Soybean Stands -- Lots of Changes

Author: Anne Dorrance

From too wet, too cold, to too dry and too hot. It seems like Ohio has seen quite a range of conditions this spring. All of these conditions can influence stand. The following is a summary of potential issues that will affect stands.

Terms and Definitions -- The Big Data Confusion: Part 9

Authors: John Fulton,

When it comes to making decisions around selecting a data service(s), understanding “Terms and Definitions” becomes an important component of the decision. The Privacy and Security Principles for Farm Data published by AF

August CCA Exam Registration is rapidly closing; Specialty areas added for current CCAs

Author: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

The next Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam is to be held August 5, 2016 – we are nearing the end of the registration period from May 2 - June 24, 2016.

Localized Flooding and Ponding in Corn

Author: Peter Thomison

Rainfall was mixed across Ohio over the past weekend. According to preliminary reports of OSU county agricultural educators, some areas of SW Ohio received as much as 6-inches whereas other areas, e.g. west central Ohio, received little or no rain with corn.

Manure Sidedress of Corn Research Plots from 2011-2015

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

Dairy and swine manure sidedress plot research has shown livestock manure to be an excellent replacement for purchased sidedress nitrogen. For the study below, 28% UAN nitrogen rates and manure nitrogen rates were 200 units of nitrogen per acre each year.

Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Training Seminar - July 13 & 14

Author: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

A Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training session, sponsored and delivered by the OSU Agronomic Crops Team will be offered at the OSU/OARDC Fisher Auditorium Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Ohio 44691 on July 13 and July 14, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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