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  1. Defoliation in Soybean and Corn, and Japanese Beetle Watch

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2023-22/defoliation-soybean-and-corn-and-japanese-beetle-watch

    when silks are clipped to less than ½ inch and, fewer than 50% of the plants have been pollinated, and the ... various species might look startling, it is rather rare that this reaches economic levels.  Soybeans are ... defoliation levels reach 30% in pre-bloom stages, 10% during pod development and fill, and 15% at R6 (full ...

  2. Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540

    likely to cause a significant level of soil compaction resulting in reduced crop yield. Spot spraying, ... spraying and the high level of public demand for relaxation of current rules and regulations. Universities, ... a number of important data points: soil characteristics (type, moisture content, and nutrient content) ...

  3. Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 13, 2023

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2023-23/corn-yield-forecasts-july-13-2023

    adverse and favorable weather scenarios during the rest of the season). † Probability of obtaining a 2023 ...

  4. Do I Really Need to Wait for the Fly-Free Date? Wheat Planting Date and Other Management Considerations for Fall 2022

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2022-30/do-i-really-need-wait-fly-free-date-wheat-planting-date-and-other

    than corn or soybean, and soil test levels should be maintained between 30-50 ppm (Mehlich-3 P) for ... optimum production (Table 1). Do not add any phosphorus if soil test levels are higher than 50 ppm. Table ... Wheat, and Alfalfa. Soil potassium should be maintained at levels of 100-130 and 120-170 ppm (Mehlich-3 ...

  5. Done with Planting? Collect Soil Sample for SCN Test and Learn How Your Samples Are Processed in the Lab!

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2023-17/done-planting-collect-soil-sample-scn-test-and-learn-how-your

    a good time to sample for SCN. A soil test in spring will reveal if SCN is present and if so, at what ... levels. If you are planning to participate in an on-farm trial that requires soil sampling,  a subsample can ... be used for SCN testing. Additionally, if you planted corn, a soil sample from that field will reveal ...

  6. Dry Weather Impacts on Corn and Soybean Establishment and Wheat Grain Fill

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2023-17/dry-weather-impacts-corn-and-soybean-establishment-and-wheat

    conditions, especially those in the central Corn Belt (Figure 2). Soil surface conditions are the most ... affected at this point. Moving a little deeper into the soil profile, better moisture is available. ... April is between V3 and V5 growth stages. Fortunately, corn is moderately tolerant to dry conditions ...

  7. Weather Update: Unsettled Weather Continues

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2023-20/weather-update-unsettled-weather-continues

    your location by visiting https://go.osu.edu/drought_cmor. Forecast An upper-level low-pressure system ... Temperatures are expected to remain cool on Tuesday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 60s. ... Tranquil weather will return for Wednesday with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s across the state. A warming ...

  8. Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5812

    surprised by the high levels of nutrients in their yards. If nutrients are needed, soil test results provide ... soils already contain adequate levels of potassium, but it is best to do a soil test. Timing is ... nutrients in place and prevent the overuse of certain nutrients in lawns and landscapes. Soil Testing for ...

  9. Food Safety for Fruits and Vegetables

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-25

    pH between 6.5–7.5, wash water should be chlorinated to levels between 50 ppm to 500 ppm depending on ... Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University Diets that are low in fat, high in fiber, and ... cancer and lessen the risk of heart disease (4). However, it is essential that fresh food be produced ...

  10. Guidelines for Choosing a Soil Analytical Laboratory

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-1133

    the test results will be of high quality, credible, and meaningful. In addition, any recommendations ... here to aid the grower in evaluating a soil analytical laboratory. Factors to Consider Test Me​thods ... region. This summary, entitled  Recommended Chemical Soil Test Procedures for the North Central Region, ...

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