Month: October 2022

Spotted Lanternfly and the Potential Impacts on the Maple Syrup Industry

| Nanette Neal

There will be a free webinar on November 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST, titled Spotted Lanternfly and the Potential Impacts on the Maple Syrup Industry.

Extension Educator Brian Walsh, Penn State Extension, will discuss what is known about the spotted lanternfly and observations about maple trees that provide insight as to the impact the insect could have on the industry.

Ever since the spotted lanternfly was found in Southeast Pennsylvania, it has been causing damage to agricultural plants as well as non-agricultural plants. As the insect continues to expand its range, more is being learned about the insect’s lifecycle and its feeding habitats. Since the spotted lanternfly can feed very heavily upon certain tree species, the insect can potentially impact the maple syrup industry.

Click this link to register:  https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-and-the-potential-impacts-on-the-maple-syrup-industry

2022 Kitchen Table Conversations at Farm Science Review

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When Death Happens-Managing the Farm Without Your Business Partner
Death can change everything, especially your ability to manage the farm without your business partner. How can you better prepare to manage your farm business without your spouse or sibling? Learn some strategies that can help you plan for the challenge of managing a farm alone.

SPEAKER: David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator, Coshocton County, marrison.2@osu.edu, 740-622-2265

Female Farmer Financing Options: Opportunities with USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loans
Come participate in this kitchen table conversation on how you can find unique farmland financing options for females, veterans, and minority farmers. Learn a little bit more about the requirements, normal rates, and roles.

SPEAKER: Eric Richer, OSU Extension Educator, Fulton County, richer.5@osu.edu, 419-337-9210

The Devil is in the Details: Communication and Record Keeping for Improving Farm Management
Family farms are only as good as their communication. A record-keeping system is a valuable form of communication when the level of detail fits the needs of the farm decision-makers. Useful record-keeping can move a farm management team beyond the basic tax return to exploring problem-solving and strengthening the family farm business.

SPEAKER: Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Educator, Defiance County, clevenger.10@osu.edu, 419-782-4771

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gigi Neal, neal.331@osu.edu, 513-732-7070 or Heather Neikirk, neikirk.2@osu.edu, 234-348-6145

BlogSite: u.osu.edu/ohwomeninag/

Annie’s Project in South Central Ohio

| Nanette Neal

Join us for Annie’s Project series this fall in Chillicothe, OH in Ross County.

Annie’s Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women’s roles in modern farm enterprises.

This 6-week workshop focuses on five key areas of risk management: human, financial, marketing, production, and legal. Women learn about argi-business practices from experts in their fields. They also form valuable networks with others in the class.

Registration http://go.osu.edu/rossannies2022
Cost is $75.00 per person
Registration deadline is October 24, 2022

Brochure

Session 1: October 27, Rm D

•Welcome and Introductions
•Real Colors Personality Test
•Intro to Risk Management

Session 2: October 31, Rm C

•Identifying & Managing Legal Liability on the Farm

Session 3: November 3, Rm D

•Direct Marketing
•Social Media Presence
•Overview of Rules & Regs
•Commodity Marketing
•Knowing Your Production Costs
•Different Marketing Tools

Session 4 November 7, Rm D

•Record Keeping
•Financial Statements
•Budgeting & Benchmarking

Session 5: November 10, Rm D

•Communication and Stress
•Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate
•Estate Planning Strategies

Session 6: November 17, Rm D

•Farm Services Agency
•Natural Resources Conservation Service
•Soil and Water Conservation District
•Crop Insurance

Event Sponsors

Kingston National Bank
Farm Credit Services of Mid America
Atomic Credit Union
LCNB National Bank

Learn about farm income taxes on November 17

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Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

It’s time for our annual webinar focused on farm income taxes!  Learn from OSU’s Barry Ward and David Marrison and Purdue’s Michael Langemeir on November 17 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in a live webinar.  A recording will also be available.  For registration, visit https://farmoffice.osu.edu/tax/farmer-and-farmland-owner-income-tax-webinar

Toy tractor and stacks of coins in a field of soil

2022 Lamb and Wine Field Night

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Dr. Brady Campbell, Assistant Professor, OSU State Small Ruminant Extension Specialist
Christine Gelley, OSU Extension Educator ANR, Noble County
Dr. Maria Smith, Viticulture Outreach Specialist

Registration ends soon – sign up today!

