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Soybean Aphids Reach Economic Thresholds in Ohio

numbers in the thousands. If left untreated, the result could be as much as 20 to 25 percent yield losses. ... recommending that any grower in those areas to check their soybean fields as soon as possible as they might ... have populations high enough to warrant treatment." The soybean aphid, a sapsucker with ...

Keep an Eye on Late-Season Soybean Diseases

should scout and manage these fields where needed to keep late-season soybean diseases at bay. Some ... diseases that growers should pay close attention to include: • Frogeye leaf spot-- The foliar disease, rare ... residue and makes its appearance in mid to late July, affecting leaves and sometimes spreading to stems ...

Can You Afford Your Farm? Find Out with FINPACK

available to evaluate the health of on-farm businesses. FINPACK (Farm Financial Planning and Analysis) is ... a nationally known agricultural software package designed to aid in farm planning and credit analysis, as well ... been offering the tool to farmers, Extension educators, lenders, and other agricultural professionals ...

Evaluate Numerous Sources When Choosing Corn Hybrids

locations as possible when choosing hybrids to plant next season. Ohio State University agronomist Peter ... conditions throughout the state during the growing season affected the performance of corn from county to ... county and even field to field within a county. Results of the test are available online at ...

What Can You Do With Your Woods?

Crawford County. More details and registration to come. ...

New Insight on Pollinators May Aid Strawberry Production

standing water and mud to record the growth progression of strawberry blooms- food for many insects whose ... pollination transforms the flowers into fruit. "The blooms have to be open wide enough for the insects to ... get in and pollinate," said Ohio State research assistant Diane Hartzler, pointing to blooms that ...

Darke and Montgomery Counties Agricultural Policy and Outlook Meeting

Extension office at 937-548-5215, or RSVP by email to: custer.2@osu.edu Speakers: Matt Roberts, Barry ... policy changes, key issues, and market behavior with respect to farm, food, energy resources, and the ...

Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca Counties Agricultural Policy and Outlook Meeting

included Free to attend if you RSVP by December 5, or $22.00 RSVP by calling Valarie Bumb at 419-483-7340 ... behavior with respect to farm, food, energy resources, and the environment. Overview briefs and ...

Proper Storage Important to Keeping Seeds Viable

the quicker the seed quality will degrade," said Stieve. "The most important thing is to ... seed deterioration, rules of thumb to follow when maintaining seed quality and the storage life of ... Greater Columbus Convention Center and will bring together professionals from around the country to ...

Future Trends and Their Impact for Leaders

What major trends and issues will affect us in the next 3-5 years? How can we look ahead to take ... economy, society, and other relevant fields. Programs can be custom designed to meet specific needs. This ...

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