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  1. Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-29/forage-nitrate-toxicity-major-concern-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 ...

  2. Celebrate National Nematode Day and Collect a Soil Sample for SCN Testing

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-34/celebrate-national-nematode-day-and-collect-soil-sample-scn

    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 ...

  3. Risk of Corn Grain Contamination with Vomitoxin in Ohio in 2024: Projection for the Weeks of July 21 and 29

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-24/risk-corn-grain-contamination-vomitoxin-ohio-2024-projection

    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 ...

  4. Cover Crop Considerations in the Dry Ohio Conditions

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-33/cover-crop-considerations-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 ...

  5. Risk of Corn Grain Contamination with Vomitoxin in Ohio in 2024: A July 15th Projection

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-23/risk-corn-grain-contamination-vomitoxin-ohio-2024-july-15th

    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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Ohio State continues to assist farmers as drought and rain create unprecedented challenges for soybean crops

    https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-continues-assist-farmers-drought-and-rain-create-unprecedented-challenges

    Helene,” said Wilson. “While this rain helped improve soil moisture, river levels, and pastures in some ... shattering, where seeds break open and fall to the ground during harvest due to low moisture levels. “The ... many fields. When moisture levels dropped below 8%, we were seeing pod shatter,” Estadt said. “Now that ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Dry Conditions in Corn & Stalk Quality Concerns

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-31/dry-conditions-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 ...

  10. Considerations when Conditioning Too-dry Soybeans

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-33/considerations-when-conditioning-too-dry-soybeans

    relative humidity reaches very high levels, over 90%, or use a microprocessor-based fan controller that ... levels below 10%. October is forecast to remain warmer and drier than normal, and producers may want to ... with the desired air temperature and relative humidity. Conditioning requires high airflow rates for ...

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