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Nutrient Management After a Drought February 21

| Clifton Martin

The next lunch and learn “Pizza, Pop, and Profit” session is upcoming on Friday, February 21 at noon.  We will host Manbir Rakkar, Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at The Ohio State University, to speak on agronomic management considerations.  2024 was a tough year with most of Ohio experiencing drought conditions at some point during the year.  Some producers harvested less grain and forage than they fertilized for.  Will that fertility be available for the 2025 crop?  What do drought conditions do to fertilizer and nutrient availability?  With high fertilizer prices can we cut back on applications in 2025?  These are a few of the questions we will be discussing at our next episode of Pizza, Pop, and Profits on February 21st.

This is a hybrid program available in person or online through Zoom.  Our onsite location will be 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville.

This program is jointly sponsored by the Muskingum County OSU Extension Office and the Soil and Water Conservation District Office.  Find registration and more information here: https://www.muskingumswcd.org/Events/Pizza-Pop-Profits/

Additionally, the final session of this series on March 21 will host Dr. Osler Ortez, Assistant Professor in Corn and Emerging Crop Production Systems at The Ohio State University, to discuss corn research highlights from 2024.

 

 

Fall 2024 Regional Agronomic Weeds University: Licking County Host Site on November 21

| https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-37/fall-2024-regional-weeds-university

OSU Extension invites crop producers, CCAs, and agribusinesses to attend a regional at the Fall 2024 Ohio State Weeds University on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program will take place at locations across the state. Locations include Darke, Highland, Sandusky, Licking, Paulding, and Mahoning counties. This program is designed to keep agronomic crop producers on the cutting edge of weed control for their operations. Topics addressed will include preharvest weeds survey results, drone applications of herbicides, burcucumber control, new herbicides, and new technology in weed science. Hands-on exercises such as weed ID with live plants will also be part of the program and tailored to local needs. This is an in-person event with a portion of the presentations being broadcast virtually at each regional location.

Featured presentations and speakers include:

  • Drone Applications – Dr. Steve Li, Associate Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, Auburn University. Dr. Li’s research evaluates weed control and herbicide usage in agronomic and emerging crops, as well as herbicide drift and off-target injury. His research program is also a nationwide leader in evaluating drones for agricultural applications.
  • Burcucumber Control – Dwight Lingenfelter, Weed Science Extension Associate, Penn State University. Mr. Lingenfelter works in Extension and applied weed science research at Penn State, including the herbicide evaluation program. He has conducted some of the most comprehensive research on the management of burcucumber, a species that is now a reemerging threat to crop production in Ohio.
  • Ohio Agronomic Weeds Update – Dr. Alyssa Essman, Assistant Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University. Dr. Essman provides leadership for an applied research and extension program for integrated weed management in agronomic crops. This talk will cover new herbicide products and EPA/ESA regulations for the coming growing season.
  • New Technology in Weed Science – Dr. Eugene Law, Assistant Professor, Weed Ecology, The Ohio State University. Dr. Law’s research program is focused in the areas of weed science and ecology, and precision technology for novel integrated weed management. This talk will cover new and emerging technology options for weed management and their relative efficacy

The registration fee per person is $40 and is due by November 14, 2024. This fee includes course materials and speaker Q&A sessions. On-site walk-ins are not available for this event and each site is limited to a maximum of 30 people. Commercial, Private Pesticide, and Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits will be available. Online registration will begin on Monday, October 28 or for additional information on the event, contact the education in the county in which you are attending:

Fall is the Best Time to Sample for Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN)

| C.O.R.N. NEWSLETTER // 2022-37 // FALL IS THE BEST TIME TO SAMPLE FOR SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (SCN)

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most economically damaging soybean pathogen in North America. If SCN levels are above damage threshold, significant yield reduction can often take place without visible symptoms. To know if the nematode is present in a field, soil sample for SCN testing must be properly collected. The presence of SCN in a field, but most importantly, the SCN numbers will determine the best management strategy. Therefore, you need to test your fields to know your SCN numbers.

Full Article at Fall is the Best Time to Sample for Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) | Agronomic Crops Network (osu.edu)

Crop Scout Walk, Wednesday, Aug 31, 10:00 AM

| Clifton Martin

Join us for a field scouting walk to look at row crop corn and soybean agriculture and pest management issues in Ohio. We will meet at 310 Hicks Rd, Zanesville at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 31 and wrap up by 12:30 PM. We will be joined by Kelley Tillmon and Andy Michel, State Extension Entomology Specialists. RSVP to Clifton Martin at martin.2422@osu.edu or 740-454-0144.  There is no cost for this program.

Regional Agricultural Policy and Outlook Meeting to be held in Zanesville on Feb 14

| Clifton Martin

Join OSU Extension in Muskingum County for the 2022 regional Agricultural Policy and Outlook Meeting. This school will focus on topics of farm inputs, rent, real estate, agricultural law, grain marketing, and 2023 Farm Bill.  Featured speakers include Barry Ward, Peggy Hall, Matt Roberts and Carl Zulauf.  This program is made possible with support from the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. Growers and producers from around the region are encouraged to attend.

Date and time: Monday, February 14, 2020, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Location: Muskingum County Conference and Welcome Center, 205 N. 5th St, Zanesville, OH

PRE-Registration is required, and the fee is $20 per person. The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Online registration is available at go.osu.edu/muskingumoutlook.  Contact the Muskingum County Extension office at 740-454-0144 or martin.2422@osu.edu with questions.

Recordings from Recent Agronomy Webinars

| Clifton Martin

Precision University: Tackling Spring Operations with Reduced Working Days (Online)

| Ohio Agronomic Crops Network

Precision University is going virtual this year! Due to the pandemic, the Digital Ag team will host a series of hour-long webinars each Tuesday in January at 10:00 AM to replace the annual in-person event.  The 2021 Precision U sessions will focus on “Tackling Spring Operations with Reduced Working Days.” Changing weather patterns have led to fewer days available in the spring to complete planting, spraying, and fertilizing. University and industry experts will share research results and technology available to help you work smarter and more efficiently. Please plan to join us for these sessions!

2021 Precision U: Tackling Spring Operations with Reduced Working Days

  • January 5 – Gambling with Planting Decisions – Dr. Aaron Wilson (Ohio State University Extension) and Dr. Bob Nielsen (Purdue University)
  • January 12 – Improving Fertilizer Efficiency with the Planter Pass – Matt Bennett (Precision Planting Technology) and Dr. John Fulton (Ohio State University)
  • January 19 – Pre-season Crop Protection Decisions – Dr. Mark Loux and Dr. Scott Shearer (Ohio State University)
  • January 26 – Sprayer Technology to Improve Field Performance – Dr. Joe Luck (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

There is no cost to register for Precision University, but registration is required. CCA CEUs will be offered at each session. For more information or to register, visit http://go.osu.edu/PrecisionU. If you have any questions about the Precision U sessions, please feel free to contact Amanda Douridas (Douridas.9@osu.edu).

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Remaining Opportunities for Fertilizer REcertification or Initial Training

| Clifton Martin

Current applicators WITH a fertilizer license may earn their continuing education credits for the fertilizer certificate on March 22 at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office.

Producers who do not currently hold a fertilizer certificate but would like to obtain one may attend a 3 hour class on March 29 at 9:00 am at the Muskingum County Extension Office.  An additional class will be offered at 6:00 pm at the Licking County Extension Office.  Producers also have the option of taking an exam offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to obtain the fertilizer certification.

Please RSVP for all programs at martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.