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
December 3-December 9, 2024
Editor: Nic Baumer

Winter Application of Manure in Ohio

Author: Glen Arnold, CCA

With the colder weather, some livestock producers will be applying manure on frozen ground. Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Register Today for the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series

Authors: Cassandra Brown, Manbir Rakkar, Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

Get ready to dig into soil health with the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series hosted by The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team.
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Certified Crop Adviser Exam Preparation Class

Author: Lee Beers, CCA

Individuals looking to become a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) should consider attending the Ohio CCA Pre-Exam Preparation Class offered by Ohio State University Extension.
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Early Bird Registration ends this Friday for the January 9-10 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference

Author: Eric Richer, CCA

Early bird registration for the 3rd annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference, January 9-10, 2025, will close this Friday, December 6. Be sure to register for this conference focused on commercial organic grain production in the Eastern Corn Belt.
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2025 Spray Drone End User Conference

Author: Alan Leininger

The Spray Drone End User Conference—the most informative and end-user focused drone spraying event—is back for a third year.
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Join OSU Extension as a Water Quality Extension Associate!

Author: Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg

Are you a conservationist, environmentalist, or agriculturalist who wants to work with agricultural producers make a difference in local water quality? If so, consider joining OSU Extension as a Water Quality Extension Associate!
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Registration Open: Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop January 16 & 17

Author: Bruce Clevenger, CCA

Registration is now open for the Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop, January 16 & 17, 2025 at the OSU Extension Champaign County Office in Urbana, Ohio.  This in-person workshop offers education and farm ready strategies on topics such as: basis, market carry, margins, cash market
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January 7
Certified Crop Adviser Exam Preparation Class
January 16
Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop
January 16
Soil Health Webinar Series - Zooming Into Soil Health
February 13
Soil Health Webinar Series - Understanding the Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals
March 20
Soil Health Webinar Series - Comparisons of Soil Health Tests and What They are Telling Us?
April 10
Soil Health Webinar Series - Soil Health in the Urban Sphere
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
Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
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
Ken Ford
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Don Hammersmith
Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Emily Hornberger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Seth Kannberg
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Brett Kinzel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Eugene Law, PhD
Assistant Professor
Alan Leininger
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ed Lentz, CCA
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
Osler Ortez
State Specialist, Corn & Emerging Crops
Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amanda Perkins
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rylee Kay Puthoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jocelyn Ruble
Water Quality Extension Associate
Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
Heather Torlina
Water Quality Extension Associate
Ben Torrance
State Statistician
Aaron Wilson
Field Specialist, Ag Weather & Climate State Climatologist of Ohio
Jacob Winters
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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