Agronomy and Farm Management: Recent Episodes
The Ohio State University Extension
Stay on top of what is happening in the field and the farm office as Amanda Douridas and Elizabeth Hawkins interview experts in agronomy and farm management. Hosted by The Ohio State University Extension, this podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more. For more information on agronomy and farm management visit agcrops.osu.edu and u.osu.edu/ohioagmanager.
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification program is celebrating 10 years in Ohio. Ohio is the founding state for this certification and we are proud of the retailers and farmers who choose to follow 4R recommendations. Aaron Heilers, Executive Director of the program, joins us to discuss what the program has accomplished over the last decade.
To learn more about the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification or to contact Aaron, please visit: https://4rcertified.org/ohio-about/.
Rob Leeds and Kate Hornyak join Bruce and Josh to discuss agritourism. Both Rob and Kate work for The Ohio State University Extension and are involved with their own family agritourism operations. In this podcast, they share the ins-and-out of the industry and their real-life experiences on how to be a successful agritourism business.
Click the links below to check out Rob and Kate’s family operations!
Rob – https://www.leedsfarm.com/
Kate – https://www.hornyakfarms.com/
We caught up with Drs. Alyssa Essman and Dan Quinn at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference to pick their brains about planting corn and soybeans into green cover crops. They share information on how to ensure good seed furrow conditions at planting and how to manage the cover crop at different stages. We also discuss herbicide strategies and advantages when planting green.
Garth Ruff, Ohio State University Extension Beef Specialist, joins us to talk about some aspects that freezer beef producers need to take into consideration to become a profitable operation. Garth also shares a new tool developed by Stan Smith and himself through excel called the “Freezer Beef Budget 2024”. This budget accounts for costs, assets, and the retail value of the beef the producer is charging.
To learn more about the budget, you can visit your local extension office or visit: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/enterprise-budgets#2024
Dr. Aaron Wilson joins us for our quarterly weather update. We look back on yet another warm winter and what that means for agriculture. We also discuss what spring weather patterns look like and how that may affect planting.
Sign up to receive quarterly updates from the State Climate Office: climate.osu.edu/. Check out CoCoRaHS.org to learn more about becoming a reporter!
Clint Schroeder joins us to talk about the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2024 crop year through the USDA Farm Service Agency. These two programs provide financial protections for farmers in the event of substantial crop price drops. Clint explains how these programs can be used a safety net for Ohio farmers and the resources to connect with to elect into these programs.
Temperature ups and downs over the winter have us wondering what impact it will have on potential wheat yield. Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, walks us through getting wheat off to a good start, evaluating it in the spring and how much correlation that has with yield. She also shares the latest research and technology developments to look for in the future.
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Dirk Dempsey is the Agriculture and Natural Resources OSU Extension Educator for Pike County. Dirk is also the 8th generation in his family to tend to the land on their family-owned farm in Jackson County. In this episode, Dirk talks about joys of being involved in his family operation, their experiences, and the keys to their success through direct marketing.
Our topic for this podcast is on-farm research and the 2023 eFields report. The eFields program is OSU Extension’s on-farm research network. Ohio farmers are encouraged to learn with us by partnering to conduct trials and share data through the annual report. Elizabeth give us a summary of the 2023 report and we talk with Wayne Dellinger and Nick Eckel, county Extension Educators and fellow contributors, about projects they have conducted over the years.
You can view the 2023 report, along with previous years, at efields.osu.edu. The Knowledge Exchange provides unique ways to sort through all eFields research projects: kx.osu.edu/efields.
Cody McCann and Cody Lovercamp both work for the USDA Risk Management Agency where they oversee the policy language for the livestock policies and the underwriting standards branch. McCann and Lovercamp discuss topics like, what is Livestock Risk Protection? How does it work? When can you, as a producer, receive these options.
To learn more about Livestock Insurance products follow the link below: https://www.rma.usda.gov/Policy-and-Procedure/Insurance-Plans/Livestock-Insurance-Plans
Clint Schroeder is the manager for the Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking program for OSU Extension. He works one-on-one with Ohio farmers to evaluate their farm business. Participating operations will get financial ratios and benchmarking reports as well as enterprise analysis if they participate in that portion. Clint explains how to get in touch with the program and how it can benefit your operation.
With this episode releasing right before Thanksgiving, we wanted to celebrate by diving into how the food eaten during the first thanksgiving over 400 years ago came to be. While farming was simpler in a lot of ways, it is intriguing to consider what the pilgrims were up against trying to survive in a new […]
All across Ohio, farmland is leased for crop production, livestock grazing, hunting, etc. Is your lease in writing? If not, it’s likely not enforceable. Peggy Hall, J.D., Director of The Ohio State University Extension Ag Law Program shares elements of a farmland lease that keep it simple and functional. How is hunting permission and hunting […]
Many areas are struggling with higher corn moisture levels than normal at harvest. While it may be tempting to leave corn standing to gain more natural drying, Elizabeth and Amanda will share why that is a high risk, low return venture. Check out the U2U GDD Tool and make use of it next year: https://mygeohub.org/groups/u2u/purdue_gdd. […]
Old Crop and New Crop markets always meet at the next harvest. Being three weeks into Ohio’s Fall harvest, what’s the market situation? Dr. Lee updates us on supply/demand, bullish/bearish market expectations, Mississippi River water levels and barge rates, war in Ukraine, and current situation in Israel. Four strategies for farm financial viability for lower […]
The weather this past summer took the old adage “Don’t like the weather in Ohio, just wait” to a whole new level. The mild temperatures were certainly enjoyable but did not help progress crop development. We reflect on how the summer weather played out and take a look at what farmers can expect over the […]
The 2023 Farm Science Review runs September 19-21 and your hosts have broken down all the opportunities you have to engage with OSU Extension on agronomy and farm management topics. Whether it is walking through the plots, listening in on an expert talk or watching new equipment run in the demos, there is a wealth […]
If you grow or scout corn in Ohio, you have probably heard rumblings of a new disease called Tar Spot. Pictures from neighboring states to the north and west show bleak images of entire corn fields dead before their time. While researchers are still assessing the threat potential for tar spot in Ohio, it has made appearances across the state and has many farmers quite concerned. To tell us more about this new disease, Dr. Stephanie Karhoff joins us to share what she has seen and learned in her time in NW Ohio.
