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C.O.R.N. Newsletter Articles

  1. Author(s): Beth Scheckelhoff

    As many producers look to diversify their farms and find opportunities to increase on-farm revenues – one potential avenue to consider is organic grain production. A Transition to Organic Grains workshop offered through Ohio State University Extension in Putnam County will take place in Ottawa, OH at the Putnam County Educational Services Center on March 30, 2021 from 9 am to 2 pm. The workshop is designed to answer producers’ common questions when considering a move from conventional to organic production.

    Issue: 2021-06
  2. Author(s): Rich Minyo , Author(s): Allen Geyer , Author(s): Peter Thomison , Author(s): Gerald Reid , Author(s): David Lohnes

    In 2020, 34 organic hybrids representing 6 commercial brands were submitted for evaluation in the Organic Corn Performance Test. The tests were conducted on certified organic fields at Apple Creek (West Badger Farm) and Wooster (Fry Farm) in Wayne County and Lindsey in Sandusky County and were intensively managed for nutrients and weed control. Each hybrid entry was evaluated using four replications per site in a randomized complete block design. Hybrids were planted either in an early or full season maturity trial based on relative maturity information provided by the companies.

    Issue: 2020-41
  3. Author(s): Eric Richer, CCA

    Is your farming operation looking for alternatives to commodity corn and soybeans?

    Issue: 2020-05
  4. Author(s): Peter Thomison , Author(s): Rich Minyo , Author(s): Allen Geyer

    According to the USDA-Economic Research Service in 2016, 86% of Ohio’s corn acreage was planted to transgenic corn hybrids with 66% of total acreage planted to stacked trait hybrids (https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/adoption-of-genetically-engineere...). Some corn growers want to grow non-GMO corn or transgenic hybrids with fewer traits to reduce seed costs. Others want to take advantage of the premiums offered for non-GMO corn.

    Issue: 2016-40
  5. Author(s): Peter Thomison , Author(s): Allen Geyer , Author(s): Bruce Clevenger, CCA

    What is “food grade” corn?

    Issue: 2016-40
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