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C.O.R.N. Newsletter: 2026-04

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. 2025 eFields Report Available!

    Author(s): Dara Barclay, Elizabeth Hawkins, John Fulton

    Now that we are a few weeks into 2026, let’s look back to review the past growing season. The 2025 season was marked by a unique combination of challenges. Narrow planting windows in the spring caused some late planting into June, and then high overnight temperatures in July occurred during critical crop growth stages. These less-than-ideal planting and growing conditions were followed up by a late-season drought in August, which impacted much of the state. Ohio farmers persevered by adapting their practices throughout the growing season.

  2. Federal registration approved for three dicamba products labeled for OTT application to resistant soybean 

    Author(s): Alyssa Essman

    On February 6, 2026, it was announced that three products labeled for over-the-top dicamba applications in soybean are now federally approved for the 2026 growing season. The three products, Stryax (Bayer)1, Engenia (BASF)2, and Tavium (Syngenta) are in various phases of label release and state registration. This approval is time-limited, only valid through the next two years, at which time it will be subject to further review. The following are new restrictions for the 2026 growing season from the EPA3:

  3. Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo March 6 & 7

    Author(s): Alan Leininger

    Ohio State University Extension Henry County and partners are excited to announce the inaugural Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo. This event will take place in the new event center located at the Henry County Fairgrounds, 821 South Perry Street, Napoleon, Ohio, on March 6th & 7th 2026.

  4. New Year, New Podcast Episodes!

    Author(s): Amanda Douridas, CCA, Elizabeth Hawkins, Josh Winters, Bruce Clevenger, CCA

     Need ideas for your New Year’s Resolutions? How about listening to the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast? Entering its 7th year, we have covered a wide range of topics and are excited to dive into even more in 2026. Every two weeks we tackle issues relevant to Ohio farmers. Episodes often align with current challenges like drought, market shifts, emerging pests like tar spot, and policy development.

  5. Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 10-11

    Author(s): Mark Badertscher

    This year’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will be March 10-11, 2026, at Ohio Northern University located at 525 S Main Street, Ada, Ohio.  (40.766096, -83.827506). Connect with other great farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase your net income.

  6. Northeast Ohio Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training

    Author(s): Lee Beers, CCA

    Producers, land managers, and agricultural professionals will have the opportunity to meet Ohio fertilizer certification requirements during a comprehensive 3-hour Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training, offered by OSU Extension Trumbull County.

  7. New Alfalfa Enterprise Budget

    Author(s): Emma Matcham, Eric Richer, CCA, Alyssa Essman, Barry Ward

    Enterprise budgets are a useful tool for understanding typical expenses and potential revenue and profits from different crops. Recently, our writing team posted a new spring-planted alfalfa budget for 2026, which is available here: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/enterprise-budgets

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