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 26 - September 3
Editor:

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO KEEP PHOSPHORUS ON THE FIELD

Authors: Steve Culman, Elizabeth Dayton, Kevin King, Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

Looking at current Ohio field research and the literature available on the topic of minimizing losses of phosphorus at the edge of the field the following recommendations are a starting point to maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality.
Read more

SELECT A LIME SOURCE BASED ON ENP

Authors: Ed Lentz, CCA, Steve Culman

A soil analysis will tell whether a field needs lime to raise the soil pH. The lime rate per acre will be determined from the buffer pH or lime test index of the soil analysis. Lime recommendations are generally given as tons per acre.
Read more

CORN SILAGE HARVEST TIMING

Authors: Mark Sulc, Peter Thomison, Bill Weiss

Corn development has accelerated with the recent warm temperatures. Silage harvest has begun in some parts of Ohio with earlier planting dates.
Read more

COVER CROPS PLANTED AFTER CORN SILAGE

Author:

Farmers who harvest corn silage will often drill cereal rye at 2-2.5 bushel per acre 1 inch deep (no more than 2 inches deep) , apply manure, and then harvest 3-5 wet tons (1.5 to 2.5 tons dry matter) of spring forage before planting corn or soybeans.  Manure or extra nitrogen (50-75 pounds actua
Read more

SEPTEMBER TRAINING FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZER APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Author: Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

The first of 3 late summer sessions for those who would like to attend the training for the new Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program  are scheduled for September 12, 25 and 26.  Attending one of these training events will meet the requirements for “Agricultural Fertilizer Appl
Read more

PAT CREDITS OFFERED AT AG EQUIPMENT FIELD DAY

Author: Mike Gastier, CCA

Extension will offer both private and commercial Pesticide Applicator Training credits at a field day sponsored by Independent Ag Equipment, 4341 Sandhill Road, Bellevue, OH 44811.
Read more
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.

Mark Badertscher
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Anne Dorrance
State Specialist, Soybean Diseases
Andy Michel
State Specialist, Entomology
Sarah Noggle
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Les Ober, CCA
Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Eric Richer, CCA
Field Specialist, Farm Management
Adam Shepard
Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

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.
Facebook Facebook
Twitter Twitter
YouTube YouTube