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
February 18 - 25, 2025
Editor: Amanda Bennett

Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 11-12

Authors: Mark Badertscher, Randall Reeder

Don’t miss this year’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 11-12, 2025, (Tuesday-Wednesday) at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. Connect with other great farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase your net income.  
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Managing Frost Heave in Alfalfa

Authors: Emma Matcham, Kyle Verhoff, Dave Barker

Winter’s freeze-thaw cycles can cause frost heaving in alfalfa and other winter crop fields. The colder than usual winter in Ohio this year could increase frost heave risk. This article covers the basics of identifying frost heave and planning for spring management if needed.  
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2025 Corn College and Soybean School

Authors: Alyssa Essman, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA, Amanda Douridas, CCA

Join us on February 27th for the 5th annual virtual Corn College and Soybean School presented by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomic Crops Team.
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Forage Resiliency Webinar Series

Author: Christine Gelley

The Ohio State Integrated Forage Management Team will be offering a three-part Zoom webinar series on forage resiliency to cover information on how to remain resilient to a variety of environmental challenges in forage production systems.
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OSU Corn Deoxynivalenol, DON, (Vomitoxin) Resistance Screening Program-2024

Authors: Jason Hartschuh, CCA, Rich Minyo, Pierce Paul, Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

With support from Ohio Corn and Wheat through the Corn Check Off, OSU conducted its second year of corn deoxynivalenol (DON) hybrid susceptibility screening. The objective of this project was to identify hybrids with partial genetic resistance to DON.
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January 29
Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series
February 26
Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series
March 4
Forage Resiliency Webinar Series
March 11
Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference
March 26
Water Quality Wednesday Webinar Series
April 1
Forage Resiliency Webinar Series
May 6
Forage Resiliency Webinar Series
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.

Nick Eckel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Alyssa Essman
State Specialist, Weed Science
Jason Hartschuh, CCA
Field Specialist, Dairy & Precision Livestock
Elizabeth Hawkins
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Stephanie Karhoff, CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Brett Kinzel
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clifton Martin, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Emma Matcham
State Specialist, Integrated Forage Systems
Ryan McMichael
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Osler Ortez
State Specialist, Corn & Emerging Crops
Jordan Penrose
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rylee Kay Puthoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jocelyn Ruble
Water Quality Extension Associate
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
Ted Wiseman
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.

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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