Stay up-to-date on the latest in agronomic issues by subscribing to the C.O.R.N. Newsletter.
Woodland management goes hand in hand with farm management. On this episode we talk to Dave Apsley, Natural Resources Specialist with Ohio State University Extension, to discuss the question “Why sell Timber?” Dave will discuss the importance of knowing your objectives, the type of trees you possess, and who to contact before making any timber […]
Mid to late summer attentions quickly turn to fungicide applications and talk of what needs sprayed for that particular year. This year is no exception with the varying weather conditions that seem to appeal to each and every disease. Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora and Jason Hartschuh talk about which diseases in corn and soybeans we should […]
Join us as we talk about Farm Legacy with David Marrison, Farm Management Specialist with Ohio State University Extension. One of David’s passions is helping families plan for the future of their farming operation. Listen in to learn the basics on Farm legacy and where you can learn more! Visit go.osu.edu/farmsuccesion for more information.
Some of the corn and soybeans across Ohio are upwards of two growth stages behind due to early drought conditions followed by cool weather. What does this mean for the rest of the season and ultimately crop yield? Jonah Johnson, CCA with PCT Sunrise attempts to answers those questions based on his agronomy knowledge and […]
We have an exciting announcement today! Listen in to find out what it is. Farms are subject to more risks than ever before. Liability exposure of driving equipment on roadways or the potential of property loss due to a barn roof collapse, every farm has multiple sources of risk. Robert Moore joins Bruce and Josh […]
We would rather not have this title for our summer weather outlook but, of all the advances we’ve made in agriculture, controlling the weather is not one of them. Dr. Aaron Wilson joins us to look at what happened this past spring as we moved away from a La Nina. He also provides an outlook […]
Cover crops impact cropping systems in more ways than improving soil structure. Dr. Alyssa Essman, soon to be Assistant Professor with Horticulture and Crop Sciences specializing in weed science, continues to expand research on cover crops as they pertain to weed management.
She discusses results from a recent project that looked at termination timing of cereal rye combined with different herbicide programs. Essman also shares with us her plans for the future as she takes on a research and extension role within OSU.
Resource:
Take Action Cover Crop Fact Sheets
OSU Weed Science Website
OSU Weed Science Twitter
Planting conditions were really good in early April which led to a significant amount of corn and soybeans planted early this year. With the turn to cold, wet conditions, much of that seed has sat without emerging for 2-3 weeks. What impact will that have on insect and disease pressure? How might it affect replant considerations?
To answer these questions, Dr. Kelley Tilmon and Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora join us to discuss the effectiveness of seed treatment, which insects and diseases we should be concerned about and some cultural considerations to prevent infestations.
For more on insects, please visit: aginsects.osu.edu/. Subscribe to the CORN newsletter for regular updates from these specialists.
Our corn and soybean agronomy specialists at Ohio State are facing off in the field to determine which crop should be planted first. Dr. Osler Ortez and Dr. Laura Lindsey will battle it out over the next couple years planting corn and soybeans early, mid and late season to determine which crop should be a priority on which planting dates. Listen in to learn more about this project. You can also read the article in the CORN newsletter.
We also discuss early planting of soybeans with a cover crop and tips for getting corn off to a good start.
You can follow the on Twitter at @OrtezCornCrops and @StepUpSoy.
The 2022 eFields On-Farm Research Report was released earlier this year. In this episode we share advice on how to conduct research on your farm and dive into some of the research results from the 2022 growing season. John Barker, Knox County, and James Morris, Highland County, join us to share results.
To view the eFields Reports, visit: go.osu.edu/efields. To sort through all report years by topic, location or crop, visit: kx.osu.edu/efields. Reach out to your local Extension office: extension.osu.edu/lao#county or email digitalag@osu.edu to get involved!
After a bit of a break, we’re back as Dr. Aaron Wilson joins us for our quarterly weather update. We look back on the warmer winter and what that means for agriculture. We also discuss what spring weather patterns look like and how that may affect planting.
Catch the last of the Climate & … Webinar series here: agcrops.osu.edu/events/climate-webinar-series. View past webinars at www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops. Sign up to receive quarterly updates from the State Climate Office: climate.osu.edu/.
Dr. Aaron Wilson joins us for our quarterly weather update. We look back on the interesting fall, discuss the upcoming winter storm arriving just in time for Christmas and take a pretty wild guess at what planting season may look like for 2023.
Catch the Climate & … Webinar series here: https://agcrops.osu.edu/events/climate-webinar-series.
We are excited to have 3 new positions working as Field Specialists in Farm Management under the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute recently created at The Ohio State University. Bruce Clevenger, David Marrison and Eric Richer all transferred from county educator positions into a role that will greatly improve OSU Extension’s ability to serve […]
Many farmers chose to soil sample to save on inputs, increase yields and reduce environmental impacts. Given the unusually dry weather this fall, some are wondering what impact this may have on soil test results. Greg Labarge, Field Specialist in Agronomic Systems, shares what impact dry weather has on our sample results. He provides tips […]
Dr. Stephanie Karhoff was recently hired as one of the Agronomic Systems Field Specialist for OSU Extension. She has a strong background in agronomy and shares with us where her programming and research interests lie. We are excited to have her onboard. Dr. Karhoff can be reached at karhoff.41@osu.edu or 419-796-0055.
