C.O.R.N. Newsletter

Last Green Fields Green Dollars Episode of 2024 Released

Author(s): Rachel Cochran, CCA/CPAg , Author(s): Clint Schroeder

Tune into episode 5 of the Green Fields Green Dollars video series to hear Rachel and Clint continue their conversation with Greg LaBarge. In this episode, they discuss the topic of MRTN, or Maximum Return to Nitrogen, a method of selecting nitrogen rate based on economic factors such as commodity and fertilizer prices. This episode is the last one for 2024, and Rachel and Clint will be taking a short hiatus until the spring. Stay tuned for future episodes and let us know what topics you want covered next!

Issue: 2024-42
Episode 4 of Green Fields Green Dollars to dive into Nitrogen economics

Author(s): Rachel Cochran, CCA/CPAg , Author(s): Clint Schroeder

Episode 4 of OSU Extension’s Green Fields Green Dollars series is now live on YouTube! The newest episode of the series features Greg LaBarge, field specialist in agronomic systems, who talks with Rachel and Clint about Nitrogen timing and economics. They discuss trends in the region, along with benefits and challenges of different N application timing.

Issue: 2024-40
Green Fields Green Dollars Episode 3: Tillage Economics

Author(s): Rachel Cochran, CCA/CPAg , Author(s): Clint Schroeder

What type of tillage do you use on your farm? Are you interested in learning more about the financial side of reduced tillage, strip tillage, or no-till? Then Episode 3 of Green Fields Green Dollars is for you!

Issue: 2024-37
Cover Crops Roundtable ‘Round the Region

Author(s): Amber Emmons, CCA

Paulding County Extension is expanding its Cover Crops Roundtable Series to include 2 new locations, hosted by the OSU Extension Water Quality Team. This series acts as a platform for farmer-to-farmer interaction, with OSU Extension serving as the discussion moderator. The goal of the series is to allow peer learning through networking, problem-solving, and idea sharing regarding the benefits and challenges of growing cover crops on the farm.

Issue: 2023-42
Understanding and Overcoming Cover Crop Yield Penalties in the Maumee River Watershed: Unlocking the Potential

Author(s): Jonah VanRoekel , Author(s): Osler Ortez , Author(s): Laura Lindsey , Author(s): Sami Khanal , Author(s): Ryan Haden , Author(s): Stephanie Karhoff, CCA

A research and extension team from Ohio State University is inviting farmers in the Maumee Ri

Issue: 2023-40
Cover Crops Roundtables Hosted in Paulding County

Author(s): Rachel Cochran, CCA/CPAg , Author(s): Sarah Noggle

Paulding County Extension is re-starting its Cover Crops Roundtable Series after a three-year hiatus. This series was created as a platform for farmer-to-farmer interaction, with OSU Extension serving as the discussion moderator. The goal of the series is to allow peer learning through networking, problem-solving, and idea sharing regarding the benefits and challenges of growing cover crops on the farm.

Issue: 2023-01
Seed testing for cover crops to meet germination and purity requirements

Author(s): Alexander Lindsey , Author(s): Laura Lindsey

Seed quality is key to establishing a good crop (or cover crop). Earlier this year, the Ohio Seed Improvement Association seed test laboratory closed. However, if you need your cover crop or wheat seed tested this fall, some alternatives include the Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Indiana Crop Improvement Association, and Michigan Crop Improvement Association.

Issue: 2022 - 30
ODA Extends H2Ohio Deadline for Cover Crops

Author(s): Sarah Noggle , Author(s): Glen Arnold, CCA

Due to a late harvest and adverse weather conditions, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is extending the 2021 H2Ohio Program deadline for planting overwintering cover crops, including those following small grains, and manure incorporation. With the recent expansion, all 24 counties in the Western Lake Erie Basin are now included in the H2Ohio Program.

Issue: 2021-36
Cover Crop Seeding Rates

Author(s): Alyssa Essman

Cooler temperatures and maturing crops indicate the start of harvest season. For those growers using cover crops to protect soil and suppress weeds over the winter, it also means the time to establish fall-planted cover crops is imminent.

Issue: 2021-33
Regional Field Days Focus on Cover Crop Application and Termination

OSU Extension will host two educational field days focused on soil health and cover crops next week. Extension specialists and farmers experienced with cover crops will present on topics including inter-seeding cover crops into a growing crop, terminating cover crops, cover crop variety selection, and more. Field demonstrations, cover crop plots, and equipment demonstrations will be on-site.

Each field day is free to attend. Registration is appreciated. Register at go.osu.edu/RegionalFieldDay

Issue: 2021-26