The Ohio State University: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Prevent Plant Meeting to be Held at Robert Fulton Ag Center

By:  Eric Richer, OSU Extension Educator For those farmers who want to know more about the Prevent Plant crop insurance tool, there will be an informational meeting at the Robert Fulton Ag Center, 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH 43567…

Gypsy Moth Treatments Have Begun in Williams County

Gypsy Moth Treatments Have Begun in Williams County

You may have seen low-flying aircraft just above the tree tops in Fulton and Williams counties this past Sunday, and wondered what in the world are they doing? These aerial treatments are part of the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s ongoing…

Emergency Forages for Planting Early to Mid-Summer

Emergency Forages for Planting Early to Mid-Summer

By:  Mark Sulc and Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University Many forage stands were damaged this past winter, and the wet spring has further deteriorated stands that appeared they might recover. It is now too risky to try to establish…

What's Your Number?

What’s Your Number?

Do you know your number? ..your soybean cyst nematode (SCN) number that is. If you don’t, Williams County OSU Extension can help. As part of a larger initiative called the SCN Coalition, we will be soil sampling soybean fields to…

Corn Management Practices for Later Planting Dates – Changes to Consider

By:  Peter Thomison and Steve Culman, The Ohio State University As prospects for a timely start to spring planting diminish, growers need to reassess their planting strategies and consider adjustments. Since delayed planting reduces the yield potential of corn, the…