Shepherds, viticulturists, and foodies alike are welcome to join us for an evening in the vineyard to discuss how sheep and grapes can be compatible in vineyards and how lamb & wine can be compatible in the dining room. An introduction to grape production and challenges along with demonstrations of vineyard grazing, lamb preparation, wine tasting, and dinner will be included with registration for this event. The meal will consist of 4-5 cuts of lamb prepared during the live cooking demonstration, 5 Ohio grown wines, sides, and a dessert. The cost to attend this event is just $30 per person, payable to The Ohio State University, by October 15, 2022. Be sure to register quickly as registration is limited.

The event will be held at The Ohio State University South Centers: 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://go.osu.edu/lambandwine2022. You may also view the event flyer here and register using the QR code included. 

Questions about the structure of the course may be directed to OSU State Small Ruminant Extension Specialist – Dr. Brady Campbell at campbell.1279@osu.edu or (330) 263-5563 or Dr. Maria Smith, Viticulture Outreach Specialist at smith.12720@osu.edu or (330) 263-3825. Questions about the payment process may be directed to Noble County ANR Educator – Christine Gelley at gelley.2@osu.edu or (740) 305-3173.

We look forward to seeing each of you at this years event!

Ohio Maple Days December 10, 2022

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Ohio Maple Days will take place December 10th at the Ashland University Convocation Center.

Registration is $45 per person which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  Vendor registration for the day is $100 and includes a table and 2 meal tickets for the day.

This year’s event will feature research updates on red maple, and maple flavors.  An ACER grant update, a look at the insects every maple producer should know and a session on RO systems.  The day ends with a session on improving sap flows and sap profitability from a trio of different perspectives.  See the attached brochure for more details.

Again this year we have a dedicated space for vendors that allows you to visit with them throughout the day.  Vendors already registered for the event:

Ag Pro/John Deere

CDL USA

Glacier’s End Forestry

Peer Family Forestry Consulting LLC

Richards Maple Products

Stumpwater Farm LLC

Sugarbush Supplies Inc.

Weaver Maple Supplies

There will be continuing education credits offered for the day – SAF CF Credits: 4.5 category 1

To Register Follow This Link: https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/2022-ohio-maple-days

Ohio Maple Business Planning Class December 2, 2022

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Can you benefit from learning more about business management and having time to work on your own business plan?

Join Mark Cannella from the University of Vermont Extension for this half day seminar.  Mark will present lessons on strategic planning, marketing and managing finances toward profitability.  This longer-form program will offer time for group discussion and time to work on your own basic business planning steps to target your priorities.

Participants are encouraged to bring any business records and information that enables them to apply the seminar directly to their own business (space is limited).

Continuing education credits offered: SAF CF credits: 4.0 category 1

 

Follow this link for registration: https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/maple-business-planning-deep-dive

2022 Southwest Ohio Equine Education Expo

| Nanette Neal

Free Program & Continental Breakfast

Date: November 5, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: Reily Community Center, 6093 Reily Millville Rd., Oxford, OH 45056

Topics:

  • Pasture Management
  • Forage Needs
  • Stocking Rates
  • Sacrifice & Dry Lots
  • Manure Management

Event Registration:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4eabab29a3fd0-20222

Event Flyer

Expo Vendors

  • Brubaker Grain and Chemical
  • Farrier Science Clinic
  • PBS Animal Health (To be determined)

Speakers: 

  • Jamie Hampton – Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU Extension, Auglaize County
  • J.T. Benitez – Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU Extension,  Butler County
  • Brady Smith – Rural Specialist, Butler Soil and Water Conservation District

Livestock News

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Beef Cattle

Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1313 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

With johnsongrass starting to pop up in pasture fields across Ohio, that’s one weed that if managed correctly could be fed. That’s the subject Jordan Penrose discusses this week.

Articles this week include:

    • Johnsongrass; Feed or Weed?
    • Pigeons Not Welcome
    • What is the real cost of mineral supplementation?
    • When to Cull Bulls
    • Drought Continues to Drive Feedlot Placements Higher in August

Seven new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1314 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

Despite experiencing our first frost for this fall here in Fairfield County on Monday, there’s still lots of forage and feed management to be considered. That’s the majority of our focus for this week.

We’ll be at the Fairfield County Fair most of next week so there likely won’t be another BEEF Cattle letter posting for two weeks.

Articles this week include:

    • Hay Quality 2022 . . . challenging!
    • Hay vs. Haylage: Is there a difference?
    • Practice Patience With Your Stockpile
    • Feeding Frosted Forages
    • AVOID A NIGHTMARE NEXT SPRING!!!!!!!!
    • The Cattle Cycle
    • 2022 Heifer Price Discounts

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