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1. A groundbreaking 60+-year study on tillage & perennial crops

   https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/groundbreaking-60-year-study-tillage-perennial-crops

   https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0183    Also, read the below Newsletters to get a summary of research findings:   Diverse crop rotation ... Recommendation Network) Newsletter.  https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-24/diverse-crop-rotation-and-no-tillage-increase-corn ... Recommendation Network) Newsletter.  https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-25/soybean ...

2. Forage Management After Drought and a Tough Growing Season

   https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-27-issue-6/forage-management-after-drought-and-tough-growing

   unpredictable moisture. As winter approaches, now is the time to take action to protect soil, improve forage ... establish annual crops for soil cover over winter. Even winter rye establishes inconsistently after November ... quality. Cereal crops such as oats or triticale can also provide tonnage, while legumes may improve forage ...

3. Ohio corn yields improved without major increases in nitrogen rates per unit of grain produced

   https://soilfertility.osu.edu/news/ohio-corn-yields-improved-without-major-increases-nitrogen-rates-unit-grain-produced-0

   article:  https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-30/nitrogen-rate-optimize-corn ... yield. The use of improved corn hybrids was listed as one of the factors contributing to the results obtained. ... The new corn hybrids have improved nitrogen-use efficiency. For more details, read either newsletter ...

4. Soil Health Testing

   https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0206

   (agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2019-07/haney-test-soil-health) Ohio Soil Health Card (ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/sag-1) Physical Soil Health ... State University Soil health reflects the physical, chemical, and biological condition of soil. Unlike ... profitability in Ohio (Soil Health Institute and Cargill, 2021). The goal of soil health testing is to help ...

5. Conservation Tillage and No-Till

   https://agcrops.osu.edu/specialization-areas/soil-and-water-management/conservation-tillage-and-no-till

   eliminating one avenue for removal of excess moisture, drainage improvements may be needed on many soils to ... particularly if a no-till planting is anticipated the next year. The use of a cover crop after corn harvest for ... control and because of the shorter window for cover crop establishment after corn grain harvest. Cover ...

6. Winter 2025-2026 Outlook

   https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-40/winter-2025-2026-outlook

   visit our Drought Conditions and Resources page or the State Climate Office of Ohio. Temperatures for ... contribute to slowly improving soil moisture, though it will take a while for drought conditions to ... Report, drought is still very much present across northwest Ohio (Figure 1). Approximately 17% of Ohio is ...

7. Ohio Corn Performance Test: Yield Results and 2025 Growing Season Overview

   https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-40/ohio-corn-performance-test-yield-results-and-2025-growing-season

   The purpose of the Ohio Crop Performance Trials is to evaluate hybrids and varieties for grain ... (https://u.osu.edu/perf/archive/), but some of these trials date back to the 1970s. Results of the trials can assist farmers in ... low as 106 bu/acre in Wood County and as high as 338 bu/acre in Wyandot County. A summary of corn ...

8. Considerations for Crop Production on Mine Soils

   https://agcrops.osu.edu/specialization-areas/soil-and-water-management/considerations-crop-production-mine-soils

   Given the sensitivity of the crop to moisture stress, success with corn on mine soils also depends ... crop residue is valuable for conserving soil moisture on mine soils, which tend to be droughty after ... recommended for mine soils because of their restricted internal drainage. Seed emergence may be delayed in ...

9. Gregory LaBarge, CCA/CPag

   https://waterqualityextension.osu.edu/people/gregory-labarge-ccacpag

   419-460-0600 labarge.1@osu.edu Professional Background Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator; ... corn, soybean, and wheat production, precision agriculture and on farm research Plan of Action Conduct ... applied research on nutrient management, soil management, and cropping system interactions to identify ...

10. Paulding Cover Crop Roundtable

    https://waterqualityextension.osu.edu/events/paulding-cover-crop-roundtable

    offer advice and strategies for maximizing the benefits of cover crops, fostering a community dedicated ... knowledge on soil health, crop rotation, and sustainable land management. Experts and experienced farmers ... appreciated to plan for food and to see the speaker lineup. Registration link: u.osu.edu ...

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