Agronomy and Farm Management

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 a succession plan. For part 1, David Marrison , OSU Extension Educator in Coshocton Co...

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 be found in the C.O.R.N. newsletter or the OSU Weed Management site. The...

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 the Digital Ag team’s social media for more dates a...

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 to andrea_flowers@cargill.com or 937-419-7149. Let us know what you think about the...

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 meetings and reach out if you have questions or research idea...

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. As the leader of the Production Business Management program for...

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 these shortages are occurring and how long he thinks they will continue. Let us know...

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 Agriculture and Resource program, jo...

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 re...

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. Let us know what y...

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 Face...

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 Let us know what you think about the podcast a...

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-c...

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/. Le...

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. Let us...

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 w...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 re...

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...

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. Let us know what you think about the podcast and sug...

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 c...

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.”...

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 d...