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C.O.R.N. Newsletter: 2017-34

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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. Ear Disorders Appearing in Corn Fields

    Author(s): Peter Thomison

    In recent weeks, I have received several reports of abnormal ear development in corn fields which are near or at harvest maturity. Affected plants in these fields exhibit

  2. Dangers of Harvesting and Grazing Certain Forages Following a Frost

    Author(s): Mark Sulc

    As cold weather approaches, livestock owners who feed forages need to keep in mind certain dangers of feeding forages after frost events.

  3. Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) in Western Ohio Red Clover Stands

    Author(s): Mark Loux

    We have had reports of dodder in some red clover fields.  Dodder is a parasitic plant without any leaves or chlorophyll to produce its own energy.  It lives by attaching to a host with