C.O.R.N. Newsletter: 2021-36

Crop Observation and Recommendation Network

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

  1. Weather Update: Fall Weather Finally Arrives

    Author(s): Aaron Wilson

    Summary

  2. Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest

    Author(s): Dee Jepsen, Wayne Dellinger, CCA

    Autumn weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include: preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. 

  3. Jack Frost Will Bite Soon - Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages

    Author(s): Mark Sulc

    One of these days soon we will have a frost. There is potential for some forage toxicities and other problems that can develop after a frost. Prussic acid poisoning and high nitrates are the main concern with a few specific annual forages and several weed species, but there is also an increased risk of bloat when grazing legumes after a frost.

  4. Prevent Plant Winter Wheat…What To Do With Your Seed

    Author(s): Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey, Pierce Paul, Andy Michel, Curtis Young, CCA

    The combination of slow soybean harvest and rainfall in Northwest Ohio has made wheat planting challenging for some. What should you do with your wheat seed if you weren’t able to plant?

  5. Harvesting Corn Fields with Moldy Leaves and Stubble

    Author(s): Pierce Paul, Dee Jepsen

    Dark Dust Clouds during Harvest: There have been reports of huge dust clouds blowing up behind combines during harvest. It is certainly not uncommon to see dust during harvest as fragments of dead, dry plant parts and soil particles are usually suspended into the air as the combine drives though the field. However, the concern this year is that the dust seems excessive and particularly darker in color than usual.

  6. Alternative Options for On-Farm Grain Storage

    Author(s): Amanda Douridas

    The excitement of a large crop may be hampered slightly by thoughts of where all that grain will go. If you are running the numbers and realizing your storage will be full before the end of harvest, you might start looking around the farm for new places to store grain. Here are some options and considerations before filling up the farm shop with grain.

  7. ODA Extends H2Ohio Deadline for Cover Crops

    Author(s): Sarah Noggle, Glen Arnold, CCA

    Due to a late harvest and adverse weather conditions, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is extending the 2021 H2Ohio Program deadline for planting overwintering cover crops, including those following small grains, and manure incorporation. With the recent expansion, all 24 counties in the Western Lake Erie Basin are now included in the H2Ohio Program.

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