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
June 21 - June 27, 2016
Editor: Sarah Noggle

Warmer and Drier will be the trend for the rest of the growing season

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The overall trend, as we discussed earlier this year, was expected to be toward warmer and drier weather and this has been occurring.
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Registration Now Open for July 12 Western Ohio Precision Ag Day

Author: Amanda Bennett

Registration is now open for the July 12 Western Ohio Precision Agriculture Day hosted by Ohio State University Extension.
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Five Tips to Reduce Spray Drift

Author: Erdal Ozkan

Due to concerns for production costs, safety, and the environment, it is important to maximize the pesticide deposit on the target.
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Western Bean Cutworm Trapping Should Begin Soon

Authors: Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

Western bean cutworm (WBC) is an ear-feeder of corn, but the adults begin to emerge in late June.  The number of adults caught in traps give us an indication of when to scout for eggs (note: it is NOT a measurement of economic threshold).  Usually peak flight occurs anytime between the 2nd
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Rootless and Floppy Corn

Author: Peter Thomison

Following last week’s storms I received several reports of “rootless” and “floppy corn”. The problem was evident in several fields at the OSU Western Agricultural Research Farm at S. Charleston (photo).
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Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw

Authors: Ed Lentz, CCA, Laura Lindsey

Wheat harvest will soon be underway; we often get questions about the nutrient value of straw.  The nutrient value of wheat straw is influenced by several factors including weather, variety, and cultural practices.  Thus, the most accurate values require sending a sample of the straw to an analyt
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June 21
Small Grain Field Day-Wood County
June 23
Weed ID Field Day-Mahoning County
June 23
Weed ID Field Day-Trumbull County
June 23
SE Ohio Hay Day, Noble County
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
Steve Culman
State Specialist, Soil Fertility
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nathan Douridas, CCA
Farm Science Review Farm Manager
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Andy Michel
State Specialist, Entomology
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pierce Paul
State Specialist, Corn and Wheat Diseases
Peter Thomison
State Specialist, Corn Production
Kelley Tilmon
State Specialist, Field Crop Entomology
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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