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  1. Nutrient Management Plan Development Workshop Announced

    Author(s): Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

    Nutrient management plans developed to meet Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) EQUIP program criteria can be developed by Certified Crop Advisors in the State of Ohio as a service to their farm clientele. Nutrient management plans take soil fertility recommendations one step further and start to assess the environmental concerns of field sites to nutrient runoff/loss via nutrient indexes plus assessing erosion and other resources concerns on the farm.

    Issue: 2016-02

  2. Who and How of Agriculture Fertilizer Applicator Certification in Ohio?

    Author(s): Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA

    Ohio State University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting multiple meetings for those who need to meet state requirements for the Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification program through the Ohio Department of Agriculture. A current listing of all educational programs offered by Ohio State University Extension can be found at http://pested.osu.edu/NutrientEducation/nutrienttraining.html

    Issue: 2016-02

  3. There’s an App for Nutrient Management Record Keeping

    Author(s): John Barker

    Ohio Nutrient Management Record Keeper (ONMRK) is a computerized recordkeeping system that syncs with your smartphone or tablet to create a simple, easy, and quick way to record all of your fertilizer and manure applications from the field. The free app works on tablets, iPads, and smartphones. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for Android devices and App Store for Apple devices.

    Issue: 2015-40
  4. Soil sample 8 inches deep

    Improving Yields through Fertility Agronomy Day

    Author(s): Amanda Douridas, CCA

    Soil fertility is crucial to maximize yield potential when growing crops. Economic and environmental considerations are also a key aspect to fertility management. With the knowledge to do so, farmers can set up fields to maximize profits while minimizing environmental impact.

    Issue: 2015-39

  5. Revising Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybean, and Wheat

    Author(s): Steve Culman

    Ohio State is in the process of updating the Tri-State Recommendations, looking specifically at N, P and K in corn, soybean and wheat. This is a major undertaking that will require a collective effort from numerous extension personnel, crop consultants and farmer cooperators. We will cast a broad net to collect data from a large number of farms across the state to determine economically-optimum fertilization rates.

    Issue: 2015-32

  6. Soil Sampling in the Spring vs. Fall

    Author(s): Steve Culman , Author(s): Greg LaBarge, CPAg/CCA , Author(s): Ed Lentz, CCA

    Anthony Fulford was also a contributor on this article.

    Soil sampling for lab analysis is a critical aspect of effective nutrient management, as it provides valuable information on the fertility status of your soil. Many producers find that fall is an ideal time to sample soil for several reasons: 1) soils often have an ideal moisture range that makes sampling easy, 2) it gives producers ample time to apply fertilizer or lime before the next crop and 3) it helps ensure spring planting will not be delayed.

    Issue: 2015-31
  7. Counties impacted by Senate Bill 1

    Senate Bill One Meeting in Putnam County

    Author(s): Glen Arnold, CCA

    The Putnam County SWCD and OSU Extension offices are hosting a “Senate Bill I: Guidelines and Rules for Manure Application” meeting on Monday evening, September 21, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Putnam County Extension Office. Livestock producers and farmers interested in learning more about the winter restrictions on manure and commercial fertilizer application in the western Lake Erie basin are encouraged to attend.

    Issue: 2015-30

  8. Independent Ag Field Day and Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training

    Author(s): Mike Gastier, CCA

    The Erie Basin EERA will offer a two hour Fertilizer Applicator Certification on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Independent Ag Field Day in Bellevue, Ohio.  The training will begin at 11:00 am and end at 2:00 pm. Lunch will be served at noon. This is a company field day; however, OSU Extension has a separate tent for the certification training which is open to the public.  Lunch is also provided by Independent Ag at no charge and with no obligation.

    Issue: 2015-28

  9. Agricultural Conservation, Protecting Water: Keeping Soil and Nutrients in the Field

    Author(s): Mark Badertscher

    Agricultural Conservation, Protecting Water: Keeping Soil and Nutrients in the Field will be the theme of the Hardin County Field Day on September 18.  The event will start out at the Jerry McBride Farm, 11312 County Road 60, Dola, Ohio at 8:30 am and will end at 1:30 pm with complimentary lunch.  The field day is being presented by the Hardin SWCD, USDA-NRCS, The Nature Conservancy, Findlay Implement Company, John Deere, and OSU Extension.

    Issue: 2015-28

  10. Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training Field Day

    Author(s): Amanda Bennett, CCA

    A three-hour fertilizer application certification program for any applicator that does not have a pesticide license will be offered on August 27, 2015 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dulls Homestead, Inc. at 10404 National Rd, Brookville, Ohio 45309. The morning will include topics on phosphorus and nitrogen recommendations, soil sampling, assessing nitrogen usage of corn in the field and looking at timing and placement of manure applications for maximized economic return. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Ohio Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) credits will be available.

    Issue: 2015-25

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