Month: October 2024

C.O.R.N. Newsletter, October 29-November 4

In this edition of the CORN Newsletter, learn more about addressing stem, pod, and seed decay in soybeans, when we might see a break fro the dry weather, and how you can get your hands on an updated Ohio Agronomy Guide.

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

Read the full article here.

BEEF Cattle Letter: October 23

Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1418 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

This week’s focus is on economics, and especially those related to the decision of whether to find additional feed, or reduce the number of mouths needing to be fed.

Articles this week include:

  • The cow feed dilemma: Do I find more feed, or reduce the need?
  • The Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria Orientalis Ikeda – What have we learned in the last 2 years?
  • Fewer Cattle, More Beef?
  • Cattle Prices Creeping Higher
  • Backgrounding Calves

Newletter release by Stan Smith, Program Assistant for OSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources, Fairfield Coutny

Registration NOW OPEN for the 2025 OSU Organic Grains Conference!

Registration has opened for the 3rd Ohio State Organic Grains Conference which will be Thursday-Friday, January 9-10, 2025.  This year’s conference will move to Kalahari Resorts & Conference Center in Sandusky, OH.  The new venue will allow for greater exhibitor space, concurrent sessions, more meal space and hotel rooms under one roof. Early bird registration closes on December 6th at is at the low rate of $140/person.  This includes 4 meals, conference materials, trade show, networking times, and free parking.

Register now or learn more at www.go.osu.edu/organicgrains

While the complete program is not finalized, we do continue to stay focused on providing 2 full days of agronomic and farm management sessions for commercial organic grain growers in the Eastern Corn Belt, including: Continue reading Registration NOW OPEN for the 2025 OSU Organic Grains Conference! →

C.O.R.N. Newsletter, October 22-28

In this edition, learn more about the regional Weeds University program and check out Green Fields Green Dollars Episode 3: Tillage Ecinomics. Read more here.

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

 

New Private Applicator Test Prep: November 7, 2024

This is an opportunity for folks that want to take the pesticide exam to earn their license. This is only for new applicators or folks who have had their license expire and need to take the test. Test scheduling can be done through the ODA website or by calling ODA. Registration is not required, but we ask that you call in advance to let us know what categories you plan to test in so we can plan accordingly for the test prep session. You can call the office at 440-326-5851 or email me at becker.643@osu.edu. The test prep will take place at the Lorain County Extension Office on November 7 from 10-noon. 

BYGL: Boxelder Bugs and Other Fall Home Invaders, October 21

Extensioneers have been receiving reports of fall home invaders trickling into Ohio homes. However, the predicted weather conditions for this coming weekend and early next week could turn the trickle of insects into a flood, particularly in the southwest part of the state.

Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata, family Rhopalidae) have long been the “poster child” for insects that invade homes and other structures in the fall. Thanks to a tip from a BYGL reader, for the past three days, I’ve been taking pictures of a sizable aggregation of boxelder bugs on the trunk of a boxelder (Acer negundo, family Sapindaceae) in southwest Ohio. It’s the first sign that the bugs are planning a little breaking and entering.

Continue reading the article here.

Article by Joe Boggs, OSU Extension.

Disease Control and Prevention in Calf Production Workshop in Wayne County

Salmonella can have devestating impacts on calf health, especially multi-drug resistant strains like Salmonella Dublin. Join The Ohio State CMV and CFAES for a day-long conference covering prevention and control of Salmonella in Calves. Attendance is free, but registration is required for lunch.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm

TO REGISTER:

Email portillo-gonzales.1@osu.edu or complete the for at this registration link.

LOCATION:

Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison avenue, Wooster, OH 44691

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter – October 16

Articles this week include:

  • Stocking rates, genetic choices, and their impacts on our forage in pastures
  • Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Basics
  • Cattle and Beef Markets
  • Weekly Livestock Comments for October 11, 2024

A publication of the Ohio State University Extension Beef Team. Contributors include members of the OSU Beef Team and beef cattle specialists and economists from across the U.S.

Find the articles using this link.

C.O.R.N. Newsletter, October 15 – 21

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

In this edition: Aaron Wilson discusses the first widespread frost and freeze potential for the state, Episode 29 of Battle for the Belt, and registration for the 2025 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference

Read more by following this link.

Farm Office Live webinar Friday, Oct. 18

OSU Extension will be offering the October Farm Office Live webinar on Friday, October 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.  Farm Office Live is a monthly webinar of updates and outlooks on legal, economic, and farm management issues that affect Ohio agriculture. Some of the topics which will be addressed during this webinar include: Fall Crop Insurance Update, USDA Drought Assistance Programs, Legal Update, Tribute to Paul Wright, Practical Out of Country Labor Resource for Farms, 4th Quarterly Fertilizer Price Summary, and  Winter Program Update. Featured speakers include guest Farm Office members Peggy Hall, Jeff Lewis, David Marrison, Robert Moore, Eric Richer, and Clint Schroeder. Register for this and future Farm Office Live webinars here.