C.O.R.N. Newsletter 2010-23

2010 Ohio Wheat Performance Results Available

The purpose of the Ohio Wheat Performance Test is to evaluate wheat varieties, blends, brands, and breeding lines for yield, grain quality and other important performance characteristics.

Authors: Allen Geyer, Rich Minyo

Insect Observations for Late July

Authors: Ron Hammond, Andy Michel, Bruce Eisley

Peak flight has passed for Western Bean Cutworm

Authors: Andy Michel, Ron Hammond, Bruce Eisley

Curious Kernels in Corn

In the July 23, 2010 issue of the Illinois Pest Management Bulletin, Dr. Emerson Nafziger describes an unusual phenomenon “in which corn kernels seem to start to develop after pollination but are empty of content.”

Authors: Peter Thomison

Northwest Ag Research Station Field Day

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Sprayer Demonstration and Technology Day

On August 4 a Sprayer Demonstration and Technology Day will be hosted on the Fulton County Fairgrounds from 8:30 (Registration) until 3:15 by Ohio State University Extension. Register for the program by 9:45 to guarantee that a free lunch is available for you. The day will be a look at technology and practices to make the most effective and efficient application of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides to save money and maximize yields by controlling pest.

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Manure Science Review

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Area Crop and Weather Blogs

Northeast Ohio
Covering Geauga, Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties.
Northwest Ohio
Covering Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Van Wert and Paulding counties.
South Central Ohio
Covering Fayette, Pickaway and Ross Counties
West Central Ohio
Covering Darke, Auglaize, Miami, Mercer, Champaign, Clark, Logan and Shelby counties.

Ohio Weather Info

OARDC Weather Information
The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center maintains a set of weather stations located at branch locations across the state. These stations provide historic and current climate records by hour, day or month.
National Weather Service
This page provides weather content from the National Weather Service including radar locations, forecast and weather records that farmers will find useful.

Grain and Livestock Marketing

Grain
Links to University and Industry grain marketing information that can help farmers in making marketing plans.
Livestock Marketing
Livestock is still the largest consumer of grains and trends in the livestock industry impact our agronomic decisions. This page link market and other information grain producers should be aware of.

Multimedia

Evaluating Head Scab in Wheat

Evaluating Head Scab in Wheat

Presentation covers head disease cycle, evaluating head scab presence and predicting vomitoxin potential.

Jun 16, 2010

Important Resources

Profitable Soybean Disease Management in Ohio
Bulletin 895 provides descriptions and management practices for common soybean disease in Ohio. A printed copy can be purchased from OSU Extension Office or online at http://estore.osu-extension.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=1986 for $6.25
Corn Disease Management in Ohio
Bulletin 802 on corn disease management and identification. Printed copies are found in OSU Extension offices or on-line at http://estore.osu-extension.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=1657 for $9.25.
Control of Insect Pests of Field Crops
2010 recommendations for insect control in corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. Threshold information, product options and other valuable information for controlling yield robbing pest.