Weather Outlook

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The forecast from last winter into spring for summer 2016 in Ohio continues to work out with generally warmer and drier weather. Over the region as the departure from normal map shows, it is drier than normal across much of Ohio and points northeast while it has been wet to the south and west o

Controlling marestail in wheat stubble

Author: Mark Loux

The month after wheat harvest provides an opportunity to control marestail and prevent further increase in the soil seedbank, but coming up with the right strategy has not necessarily been easy. Keep in mind that the primary goal of marestail control here is preventing seed production, which doe

Western Bean Cutworm Count Rising and Eggs Hatching

Authors: Andy Michel, , Kelley Tilmon

We have seen a large increase in Western Bean Cutworm catches (see figure), which is typical for this time of year.

Reminder about late-season scouting for Palmer amaranth and waterhemp

Author: Mark Loux

The frequency of Palmer amaranth infestations in Ohio seems to be holding relatively steady again into this year with the exception of one county, as far as we know. In two areas where Palmer amaranth was most prevalent - far southern Scioto County and an area along the Madison-Fayette County li

Developing a Plan to Keep Nutrients in the Field

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Nutrient Management Plans provide both fertility recommendations for crop production and an environmental site risk for on a field by field basis that help identify resource concerns impacting nutrient and sediment loss.

Corn pollination

Author: Peter Thomison

Editor's Note: This is a synopsis of the article last week from Peter Thomison, with the pictures attached. I've included a bit of the information to "explain" the images, but if you want "The Whole Story," please refer to last week's CORN Newsletter (2016-20).

Field Day for Fertilizer Applicator Certification

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

A field day being held on July 28, Northwest Agricultural Research Station, OARDC, 4240 Range Line Rd. Custar, OH is targeted for those who utilize fertilizer and manure in crop production. Preregistration is due by July 22.

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