Back again in 2023 OSU Extension and SWCD will host a noon-time lunch opportunity with guest speakers on topics in agricultural management. January 20, Jenni Fridgen, Graduate Research Assistant with Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky will be joining us by ZOOM. Jenni will be sharing about nutrition on low P testing fields. The University of Kentucky has an ongoing 6 year study managing Phosphorus on low testing fields. She will also be able to address questions on grid soil sampling.
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Master Gardener Volunteer Training in 2023
Zanesville, OH–Registration is currently open for anyone interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in Muskingum County. OSU Extension Muskingum County will be conducting the training course which is offered in two formats: conventional classroom style or online web-based classroom. Participants may choose whichever format best fits their learning goals. The basic premise of the Master Gardener Volunteer program is to provide training in horticulture to interested volunteers in exchange for 50 hours of horticulture service back to the community. Training will begin on February 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm for conventional classroom instruction and on the same day for online classroom instruction. Program cost is $115. Applications are available online at muskingum.osu.edu/mgv or at the Muskingum County Extension Office, 225 Underwood St, Zanesville. For more information, contact Clifton Martin at martin.2422@osu.edu or 740-454-0144. The Master Gardener Volunteer program in Ohio has existed since the late 1970’s and has had a presence in Muskingum County since 1996.
Pesticide Applicator Exam Training Session January 17, 2023
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:
January 25, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)
March 29, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)
Pesticide Applicator Exam Training Session January 17, 2023
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:
January 25, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)
March 29, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)
Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference – Sowing Seeds for Success scheduled for March 12th 2022
OSU Extension Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference – Sowing Seeds for Success scheduled for March 12th 2022
No need to feel alone in the field. Our new and small farm conferences provide connections that will last long after the event.
- Do you own a few acres that you want to be productive but you’re not sure what to do?
- Do you have a passion for farming and turning your piece of this wonderful earth into a food producing oasis?
- Do you own land or forest that you’re not quite sure how to manage?
- Do you raise or produce products that you would like to market and sell off your farm but you’re not sure how to make it successful?
If you’re asking yourself these questions, this conference is for you! Targeted to new and small farm owners, we cover topics like:
- Horticulture
- Produce Production
- Natural Resources
- Livestock
- Specialty Crops
- Farm Management
- Marketing
- Miscellaneous Topics
You’ll also have the opportunity to browse a trade show featuring the newest and most innovated ideas and services for your farming operation. Talk with the vendors and network with your peers. If you are a new or small farm owner, you don’t want to miss the 2022 Small Farm Conference – Sowing Seeds for Success on March 12th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Mansfield OSU Campus in Ovalwood Hall. The campus is just minutes from I-71 and US Rt 30.
Please visit: https://go.osu.edu/osufarmconference2022 for class and registration details or call OSU Extension Morrow County 419-947-1070.
2nd Annual Virtual Corn College and Soybean School
Due to popular demand, the AgCrops Team will host the 2nd annual virtual Corn College and Soybean School on February 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM featuring your OSU Extension state specialists, including the new corn agronomist, Dr. Osler Ortez, and new soybean pathologist, Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora. CCA CEUs will be available during the live presentations.
To register, please go to: http://go.osu.edu/cornsoy There is a $10 registration fee for this event, which goes directly to support OSU AgCrops Team activities. Presentations will be recorded and uploaded to the AgCrops Team YouTube channel after the event (https://www.youtube.com/c/OSUAgronomicCrops).
Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
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.
Pesticide Applicator Exam Training January 10
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:
January 20, 2022, 1:00 PM (Exam registeration at the ODA Website)
March 22, 2022, 1:00 PM (Exam registeration at the ODA Website)
2022 Muskingum County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Sessions
Registration for Pesticide Applicator and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification is now available. All private applicators due to recertify in 2022 with Muskingum County addresses should have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Agriculture with instructions on license renewal. Private applicators will also be receiving notification letters in US Mail from the Muskingum County Extension Office regarding opportunities for recertification.
The registration flyer for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is found at this link.
Online registration for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is available at this link.
Extension News Highlights
Get your Waterhemp Populations Screened for Herbicide Resistance | Agronomic Crops Network
Seeding Perennial Forages in Late Summer | Agronomic Crops Network
How do cover crops impact field Nitrogen and Phosphorous Losses? | Agronomic Crops Network
Poultry Litter Application | Agronomic Crops Network
Blackpatch of Forage Legumes and Slaframine Intoxication | Agronomic Crops Network
Beef Cow Numbers Continue to Decrease at National Level | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
Keeping Quality in Mind | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
The Skills and Principles of Managed Grazing on Improved Pastures | OSU Sheep Team
How to Detect Poisonous Weeds in Your Pasture | OSU Sheep Team
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Announces First Find of Spotted Lanternfly in Indiana | BYGL