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 12- August 19
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WATCH FOR STINK BUGS IN SOYBEANS

Author: Andy Michel

As our beans start to put on pods, one insect pest that needs watching is stink bugs.  There are several species of stink bugs that can be found in soybean, even beneficials. These include the green, the brown, the red shouldered and the brown marmorated stink bug.
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR STEM ROTS?

Author: Anne Dorrance

Early dying of soybean plants in the pod filling stage has been reported in numerous fields around the state.  All of these situations are caused by different soybean pathogens and all can be managed with host resistance.
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PREPLAN FOR A QUALITY SOIL TEST RESULT

Authors: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Steve Culman

Soil testing is a very profitable practice to manage fertility input cost and promote environmental stewardship. A standard soil test measures two of our three macro nutrients (phosphorus and potassium) plus soil acidity which governs availability of nutrients and other soil functions.
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NEW VERSION OF OSU TRISTATE RECOMMENDATION SPREADSHEET

Authors: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Steve Culman

An updated version of the OSU Excel spreadsheet that can be used to generate lime, phosphorus and potassium recommendations is now available on-line. The tool is version 2014-1 published 5/2014.
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PERRENIAL FORAGE ESTABLISHMENT IN AUGUST

Authors: Mark Sulc,

Rain and wet soil conditions condensed the spring planting season this year and some planned alfalfa plantings got moved to the back burner.  August provides another window of opportunity to establish a perennial forage stand and it fits nicely into rotations after wheat grain harvest.  Typically
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FARM SCIENCE REVIEW CCA COLLEGE

Authors: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA, Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

  A late summer update for agronomist and those advising growers on crop production will be held on September 9th from 8:45 until 3 pm at the Farm Science Review Site at 135 SR 38NE, London OH. The program is intended for all experience levels and non-CCA’s as well.
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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
Bruce Clevenger, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Sam Custer
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nathan Douridas, CCA
Farm Science Review Farm Manager
Mike Gastier, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ed Lentz, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Noggle
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 an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
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