Black Soybean in Ohio: Addressing Stem, Pod, and Seed Decay
Authors: Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey Following the aftermath of severe drought and Hurricane Helene, soybean farmers in Ohio have faced considerable challenges with stem, pod, and seed decay, leading to the occurrence of blackened soybeans in certain regions….
Hurricane Helene Relief Agricultural Supply Drive
Ag. Community Relief has set up 3 locations to donate for the Hurricane Helene Relief Supply Drive: Ace Hardware, 1495 N. Shoop Ave. Wauseon, OH 43567 from Monday through Saturday, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, 11:00 am to…
Soybean Harvest Considerations During Dry Weather
Currently, most of Ohio is experiencing abnormal dryness due to exceptional drought conditions (U.S. Drought Monitor), which can bring along additional challenges during harvest. Pod Integrity. When dry pods are re-wetted, they may split and shatter, resulting in soybean seeds on…
Emergency Haying and Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Acreage Available for 70 Ohio Counties
By: David Marrison, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Farm Management Click here for PDF of article Drought conditions continued to degrade across Ohio. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report on September 17, 59.56% of Ohio is experiencing severe or greater…
Ohio Department of Agriculture Announces Free Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection Events
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (May X, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will sponsor three collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides. This year, the collections are happening in Auglaize, Holmes, and Clinton counties on the following…
