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C.O.R.N. and
Ohio BEEF Cattle newsletters
From Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County
Two new articles have been posted in this week’s 970th issue of the
Ohio BEEF Cattle letter
This week, University of Kentucky’s Roy Burris offers his thoughts on
the evils – OR NOT – of fat!
Articles this week include:
Is “Fat” a Four-letter Word?
January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and How it
Relates to 2016 Cattle Markets
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Corn Newsletter Online
2016-02
C.O.R.N. is a summary of crop observations, related information, and
appropriate recommendations for Ohio Crop Producers and Industry.
C.O.R.N. is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy
Team, State Specialists at The Ohio State University and Ohio
Agricultural Research and Development Center. C.O.R.N. Questions are
directed to State Specialists, Extension Associates, and Agents
associated with Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio
Agricultural Research and Development Center at The Ohio State
University.
SO THERE IS LOTS TO TALK ABOUT IN THE WEATHER
Author(s): Jim Noel
After a record warm December, colder weather returned to Ohio and
surrounding areas for January with temperatures in January running just
below normal. The headlines surround a strong El Nino in the Pacific
Ocean. This looks to be the strongest on near-term record. Most of the
data suggests this El Nino is similar to the winters of 1957/58,
1982/83 and 1991/92 and like but with some differences to the 1997/98
winter.El Nino is only one of many things affecting the weather pattern
but it has its strongest influence on our weather from January into
March. READ MORE...
Select Hybrids with Resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight: How does
it work?
Author(s): Pierce Paul
Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum
turcicum, continues to increase in prevalence and severity in Ohio and
across the corn belt. In 2015, it showed up much earlier than usual in
several fields. Weather conditions and current production practices are
clearly two of the primary reasons why we are seeing more and more
NCLB. The widespread use of conservation tillage favors the survival of
the fungus from one year to another, and increasingly rainy, humid
conditions favor spore production, dissemination, and disease
development. READ MORE...
Seed treatments for watermolds and fungi are essential for Ohio’s
poorly drained soils
Author(s): Anne Dorrance, Pierce Paul
Much of Ohio’s soybean production ground is on soils with poor to fair
drainage, high clay content, and reduced tillage systems. Any one
of these factors alone or in combination contributes to the
environmental conditions that favor infection of seeds and seedlings by
watermolds. Reduced tillage systems favor pathogen build-up in
the very place that the seed is planted each year. Both soybean
and corn are attacked by a great diversity of Pythium spp.; some of
which are favored by cool, wet soil conditions and others by warmer but
also wet soil conditions. Of course for soybean, READ MORE...
Who and How of Agriculture Fertilizer Applicator Certification in Ohio?
Author(s): Greg LaBarge
Ohio State University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources is
hosting multiple meetings for those who need to meet state requirements
for the Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification program
through the Ohio Department of Agriculture. A current listing of all
educational programs offered by Ohio State University Extension can be
found at http://pested.osu.edu/NutrientEducation/nutrienttraining.html
READ MORE...
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED
Author(s): Greg LaBarge
Nutrient management plans developed to meet Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) EQUIP program criteria can be developed by
Certified Crop Advisors in the State of Ohio as a service to their farm
clientele. Nutrient management plans take soil fertility
recommendations one step further and start to assess the environmental
concerns of field sites to nutrient runoff/loss via nutrient indexes
plus assessing erosion and other resources concerns on the farm. READ
MORE...
OHIO FARM CUSTOM RATE SURVEY 2016
Author(s): Barry Ward
A large number of Ohio farmers hire machinery operations and other farm
related work to be completed by others. This is often due to lack of
proper equipment, lack of time or lack of expertise for a particular
operation. Many farm business owners do not own equipment for
every possible job that they may encounter in the course of operating a
farm and may, instead of purchasing the equipment needed, seek out
someone with the proper tools necessary to complete the job. This farm
work completed by others is often referred to as “custom farm work” or
more simply “custom work”. READ MORE...
Do you operate an on-farm grain storage and handling system?
Author(s): Dee Jepsen
Ohio farmers are invited to participate in a statewide survey regarding
their on-farm grain bin storage facilities. It doesn't matter if the
bins are ‘owned’ or ‘managed’ by the producer; hazards exist on all
types of bin systems regardless of ownership status. This study is to
help us better understand the types of grain storage facilities in the
state in relation to the safety and health practices at those
facilities. The survey does not collect personal identifying
information, making the answers anonymous. READ MORE...
2016 Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshop
Author(s): Jeff Stachler, Tony Nye, Rob Leeds
Looking for ways to maximize soybean yield and profit? Attend one
of the 2016 Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshops offered by The
Ohio State University Extension. This workshop will be hands on
and open to producers and agricultural professionals. The
workshop is occurring at three locations:
1. February 9, 2016: Clinton
County Extension Community Room, 111 S. Nelson Ave., Wilmington
2. February 24, 2016:
Evolution Ag, 13275 U.S. Rt. 42, Plain City READ MORE...
Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
Author(s): David Marrison
The OSU Extension offices in Northeast Ohio are pleased to be offering
the “2016 Northeast Ohio Agronomy School” on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community Center in
Williamsfield, Ohio. Join OSU Extension as we host our annual
Agronomy School for crop farmers in Northeast Ohio. With profit margins
decreasing it will be vital for crop producers to get the biggest bang
from the dollars they invest in land rental, seed and fertilizer,
technology, chemicals, and crop protection. READ MORE...
January 29th Workshop Promotes Benefits of Cover Crops for Farmers
Read more on all articles: click here
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