Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens
(Image Source: University of Missouri Extension) Weather conditions across Ohio have been challenging this growing season with some areas of the state reaching a D3 drought status. Other areas of the state may not currently be under drought status but…
Considerations When Conditioning Too-Dry Soybeans
This article is adapted from the original article written by Ken Hellevang, retired North Dakota State University (NDSU) professor and Extension engineer. The original article can be found at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/drying-storage/considerations-when-conditioning-too-dry-soybeans. Nearly the entire state is currently facing abnormally dry to exceptional…
Drought Intensifies But Wet Weather Tries
Climate Summary Long-term drought conditions are firmly in place across portions of central and southeastern Ohio, while western and northern Ohio have experienced rapid onset and intensification of drought over the last 30 to 60 days. Figure 1 shows precipitation deficits…
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Ohio’s Wild Deer Herd
Are you a hunter, landowner, or wildlife enthusiast? If so, please join the Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife for an evening workshop about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio’s wild deer…
Wheat Harvest and Double Crop Considerations for 2024
Originally Published in the C.O.R.N. Newsletter Authors: Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez Winter wheat maturation is about 10-14 days ahead of normal with harvest beginning late last week in southern Ohio. Last year, winter wheat yield was extremely high with a state…
