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COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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May 17 - May 23, 2016

Editor: Amanda Douridas, CCA

Slowly Improving Conditions Next 1-2 Weeks For Planting

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The main headline going forward the next 1-2 week across the corn and soybean belt as a whole is for improving conditions for planting across the region so expect to see increasing planting from west to east in the next 1-2 weeks.

Rust, Freeze Injury, Head Scab: Should I Still Put on a Fungicide?

Author: Pierce Paul

Is it still worth putting on a fungicide? If so, what would be the best time to put it on? Via phone, email, or in person, these have been the most frequently asked questions over the last 5 days. The short and simple answer is “it depends”.

Assessing the Wheat Crop for Freeze Damage

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Douglas Alt, Pierce Paul

Over the weekend, temperatures dipped to high 20s/low 30s sometimes accompanied by a frost. The extent of damage to the wheat crop depends on the growth stage, temperature, and duration of the low temperature. Wheat is most sensitive to freezing temperatures at the heading and flowering stage.

Twisted Wheat: Cold temperatures or herbicide damage?

Authors: Douglas Alt, Laura Lindsey, Pierce Paul, Mark Loux

Last week, we received a few reports from northwest Ohio of twisted wheat flag leaves. Twisted wheat leaves could be a result of either cold temperatures or 2,4-D herbicide damage. To determine the cause of the twisting, consider patterns in the field, recent weather, and herbicide program.

Will Planting Delays Require Earlier Maturing Corn Hybrids?

Author: Peter Thomison

Throughout much of Ohio, cool temperatures and saturated soil conditions have delayed corn planting.

Delayed planting effects on corn yield: A “historical” perspective

Authors: Peter Thomison, Allen Geyer

Cold, wet conditions have delayed corn planting throughout Ohio.

Insect Concerns for Late Planting

Authors: Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

With much of the state still yet to plant, growers should be keep a few insect pests in mind as they get in into fields this week:

Make Hay When the Sun Shines…What Sun?

Author: Mark Sulc

Getting our first cutting of forages this year seems to be shaping up to be another frustrating experience, although we can only hope it won’t be as bad as last year. The outlook for the end of May does not look very promising for a nice stretch of dry weather.

Fungicide Use on Alfalfa

Author: Mark Sulc

This week I was asked about applying fungicides to alfalfa because of the wet weather pattern we are experiencing. There are indeed some foliar fungicides that are labelled for alfalfa.

Management for Red Clover Seed Production

Author: Mark Sulc

Producing seed of forage species is not common in Ohio, because our climate is not as conducive to high yields of high quality seed of forages as in western and northwestern states.

PORTABILITY - The Big Data Confusion: Part 8

Authors: John Fulton,

Data portability is a critical principle for farmers understand in order to capitalize on when using their farm data. Today, some Ohio farmers are sharing data with up to three trusted advisors and we see the potential to share with 8 or more in the coming years in order to receive information a

Planter Field Day

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With the ever changing weather pattern, it is critical that farmers take advantage of prime planting opportunities. Planting as efficiently as possible is one key to a successful season. Planters and technology have a come a long way in recent years.

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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.

Contributors:

Glen Arnold, CCA

Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

Mark Badertscher