Preharvest Herbicide Treatments
By: Mark Loux Information on preharvest herbicide treatments for field corn and soybeans can be found in the “Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois”, at the end of these crop sections (pages 72 and 143 of the 2020…
Making Corn Silage in Dry Conditions
By: Bill Weiss The primary goal of making corn silage is to preserve as many nutrients in the corn plant as possible, to produce a feed that is acceptable to cows, and to minimize any risks associated with feeding the…
USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for CFAP
USDA announced that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the program to September 11th,…
Event Notice – Hillsdale Conservation District Cover Crop Field Day
Join Hillsdale Conservation District on Thursday, September 3 for their 2020 Cover Crop Field Day hosted by Person Farms (19233 County Rd. 5.50, Montpelier, OH 43543; .5 mile South of W. Territorial Rd.). Please note, registration is required for entry….
Williams County WBC Monitoring Update – Past Peak Flight
By: Stephanie Karhoff For the eighth and ninth weeks of monitoring there were 0 moths per trap, indicating Williams County is past peak flight for 2020. If you are interested in hosting a trap in 2021, please call the Williams…
