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Survey to Estimate Impact of Recent Storms on Corn and Soybean Production in Ohio

Drought conditions followed by rainfall from recent storms are impacting crop quality. For soybean, we have received reports of pod shatter, seed sprouting, and fungus development (Figure 1). For corn, we have reports of lodging (Figure 2) as well as potential concerns related to kernel sprouting and ear molds.

Figure 1. Compromised soybean pods due to on-going drought conditions leading to seed sprouting and black fungus after rainfall from recent storms. Clark County, Ohio.

We are asking for your help to document issues in corn and soybean by taking this five-minute survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_el0Qn5128wPsHPw

This information will be used to help us quantify the impact of the drought followed by rainfall from the recent storms. No identifying information is being collected and aggregated data will be reported by county as available. Results of this survey will help us to identify emerging needs in Ohio.

Figure 2. Late-planted corn (June) with lodging issues affected by recent storms at the Western Agricultural Research Station. Clark County, Ohio.

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