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
February 9 - February 22, 2016
Editor: Jason Hartschuh, CCA

Useful Weather Links and Outlook

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There has been many requests for information on where to find such things as 4 inch soil temperatures, stress degree days, growing degree days etc. The NOAA Midwest Regional Climate Center has a wealth of information at:

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UNDERSTANDING REGULATIONS, DEFINITION, NONCOMPLIANCE PENALTIES, ON FERTILIZER AND MANURE APPLICATION IN OHIO WLEB

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Regulations for manure and fertilizer application for applicators in the Western Lake Erie Basin need to be considered when making fertilizer applications in 2016 and future years. The legislation affects application of manure or granular fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus.

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Manure Drag Hose Plot Results

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

The 2015 growing season was the 2nd year for a corn post-emergent drag hose study at the OARDC Northwest branch at Holtville.

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2016 Farmer Led Water Quality Monitoring

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Ohio State University Extension is seeking additional farmers in the Maumee River Basin to help with a water monitoring research project looking at Dissolved Reactive Phosphorus losses from fields.  Increases in DRP in the watershed have been tied to increased occurrences of Harmful Algal Blooms

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Solar Energy in Agriculture

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Many farmers consider investing in on-farm solar energy systems to stabilize energy input costs.  Farmers interested in installing solar energy systems can learn more about the technology and potential cost savings during an OSU Extension workshop on February 24th at Der Dutchman in Pl

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February 15
2016 OARDC Agronomy Workshop: Feb. 15th - Field Crops Management 201
February 25
Using Nutrient Management Plan Development Software
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
Steve Culman
State Specialist, Soil Fertility
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock
Andy Michel
State Specialist, Entomology

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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