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
August 30 - September 5, 2022
Editors: Rob Leeds, Kate Hornyak

Autumn Harvest Still Looks Warmer Than Normal

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The September to November timeframe still looks warmer than normal, somewhat like last year but not as warm in September into October as last year with a medium to high confidence in the outlook. Rainfall looks generally close to normal through November.
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Late-Season Soybeans Can Be Pest Magnets

Authors: Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel

At the end of the growing season, when many soybean fields are shutting down, those which are still green can be a magnet for certain insect pests as they leave the mature fields.  Double-crop soybeans and late planted beans that are running behind and are still fresh can be att
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Dicamba Label Clarifications

Author: Mark Loux

We have received questions about the use of dicamba after June 30, for control of weeds in wheat stubble and other situations.  The June 30 cutoff applies only to use of XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium in Xtend and XtendiFlex soybeans, which is the only labeled use for these products. 
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Lep Monitoring Update: FAW Trapping Continues – Numbers Low in Ohio

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Suranga Basnagala , Kyle Akred, Mark Badertscher, Thomas deHaas, Nick Eckel, Andrew Holden, Alan Leininger, Ed Lentz, CCA, Maggie Lewis, Clifton Martin, CCA, Sarah Noggle, Jessi Raubenolt, Eric Richer, CCA, Beth Scheckelhoff, Frank Thayer, Cindy Wallace, Chris Zoller, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

Fall Armyworm
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Incomplete Kernel Set and Tipped-Back Corn: How Do They Differ?

Authors: Osler Ortez, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Crop tours in Ohio have indicated that crop pollination was generally good, but kernel abortion was noted in some fields. It is important to recognize that both affect final corn yields. Similarly, it is relevant to understand when/how issues occur (e.g., pollination issues vs.
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Can We Get More Information From Our Soil Samples?

Authors: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Horacio Lopez-Nicora

A soil test is a profitable investment to inform our nutrient management strategy. Some farms find value in increasing sampling frequency (every one to two years) and intensity with more samples per field (0.5 versus 2.5-acre grid).
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What Is a Good Soil Health Number In Ohio?

Authors: Steve Culman, Elizabeth Hawkins, Cassandra Brown, Leonardo Deiss

As our understanding of soil health advances, farmers are increasingly interested in assessing and improving soils on their farms. Several commercial labs now offer soil health analyses but generating values in a lab is only the first step.
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Survey of Landowner Experiences with Natural Gas Pipeline Installations

Authors: Steve Culman, Theresa Brehm, Douglas Jackson Smith

Numerous natural gas pipelines have been installed in Ohio to transport fracked petroleum from Eastern Ohio to other regions of the state. These pipelines are essential components of Ohio’s energy infrastructure and bring economic growth to the region.
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August 30
Farm Pesticide Disposal in Greene County
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
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Taylor Dill
Graduate Student
Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate
Alyssa Essman
State Specialist, Weed Science
Mike Estadt
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ken Ford
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jamie Hampton
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Andrew Holden
Resigned Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA/CPAg
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Horacio Lopez-Nicora
State Specialist, Soybean Pathology
David Marrison
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clifton Martin, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Osler Ortez
State Specialist, Corn & Emerging Crops
Richard Purdin
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
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 an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
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