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
April 17 - April 24, 2017
Editor: Amanda Bennett

Facts about Early-Season Wheat Diseases

Author: Pierce Paul

It has been cool, wet, and very humid so far this spring - perfect conditions for early season diseases like Septoria tritici blotch and powdery mildew to develop.

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Soybean and Small Grain Research Report Available Online

Author: Laura Lindsey

The Soybean and Small Grain Crop Production Lab is pleased to present the first edition of the Ohio Soybean and Wheat Research Report: https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/sites/hcs-soy/files/Soybean%20and%

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Soybean Planting Date, Row Width, and Seeding Rate Recommendations

Author: Laura Lindsey

Over the past few years, with funding from Ohio Soybean Council, we’ve re-examined Ohio’s soybean planting date, row width, and seeding rate recommendations. Here are some things to keep in mind, as we approach planting:

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Alfalfa Weevil: An early-season pest

Authors: Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

While most farmers are focused on getting corn and soybean in during the next few weeks, this is also the time to be aware of what alfalfa weevil larvae are doing in your forage. While February and March were warm, warmer weather on the horizon will give larvae a boost in their development.

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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.

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
Anne Dorrance
State Specialist, Soybean Diseases
Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Estadt
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Mark Loux
State Specialist, Weed Science
Andy Michel
State Specialist, Entomology
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pierce Paul
State Specialist, Corn and Wheat Diseases
Kelley Tilmon
State Specialist, Field Crop Entomology
Chris Zoller
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 more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.

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