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Assessing Impact of Drought on Corn Pollination
The extent of the drought on yield will be determined over the period of pollination. Instead of waiting 1.5 weeks post pollination for development of kernels to the blister stage, the CORN newsletter provides a more rapid technique to check the status of pollination.
For more information, see the CORN article and the referenced article from Purdue that includes pictures.
Tips for Chopping Corn and Soybeans for Silage
If your corn or soybeans is not going to make harvestable yield or quality, consider partnering with local cattle producers to use it for silage. The Beef Newsletter provides these tips to help producers get silage off to a good start.
Producers Should Scout Fields for Spider Mites on Soybeans
With the hot and dry conditions, there are perfect conditions for two-spotted spider mites. There have been reports in Clermont County and producers should begin scouting. While the mites can be difficult to find, the injury they cause on leaves is fairly distinct. Look for a stipling effect or yellowing of the leaves.
For more information, see the following CORN Newsletter article at http://corn.osu.edu/story.php?setissueID=189&storyID=1129
Drought Becoming a Concern for Ohio Producers
http://corn.osu.edu/drought02/
It looks like the dry weather will continue through this growing season. Since it has been a few years since the last drought, producers can take a look at the Ohio State University Extension Drought 2002 web page for information on sensitivity of crops and growth stages to decreased moisture as well as management strategies available.
Ohio Grain Marketing Newsletter
http://www-agecon.ag.ohio-state.edu/people/roberts.628/extension/GrainsNewsletters.htm
This newsletter provides a monthly analysis of relevant information to make marketing decisions for your farm operation. Topics in recent issues include anticipated carryover in commodity crops, drought forecasts, energy and associated fertilizer price outlooks, and impacts of biofuel production on current and future pricing.
Old Favorites
Ohio Agronomy Guide (Newly revised!)
http://ohioline.osu.edu/b472/index.html
The information, production principles, data, and recommendations contained in this guide are derived from science-based research designed to determine responses of various crops and cropping systems to management practices and resource inputs, as well as to understand the basic biological and chemical mechanisms responsible for these responses.
Ohio Weed Control Guide
http://ohioline.osu.edu/b789/index.html
A weed control guide for Ohio field crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, small grains, forages, and grass pastures.
Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Alfalfa Guide
http://ohioline.osu.edu/b827/index.html
The Guide is designed for use when scouting fields and contains information on insect, disease and weed identification. The guide is divided into seven sections: Corn Management, Soybean Management, Wheat Management, Alfalfa Management, No-till Crop Management, Weed Management and General Crop Management.
Ohio Crop Performance Trials
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~perf/
The evaluation of alfalfa, corn, soybeans, and wheat varieties, brands and blends for yield, and other characteristics. The results are published to provide a source of objective information from various locations in Ohio on the relative performance of seed currently available to Ohio farmers.
Revised Tri-State Nitrogen Recommendations
http://agcrops.osu.edu/fertility/
The tremendous increase in fertilizer costs has prompted significant revisions in the information used to develop nitrogen fertilizer recommendations. In addition to optimizing crop yields, the new recommendations now include explicit consideration of corn price and nitrogen fertilizer cost.
Soil Test Instructions
Soil testing is critically important to managing fertility and increasing your cost-effectiveness as a producer. Soil tests can be submitted to the local Extension office for a cost of $15. You will be provided with crop-specific recommendations in addition to your test results.
Extension Newsletters
Most Recent Edition of C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Crop Observation and Recommendation Network (C.O.R.N.) newsletter provides timely in-season pest observations and predictions, weed and pest control, integrated pest management, and crop development observation weekly throughout the growing season and monthly October through March.
Most Recent Edition of Ohio Ag Manager Newsletter
The Ag Manager Newsletter provides agricultural businesses with timely management information dedicated to improving the efficiency and profitability of their farm enterprise. Focal issues areas discussed in the monthly electronic newsletter include financial, labor, legal, marketing and human resource development.
Farm Service Agency Information
The Clermont County Farm Service Agency's newsletter, The Horse's Mouth, is available as well as commonly used web links to access Farm Bill program information.
