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
January 25 - February 8, 2016
Editor: Jason Hartschuh, CCA

So there is lots to talk about in the weather

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After a record warm December, colder weather returned to Ohio and surrounding areas for January with temperatures in January running just below normal.
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Select Hybrids with Resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight: How does it work?

Author: Pierce Paul

Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, continues to increase in prevalence and severity in Ohio and across the corn belt. In 2015, it showed up much earlier than usual in several fields.
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Seed treatments for watermolds and fungi are essential for Ohio’s poorly drained soils

Authors: Anne Dorrance, Pierce Paul

Much of Ohio’s soybean production ground is on soils with poor to fair drainage, high clay content, and reduced tillage systems.  Any one of these factors alone or in combination contributes to the environmental conditions that favor infection of seeds and seedlings by watermolds.  Reduced tillag
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Who and How of Agriculture Fertilizer Applicator Certification in Ohio?

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Ohio State University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting multiple meetings for those who need to meet state requirements for the Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification program through the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
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Nutrient Management Plan Development Workshop Announced

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Nutrient management plans developed to meet Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) EQUIP program criteria can be developed by Certified Crop Advisors in the State of Ohio as a service to their farm clientele.
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Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2016

Author: Barry Ward

A large number of Ohio farmers hire machinery operations and other farm related work to be completed by others.
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Do you operate an on-farm grain storage and handling system?

Author: Dee Jepsen

Ohio farmers are invited to participate in a statewide survey regarding their on-farm grain bin storage facilities. It doesn't matter if the bins are ‘owned’ or ‘managed’ by the producer; hazards exist on all types of bin systems regardless of ownership status.
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2016 Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshop

Authors: , Tony Nye, Rob Leeds

Looking for ways to maximize soybean yield and profit?  Attend one of the 2016 Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshops offered by The Ohio State University Extension.  This workshop will be hands on and open to producers and agricultural professionals.  The workshop is o
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Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016

Author: David Marrison

The OSU Extension offices in Northeast Ohio are pleased to be offering the “2016 Northeast Ohio Agronomy School” on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m.
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January 29th Workshop Promotes Benefits of Cover Crops for Farmers

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OSU Extension will host an intensive cover crop workshop in London, OH on Friday, January 29th. The workshop, which offers CCA credits, will focus on using cover crops to promote soil health for farmers and to provide additional forages for livestock producers.
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January 25
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
February 1
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
February 2
2016 Conservation Tillage Club Breakfast Meeting Series - Increasing Soybean Yields
February 4
Northern Ohio Crops Day-Gibsonburg
February 8
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
February 10
2016 Corn College - Greenville, OH
February 15
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
February 22
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
February 29
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
March 7
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
March 14
New and Small Farms College- Troy, OH
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
Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Anne Dorrance
State Specialist, Soybean Diseases
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pierce Paul
State Specialist, Corn and Wheat Diseases
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

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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