Increasing Variability In Rainfall

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As summer nears, the weather pattern supports an increasing risk of big differences in rainfall totals from too wet to too dry.

Early Corn Coloration – Green, Purple, or Yellow?

Authors: Alexander Lindsey, Steve Culman, Peter Thomison

Corn seedlings often turn yellow (due to low nitrogen uptake and/or limited chlorophyll synthesis) or purple (reduced root development and/or increased anthocyanin production) under cool, wet conditions.

Using PEAQ to Estimate Alfalfa NDF for Multiple Cuttings

Authors: , Mark Sulc

Much of the region’s alfalfa crop has been harvested over the past two weeks. As cooler temperatures move into the area regrowth will likely slow down.

Corn leaf striping often temporary

Authors: Steve Culman, Peter Thomison

Leaf striping (interveinal chlorosis) in corn is appearing in many Ohio fields. There are several nutrient deficiencies (including sulfur, zinc, magnesium, and manganese) that result in leaf striping and some of these look similar.

Weed of the Week: Cressleaf Groundsel

Author: Sarah Noggle

Many questions come into the County Extension Office daily. Many times those include a question about a weed identification. During the month of June 2018, OSU Extension will be featuring a weed identification of the week. This week's weed is cressleaf groundsel, Senecio glabellus.

Agronomic Field Day June 21 at OARDC Northwest Ag Research Station

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The public is invited to attend at no cost the 2018 Agronomic Field Day. It will be held on Thursday, June 21 starting at 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The location is 4240 Range Line Road, Custar, Ohio, 43511. The topics for the field day include:

Upcoming Events

June 12

Small Grains Field Day

June 21

Field Day at OARCD Northwest Ag Research Station

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