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Late Harvest and Grain Quality Concerns
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2015-19/late-harvest-and-grain-quality-concerns
Some varieties are more tolerant to sprouting than other, and for a given variety, sprouting may vary ... converted and used up for germination, which leads to reduced test weights. Even before visual signs of ... Wheat harvest will likely be late again this year. Physiologically, the crop is now ready for ...
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This Week’s Weather
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2014-11/week%E2%80%99s-weather
for the week of May 4- May 11 calls for temperatures to return to normal or slightly above after the ... start and warmer and drier than normal to finish but the threat for freezes appears to have passed. ... A large storm system will bring widespread rainfall to the eastern corn and soybean areas ...
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Fall Weather Outlook
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2014-30/fall-weather-outlook
parts of the state where it was below normal. The outlook is for the warmer than normal weather to end ... 30s for low temperatures but frost does not appear to be a concern. The outlook remains unchanged into ... October for anything significant related to freezes. ...
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Combine Adjustments for 2015 Soybean Harvest
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2015-29/combine-adjustments-2015-soybean-harvest
will be important for the 2015 soybean harvest to minimize loss and bean damage. Proper combine ... focus for combine operators in 2015 should be ground speed and combine header settings to keep crop ... of the first items for the season is to review the owner’s manual and/or consult your local combine ...
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Scab Risk Continues to be Low, but Rain is in the Forecast
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2014-15/scab-risk-continues-be-low-rain-forecast
For wheat flowering today, May 27, the risk of scab is low, according to the prediction took. ... things may change for fields in the Northern half of the state that are likely to reach anthesis later ... the prediction tool to assess the risk for scab over the next 7 to 10 days, and be prepared to apply ...
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We've been slimed-- Slugs impacting corn and soybean crops in Ohio
populations to thrive. We have been receiving many calls on slug damage, especially in cover crops that have ... just been killed. As the cover crop dies down, the slugs hang around and wait to feed on the emerging ... or iron phosphate to prevent further feeding, although these control options are expensive and time ...
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Scout Corn for Western Bean Cutworm and Western Corn Rootworm
should watch out for. However, both need to be scouted before tank mixing an insecticide with ... go down). This is the time period when producers will want to scout for egg masses on the upper 2-3 ... had economic damage from WBC, it is still important to look for the presence of eggs before any ...
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Adjusting Corn Management Practices for a Late Start
temperatures than normal. As prospects for a timely start to spring planting diminish, growers need to reassess ... somewhat this year due to delayed planting, but effects of soil compaction can reduce yield for years to ... best option for planting on time this year. Field seedbed preparation should be limited to leveling ...
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs on the Move into Homes and Buildings
for brown marmorated stink bugs to do except get ready for winter. The “marmies” prefer to spend the ... them in the freezer for a day or so to kill them. You can also vacuum them and toss them outside (do ... winter in homes or buildings, where they tend to be insulated from the cold temperatures. They ...
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Solar Energy in Agriculture
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/solar-energy-agriculture
Ohio 44820. This version will Cost $5 For Lunch and Handouts but does not have a round table. To ... Many farmers consider investing in on-farm solar energy systems to stabilize energy input costs. ... emissions, and reduced future energy costs. Energy inputs are important to agriculture, with energy-related ...