C.O.R.N. Newsletter : 2020-32

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. Visit the Agronomic Crops Team at the (Virtual) Farm Science Review on September 22-24th

    Author(s): Amanda Douridas, Mary Griffith, Jason Hartschuh, CCA, Elizabeth Hawkins

    This year the Farm Science Review will be virtual for the first time in its nearly 60 year history. The virtual show takes place on September 22-24th and includes many livestreamed educational sessions and demonstrations, as well as recorded videos. The show is free to attend with a simple registration process. To register, start at fsr.osu.edu and click on the red box that will take you to the My Show Planner.

  2. Improved tool can help Midwest farmers with cover crop decisions

    Author(s): Mark Loux

    The cover crop decision tool described in this article will be used in discussions during the 2020 Virtual Farm Science Review.

    The following article is a reprint from the September 9, 2020 Purdue University Agriculture News. 

  3. Fall-applied herbicides - what goes around comes around

    Author(s): Mark Sulc

    Fall herbicide treatments have fallen off over the past several years for a couple of reasons, among them the effectiveness of new soybean trait systems for managing marestail, some generally crappy weather in late fall, and efforts to reduce input costs.

  4. Fall Forage Management Tips

    Author(s): Glen Arnold, CCA

    Fall is a great time to take care of some very important aspects for managing forage hay fields and pastures. Below is a list of things that when done in the fall can help avoid big headaches this winter and next spring or even next summer.

  5. H2Ohio Reminder

    Harvest is starting and farmers participating in the H2Ohio program are reminded that any fall fertilizer applications, including manure, need to be approved by their local Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This will assure the application is in compliance with their Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan and there will be no problems with the payment process.

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