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
June 24 - July 1, 2024
Editor: Sarah Noggle

Take Action Against Combine and Field Fires

Authors: Wayne Dellinger, CCA, Dee Jepsen

Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event.
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Battle for the Belt: Season 2 Episode 13 - Spider Mites

Authors: Taylor Dill, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez

Additional author - Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State University.
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Upcoming Dicamba Cutoff Reminder

Author: Alyssa Essman

There has been much uncertainty regarding the use of dicamba for the 2024 growing season and beyond as a result of the

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Lep Monitoring Network – Corn Earworm Update # 10

Authors: Stephanie Pflaum, Amy Raudenbush, Mark Badertscher, Nic Baumer, Trevor Corboy, Allen Gahler, Don Hammersmith, Mary Jo Hassen, Ed Lentz, CCA, Kendall Lovejoy, CCA, Clifton Martin, CCA, Jordan Penrose, Mike Sunderman, Frank Thayer, Kyle Verhoff, Brooks Warner, Kayla Wyse, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

We have just concluded our tenth week of monitoring for Ohio pests and are happy to report on our first week of western bean cutworm moths (WBC) and our third week of corn earworm (CEW).
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Application of Manure to Double Crop Soybeans to Encourage Emergence

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

The summer manure application window following wheat harvest is typically the 2nd largest application window each year.
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Regional Updates: June 18 – 24, 2024

Authors: Mark Badertscher, Jordan Penrose, Nick Eckel, Lee Beers, CCA, Brooks Warner, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA/CPAg

Scattered showers brought relief to some, but many areas remain dry. Field issues Ohio State University Extension Educators and Specialists have seen or heard of this past week include potato leafhopper on alfalfa and emerging waterhemp.
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June 25
Weather Trends and Pest and Disease Impacts on Soybeans Webinar
July 10
Weed Science Field Day
July 17
Western Agronomy Field Day
July 24
Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day
July 31
Cover Crop ‘Til You Drop!
August 6
Manure Science Review
August 13
Southwest Ohio Corn Growers Field Day
August 13
Soybean Weed and Disease Field Night
August 15
Soil Health Field Day
August 20
Pesticide Container Recycling Collection - Clinton County
August 21
Regenerative Ag Field Tour
August 22
2024 Agronomy 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.

Glen Arnold, CCA
Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management
Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tim Barnes
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lee Beers, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Caden Buschur
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg
Water Quality Extension Associate, Defiance, Van Wert, Paulding Counties
Grant Davis, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wayne Dellinger, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nick Eckel
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
Allen Gahler
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Seth Kannberg
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA/CPAg
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Eugene Law, PhD
Assistant Professor
Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Horacio Lopez-Nicora
State Specialist, Soybean Pathology
Kendall Lovejoy, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Gigi Neal
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pierce Paul
State Specialist, Corn and Wheat Diseases
Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rylee Kay Puthoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Manbir Rakkar
Soil Fertility, State Extension Specialist
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
Ben Torrance
State Statistician
Barry Ward
Program Leader
Brooks Warner
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Aaron Wilson
Field Specialist, Ag Weather & Climate State Climatologist of Ohio
Jacob Winters
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Kayla Wyse
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Curtis Young, CCA
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.

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