Hopefully harvest is well underway and crops are drying down but we know that is not the case everywhere. This fall has presented a unique situation with dry but cool weather. What does that mean for the rest of harvest and into winter? Dr. Aaron Wilson, Extension Field Specialist in Ag Weather and Climate, joins […]
We hope you join us at the 60th annual Farm Science Review, September 20-22 in London, Ohio. As always, there is a lot to see and learn. In this episode we talk with Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review Manager, Nate Douridas, Molly Caren Ag Center Farm Manager, and David Marrison, Extension Educator in Coshocton County […]
Several unprecedented events have impacted grain markets over the past several months making it hard to know where prices may go. Andrea Flowers with Cargill in Dayton, Ohio discusses factors affecting the grain markets today. We talk about what is driving demand and where will prices go over the next few months. Andrea shares some […]
Wheat prices have cooled since their mid-May high but profitability still remains. Dr. Laura Lindsey, soybean and small grains agronomist at The Ohio State University, fills us in on proper wheat management from fall planting through harvest. We discuss planting timing and population, stand evaluation, nitrogen recommendations and other helpful advice for a successful crop. […]
We touch base with Peggy Kirk Hall to see what the legislature has been up to. Topics include tax benefits for landowners renting to new farmers, farmland preservation cases, the statutory lease termination bill and more. For more frequent ag law updates, subscribe to the Ag Law Blog. You can also search past topics and […]
Many farmers are curious about drone spraying. The idea of reducing trips across the field, applying to later growth stages or targeted applications are just a few advantages it may bring to a farm operations. Dr. John Fulton and Alan Leininger join us to discuss what it takes to operate a spray drone. We get […]
Tar spot has been found in Western Indiana. After an unprecedented outbreak in NW Ohio last year, many farmers are wondering what to expect this year, and what can be done to protect their crop. Dr. Pierce Paul, Plant Pathologist for Corn and Small Grains at OSU, shares what we know about tar spot and […]
We can’t hardly believe we’ve made it to our 100th episode. When we started this podcast, we were not sure where it would lead but we have certainly enjoyed learning about the myriad of topics we covered along with all of our listeners. We thank you immensely for tuning into each new episode. Thinking […]
Just a few short years ago, driverless tractors made their debut at farm shows and in a few fields around the country. Technology continues to progress making unmanned fleets across farms closer to reality each year. Dr. Scott Shearer, chair of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at OSU, shares his thoughts on […]
We are a couple of months closer to the grain making part of the growing season than when we heard from Dr. Aaron Wilson last (Episode 93). He provides an update on what weather we are likely to expect this growing season. The west is still facing down a historic drought. What does that mean […]
Stress from an agriculturally related field is intense, especially when Mother Nature plays such a large role. It can feel overwhelming and out of control. We have learned a lot about stress and mental health over the past few years and we continue to work towards breaking down barriers and the stigma associated with getting […]
Many farmers across Ohio are adding sulfur to their nutrient bill. Research results here in Ohio haven’t revealed a strong need but deficiency symptoms and yield bumps with application do occur on occasion. So how should you approach sulfur on your farm? Elizabeth and Amanda dive into the research and share some pointers to help […]
Dr. Mark Loux updates us on herbicide availability before getting into some specific BMPs for our most difficult weeds: Marestail, Waterhemp, Giant and Common Ragweed and a few others that have made a stronghold in some fields. The webinar on metabolic resistance, and many others, can be found here: https://iwilltakeaction.com/news/inside-weed-management-webinar-series The weed control guide and […]
Dr. Osler Ortez joined Extension in January as the new state specialist in corn and emerging crops. He is replacing Peter Thomison who retired. Learn about Osler’s background and what crop his family grows back home. He has a lot of great ideas for on-farm research and is eager to work with growers across the […]
It’s that time of year again. Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to talk current weather conditions and reveal what forecasts are saying for this spring. We discuss how the fall and winter weather stack up historically and just how much the spring weather is resembling […]
Ben Brown, State Ag Economics Specialist at the University of Missouri, joins us to discuss several commodities that are being impacted by the conflict in the breadbasket of Europe. Prices are up in several commodities, not all of them in the favor of U.S. farmers. We dive into the ag and ag related commodities most […]
Peggy Hall and Robert Moore join us again in this episode to talk about transition issues unique to farms and what legal solutions are available. Some topics we touch on are: keeping farmland in the family, farm vs. non-farm heirs, and the differences between a will and a trust. Find more information at farmoffice.osu.edu.
Many legal tools are available to help farms achieve their transition goals. Identifying those tools and deciding which should be a part of your farm plan is challenging. Peggy Hall and Robert Moore, lawyers with the Agricultural and Resource Law program within OSU Extension, share what legal pieces should be considered and how to choose […]
Regardless of the size of your farm or the age of operators, we never know when the unexpected may occur. To ensure a farm lasts beyond the current generation, it is crucial that plans be laid. Because of the importance of this issue, we are dedicating three episodes to provide information on different pieces of […]
If you are facing glyphosate shortages or looking to reduce use due to increased costs, Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Weed Specialist, offers advice on how to target applications to the areas of the most need. We talk about the specific weeds where glyphosate has the most activity and what substitutes are available. More resources can […]
It’s hard to believe eFields is in its 5th year! This year, the report covers 46 counties and approximately 150 trials. Three OSU Extension Educators join us to talk about trials from their counties: Taylor Dill, Darke County, Chris Zoller, Tuscarawas County, and Jason Hartschuh, Crawford County. Keep an eye on the CORN Newsletter and […]
Andrea Flowers with Cargill in Dayton, Ohio discusses factors affecting the grain markets today. We talk about what is driving demand and where will prices go over the next few months. Andrea shares some marketing tips and what to keep our eye on as we head into planting season. Questions for Andrea can be directed […]
Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora joined Extension last August as the new State Soybean Pathologist. He is replacing Dr. Anne Dorrance who is now the Associate Dean and Director of the Wooster campus. Listen in to learn about Horacio’s background in soybean pathology and where his research interests lie. Be on the lookout for him at winter […]
If you have almost fainted after hearing the price of certain fertilizers for next spring, you are not alone. Drastic increases in fertilizer and input costs are yet another outcome of the pandemic. Labor and transportation, among other factors, have driven prices up and left farmers wondering if they can afford to plant next spring. […]
We have heard a lot about the unavailability of everything from new combines down to hydraulic hoses. A lot of you probably have first hand experience in not being able to get what you need. Dr. John Fulton, Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at OSU, joins us to share why […]
In episode 79, we talked to Eric Romich about utility scale solar development. Since then, Senate bill 52 passed granting more decision-making power to local authorities. In part 2, we focus on how SB52 affects decommissioning requirements which is very important to landowners. Eric Romich, Energy Education Field Specialist, and Peggy Kirk-Hall, Director of the […]
In episode 79, we talked to Eric Romich about utility scale solar development. Since then, Senate bill 52 passed granting more decision-making power to local authorities. Prior to its passage, these projects were subject to exemption from local zoning leaving county officials with little say in project location. SB 52 has created some avenues for local lawmakers to restrict utility location and review potential projects. Eric Romich, Energy Education Field Specialist, and Peggy Kirk-Hall, Director of the Agriculture and Resource program, join us to go through the ins and outs of this new bill.
