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 22 - August 28, 2023
Editor: Rob Leeds

Weather Update: Cranking up the Heat

Author: Aaron Wilson

Ask around and most folks will agree that it has been a peculiar summer when it comes to the weather.

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Stay Vigilant for Red Crown Rot of Soybean

Authors: Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Horacio Lopez-Nicora

Red crown rot (RCR) is a soybean disease caused by the soilborne fungus Calonectria ilicicola that is spreading to parts of the Midwest. There have been no confirmed reports of RCR in Ohio, but it has been detected in Kentucky and Illinois.

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Poultry Litter Application

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

Stockpiles of poultry litter can be seen in farm fields across Ohio.

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Lep Monitoring Network Update #16 – WBC Numbers Continue to Decrease

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Suranga Basnagala , Mark Badertscher, Nic Baumer, Frank Becker, Trevor Corboy, Thomas deHaas, Allen Gahler, Don Hammersmith, Mary Jo Hassen, Ed Lentz, CCA, Kendall Lovejoy, Les Ober, CCA, Jordan Penrose, Mike Sunderman, Frank Thayer, Kyle Verhoff, Brooks Warner, Kayla Wyse, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

The Ohio Lep Network is in our 16th week of monitoring for pests across Ohio. This week we will provide an update on Western bean cutworm (WBC), corn earworm (CEW), and both variations of European corn borer (ECB - IA & NY).

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Battle for the Belt: Episode 24

Authors: Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez

Episode 24 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO3o-o9ySQQ

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Register Today for Northwest Agronomic Field Day

Authors: Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Nick Eckel

Don’t miss out on your chance to interact with OSU Extension Specialists and take a deep dive into new corn and soybean practices at the 2023 Northwest Agronomic Field Day on Thursday, August 31 at the Northwest Agricultural Research Station.

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August 29
Manure Management and Field Spill Prevention Demonstration
August 31
Northwest Agronomic Field Day
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.

Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jocelyn Birt
Water Quality Extension Associate
Trevor Corboy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amanda Douridas, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amber Emmons, CCA
Water Quality Extension Associate
Mike Estadt
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ken Ford
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jeffory A. Hattey
Professor
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Andrew Holden
Resigned Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jim Ippolito
Professor
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Kendall Lovejoy
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ricardo Ribeiro
Visiting Scholar, Federal University of Parana (Brazil)
Barry Ward
Program Leader
Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Kayla Wyse
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 more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.

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