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C.O.R.N. Newsletter 2012 Archive

  • September 18, 2012 - September 25, 2012
    Editor:
    Greg LaBarge

    In This Issue:

    • Alfatoxin in the 2013 Corn Crop and the Potential Impact on Its Use for Livestock
    • Adjusting Fertility Programs for Lower than Expected Yields
    • How Reliable Will This Year's Test Plot Data Be?
  • September 10, 2012 - September 18, 2012
    Editor:
    Harold Watters

    In This Issue:

    • Drought may increase stalk lodging in corn
    • September weather, and wrap up of Stress Degree Days
    • Drought Meetings to Assist Farmers
    • 2012 FSR CCA College
  • September 4, 2012 - September 11, 2012
    Editor:
    Harold Watters

    In This Issue:

    • Bean Leaf Beetle in Late Maturing Soybeans
    • Southern Corn Rootworm in Soybean
    • Concerns about Aflatoxin in Ohio Corn
    • Corn ear abnormalities: “Tip dieback” and “zippering”
    • Five Important Management Steps to Profitable Wheat Production in Ohio
    • Burndown herbicides for no-tillage wheat
    • Isaac wrap up, and what's coming for early September
    • Importance of Lime
    • Fall herbicide applications – an integral part of marestail management
    • Poster highlighting ear abnormalities available
    • Plan to attend the Farm Science Review September 18, 19 & 20
    • Ammonia Emissions Field Day, Reminder Register Now
    • Northern Ohio Small Farm College
  • August 28, 2012 - September 3, 2012
    Editor:
    Rob Leeds

    In This Issue:

    • Early September Weather Outlook: Above normal temperatures, rainfall depends on Isaac
    • Will August rain influence soybean yield?
    • More late season soybean diseases
    • Preparation of Storage Facilities for Grain Harvest
    • Plan Last Alfalfa Cutting
    • Managing Drought Stressed Hay Fields
    • Pigweed seed collection and giant ragweed survey – we need your help
    • Summary of Western Bean Cutworm for 2012
  • August 21, 2012 - August 27, 2012
    Editor:
    Rob Leeds

    In This Issue:

    • Weather models indicate dryness and heat will increase going into late August and early September
    • Stink Bugs in Soybeans
    • Soybean Yield Estimates
    • Farm Pesticide Disposal
  • August 14, 2012 - August 20, 2012
    Editor:
    Rob Leeds

    In This Issue:

    • Weather Forecast: Slightly below normal temperatures and rainfall
    • Late Season Insect Expectations
    • Survey on Postemergence glyphosate management for control of giant ragweed, we need your input and Palmer amaranth arrives in Ohio
    • Survival of Soybean Rhizobia Cells in Soil
    • Wheat Performance Results for 15-Inch Row Spacing Available Online
    • Aspergillus Ear Rot and Aflatoxins
    • More Yields from Your Fields Agriculture Field Day- August 28
  • August 7, 2012 - August 13, 2012
    Editor:
    Rob Leeds

    In This Issue:

    • Weather pattern change is forecast for the next 2 weeks
    • Late season diseases are early this year
    • Testing nitrate levels in drought-stressed corn
  • July 31, 2012 - August 6, 2012
    Editor:
    Amanda Douridas

    In This Issue:

    • Worst Heat to Stay West of Ohio
    • Twospotted Spider Mites in Field Crops
    • Drought Reduces Soybean Seed Size
    • Estimating Yield Losses in Drought Damaged Corn Fields
    • “Tassel Ears” in Corn
    • Late Summer Alfalfa Planting
    • Supplemental Forage Options for Late Summer Planting
    • Northern Ohio Vegetable Field Night- August 7
    • Manure & Cover Crops Evening Field Day- August 9th
    • Corn Silage and Forages- August 10
    • Southwest Ohio Corn Growers Field Day- August 14
    • Ammonia Emissions Field Day- September 26
  • July 23, 2012 - July 30, 2012
    Editor:
    Amanda Douridas

    In This Issue:

    • Near Normal Rainfall in Forecast
    • 2012 Ohio Wheat Performance Results Available
    • Western bean cutworm eggs found, continue to scout corn
    • Manure Movement through Soils
    • Electronic Nutrient Management Workbook
    • Emergency Forages
    • High temperature effects on corn and soybean
    • Northwestern ARS Field Crops Day July 26
    • Field Day in Michigan: Farm Drainage, Design, Installation and Nutrient Management
    • Articles added to Agronomic Crops Team Drought Resources
  • July 16, 2012 - July 22, 2012
    Editor:
    Amanda Douridas

    In This Issue:

    • Mid-July Weather Outlook
    • Western Bean Cutworm Counts Still on the Rise
    • Corn and Soybean Crop Water Deficits
    • Potential for Nitrate Problems in Stressed Corn
    • Where to test forages for nitrates
    • Corn silage and preharvest restrictions for herbicides
    • Growers Can Learn the Latest Plant Products Application Equipment and Techniques during Sprayer Workshop
    • Agronomic Crops Team Drought Resources

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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.