Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
October 31, 2006
Here’s the latest issue from OSU.
News Archives for October 2006
Wet weather hinders harvest progress
October 31, 2006
With no shortage of rain this fall, farmers throughout the Midwest are struggling to harvest crops in a timely and efficient manner that not only preserves grain yield and quality, but also minimizes soil damage.
FIRST Performance Update – Oct 30
October 30, 2006
Happy Halloween to all… here’s the FIRST update from plots posted over the weekend.
FIRST Corn Summaries – Oct 30
October 30, 2006
These regional location summaries were just posted. Great Lakes again has showed outstanding performance in these independent trials.
KFC switches to Vistive low-lin soybean oil
October 30, 2006
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) applauds today’s announcement by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) that it will reduce trans fatty acids in fried foods at its chicken restaurants by using oil from low-linolenic soybeans.
OSU: Fall soil compaction could spell spring planting problems
October 30, 2006
As Ohio farmers harvest their corn and soybeans during what is turning out to be the wettest fall in at least three years, they are being encouraged to keep in mind the one thing that could negatively impact next year’s crops: soil compaction.
Extension Update
October 27, 2006
Extension Update is a weekly summary of news from Extension, government, and other attributable sources, focused on marketing, farm management, and other issues that are of interest to Midwestern farm owners and operators.
OSU: Unharvested corn may be exposed to ear molds
October 27, 2006
Ohio’s corn crop, subjected to moist, cool conditions as it awaits harvest, is at risk from the development of ear mold – a disease that can reduce grain quality and cause the accumulation of toxins that are harmful to livestock.
FIRST Harvest Winding Down
October 27, 2006
Harvest is nearing completion, and the managers of F.I.R.S.T. (Farmer’s Independent Research of Seed Technologies) provide more updates on how corn and soybeans are yielding.
Fertilizer Management Strategies for 2007
October 26, 2006
Given the ups and downs of the fertilizer market over the last year, many producers are wondering what they should plan for in 2007.
Soy Rust Found in West Central Indiana
October 26, 2006
The northernmost discovery of soybean rust this season is being reported in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — the home of Purdue University.
UNL CropWatch
October 26, 2006
Dear CropWatch Subscribers: The October 27 CropWatch has been posted to the Web.
Soybean rust confirmed in 53 more counties in past 6 days; VA joins rust list
October 25, 2006
That puts the U.S. count up to 209 positive counties and parishes in 15 U.S. states.
Harvest Frustrations
October 25, 2006
Not since the fall of 1997 has the corn crop been down as bad as this year over parts of Nebraska.
U of Wisc Pest Management Update Meeting Reminder
October 25, 2006
Please remember to register for the Pest Management Update meetings in November. The full schedule, meeting locations, and directions were announced in the September 7 issue of the newsletter, but here is a quick recap.
Soybean weed scientists recommend reserving residual treatments for spring
October 25, 2006
Leading weed scientists caution Midwestern U.S. soybean growers not to cut their spring weed control programs short by spending too much of their herbicide budgets in the fall.
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