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Ohio Corn: Harvesting and Handling Ear Rot-Affected Crops Oct 4, 2022
Ear rots and mycotoxins Ear rots are beginning to show up in pockets across the state, leading to concerns about mycotoxin contamination of grain. So far, we have received images […]
Ohio Corn: More on Tar Spot – Mid to Late R-Stage Fungicide Application Aug 16, 2022
Most of the corn across the state of Ohio is now between the late-R1 (silking) and late-R3 (milk) growth stages, with a few late-planted fields at late vegetative stages. Concerns […]
Ohio Corn: What to Know About Managing Tar Spot Jul 13, 2022
Tar spot is relatively easy to diagnose based on visual symptoms. So as the crop develops you should begin scouting fields to determine: if tar spot is present, estimate how […]
Ohio Corn: 5 Common Questions About Tar Spot Jul 8, 2022
1. Is tar spot a late-season disease in Ohio? No, tar spot can develop at any time during the growing season. For the first few years after it was first […]
Ohio Wheat: Harvest Date Reminders Jul 7, 2022
While many areas of Ohio have already successfully harvested wheat, there are fields that still need to be harvested. With rainfall this week, harvest may be delayed. Late harvest coupled […]
Ohio: Tri-State Precision Agriculture Conference, Archbold, July 27 Jun 28, 2022
The second annual Tri-State Precision Agriculture Conference will be held at Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio on July 27, 2022. This year’s event will highlight sprayer and pesticide […]
Ohio Wheat: Head Scab Risk Has Increased Across State Jun 1, 2022
Due largely to rainfall, high relative humidity, and warmer temperatures over the last several days, the risk for head scab is now moderate across most of the state of Ohio, […]
Ohio Wheat: Low Head Scab Risk May 24, 2022
Wheat is, or will soon be, flowering in parts of central and northern Ohio. After a relatively slow start to the season, several days of warm weather caused the crop […]
Ohio Corn: Low Vomitoxin Levels Could Change with Rain, Delayed Harvest Oct 29, 2021
After walking more than 40 corn fields and sampling more than 3,500 ears, we believe that Gibberella ear rot (GER), and consequently, vomitoxin levels likely will be much lower this […]
Ohio Corn: Harvesting Fields with Moldy Leaves and Stubble Oct 19, 2021
Dark Dust Clouds During Harvest There have been reports of huge dust clouds blowing up behind combines during harvest. It is certainly not uncommon to see dust during harvest as […]
