.

Fall Armyworm Still Active in Some Fields

Despite the cold snap a couple of weeks ago, we have continued to catch large numbers of fall armyworm moths (we caught >10,000 moths the last week of September), have found eggs, and have even had reports of damage in cover crops, alfalfa and other forage.

Delayed Wheat Planting

In general, the best time to plant wheat is the 10-day period starting the day after the fly-free safe date.

Corn Pre-Harvest Check

Corn harvest started earlier than normal this year across Ohio with many farmers taking advantage of higher grain prices and hauling in high moisture corn. This is causing more producers to switch back and forth between corn and soybean harvest.

Are You Seeing Brown Pods and Green Stems?

Green stems on mature soybean plants may be the result of a source/sink problem. If there are a limited number of pods (sink), there are fewer places for the plant’s photosynthates (source) to go.

October Harvest Weather Looks Good

After a brief period of wetness to start October, harvest season looks pretty good. October temperatures will be well above normal. Rainfall will average close to normal after the brief wetter period this week.

Becoming a Certified Crop Adviser and Exam Prep Options

Practicing agronomists can highlight their knowledge, experience, and dedication to crop production advising through the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program. The program provides a professional benchmark for agronomists in the United States and Canada.

FSR 2021 is finally only a week away!!

Farm Science Review is just a week away, held September 21st – 23rd with lots of excitement in store for farmers young and old.

Diagnosis of Tar Spot Late in the Season

Understandably, tar spot has been the focus of our attention this year, as it has been detected in more than 20 counties.

Foliar Diseases May Affect Stalk Strength and Quality

Causes of Stalk Rot: Several factors may contribute to stalk rot, including extreme weather conditions, inadequate fertilization, problems with nutrient uptake, insects, and diseases.

Life In A Time of Glyphosate Scarcity – Part 1 – Burndown In No-Till Wheat

It’s been a strange couple of years.  Shortages and supply chain problems (ask any cyclist who likes to break things often).  And just when you think anything else couldn’t happen, the supply of glyphosate, which is usually way more abundant than water in the American West, has apparently become

Drainage installation and conservation practice field demonstrations at the 2021 Farm Science Review

Have you ever wondered how subsurface tile drainage is installed in farm fields? The Farm Science Review (FSR), held from September 21–23, brings you an opportunity to view live demonstrations of the drainage tile installation process.

Weather Update: Hot and Humid Conditions Return

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Hazy Days…How Does Light Influence Corn and Soybean?

Quite often this summer, our skies have been filled with smoke from western wildfires.

Report Examines U.S. Corn Production Practices and Trends

In the July 2021 report Trends in Production Practices and Costs of the U.S.

August 12th CORN Live Focuses on Ohio Yield Potential for Corn and Soybeans for 2021

Matt Reese, Editor of Ohio’s Country Journal, will be joining OSU Extension’s CORN Live webinar this Thursday to report corn and soybean yield estimates collected through OCJ’s 2021 Ohio Crop Tour, which is underway this week.  Along with Matt, Extension educators Taylor Dill, John Barker, and Ch

No-Till Field Days 2021

This August we have a variety of No-Till field days throughout the state. On August 19th, we have two half day options. One event is in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fred Yoder Farm in Plain City and another is in the evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Regional Field Days Focus on Cover Crop Application and Termination

OSU Extension will host two educational field days focused on soil health and cover crops next week.

Specialty Dairy to host No-Till Event

The Woodruff Farm will host a special Ohio No-Till program at 3143 E. US 36, Urbana OH. John Fulton will lead off at 1:00 pm with “Precision Planting in No-till.” He is an OSU Agricultural Engineer and a native of Miami County. OSU is testing/demonstrating the newest technology on planters.