Stink bugs in Soybeans

Author: Andy Michel

As our soybean begins to develop flowers and pods, we need to be aware of stink bugs that will begin feeding. Although more common in the southern US, we have been noticing more stink bugs in soybean the past few years, even some fields where economic damage was seen.

Managing Alfalfa Stands Damaged by Waterlogging

Authors: Andy Michel, Mark Sulc

We are receiving reports and have personally observed fields of alfalfa injured by the excessive soil wetness the first half of this growing season.

2015 Manure Science Review

Authors: Glen Arnold, CCA, Sam Custer

The 2015 Ohio Manure Science Review (MSR) will be held in Darke County on Wednesday August 12 at Mississinawa Valley High School, 10480 Staudt Road, in Union City, Ohio, close to the border with Indiana. The MSR is an educational program designed for those involved in any aspect of manure handli

Farm Pesticide Collections

Author: Cindy Folck

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a collection for farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides. The collection is only for farm-related chemicals so household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted. The 2015 dates and locations are:

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.

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