Day: October 22, 2024

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.