Month: April 2023

A Potential New Nemesis for Garlic Mustard? Identifying and Reporting a Newly Arrived Garlic Mustard Specialist Aphid- Lipaphis alliarae

| Nanette Neal

Join Holden Arboretum’s Natural Areas Biologist Rebecah Troutman to learn more about a newly discovered enemy of the invasive garlic mustard.  This webinar will teach participants how to find and identify Liaphis alliariae, a garlic mustard specialist aphid native to Europe. This aphid was found during the 2021 field season.  Affected plants produced twisted seed pods and puckered/wilted leaves. Given the importance of controlling garlic mustard, the novel nature of the newly discovered aphid in the United States, we are trying to better understand the impact this species has on garlic mustard- could it be a desperately needed biocontrol agent? The objective is to quantify the impact of this novel aphid on garlic mustard and map its current distribution.

Registration is now open here.

Farm Office Live

| Nanette Neal

In this month’s webinar, the Farm Office Team will present the following topics:

Legislative and Case Law Update​ (Peggy Hall)

  • Farm Insurance Issues​ (Robert Moore)
  • “What is a ‘Taxable Gross Receipt’ under Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax?”​ (Jeff Lewis)
  • Inflation and Interest Rates: An Update Including a Closer ​Look at Agricultural Machinery and Equipment​ (Barry Ward)
  • Crop Budgets/Income Outlook for ‘23​ (Barry Ward)
  • Avoid Chance by making 2023 Record Keeping Goals (Bruce Clevenger)

There is no fee to attend this webinar.  However, registration is required at go.osu.edu/farmofficelive

Livestock News

| Nanette Neal

Beef Cattle

Six new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1339 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

Considering the run we’re seeing in beef cattle values, this week we focus our attention on speculation regarding the economic aspects of the industry into the foreseeable future.

Also, don’t forget to join us this evening for the OSU Extension Beef Team Live!

Articles this week include:

    • Backgrounding Cattle in 2023
    • Stocker Outlook for 2023
    • Wholesale Beef Prices and Cattle Prices
    • Weekly Livestock Comments for April 7, 2023
    • Fed Cattle Supplies
    • Prospective Plantings – 2023 Hay Acreage

Six new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1340 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

If you own brood cows, regardless of whether you AI extensively or only use natural service by a bull, find time to listen to the three podcasts on controlling the breeding and calving season with Les Anderson in this week’s postings!

Articles this week include:

    • ROI; Is it time for a fresh look?
    • Controlling the Breeding and Calving Season with Dr. Les Anderson
    • Early Season Pasture Management
    • Fed Cattle Prices Continue to Rally
    • Enhanced Soil Carbon Farming as a Climate Solution: Pastures and Hayfields in Ohio
    • USDA Announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment is Open

Small Ruminant

Poultry

  • As we move through bird migration and enter 4-H poultry livestock season and new chick season for small farmers,  since we are heading towards peak migratory bird migration in the next month, so it is crucial that we practice our very best biosecurity.
  • How to keep your flock safe from HPAI: https://youtu.be/5POApKOF8no
  • Tim McDermott, DVM, Extension Educator in Franklin County will be presenting on poultry disease as part of a three-part webinar series on poultry hosted by OSU State 4-H. He will have an update on HPAI during the presentation.  Wednesday, April 26th : Poultry Health https://osu.zoom.us/j/98164067948?pwd=OWdqQ2dhTk95MDdwNzBZOW51Mzhjdz09 (Password: 682120)
  • Protecting animal health at home and at the fair, common disease ID, and more! There are other great videos short and long on the OSUEF Poultry playlist on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSAltDhmcDcZys1OrzBN-lc11Ay5YkqKS

2023 Pawpaw Conference

| jagger.6

The OSU Extension Pawpaw Team: Ann Chanon, Carrie Brown, Catelyn Turner, and Dan Lima would like to invite you to the 2023 Pawpaw Conference.  This conference will be an amazing blend of research and producers from multiple states.  The conference will take place at the 4-H Center in Columbus on Saturday May 20.  If you decide to come, I think you will really enjoy the atmosphere and sharing of great ideas and research.  Register by visiting: go.osu.edu/pawpaw2023

Women in Ag Wednesday Webinars

| Nanette Neal

The 2023 Series will be on the 2ND WEDNESDAY of each month

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Via Zoom Platform

April 2023 WIAWW

 

 

Register at this link one time for all the series. https://go.osu.edu/wiawednesdaywebinars2023

Join us on April 12, 2023, for the next session.

April represents Natural Resources through earth, wildlife, beatification and gardening. So, lets chat with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about their women centric programming and….

Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventures which is a weekend program that introduces women to new outdoor skills such as boating, fishing, hunting, and nature programming.

  • Learn new skills from experts in a relaxed setting
  • Discover new outdoor pursuits and meet new friends
  • Experience a weekend getaway at an Ohio State Park Lodge

Buckeye Yard & Garden Line

| Nanette Neal

The following articles were compiled during the last 7 days by members of the Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team to benefit those who are managing a commercial nursery, garden center, or landscape business or someone who just wants to keep their yard looking good all summer.  Access the BYGL website for additional information on other seasonal topics at: http://bygl.osu.edu

To receive immediate email notifications when articles are published by the BYGL writers. Send an email to bygl-alert@lists.osu.edu using the phrase “Subscribe to BYGL ALERTS” in the subject line.   

For more pictures and information, click on the article titles.  To contact the authors, click on their names.

Fruit News

| Nanette Neal

Ohio Fruit News (OFN) was developed by a team of The Ohio State University small fruit and tree fruit State Specialists, Extension Educators and staff, with support from The Ohio Vegetable and Small Fruit Research and Development Program and the Department of Plant Pathology-Fruit Pathology Program.  Ohio Fruit News provides fruit growers with the most current and relevant information for managing diseases, insect pests and weeds affecting all fruit crops produced in Ohio.  To subscribe to the newsletter please contact Melanie Ivey at ivey.14@osu.edu or 330-263-3849.

The March issue of Ohio Fruit News is now posted (and attached).  Thank you to all the contributors this month!

Online at: https://u.osu.edu/fruitpathology/fruit-news-2/

OSU Extension Seeks a Next Assistant Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources

| Nanette Neal

Ohio State University Extension is seeking applicants for our next Assistant Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Assistant Director is responsible for the leadership of Ohio State University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources program area. This includes overall direction of educational programming within and across Ohio’s 88 counties. The summary of duties is listed below and a complete listing of the position description can be found at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Director–Extension-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources–Associate-or-Full-Professor_R74003.

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of OSU Extension and serves as a member of OSU Extension’s Administrative Cabinet. Specifically, the Assistant Director provides leadership and direction for Agriculture and Natural Resources programming with emphasis on program and curriculum development; applied research; identifying potential collaboration and partnerships with universities, colleges, departments, peer agencies and industry partners; securing funding to support related activities; administrative leadership for the state Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources  office; and professional development of faculty and staff.

Education Required:  an earned Master’s Degree required, Ph.D. preferred, in an agriculture or natural resources related field.

Faculty Position (1.0 FTE)

Posting number: R74003

Location:  Statewide and Columbus based

Deadline Date:  April 30, 2023

 

Questions about the position can be directed to:

Elizabeth Hawkins, Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

(937)286-4849, Hawkins.301@osu.edu