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Elizabeth and Amanda share exciting and educational opportunities available as Farm Science Review returns to a full in-person show! From the latest in on-farm technology down to the smallest acreage farms, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy at the 2021 Farm Science Review. To view online content, please visit fsr.osu.edu or check out the Farm Science Review on YouTube.
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We always have some variability in weather across the state but most have been pleased with timely rainfalls this growing season. With the hurricane bringing wet weather just as farmers begin to prepare for harvest, tune in to see what Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, predicts for fall of 2021.
For more frequent weather updates, find him on Facebook (@dwweater) and Twitter (@drwilsonsWX).
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Eric Romich, Ohio State University Extension Field Specialist in Energy Development, provides insight into why interest in large scale solar has increased in Ohio in recent years and what landowners should consider before entering into a 30-50 year contract.
Energize Ohio homepage: energizeohio.osu.edu/home Farm Energy Resources: go.osu.edu/farmenergy
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Because of resistance and invasive species, weeds have become harder to control across the landscape. 31 weeds that are the most difficult to control or have harmful characteristics are listed in the Ohio Revised Code as “noxious.” What that means for landowners, park managers and township trustees is what we discuss in this episode.
Ohio Revised Code language: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-901:5-37-01 Recording: In the Weeds: Legal Approaches to Dealing with Noxious Weeds on Farmland: nationalaglawcenter.org/webinars/noxiousweeds Noxious Weed Law Bulletin: farmoffice.osu.edu/sites/aglaw/files/site-library/NoxiousWeedLawBulletin.pdf Noxious Weed Law Procedures: farmoffice.osu.edu/sites/aglaw/files/site-library/LawBulletins/Noxious_weed_law_procedures.pdf
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As corn reaches R1 around the state, fungicide application is on everyone’s mind, especially after issues with ear rot in 2020. Jason Hartschuh joins us to discuss when fungicides pay and new technology and research to make applications more effective. For more information on fungicides, view the CORN Live webinar: youtu.be/8eN7qPmbp-A and read articles in the CORN newsletter: agcrops.osu.edu/.
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Now that the crops are in the ground, one of the biggest questions on our minds is what will the weather do? Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to talk current weather conditions and reveal what forecasts are saying for this growing season. We also talk about the recent shift in 30 year averages and end with a little cicada music.
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With wheat heading across the state, many growers are considering whether they should apply fungicides, especially given the higher market prices. Dr. Pierce Paul shares how the Fusarium Risk Tool can help decision making and what research he is conducting. The Fusarium Risk Tool can be found at wheatscab.psu.edu. Find many articles by Dr. Paul by using the search function on the agcrops.osu.edu website.
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Soil health has gained momentum in recent years as understanding of soil has expanded. Along with that, several soil health tests have become available commercially. Dr. Steve Culman, Associate Professor in Soil Fertility with The Ohio State University, explains what soil health is and what these tests can measure. He shares information on recent research where soil health tests were pulled and analyzed from farms around the state. Grant funding has enabled him to expand this research in 2021 by covering the cost of these samples so reach out if you would like to participate! Visit http://soilhealth.osu.edu for more information and resources.
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The 2020 Ohio Farm Poll took a pulse of Ohio farmers and revealed some interesting findings. The three major takeaways we discuss with Dr. Douglas Jackson-Smith and Dr. Shoshanah Inwood are: 2019 stress test revelations; Impact differences based on farm size and type; and Farm survival’s link to household well-being. Drs. Jackson Smith and Inwood are rural sociologists in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. For more information on the Ohio Farm Poll, including details on results, please visit: kx.osu.edu/search/Ohio%20Farm%20Poll/all
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We have been monitoring different species of cover crops throughout the winter to see how each one breaks down or survives. If you are interested in planting cover crops but concerned about what spring planting conditions may be like, this is the podcast for you. Jason Hartschuh, Crawford County, and Mary Griffith, Madison County, join us as we hit a variety of cover crops and what they look like in April after the 2021 winter. To see the cover crops, visit youtube.com/c/OSUAgronomicCrops under the Cover Crops playlist.
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It’s Stand Up for Grain Safety Week. Handling grain safely all begins before the grain ever leaves the field. We provide some harvest and storage tips and tools farmers can implement to reduce poor grain quality. We also share some safety practices you can implement on the farm to keep all employees and family safe around grain handling scenarios. Visit standup4grainsafety.org for education and resources. Also check out Lisa Pfeifer’s latest article at: agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2021-07/turning-national-focus-grain-safety.
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Dr. Mark Loux, the Ohio State University Extension Weed Specialist, and Peggy Kirk Hall, Ohio State Extension Ag Law Specialist, combine their expertise to dissect the dicamba lawsuit, what led to it and what has happened since. New technologies and a buying shift has changed some reliance on this product as farmers continue to sort out what the best option is for their farms. Remember to complete the required dicamba training if you plan to use one of these products. Visit pest.osu.edu for a list of training options.
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It’s that time of year again. Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to talk current weather conditions and reveal what forecasts are saying for this spring. To view the videos mentioned during this podcast, please visit the Agronomic Crops Team and Ohio State Precision Ag YouTube channels.
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The 4th eFields report was released at the beginning of the year sharing research results from the 2020 growing season. Each year OSU Extension continues to add partners and trials. This year the report encompasses 39 counties and 218 on-farm sites. Mary Griffith joins us as we focus in on 3 trails: SmartFirmer seedings rates, soil health sampling, and soil moisture sensors under irrigation.
You can view the eFields report at go.osu.edu/efields or request a hardcopy from Elizabeth at hawkins.301@osu.edu. You can view webinar recordings of several reports at go.osu.edu/2020efields.
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Farm transition goes beyond estate planning and is critical whatever your goals for the future of the farm may be. David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator in Coshocton County, gets us started with some questions every farm should consider before planning for the future. Jot them down and call a farm meeting ASAP because, as David said, “You don’t know, on the tape measure of life, where you’re at.” We cover succession goals to preparing the next generation and little bit in between but cannot do it all in 20 minutes.
