From Across the Field – Dog Days of Summer

Well it is that time of the year where things are a bit slow in the office prior to the local county fairs and harvest here in NW Ohio. For me this is a good time to work on presentations for fall programs in addition to continuing to monitor on-farm research plots and crop conditions. Continue reading From Across the Field – Dog Days of Summer

Local Agronomic Insect Monitoring Report – 7/31/18

For the week of 7/22-7/28. Western Bean Cutworm numbers have dropped significantly in a weeks time. If you are out scouting the economic threshold is 5 egg masses per 100 plants scouted. Eggs range in color from white to purple (close to hatching) are are usually found on upper leaves of the plant.

WBC:

Freedom – 17
Monroe – 16
Pleasant -6
Bartlow – 13
NWARS – 12

ECB:

Freedom – 0
Bartlow – 0

BMSB:

Flatrock – 0 male; 0 female; 0 nymphs

Understanding the Generational Differences

By: Chris Zoller, Extension Educator, ANR in Tuscarawas County

We hear about and read labels for different generations and we know there are differences among them.  What do the differences mean if you are managing people from different generations?  Depending upon the publication you read or with whom you speak, there may be a slight difference in birth start and end years, but the following table provides some general guidelines. Continue reading Understanding the Generational Differences

No Pigweed Left Behind

By: Mark Loux, Ohio State University Extension Weed Specialist, previously published in the C.O.R.N. newsletter

If you don’t already have to deal with waterhemp or Palmer amaranth, you don’t want it. Ask anyone who does. Neither one of these weeds is easy to manage, and both can cause substantial increases in the cost of herbicide programs, which have to be constantly changed to account for the multiple resistance that will develop over time (not “can,” “will”). Continue reading No Pigweed Left Behind

Stress During Corn Reproductive Stages a Concern

By: Roy Ulrich, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb/Asgrow, previously published on Ohio Ag Net

The growing season has been quite variable across the region this year so far. For some regions of Ohio, the start to the growing season may have been slightly delayed, but once it was fit the crop went in relatively fast and stress free. For other regions, the growing season was extremely late to get started and each management step has been a struggle to accomplish between all the rains. Continue reading Stress During Corn Reproductive Stages a Concern

Three Tips To Lower Farmland Cash Rent

By: Anna-Lisa Laca, Farm Journal’s Milk Online and Business Editor

While commodity prices face significant pressure and yields are still up in the air, many producers wondering how they will continue to be able to rent farmland when it’s barely profitable, and in some cases isn’t profitable. How can producers negotiate lower cash rent in the middle of a land rental agreement? Continue reading Three Tips To Lower Farmland Cash Rent

From Across the Field – Fair Season in Full Force

In the past week I have had multiple conversation with colleagues, clientele, and stakeholders regarding the recent developments regard water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Even though the vast majority of Henry county was not included in the eight named watersheds, my message at this point is no different than it was prior to the Governor’s announcement last week. OSU Extension, myself included, will continue our role in translating science-based information into practical strategies for addressing the water quality issues facing the state. Continue reading From Across the Field – Fair Season in Full Force

Local Agronomic Insect Trapping Report 7-24

For the week of 7/15-7/21. This is the first week where we have had a significant increase in Western Bean Cutworm (WBC) numbers. Scout 10 different areas of 10 corn plants within a field for egg masses. The economic threshold is 5 egg masses per 100 plants scouted. Eggs range in color from white to purple (close to hatching) are are usually found on upper leaves of the plant.

WBC:

Freedom – 40
Monroe – 17
Pleasant -30
Bartlow – 101
NWARS – 18

ECB:

Freedom – 0
Bartlow – 0

BMSB:

Flatrock – 0 male; 0 female; 0 nymphs

 

 

Lessons Learned in Ohio’s Updated Fertilizer Recommendations

From Ohio Ag Net

At the recent 4R Field Day in Hardin County, Ohio State soil fertility specialist Steve Culman presented on the updated fertilizer recommendations through 300+ on-farm strip trials since 2014.

He said some main take-home points he hoped to get across to agriculturalists were: Continue reading Lessons Learned in Ohio’s Updated Fertilizer Recommendations

Outlook for U.S. Corn and Soybean Exports

By: Todd Hubbs, Agricultural Economist, University of Illinois, Previously published by Successful Farming online

The escalating trade issues between the U.S. and many of our trading partners continue to affect the outlook in both corn and soybean markets. Drastic price declines since Memorial Day show the impact of trade uncertainty and yield potential.  The prospect of large yields combined with trade issues set the baseline for determining export potential and price formation in both corn and soybean markets moving forward. Continue reading Outlook for U.S. Corn and Soybean Exports