The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
C.O.R.N. Newsletter
CFAES
OARDC
OSU Extension
Ohio State ATI
July 13, 2015 - July 20, 2015
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Weather Update

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The first half of July started cool and wet as expected. The question is will the second half turn warmer and drier as we expected a few weeks ago. The overall answer is yes.
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How much N has been lost this year?

Authors: Steve Culman, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Rain. Rain. Rain. With excessive rain, chances are good most fields across this state have lost more N than in a typical year.  But how much have they lost? Everything applied? Is all of the N fertilizer gone?
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More on Fungicides and Tank-Mixing with Insecticides

Authors: Pierce Paul, Andy Michel

Foliar diseases continue to spread up the corn plant in some fields, so, this may be the year to apply a foliar fungicide to minimize losses due to diseases such as Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) and Gray Leaf Spot (GLS).
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Planting Scabby Wheat

Author: Pierce Paul

Although scab was not widespread in Ohio this year, there were a few pockets with high levels of the disease in some parts of the state.
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Rating Fusarium Damaged Kernels (FDK) in Scabby Wheat

Author: Pierce Paul

1. Wait at least a week or so after harvest (grain should be allowed to dry in the greenhouse). 2. Mix the grain in the bag as light (i.e. damaged) grain will settle on top (use a gloved hand to stir)
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Lake Erie HAB Forecast

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

The annual forecast for the severity of the Harmful Algal Bloom on Lake Erie was released on July 9th.The actual forecast was dramatically different than the early forecast which was in the C.O.R.N.
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July 30 Field Crops Day

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The Northwest Agricultural Research Station will host the Ohio State 2015 Field Crops Day on Thursday, July 30 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am.  The field day is located at 4240 Range Line Road, Custar, Ohio.  It is free and open to the public.  The agenda includes:  Management of Soil Borne Diseases, Ni
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About C.O.R.N. Newsletter

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.

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management
Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nathan Douridas, CCA
Farm Science Review Farm Manager
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Peter Thomison
State Specialist, Corn Production
Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

The information presented here, along with any trade names used, is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is made by Ohio State University Extension is implied. Although every attempt is made to produce information that is complete, timely, and accurate, the pesticide user bears responsibility of consulting the pesticide label and adhering to those directions.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
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