Troubleshooting Ear and Kernel Disorders in Corn

Author: Peter Thomison

When checking corn fields prior to harvest, it’s not uncommon to encounter ears exhibiting abnormal growth such as those shown below (Fig. 1), especially when the crop has experienced stress conditions.

Last Alfalfa Cutting and Risk Management

Authors: , Mark Sulc

It’s the end of August and some alfalfa growers will need to make a decision if they should take another cutting of alfalfa, and if so, when.

Future Weather Predictions

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During August the weather and climate pattern switched where areas of the western half of the corn and soybean belt that needed rain got it while the eastern half dried out.

Western Bean Cutworm Monitoring Update for Week Ending August 25, 2017

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

This is the final week for WBCW trap monitoring in Ohio as very few numbers are being reported in trap counts across the state.

Fertilizer Certification Window Closes Soon

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It doesn’t seem very long ago that we were first getting information about SB 150, and what it might mean to our farming operation. At that time there was no urgency because we didn’t have to have this until September of 2017.

Two Events Will be Held at OSU's Molly Caren Agricultural Center - September 12 and 13

Author: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

FSR Agronomy College – September 12

OSU Agronomic Crops Team at FSR - September 19, 20, and 21

Author: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

The Farm Science Review will be held again this year at the London, Ohio location. Dates are September 19, 20 and 21. Tickets can be purchased at your local Extension office, at many retailers or on-line at the FSR website: https://fsr.osu.edu.

Upcoming Events

August 31

Soil Health Testing Field Day

September 12

FSR Agronomy College (Madison)

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