C.O.R.N. Newsletter : 2021-04

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. Health and Safety Recommendations for On-Farm Grain Bin Facilities

    Author(s): Wayne Dellinger, Dee Jepsen

    In the ten-year period from 2009 to 2018 Ohio had 9 fatalities in grain handling and grain storage facilities. Five of these fatalities were from suffocation and 2 were from falls from the structure, while the others involved auger entanglements. Purdue University reported 38 grain entrapments across the U.S. in 2019. Twenty-three of these entrapments resulted in a fatality. 

  2. Summary of Multi-State State Research on Soybean Row Width, Planting Date, and Plant Population

    Author(s): Laura Lindsey

    With funding from the United Soybean Board, soybean agronomists across the US came together to summarize soybean row width, planting date, and seeding rate research trials. (Ohio-specific research trials were funded by Ohio Soybean Council.) Here’s what we found:

  3. Corn and Soybean School: Q and A on Corn Disease Management with Fungicides

    Author(s): Pierce Paul

    On Feb 11, 2021, I gave a talk entitled “Management of Gibberella ear rot and Vomitoxin in Corn with Fungicides: Lessons Learned from Head Scab” as part of the 2021 Virtual Corn and Soybean School. I summarized years of fungicide efficacy research on head scab, a disease of wheat caused by the same fungus (Fusarium graminearum [Gibberella zeae]) that causes Gibberella ear rot (GER) in corn.

  4. Considerations of a Flexible Lease Arrangement

    Author(s): Chris Zoller, Barry Ward, Mike Estadt

    Thousands of Ohio crop acres are rented from landowners by farmers.  While the most common is likely a cash agreement, the flexible lease may be worthy of consideration for some farmers.  This article will provide a broad overview of the flexible lease option, including advantages, disadvantages, and strucutre.

  5. Certified Livestock Manager Training Webinar Series

    Author(s): Glen Arnold, CCA

    The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Livestock Permitting has announced a Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) Training Webinar series. The first session will occur on Thursday, February 25th, 2021. The training session will start at 4:30pm and go to about 6:30pm. There are 2.0 CLM continuing education units available for attending this training. The 2021 CLM Training Webinars will be at no cost.

  6. Register Now for Virtual CTC

    Author(s): Mark Badertscher

    Have you registered yet for this year’s Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC)? This annual conference, which is normally held on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada will be virtual this year. Four days of topic related programming will be provided March 9-12, 2021 (Tuesday-Friday). There is still time to register and get your snacks ready for this year’s conference.

  7. Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendation Webinar

    Author(s): Ed Lentz, CCA, Eric Richer, CCA

    A virtual walk through the Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Alfalfa will be offered on February 23 at 8:30-10:00 a.m. and again at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Private and commercial fertilizer recertification 0ne-hour crdit will be offered to those who participate during the ‘live’ programs. Each participant will receive in the mail a copy of the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations; hardcopy may not arrive prior to class. Cost for the program is $15. Register and pay for the program at the following link:

  8. Lady Landowners Leaving a Legacy Series

    Author(s): Amanda Douridas, Amanda Bennett

    Land is an expensive and important investment that is often handed down through generations. As such, it should be cared for and maintained to remain profitable for future generations.  

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