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 25 - 31
Editor: Kyle Verhoff

Harvesting Corn Silage at the Correct Moisture While Being Cautious of Nitrates

Author: Jason Hartschuh, CCA

Corn silage harvest is a critical time of year for dairy and beef operations, as the quality of the silage harvested determines the farm's success or failure for the following year.
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Managing Perennial Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields this Fall

Authors: Emma Matcham, Eugene Law, PhD, Ted Wiseman

Fall is an important time of year for managing perennial weeds in forage crops, especially pastures.
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Dig Into Cover Crops: Four Nights of Expert-Led Discussions

Author: Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg

Join Paulding County Extension for their last four Cover Crops Roundtable sessions of 2025!
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Rye For Grain Production

Authors: Laura Lindsey, Matthew Hankinson

Farmers may be interested in winter rye for grain to meet local demands and niche markets. Over the past five years, we have conducted several experiments on hybrid rye, including variety selection, planting date, seeding rate, and spring nitrogen application rate.
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Rapid Drying Conditions Emerging Across Ohio

Author: Aaron Wilson

Climate Summary
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Another 'Spot' to Look for in Corn

Authors: Stephanie Karhoff, CCA/CPAg, Pierce Paul

Recently, Curvularia leaf spot of corn was confirmed in research and demonstration plots in Central Iowa, the furthest north it has been observed so far. This foliar disease is caused by the fungus Curvularia lunata and was first reported in the U.S.
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Battle for the Belt: Season 3, Episode 22: August Weather Update and Fall Outlook

Authors: Taylor Dill, Maria Kessler, Diego Miranda, Laura Lindsey, Osler Ortez, Aaron Wilson

Season 3, Episode 22 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH8MmN9_7eE
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Lep Monitoring Network – Fall armyworm, Corn Earworm and European Corn Borer # 18

Authors: Amy Raudenbush, Nic Baumer, Frank Becker, Trevor Corboy, Don Hammersmith, Mary Jo Hassen, Seth Kannberg, Alan Leininger, Ed Lentz, CCA, Clifton Martin, CCA, Jordan Penrose, Beth Scheckelhoff, Frank Thayer, Kyle Verhoff, Jacob Winters, Curtis Young, CCA, Andy Michel, Kelley Tilmon

Fall Armyworm Update
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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
Savannah Ballweg
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
John Barker
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nic Baumer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Amanda Bennett, 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
Trevor Corboy
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
Mike Estadt
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mike Gastier, CCA
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
Dean Kreager
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Rob Leeds
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Laura Lindsey
State Specialist, Soybean and Small Grains
Kendall Lovejoy, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clifton Martin, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Garth McDorman
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
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
Manbir Rakkar
Soil Fertility, State Extension Specialist
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Beth Scheckelhoff
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Clint Schroeder
Program Manager
Ambria Small
Extension Educator, ANR
Heather Torlina
Water Quality Extension Associate
T.J. Wells
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Aaron Wilson
Field Specialist, Ag Weather & Climate State Climatologist of Ohio
Ted Wiseman
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Curtis Young, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

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