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
December 6 - December 19, 2016
Editor: Mark Badertscher

Are you seeing purple wheat?

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey, Ed Lentz, CCA, Pierce Paul, Steve Culman, Eric Richer, CCA

Some farmers in northwest Ohio have noted purple-reddish leaves on their wheat crop (see picture). If your wheat plants turned purple, here are a couple of things to note:

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2016 Ohio Corn Performance Test: Regional Overviews

Authors: Rich Minyo, Allen Geyer, Peter Thomison, David Lohnes

In 2016, 212 corn hybrids representing 26 commercial brands were evaluated in the Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT).

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Ohio Soybean Performance Trials - Sortable Tables Online Now

Author: Laura Lindsey

The results of the 2016 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are now available online at: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/soy2016/.

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Farmers asked to respond to survey on Natural Gas Grain Drying

Author: Eric Romich

Farmers have long explored options to provide energy savings associated with their agricultural operations.

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Central Ohio Precision Ag Symposium

Author: John Barker

The Central Ohio Precision Ag Symposium will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at All Occasions Catering, 6986 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo Ohio from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This symposium will feature the most current technologies available in precision agriculture.

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All-Ohio Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Society Annual Conference

Author:

“Important Issues in Soil Health” will be the theme of the SWCS conference on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Der Dutchmen Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio.

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Learn to Control Problem Weeds

Author: Tony Nye

Learn to control problem weeds such as Palmer amaranth, giant ragweed, waterhemp, and marestail.

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December 7
Grain Marketing: Turning On-farm Storage into Profit (Auglaize County)
December 8
Grain Marketing: Turning On-farm Storage into Profit (Paulding County)
December 8
Weed Management Program - Wilmington
December 9
Grain Marketing: Turning On-farm Storage into Profit (Madison County)
December 12
Soil Fertility Nutrient Management Workshop Series - Greenville
December 19
Grain Marketing Series - Greenville
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
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Steve Culman
State Specialist, Soil Fertility
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Mark Loux
State Specialist, Weed Science
Andy Michel
State Specialist, Entomology
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Peter Thomison
State Specialist, Corn Production

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 more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.

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