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 14 - April 20, 2020
Editor: Amanda Bennett

Cold this week then warmer for later April

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A switch to a colder pattern for at least a week before milder air returns later April into May. Widespread freeze conditions are expected this week. Rainfall will generally remain at or above above into May but there will be opportunities for plant this late April and May unlike last year.
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Alfalfa Weevil – It’s Closer Than You Think

Authors: Kelley Tilmon, Aaron Wilson, Mark Sulc, , Andy Michel

Though it seems like spring has been slow to come this year, we have actually accumulated enough degree days to see potential outbreaks of alfalfa weevil in some locations.  Ohio experienced its 5th warmest winter on record (1895-2020) and March temperatures averaged 2-8°F above averag
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Considerations for planting depth this year

Authors: Alexander Lindsey, K. Nemergut, Peter Thomison

Timing corn emergence is key to minimize yield reductions, and can be more important for preserving yield than even seed spacing. When setting planting depth for corn this year, be sure to consider not just first emergence seen, but also how uniform the emergence is.
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CFAES Ag Weather System Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture

Authors: Aaron Wilson, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Elizabeth Hawkins, Sam Custer

We are once again providing a soil temperature overview in the C.O.R.N. Newsletter through April-May 2020.
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Harvest of Winter Annual Forages is Approaching

Authors: Mark Sulc, Bill Weiss, Jason Hartschuh, CCA,

Winter cereal forage crop development is advancing with the early warm weather this spring. These crops include winter rye, winter wheat, winter triticale, and barley.
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Wheat Growth Stages and Associated Management- Feekes 6.0 through 9.0

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Ed Lentz, CCA, Pierce Paul

It’s important to correctly identify winter wheat growth stages to enhance management decisions, avoiding damage to the crop and unwarranted or ineffective applications. Remember, exact growth stage cannot be determined by just looking at the height of the crop or based on calendar dates.
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PPE Shortage for Pesticide Applicators

Author: Mary Ann Rose

This spring pesticide applicators are likely to encounter a new challenge getting the personal protective equipment (PPE) required to make their pesticide applications.  The emergency needs that our first responders and medical care providers have for PPE in the COVID-19 war have led to shortages
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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
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ben Brown
Farm Management Program Mgr, Program Manager
Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg
Water Quality Extension Associate, Defiance, Van Wert, Paulding Counties
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
Ken Ford
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
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Alexander Lindsey
Mark Loux
Retired State Specialist, Weed Science
David Marrison
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clifton Martin, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tony Nye
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Matthew Romanko
Water Quality Extension Associate
Garth Ruff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
Mark Sulc
Retired State Specialist, Forage Production
Kelley Tilmon
State Specialist, Field Crop Entomology
Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Aaron Wilson
Field Specialist, Ag Weather & Climate State Climatologist of Ohio
Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
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 an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
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