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Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens
drought-stressed corn can be at risk of high nitrate levels the greatest risk is in corn that was not ... conditions can cause unforeseen challenges with forages. We have had multiple reports of high nitrate levels ... the results. Table 1: Interpretation of nitrate forage test results. ppm NO 3 (DM) Percent NO 3 ppm NO ...
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Celebrate National Nematode Day and Collect a Soil Sample for SCN Testing
soil testing this autumn. Free SCN Soil Testing With funding from the Ohio Soybean Council and in ... pH, and the SCN female index on PI88788. This calculator underscores the critical need for autumn soil ... testing. As the season progresses, we encourage growers to take soil samples for SCN analysis. Wishing you ...
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Risk of Corn Grain Contamination with Vomitoxin in Ohio in 2024: Projection for the Weeks of July 21 and 29
growth stage between July 21 and August 4 are at high risk of being contaminated with at least 1 ppm ... As more data are collected, models will be developed to predict the risk of higher levels of ... contamination (2 ppm, 5 ppm, etc etc). More information on vomitoxin risk assessment and management in corn can ...
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Footbath Practices for Lameness Prevention
5% due to risk of chemical burn. Formalin is not as effective at temperatures below 50° F, and open ... angle. These high walls ensure cattle are getting their feet in the treatment. One side should be ... Footbaths are effective for approximately 150 to 350 cow passes. Barns with automated manure removal and ...
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Cover Crop Considerations in the Dry Ohio Conditions
cover crop residue can serve as a protective barrier between soil and the elements. Cover crops can ... species in Ohio and across the Midwest. It is among the most drought-hardy and generates high levels of ... increase the risk of herbicide persistence in the soil, especially in dry conditions. Doing a bioassay ...
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Risk of Corn Grain Contamination with Vomitoxin in Ohio in 2024: A July 15th Projection
stage between July 13 and July 19 are at high risk of being contaminated with at least 1 ppm DON. ... is to scout fields that pollinate during high-risk times for GER and plan to harvest those fields ... As more data are collected, models will be developed to predict the risk of higher levels of ...
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Fall Forage Management
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-26/fall-forage-management
K 2 O. The recommended soil test ranges for phosphorus and potassium are 30 to 50 ppm and 120 to 170 ppm ... a high level of precision between sampling years so that you can accurately track your progress. Whether ... growth in the spring. We have to begin any soil discussion with a reminder to soil test. As you implement ...
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Fall Forage Management
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-4/fall-forage-management
K 2 O. The recommended soil test ranges for phosphorus and potassium are 30 to 50 ppm and 120 to 170 ppm ... a high level of precision between sampling years so that you can accurately track your progress. Whether ... growth in the spring. We have to begin any soil discussion with a reminder to soil test. As you implement ...
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Battle for the Belt: Season 2, Episode 26 –
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-33/battle-belt-season-2-episode-26-%E2%80%93
period can be necessary. Squeeze-test. For this method, take two fingers and squeeze the stalk between ... methods to test corn stalk strength as we approach harvest. The dry conditions throughout Ohio has pushed ... that are not filled and are disintegrating, there is also discoloration present (Figure 1). Push-test ...
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Dry Conditions in Corn & Stalk Quality Concerns
another way to assess lodging risks. Push the stalks at the ear level; if the stalk breaks between the ear ... compressed when the stalk is squeezed between the thumb and the forefinger. The " push test " is ... risk of stalk lodging, grain yield losses, and slowdown the harvest process. The level of stalk ...