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Soil Health Quantification Via SMAF and CASH in Different Agroecosystems in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0208
ability of the soil to function as a living ecosystem to support plants, animals, and humans (Karlen et ... Analysis of the overall soil health scores (Figure 2) revealed that the CASH framework had a greater ... loam Pasture NA 16 years pasture CC Crop field Silt loam Corn 2021: soybean 2022: winter wheat 2023 ...
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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 ...
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Forage Management After Drought and a Tough Growing Season
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 ...
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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 ...
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Ohio Corn Performance Test: Yield Results and 2025 Growing Season Overview
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 ...
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Considerations for Crop Production on 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 ...
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Winter 2025-2026 Outlook
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-40/winter-2025-2026-outlook
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 ... Henry Counties. This has led to persistently low soil moisture in the top 8 inches of the profile and ...
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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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Winter
https://secrest.osu.edu/newsletter/all-things-secrest/winter-2026/coming-events/winter
and present newsletters. https://www.friendsofsecrest.com- Find links to Friends of Secrest Arboretum ... PM – 3:30 PM Celebrate the early signs of spring! Explore Secrest’s witchhazel collection and enjoy ... their beauty and fragrance. Date may shift for peak bloom. Learn More & Register » Bark & ...
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Efficient Water Use
https://agcrops.osu.edu/specialization-areas/soil-and-water-management/efficient-water-use
quantities of water for later growth. As forage crops approach the recommended stages for cutting, the amount ... precipitation, creating the potential for stress unless a reserve of moisture has been accumulated from previous ... deeply into the soil and make better use of water deeper in the profile. Rotating crops also can promote ...