Register for the Farm Succession webinar series for an in-depth workshop to learn more strategies and tools. visit go.osu.edu/farmsuccession.
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Corn and Soybean prices have been in an upward trend for the past 6 months. We brought Andrea Flowers with Cargill-Dayton on to help us figure out what caused the price increases and where they will go from here. We talk about what we can expect from China and South America. Andrea shares some marketing tips and what to keep our eye on as we head into planting season.
Questions for Andrea can be directed to andrea_flowers@cargill.com or 937-419-7149. To view the upcoming Outlook Meetings, visit: agnr.osu.edu/programming/farm-office.
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The Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations have been updated and there has been a change in how universities across the Midwest are making P and K recommendations. Listen in as Dr. Steven Culman, Ohio State Soil Fertility Specialist, shares details about these changes and what else we can expect from the updated Tri-State.
This is the second in a two-part series. The previous episode covered nitrogen recommendations.
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The Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations have been updated and there has been a change in how universities across the Midwest are making nitrogen recommendations. Listen in as Dr. Steven Culman, Ohio State Soil Fertility Specialist, shares details about this change and what else we can expect from the updated Tri-State.
This is the first in a two-part series. The next episode will focus on phosphorus and potassium recommendations. Find the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations online at go.osu.edu/fert-recs.
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Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, and Ben Brown, Assistant Professor with the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at The Ohio State University provide an outlook into weather and markets.
We discuss what we have seen lately and what caused those occurrences and then move into what to expect from both weather and the markets through the rest of harvest.
To join in the rest of the Outlook Conference, visit go.osu.edu/aedeoutlook
Dr. Dee Jepsen and Lisa Pfeifer with the OSU Ag Safety Team join us again this week. We are focusing on roadway safety. Listen in for tips to keep you safe when driving farm equipment and UTVs on the road this fall.
Visit the team’s website at AgSafety.osu.edu
Dr. Dee Jepsen and Lisa Pfeifer with the Ohio State University Agriculture Safety Team join us to talk about safety around the farm as we get busy with harvest. We discuss safety around the shop, the grain bins and fire prevention. For more info on Grain Bin Safety listen in to episode 41 and episode 42 on Grain Storage Management.
Visit the team’s website at AgSafety.osu.edu
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to discuss the weather we experienced across the state during the 2020 growing season and how that is affecting current conditions. He shares what we can expect for the rest of the harvest season and a look into this winter.
Join Aaron and Ben Brown at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 for “Harvest Climate and Grain Market Outlook. Register at http://go.osu.edu/2020AgOutlook.
What is a virtual farm show? Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review Manager, joins us to discuss what it means to take a farm show virtual. Of course, nothing can replace 10 combines running side by side in one field, but with the situation we are facing today, the FSR team, exhibitors and the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences have been working hard to bring you a unique experience. Zachrich shares how you can participate and we outline what all will be available from new products to education to help you succeed.
Dr. John Fulton, Professor and Extension Specialist with the FABE Department, provides tips on combine prep from mechanics to digital technology. Why is it important to calibrate your yield monitor and how often should you do it? What other information should I be collecting? Dr. Fulton answers these questions and more in this pre-harvest episode.
Jack Sommers and Tim McDaniel, farmers in Champaign County, talk about how they got started using cover crops and what it means for their operation today. We talk about equipment, species used and benefits, including the economics of it.
To learn more or attend the Drive it Yourself tour, visit go.osu.edu/CCChampions.
Ben Brown, Assistant Professor with the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at the Ohio State University discusses current market factors affecting grain prices. We get into purchases to China and how well they are holding up their end of the trade deal. Ethanol is also a big consumer of corn that has been affected by the Coronavirus.
Ben shares numbers and estimates and how he sees ethanol number trending for the rest of the year. He also gives a few quick tips on marketing strategy for this fall and winter. Ben recommends resources on farmoffice.osu.edu and the live webinars they have been hosting. He can be reached by emailing brown.6888@osu.edu
Our guest this week, Dr. Aaron Wilson, does a fact check on wives’ tales used to predict the weather. We had several submitted by our listeners. Join us to find out which ones hold water and which ones are just plain wrong! We break them down into the 3 categories used most to predict weather: Critters, Plants and Current Weather. Dr. Wilson ends the podcast with a brief outlook for the remainder of the growing season.
Farmers from Logan and Champaign Counties received a National Wildlife Federation Cover Crop Champion grant to spread the word about using cover crops. Linda Vernon and Tim Lyden join us to share why they are so passionate about cover crops. Tim discusses his history in using cover, the challenges he’s faced as well has the benefits seen on his farm. As part of the grant, we will hold farmer round table meetings around Champaign and Logan Counties.
If you are interested in attending one of these meetings, please contact Amanda at Douridas.9@osu.edu for details. Please help us out with grant report by taking our short survey: http://go.osu.edu/NWFsurvey.
We have seen a yield decrease in forages this year due to a number of factors. Christine Gelley, The Ohio State University Extension Educator in Noble County, joins us to discuss practices to improve forage production through time management and fertility. You can learn more on the Forage Focus playlist through the OSU South Centers YouTube channel.
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us to discuss the weather we experienced across the state this past spring and how that is affecting current conditions. We also take a look at what the models are predicting into July and August and even further out into harvest.
Brian Case joins us from Champaign County to talk about his first generation farm. He discusses how he started his first generation farm, the involvement of his family and their future plans and a unique equipment sharing agreement he has with two other farmers in his area. We also discuss raising barley and improving soil quality.
Gene Baumgardner, a farmer in Fayette and Madison Counties, joins us this week. His partnership with their dairy operation allows him to diversify his crop portfolio and reduce fertilizer costs through manure application. He also shares his experiences serving on the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association board which led him to Morocco and Cyprus.
We continue our farmer interviews with Geoff Mavis. He and his family farm in Fayette County, Ohio. We discuss a number of topics including: farm transition, farmland preservation, on-farm technology and wildlife rehabilitation.
To kick of the 2020 planting season, we interviewed some farmers around Ohio to see what unique and innovative practices they have implemented. Today we introduce you to Aaron Overholser who farms in Darke County. He looks at every acre as an opportunity to learn something new. Aaron farms with his parents and wife and has been very active in conducting on-farm research with OSU Extension.
Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, joins us for a look at where we stand going into the 2020 planting season and what we can expect over the next couple of months. Will it be a repeat of 2019?
Weed specialists Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, and Dr. Mark Loux, Ohio State University, continue our discussion on waterhemp with chemical and mechanical control recommendations. Illinois farmers have dealt with multi-way resistance in Waterhemp for years.
Dr. Hager shares his experience and recommendations as we are start to see extensive issues with this weed make its way into Ohio.
Weed specialists Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, and Dr. Mark Loux, Ohio State University, join us to discuss the history of weed resistance across the Midwest and what that means for farmers trying to control weeds with an ever increasing resistance to multiple sites of action.
Illinois farmers have dealt with multi-way resistance in Waterhemp for years. Dr. Hager shares his experience and recommendations as we are start to see extensive issues with this weed make its way into Ohio.
We are joined by Lee Beers, Ohio State University Extension Educator in Trumbull County. Lee has researched the rules, regulations, markets, economics and agronomy of growing hemp. He shares a bit of his knowledge with us to give farmers some insight into whether this may be an alternative crop to add to their rotation.
We are joined by Jason Hartschuh and Chris Zoller, Ohio State University Extension educators who worked with farmers in their counties to conduct on-farm research trials published in the 2019 eFields Report. This is the 3rd year for this program and includes 88 trials in 30 counties across Ohio. Soybean seeding rate and nitrogen application to corn are a couple of trials highlighted in the podcast, along with some forage studies that were added due to prevented plant situations.
The 2019 eFields report can be found online at go.osu.edu/efields.
In our last podcast we discussed how 2019 has led to a lot of high moisture corn going into grain bins across the country and the safety concerns that has caused. It also has caused a lot of concern with grain quality as farmers hold grain in the bin waiting to fill contracts. Dr. Kenneth Hellevang, Extension Engineer and Professor with North Dakota State University discusses good management practices and technology available to reduce grain spoilage.
The webinar mentioned in the podcast with Dr. Hellevang can be viewed at go.osu.edu/storedgrain. Dr. Hellevang’s website can be found at: www.ndsu.edu/aben/fs/faculty/hellevang.
2019 has led to a lot of high moisture corn going into grain bins across the country. Bin entrapment is always a serious concern, but is heightened this year due to excess moisture. Lisa Pfeifer with the Ohio State University's Agriculture Safety team, discusses why there is more cause for concern and how farmers can avoid entrapments scenarios.
To register for the webinar on managing stored grained mentioned in the podcast visit: go.osu.edu/StoredGrain.
To view “In an Instant Buried Alive” visit: youtu.be/Ea4By9vFyVQ.
To find more resources and book the grain cart, visit agsafety.osu.edu and find them on social media.
There were not a lot of changes to the commodity programs in the 2018 Farm Bill but the farm economy is certainly different than in 2014 making for some potentially different decision at the FSA office this year. Ben Brown, Assistant Professor with the OSU Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics Department, and Mary Griffith, OSU Extension Educator in Madison County, join us to talk about considerations for farmers when deciding in which program to enroll.
Our favorite climate expert, Dr. Aaron Wilson, joins us again to provide a forecast on winter and spring based on current weather patterns. We discuss the end of the growing season, what temperatures and precipitation look like for this winter and what we can expect going into next spring’s planting season.
This may be an unusual year for taxes with prevented plant, market facilitation and cost-share payments. Barry Ward, Director of the Income Tax Schools at Ohio State, shares some strategies on these topics along with how farmers can defer income and use the qualified business income deduction.
Visit farmoffice.osu.edu for more information and find the details on the Income Tax Schools and webinars.
Compaction can greatly reduce yield and soil quality and is difficult to reverse. During this wettest decade in history, it has been difficult to avoid wet soil conditions.
Dr. Scott Shearer, Chair of the Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department at The Ohio State University explains what compaction is, different types of compaction, and how the evolution of equipment has and continues to play a role in compaction.
Extension Educators Jason Hartschuh and Will Hammond discuss ways to maximize combine performance for corn and soybean harvest in an especially difficult year. We also talk about crop quality considerations and ensure quality yield data is collected.
We talk to Farm Science Review Manager, Nick Zachrich, and the Farm Manager, Nate Douridas, about what you can see at the 37th Annual Farm Science Review. We also share all there is to see and learn from the Ohio State University Extension Areas across the show grounds. Stop by and see us!
The Ohio State University Extension Educator Jason Hartschuh has been conducting on-farm research trials to fine tune nitrogen application. He compares different nitrogen rates and application timing to determine what is the most economical approach to growing corn. We ask him about current technology and equipment that helps implement the split application approach.
The Ohio State University Extension’s Field Specialist Glen Arnold and Extension Educator Sam Custer talk about the progress they have made from topdressing wheat in the spring with manure to sidedressing standing corn with a drag hose. Their goal is to expand the manure application window and apply nutrients to growing crops. There may be some entertaining stories shared at the end!
Follow their work on Facebook at facebook.com/OSUnutrients/ or in the CORN Newsletter.
Dr. Aaron Wilson, research scientist with the OSU Byrd Polar and Climate Center, pulls together a summary of each season starting back to spring of 2018. We discuss weather patterns and records set through this time and how it all has led up to what farmers are experiencing during the growing season of 2019.
To review presentations from Climate Smart 2019, please visit u.osu.edu/climatesmart.
Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Educator in Wayne County, discusses three species of cover crops that provide the opportunity to increase forage production, particularly on prevented plant acres. Cover crops also offer nutrient and soil retention benefits compared with leaving the soil bare.
View Rory’s recorded presentation on this subject at go.osu.edu/AgCrisis. Check out the Cover Crop Selector Tool at mccc.msu.edu/selector-tool.
Podcast hosts Elizabeth Hawkins and Amanda Douridas touch on various aspects of prevented plant fields from forage options for livestock to agronomic considerations for fields left bare.
As of recording, all information was accurate but it changes daily so make sure to check with your insurance agent and the FAQ page at go.osu.edu/AgCrisis.
The podcast has a new landing page at go.osu.edu/AFM. This website makes it easy to listen to past episodes and access informational links.
