The annual Northwest Ohio Corn & Soybean Day is scheduled for Friday, January 14 in Founders Hall at Sauder Village in Archbold from 8:00 am to 2:45 pm. The program has a variety of speakers, farmer/retailer re-certification credits and 30 exhibitors sharing information on management practices for the 2022 crop production season. Continue reading Northwest Ohio Corn-Soybean Day to be held at Founders Hall – January 14
Month: December 2021
Do You Get the Winter Blues?
By: Bridget Britton, Behavioral Health Field Specialist
Those that work in the agriculture industry know that it doesn’t matter the time of year, it is always busy. The Winter season is no different it just has its own unique demands. However, there may be other things going on in our bodies right now. During this time of year, many people often begin expressing a feeling of sadness or mild depression. Did you know that feeling sad during this time of year is very typical, and many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Continue reading Do You Get the Winter Blues?
Alternative Spring Burndown/Postemergence Strategies When Herbicides Are In Short Supply
By: Bill Johnson and Marcelo Zimmer, Purdue University
Note: This article represents the combined thinking of weed scientists from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania
There is a lot of speculation about herbicide shortages for the 2022 growing season, and some products are apparently getting more expensive and/or scarce now. This will affect herbicide buying and weed management decisions for the 2022 season. The two main active ingredients that we’re hearing about right now are glyphosate (Roundup, others) and glufosinate (Liberty, others), for which prices have increased substantially. There will likely be limited supplies of other pesticide active ingredients as well, but in the short term, a shortage of these two active ingredients poses some major challenges for corn and soybean production. The purpose of this article is to discuss ways to minimize the impact of herbicide shortages, primarily glyphosate, on corn and soybean production. As you search for alternatives to these two herbicides and others, the weed control guides and technical guides produced by University Extension and industry are an important tool for planning weed management programs and herbicide purchases. Links to the university publications are at the end of this article. Continue reading Alternative Spring Burndown/Postemergence Strategies When Herbicides Are In Short Supply
Our workshops will help you Plan for the Future of Your Farm
Transitioning the next generation onto the farm requires planning.
Attend our popular “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” workshops this winter and let our team of farm management and legal experts help you build your farm transition plan. Join OSU’s farm management educator David Marrison and legal educators Peggy Kirk Hall and Robert Moore for three in-person workshops and an online workshop in 2022. Dates and locations for the day-long workshops are: Continue reading Our workshops will help you Plan for the Future of Your Farm
Precision University 2022
By: Amanda Douridas
Just as ag technology is always updating, so to is Precision University. This year our focus is Using Ag Technology to Manage 2022 Challenges. Based on feedback from last year, it will be delivered in 2 webinars and a half-day, in-person event. Continue reading Precision University 2022
Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series
Join the Ohio State University’s Water Quality Extension Associates for a webinar series discussing topics related to water quality, ranging from Phosphorus and agricultural Best Management Practices to watershed planning and technology. All webinars will be recorded for later viewing. Live webinars will offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits, and relevant topics will offer Certified Livestock Manager credits to participants.