Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio
Authors: Dr. Manbir Rakkar, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA; Original published in the C.O.R.N. Newsletter Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant nutrient and P fertilizers are added to supplement the soil’s available P. There are economic and environmental benefits to making informed…
Ohio Fruit News – January 2024
The January issue of OFN is attached and also available online. In this issue, you will learn about: Proposed changes to the registrations for Ziram, Thiram, and Ferbam, three fungicides that are critical to fruit disease management The current status…
A Minimalist Approach to Ensuring Fall through Spring Vegetable Harvests
– Matt Kleinhez, Article Originally Posted on Fruit, Vegetable, & Specialty Crop News) Interest in marketing locally-grown, freshly-harvested vegetables fall through spring is strong and increasing among high tunnel growers in the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-South, and Northeast. Scanning…
Tips to Stretch Short Hay Supplies
– Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, PhD, PAS, Beef Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Below are a few tips to consider stretching limited hay supplies. For additional information contact your local Extension agent. It is recommended to consult with your feed nutritionist…
Ensuring Healthy Herds: The Critical Role of Water Management for Livestock in Winter
– Kate Hornyak, OSU Extension Program Coordinator, Delaware County (originally published on Ohio Farmer on-line) Water stands as an essential nutrient for beef cattle, much like it does for humans. It plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including growth, reproduction,…