The Ohio State University Ag Law Team made up of Peggy Kirk Hall, Ellen Essman and Evin Bachelor join us for an update on some hot topics hitting agriculture right now. In the second of a 2 part series, we discuss the rise in solar leases being sought across Ohio. The team provides some tips and advice on what to consider and look for in these leases before signing.
In addition, the California courts have ruled on two more Round-Up/glyphosate cases. We talk about the results of these cases, new cases in the future and what it could mean for the future use of the product.
Follow the Ag Law Team on their blog and access law resources at farmoffice.osu.edu.
The Ohio State University Ag Law Team is made up of Peggy Kirk Hall, Ellen Essman and Evin Bachelor. Listen as they join us for an update on some hot topics hitting agriculture right now. In the first of a 2 part series, we discuss the expectancy of legalizing hemp production for Ohio farmers. Where is congress at in the process and when might it happen? We also go into what has happened with the Lake Erie Bill of Rights since it was passed back in February.
Follow the Ag Law Team on their blog and access law resources at farmoffice.osu.edu.
Dr. Anne Dorrance, Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology with The Ohio State University, discusses concerns with soybean seedling disease as wet weather continues across Ohio and creates difficult growing conditions. We talk about telling the difference between disease and flooding damage and touch on some other diseases including what might come up later in the season and the increasing presence of Soybean Cyst Nematode.
For more information, visit: u.osu.edu/osusoybeandisease.
Dr. Laura Lindsey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science with The Ohio State University, provides agronomic advice on growing wheat in Ohio. You can visit her webpage at setupsoy.osu.edu.
The new Small Grains Initiative provides incentives for farmers in the Lake Erie watershed to plant more small grains. Kirk Hines, Chief of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, discusses details on the initiative along with a couple of other programs. The article by Glen Arnold on topdressing wheat can be found at: agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2019-05/topdressing-wheat-liquid-swine-manure.
Dr. Alex Lindsey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science with The Ohio State University, has been studying the effects of different weather conditions on corn. With recent weather conditions, one major concern addresses is corn survival after flooded conditions.
Alex shares results from two years and multiple sites where nitrogen was applied to corn after it was flooded for different lengths of time and how it recovered. He also talks about studies simulating hail and lodging damage.
Look for more information in coming articles in the CORN Newsletter at corn.osu.edu.
Sam Custer, OSU Extension Educator in Darke County, and Ben Brown, Program Manager in the OSU Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics talk about the Tri-State Farm Bill Summit held April 11, 2019.
Custer and Brown also discuss the details and changes made from the 2014 Farm Bill.
You can view a recording of the summit online at: https://www.ocj.com/2019/04/live-farm-bill-summit-from-versailles-april-11-2019
Weather has a huge impact on farming each year. Changing weather patterns have become a challenge to manage. Aaron Wilson, Researcher at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and OSU Extension, weighs in on what we saw this winter and how the weather is expected to play out during the growing season. We also discuss long term weather patterns and what it means for the future of agriculture in Ohio.
Check out the weekly climate assessment at: https://climate.osu.edu; and the Field Application Resource Monitor at: https://farm.bpcrc.osu.edu
Dianne Shoemaker and Clint Schroeder discuss the Farm Business Analysis program. With the program, they analyze every aspect of your farm. The benchmarking component allows farms to see how they stack up against similar farms across Ohio.
Learn more or reach out at farmprofitability.osu.edu
Dr. Robert Mullen with Nutrien discusses the ins and outs of sulfur use in crops and where we are starting to see a need for supplementation. There are also a surprising number of fields deficient in phosphorus around Ohio.
Listen in to see where you might be losing crop yield and how to correct deficiencies.
Attorneys Peggy Kirk Hall and Evin Bachelor with the OSU Extension Agricultural and Resource Law Program discuss the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, the lawsuit on Lake Erie’s impaired water status along with the noxious weeds law and drainage laws.
For access to their law bulletins and blog, visit farmoffice.osu.edu.
Farming is one of the most stressful occupations. There is a lot of pressurewith fluctuating prices, working with family and managing a business. This topic has gained a lot of attention over the past year and rightly so.
In this recording from the Ask an Expert session at Farm Science Review David Marrison and Kathy Goins, OSU Extension Educators, discuss how to recognize the signs of stress and provide tips on how to reduce stress.
We caught up with Dr. Joe Luck from the University of Nebraska as he was visiting Ohio for Precision University. He talks about Project SENSE in-which his team worked with farmers around Nebraska evaluating crop canopy sensors for in-season nitrogen management. He explains different vegetative indices used, how applications are made in real-time and the economics of the equipment.
You can view is Precision University presentation at digitalag.osu.edu/precision-ag/research-focuses/precision-crop-management and visit the Project SENSE webpage here: cropwatch.unl.edu/projectsense.
The 2018 eFields Research Report was release today and includes 95 on-farm trials from around the state. Amanda and Elizabeth talk about the new additions to the report this year and interview Chris Zoller, Extension Educator in Tuscarawas County, Eric Richer, Extension Educator in Fulton County and Scott Conrad with Conrad Farms in Fulton County. They share why they participated in on-farm trials and what interesting results were uncovered.
The report can be found at http://go.osu.edu/efields. You can register for the regional meetings at his link as well. The economic calculator is linked at http://go.osu.edu/econcalculator.
This recording from Ask the Expert during Farm Science Reviews features a conversation between Dr. Michael Langemeier from Purdue University and David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator. They focus on creating a good farmland lease. Building a good relationship with landowners is very important and communication is the key. Leasing information and example leases can be found at farmoffice.osu.edu and aglease101.org
Kevin Berger from Centerra Co-op joins us as we talk about harvest progress in NE Ohio.
We focus in on how to successfully store grain, especially in a year like 2018 where soybean moisture is higher than usual. We also share some upcoming events. Find out more at http://go.osu.edu/grainplan and http://go.osu.edu/precisionu.
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter at @AFMPodcast.
Ben Brown joins us again for a policy and market update. We talk a little bit about how likely it is for congress to pass a farm bill by the end of the year and how the mid-terms will affect the progress and content.
The majority of the episode is focused on predicted planted acres of corn and soybeans for 2019, current corn use and effects it will have on markets and what role South America may play in the markets.
