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 13- 25, 2014
Editor: Rob Leeds

Soybean Cyst Nematode expands range in Ohio

Authors: Terry Niblack, , Anne Dorrance

Approximately every three years the map is updated where SCN is found in the US.  To do this task records from the diagnostic clinic and data from field studies are collected and the findings are plotted on the map.  Greg Tylka from Iowa State University coordinates this effort with Figure 1 illu

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Nitrogen Application to Soybean

Author: Laura Lindsey

After talking with many farmers throughout Ohio during this year’s Extension meetings, one common question keeps popping up.  “What about nitrogen application to soybean?”  Yes, soybean plants have high nitrogen requirements due to the high protein content of grain.  On average, approximately 4 l

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Spread of giant ragweed across the North Central Region – results of a CCA survey

Authors: Mark Loux, Emilie Regnier

Weed scientists at OSU recently completed a survey of Certified Crop Advisors across the North Central region to determine the relative abundance of giant ragweed, and the factors influencing its spread. The results of this survey are summarized in a Powerpoint file posted to the giant ragweed se

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2014 Conservation Tillage Conference, CCAs and Continuing Education

Author: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

The Conservation Tillage and technology Conference annually attracts 900 attendees, who say this is one of the best crop production conferences in Ohio. The program this year will be held March 4th & 5th, in Ada Ohio on the Ohio Northern University campus.

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Webinar on Western Corn Rootworm

Authors: Andy Michel, Ron Hammond

Corn producers may be interested in this upcoming webinar at 2 PM (Eastern Time Zone) on February 20th.  This webinar features experts on western corn rootworm (WCR) biology and management from the western corn belt.  There has been a renewed interest in WCR in this area of the country ever since

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Cover Crops and Soil Health Forum to Take Place February 18

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You are invited to attend a free, live broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health and discuss how to build soil health, improve yields, curb erosion, manage pests and build resilience in your farming system. On Feb.

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GAP Training for Tobacco Producers

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GAP training is now pretty much an expected thing for tobacco growers.  Some companies required GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) last year, so some people have already been trained in the initial part, but will need advanced training this year.  GAP consists of several things about the productio

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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
Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nathan Douridas, CCA
Farm Science Review Farm Manager
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems
Mark Loux
State Specialist, Weed Science
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management

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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