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C.O.R.N. Newsletter : 2020-36

October 20 - October 26, 2020
Editor(s): Mary Griffith

  1. First Widespread Freeze Arrives; Wetter Pattern Sets In

    Author(s):
    Aaron Wilson

    Much of Ohio experienced frost or freeze conditions this past Friday and/or Saturday night. In fact, many locations dropped below 30°F (Table 1), with unofficial observations as cold as 26°F! How does this compare to typical first freeze dates?

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  2. Extended Drydown in Corn

    Author(s):
    Alexander Lindsey

    As fall is progressing, crop harvest is also occurring throughout the state. However, many producers are seeing slower than usual drydown in their corn fields this October. This may be in part due to how the weather conditions impacted corn growth and development this year.

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  3. Stalk Rots Showing Up in Some Corn Fields

    Author(s):
    Pierce Paul

    Corn harvest is progressing very slowly across the state as the crop is taking unusually long to dry down this year. The longer the crop stays in the field, there greater the risk of late-season diseases such as ear and stalk rots, especially if it continues to rain. Stalk rot often refers to a combination of several interrelated problems, including stalk breakage, stalk lodging, premature plant death, and root lodging. Several factors may contribute to stalk rot, including extreme weather conditions, inadequate fertilization, problems with nutrient uptake, insects, and diseases.

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  4. 2020 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial: Henry County and Preble County Yield Results Available

    Author(s):
    Laura Lindsey, Allen Geyer

    Henry County and Preble County results of the 2020 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are available online here: https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/news/ohio-soybean-performance-trials-henry-co-and-preble-co-yield-results Results from the other trial locations will be added as harvest and data analysis continues.

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