2019 Outlook meeting dates can be found at u.osu.edu/ohioagmanager and Precision University registration is available at: go.osu.edu/precisionu.
Data gathered in the field has great value and is often irreplaceable if lost or damaged. Dr. John Fulton, Precision Ag Specialist with Ohio State, joins us to provide advice on how to handle data to prevent loss. We also talk about data ownership, what data is actually being collected, how to create usable data and where to start for those not currently collecting a lot of information. You can follow the Precision Ag Team on Twitter and Facebook by searching @OhioStatePA. Visit the team’s website at www.ohiostateprecisionag.com.
For more information on Ag Data Transparency, visit: www.agdatatransparent.com.
During our interview with Dr. Ian Sheldon, he went into a great description of why the trade war won’t fix the trade deficit. We did not have time for it in our regular podcast but wanted to share it with you none the less so here is a short bonus episode on trade deficits.
Trade and tariffs continue to be a big topic of interest in agriculture. We have a new trade deal to replace NAFTA, but the trade war with China continues.
In Episode 12, we talk with Dr. Ian Sheldon from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics about the impacts of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement to agriculture. We also discuss how the trade war with China is influencing our markets and ultimately, farm income. Dr. Sheldon explains what he sees as the potential long term impacts if a resolution drags out.
To keep up to date on trade and tariff news go to aede.osu.edu/research/osu-farm-management. You can also check out: www.farmdoc.illinois.edu or ageconomists.com.
Harvest kicked off a few weeks ago in Ohio, listen to Episode 11 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast to learn how it’s going so far. We talk with two farmers from Clinton County, Ohio, Neal Bond and Michael Beam. They share their harvest progress and crop conditions, as well as what they are learning from their on-farm research trials.
Elizabeth shares the harvest progress report from the USDA and Amanda provides some reminders as you plan your fall fertilizer applications. Aaron Wilson gives us the weather outlook for the harvest season. To follow along with harvest activities on social media, check out #harvest18 and #eFields.
A list of requirements for fertilizer records can be found at https://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/recordkeeping and the FARM website is at https://farm.bpcrc.osu.edu/.
If you will be joining us at Farm Science Review this week, tune into Episode 10 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast.
We talked to different members of the Extension Farm Science Review planning committee about what is going on this year. Nick Zachrich addresses the expansion of the exhibit area, some new features and exhibits and even some tricks on how to make the commute a little easier. Nate Douridas talks about the crops and field demonstrations. Trey Colley goes into a little more detail on one field demonstration specifically, the Ag Innovations Demonstration which focuses on precision agriculture technology. Mary Griffith shares what attendees can see and learn at the Gwynne Conservation Area and Harold Watters discusses what is featured in the Agronomic Crops Demonstration Plots area. We also discuss a few more educational exhibits, demonstrations and talks where a wealth of information related to all aspects of farming and farm life can be gained.
Farm Science Review is unique in the farm show circuit because it is part of a University and able to provide an abundance of educational opportunities for visitors. Download the Farm Science Review app from the App Store or Google Play or visit http://fsr.osu.edu to learn more.
Have you seen an Ohio State logo in a corn field in years past? Andrew Klopfenstein with the department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University joins us to discuss multi-hybrid planting and how he makes it happen. He talks about why it can be beneficial, what equipment is needed, the management level, bottom line economics and more. Look for the 2018 logo field on Facebook or Twitter @OhioStatePA.
Winter Malting Barley is gaining interest among Ohio crop producers as local brewers are looking for locally grown barley. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist, shares results of her 2018 winter malting barley nitrogen and seeding rate trials. We talk about the possibility and potential profitability of incorporating malting barley into cropping systems in Ohio. For more information visit http://stepupsoy.osu.edu and subscribe to the C.O.R.N. newsletter.
Elizabeth Hawkins, Sam Custer and Amanda Douridas with Ohio State University Extension discuss what field trials they are working on with farmers around Ohio and describe eFields, the new way Extension is disseminating on-farm research results to share them in a timelier manner. They share results from past studies and what farmers can expect to see in the 2018 report. To view the 2017 eFields report, visit go.osu.edu/eFields. Interested in participating in on-farm research? Contact your nearest OSU Extension Educator. You can also use the Ohio State Plots PLOTS app to set up replicated research trials.
We asked Dr. Kelley Tilmon, Field Crop Entomologist and State Extension Specialist, what insects we should look for later in the growing season and when spray applications are warranted. She addresses leaf and pod feeders, how to scout for them, what the thresholds are and some effective control measures. You can find more information on the Agronomic Crops Insects webpage: aginsects.osu.edu/.
Listen in as we interview Ben Brown, Program Manager for Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developments Economics at The Ohio State University. Brown offers insight into the effects the tariffs imposed by China are having on grain markets. We talk about the options congress has to aid farmers during this difficult time and what the upside and downside is to each. He also discusses what he believes the WASDE report will reveal.
To manage diseases in corn and soybeans, disease type, severity and timing within the season must be taken into consideration to make an economic decision on applying fungicides.
We talk with Dr. Pierce Paul, Corn and Small Grains Pathologist and Extension Specialist, and Dr. Anne Dorrance, Soybean Pathologist and Extension Specialist about what they are seeing so far in fields around Ohio. They share management strategies based on years of experience and research to help farmers best control the common diseases found in Ohio.
For more information beyond this podcast, find weekly updates in the CORN Newsletter at corn.osu.edu or email them concerns at paul.661@osu.edu and dorrance.1@osu.edu.
Weeds are the number one pest for most farmers, and as they develop resistance to herbicides, control becomes more of a challenge. Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Weeds Specialist, talks to us about what he is seeing across Ohio this year. He has some helpful strategies for controlling two of the relatively new problematic weeds, Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp. We also discuss the new herbicide resistant weed technologies coming to the market. For more resources, visit u.osu.edu/osuweeds.
Listen in as we interview Ben Brown, Program Manager for Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developments Economics at The Ohio State University. He has been following congress closely as they discuss the 2018 Farm Bill. Brown offers insight into when we might expect to see the Farm Bill pass and what it may include. He also dives a little into the current trade situation for agriculture worldwide.
Aaron Wilson discusses the weather outlook for the 2018 growing season. He uses what happened this past winter and spring to make predications on how the summer weather might play out.
This podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more.