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C.O.R.N. Newsletter: 2017-11

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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. Adult cereal leaf beetles found, look out for larvae in wheat soon

    cereal leaf beetle larva
    Author(s): Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

    Adult cereal leaf beetles have been spotted in a few areas across OH.  Adults do not

  2. Corn Emergence and Heat Unit Accumulation

    emerged corn
    Author(s): Peter Thomison

    Warm, dry weather promoted significant corn planting last week, especially in western Ohio.

  3. Wet Weather and Evaluating Soybean Stand

    Author(s): Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey

    Saturated soils after soybean planting can cause uneven emergence and stand

  4. Impact of recent heavy rains on corn - ponding and flooding

    Author(s): Peter Thomison

    Heavy rains over the weekend resulted in saturated soil conditions across much of the state. Excessive rainfall in some areas resulted in localized ponding and flooding of corn

  5. First Cutting of Forages is Fast Approaching

    Haybind in grass
    Author(s): Mark Sulc

    The warm temperatures this spring have stimulated growth of hay crops in Ohio and they are well ahead of normal development for early May. The only exception is where spring freezes

  6. Some Options for Organic Producers with Alfalfa Weevil

    Alfalfa Weevil
    Author(s): Kelley Tilmon, Mark Sulc, ,