Replanting Decisions in Corn and Soybeans… What to Consider
By: Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, and Alexander Lindsey Early plantings, cold air and soil temperatures, precipitation, wind, and warmer temperatures during or after planting may lead to reduced stands in planted fields due to factors such as imbibitional chilling, frost damage, soil…
Kill Poison Hemlock Now
By: Christine Gelley, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County OSU Extension Poison hemlock has already emerged in a vegetative state around Noble County and beyond. Soon it will be bolting and blooming on stalks 6-10 feet tall. All parts…
Forage Quality Targets Based on Animal Class
By: Mark Sulc and Bill Weiss The optimal time for making a first cutting of forages is fast approaching. But what is the optimal timing to take the first cutting (or any cutting for that matter)? Many will answer by…
Farm Service Agency Loans Available for Beginning Farmers
By: Chris Zoller Building and managing a successful farm is a significant financial investment and can be especially challenging for those just beginning, especially those unable to obtain financing through commercial lenders. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm…
Soybean Planting Progress, Emergence, and Misconceptions
By: Laura Lindsey Recent wet weather across the state has slowed soybean planting progress, but should be picking up with warmer and dryer weather. As of the last week of April, 2% of the soybean acres in Ohio were planted….
