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Biological Soil Health
(i.e., releasing) organic nitrogen to a plant-available form, and if so, at what rate? In practical ... and other soil life drives decomposition, releases nutrients, suppresses certain diseases, and builds ... biological health of soil, but also demonstrates how life found in soil can improve input efficiency, reduce ...
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Chemical Soil Health
generally, EC is low in most Ohio soils, but it is important to monitor EC in irrigated or compacted areas ... Zn, Mn, Cu) is also essential for crop production although these nutrients are needed in small ... environment. These properties influence everything from how nutrients are stored and released to how well ...
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New Ohio Mesonet expands weather data access, boosts agricultural resilience
know what’s happening on the ground. In some of Ohio’s most rural counties — especially across the ... matters most: soil moisture at the root zone, wind gusts at field level or storms forming just above the ... conditions or climate normal.” One of the most significant advantages of the Ohio Mesonet is its ability to ...
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Closing the weather gap: New mesonet network strengthens rural Ohio’s resilience
satellite tools often miss what matters most: wind gusts at field level, soil moisture in the root zone or ... When the weather turns, both farmers and first responders need accurate, ground-level information. ... But in many rural parts of Ohio — particularly in the northwest, northeast and southeast — radar and ...
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Soil Health
climatic and soil conditions present in the state, common issues of concern include drainage problems, ... (nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/202210/Cropland_InField_Soil_Health_Assessment_Guide.pdf). Soil health testing is needed less frequently (every three to five years) compared to soil ... improving soil health when needed) is critical for not only food security but also water quality, air ...
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Delayed Wheat Germination and Emergence Due to Dry Soil in Northwest Ohio
Drought conditions continue to persist in northwest Ohio (Figure 1). Although winter wheat was ... two weeks after the county fly-free date generally resulted in the highest and most consistent grain ... planted timely, dry soil conditions are limiting germination and emergence (Figure 2). Historically, wheat ...
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October’s Weather Pulse: Rain Gains, Drought Remains, and Ohio’s First Freeze
conditions, all in northwest Ohio. While field reports of fires and dust have waned, depleted soil mositure ... locations in the Scioto Valley have experienced their first freeze conditions, ending the 2025 growing ... and sunshine and high temperatures in the 50s. Rain showers are currently located just to our south in ...
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Producers Should Plan Their Final Grazing Based On Conditions
possible. You just need to be aware of the potential consequences. Short grazing in the fall can be ... I mentioned, there are a couple of decisions to make and all are related in some way to what you need for next ... As we finish up the month of October, producers need to be looking toward next spring as they plan ...
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Soil Health Testing
State University Soil health reflects the physical, chemical, and biological condition of soil. Unlike ... traditional soil fertility tests that focus on crop nutrient needs, soil health testing evaluates the soil’s ... ability to function as a vital living ecosystem. Improving on-farm soil health results in soil becoming ...
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Microgreens: Seed to Table
nutrient-dense greens that are packed with flavor, ready to harvest in just a couple of weeks, and can elevate ... simple steps—and big benefits—of growing them Plant your own tray of microgreens to take home Taste fresh ... $20. Registration fees include a take-home tray and all proceedings. See the flyer here. ...