You Won’t Want to Ditch This Field Day!
Author(s): Rachel Cochran, CCA/CPAg We are just under two weeks shy of a field day focusing on two-stage ditch design, implementation, and conservation impact – a field day you won’t want to miss! Join the OSU Extension Water Quality Team…
Recent Rain Patterns: Implications on Nitrogen Management for Wheat Production
Author(s): Manbir Rakkar, Laura Lindsey, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Ed Lentz, CCA Since the past week, many wheat fields in Ohio are battling with excessive soil water or even ponding water conditions (Fig 1). Ohio has received rainfall ranging from about 1.5 inches in…
Check for Contaminants in Hay
– Christine Gelley, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County OSU Extension Making and feeding hay can be tricky business. After a long season feeding hay, livestock producers are getting a lot of experience judging hay by its appearance. The way…

New Fertilizer & Pesticide Applicator Classes Available!
Shelby County is hosting classes to assist those in getting their fertilizer and/or pesticide applicator license. The Pesticide class is on Thursday, February 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm to register, visit: http://www.go.osu.edu/newpest The fertilizer class is on Wednesday, March 5th from 5:00 –…
2025 First Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio
By: Amanda Bennett, Eric Richer, Clint Schroeder, OSU Extension Click here for PDF version of this article The first quarter results from a survey of Ohio retail fertilizer prices showed prices were varied when compared to the national averages reported…
2024 Fourth Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio
Authors: Amanda Bennett, Eric Richer, Clint Schroeder, OSU Extension Click here for PDF version of Q4 Fertilizer Summary Results from the final quarter survey of retail fertilizer prices in the state of Ohio revealed fertilizer prices continue to be lower…
Application of Manure to Double Crop Soybeans to Encourage Emergence
C.O.R.N. NEWSLETTER // 2024-20 // APPLICATION OF MANURE TO DOUBLE CROP SOYBEANS TO ENCOURAGE EMERGENCE The summer manure application window following wheat harvest is typically the 2nd largest application window each year. In recent years there has been more interest from livestock producers in applying…
How does Ohio’s agricultural exemption from zoning apply to a composting facility?
Originally posted in the Ohio Ag Law Blog. To view the original post, click HERE. By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Thursday, June 20th, 2024 Applying Ohio’s “agricultural exemption” from zoning is a constant challenge…
Manure Science Review
The annual Manure Science Review will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Farm Science Review Molly Caren Agricultural Center 135 SR 38 NE, London, OH. Topics will include manure placement and subsurface…