OSU Extension Muskingum County will be hosting Dr. Seungki Lee, Assistant Professor and Agricultural Economist. His areas of expertise include agricultural economics, environmental and resource economics, and industrial organization. Dr. Lee will address grain marketing and economics of on farm storage with considerations for risk and returns for agronomic crops.
Three Rivers Energy LLC, Coshocton, OH and additional industry representatives will be present.
What crop has the smallest yield penalty for delayed planting? Can you adjust your management practices to mitigate losses due to late planting? How are diseases affected by planting date?
Have you been following the “Battle for the Belt” through this last crop season? We are bringing this discussion to Licking County on March 6th. The morning sessions are a statewide program offered in 3 locations and we have added lunch and afternoon sessions that address concerns in our part of the state.
This will take place at OSU Newark / COTC.
Cost is $10 and includes a meal.
Call the office 740-670-5315 to register.
Speakers include:
Laura Lindsey – OSU Professor Soybean and Small Grain Production
Osler Ortez – OSU Assistant Professor – Corn & Emerging Crops
Horacio Lopez-Nicora – OSU Assistant Professor Soybean Pathology and Nematology
Eric Richer – Assistant Professor Field Specialist, Farm Management, OSU Extension “Good Questions to Ask when Investing in On-Farm Storage”
Jim Ippolito – The Rattan Lal Endowed Professor of Soil Health and Soil Fertility, Ohio State speaking on “Soil Health Perspectives from the New Guy”
August 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Morgan County, Morgan County Fairgrounds
2760 South Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.
The pesticide collections are sponsored by ODA in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.
August 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Morgan County, Morgan County Fairgrounds
2760 South Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.
The pesticide collections are sponsored by ODA in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.
A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 17, 2023, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building. In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation. To register for this exam training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.
Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:
A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 17, 2023, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building. In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation. To register for this exam training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.
Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:
OSU Extension invites crop producers to attend a regional 2022 Ohio Agronomic Weed University on Wednesday, February 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Roscoe Village Visitors Center (Lock Landing Meeting Room) located at 600 North Whitewoman Street in Coshocton, Ohio. This program is being hosted by the Coshocton, Muskingum and Tuscarawas County Extension offices with support from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Association.
This program is designed to keep agronomic producers on the cutting edge in weed control for their cropping operations. Topics addressed will include: hot topics in weed control, local weed issues, biology and identification of weeds, control strategies, cover crop management in forages, and evaluating herbicides. Hands-on exercises will be included. Featured speakers will include Dr. Mark Loux and Alyssa Essman from The Ohio State University.
The registration fee per person is $40 and is due by January 21, 2022. This fee includes lunch and course materials. Pesticide and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be available. See attached flyer for complete registration details.
A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 10, 2022, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building. In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation. To register for this exam training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.
Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:
Additionally, payment and registration may be completed online with a credit card at go.osu.edu/2018cmagr.
This year’s program topics include:
• Disease and Pest Management
• Getting the Most Out of Your Yield Data
• Agricultural Outlook
• Best Management Practices for Nutrient Management and
Water Quality Protection
Speakers for this year’s Agronomy School include:
• Pierce Paul, Field Specialist, Corn and Wheat Pathology
• Elizabeth Hawkins, Field Specialist, Agronomic Crop Systems
• Michael Estadt, OSU Extension Educator
• Lindsey Pease, ARS Research Agricultural Engineer
Registration deadline is January 24. Includes light breakfast, hot lunch, and the new Ohio Agronomy Guide, 15th Edition. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits available.
The 2018 Agronomy School for Coshocton and Muskingum Counties will be on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Dresden United Methodist Church, 1014 Main St, Dresden, OH 43821. Topics will include disease and pest management, managing harvest data, nutrient management and water quality, and industry outlooks. Light refreshments will be served at 9:00 am and lunch is provided. The program will begin promptly at 9:30 am.
Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits are available and participants will be provided with a copy of the new Ohio Agronomy Guide, 15th edition.
Payment may be received by check through the mail and should be sent to the Muskingum County Extension Office, 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville, OH 43701. Make checks payable to Ohio State University Muskingum County.
Additionally, payment and registration may be completed online with a credit card at go.osu.edu/2018cmagr.
The 2018 Coshocton Muskingum Agronomy School is sponsored by the OSU Extension Offices of Coshocton and Muskingum Counties with additional support from the Ohio Soybean Council. Please contact Clifton Martin, ANR Extension Educator Muskingum County, at 740-454-0144 or martin.2422@osu.edu with any questions.
