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1. Understanding Soil Testing: A Key to Optimal Crop Growth and Soil Health

   nutrients are abundant and which may be lacking. This information allows you to apply the appropriate ... overapplication of fertilizer and limiting loss of nutrients into the watershed. How to get a soil test To begin ... rarely explained in depth. A soil test can provide valuable insights, answering questions such as, “Why ...

2. Species Selection

   and 7.2 outline the agronomic adaptation and characteristics of the primary forages grown in Ohio. The ... in Ohio and can exploit the relative strengths of grasses and legumes. Mixtures are generally more ... uniform production across seasons than pure stands. Including legumes in a mixture reduces the need for ...

3. Lep Monitoring Network Update #7 – Corn earworm and Western Bean Cutworm

   of 27 traps. CEW is starting to emerge across Ohio, but is present in only small numbers. There seems ... It is our 7 th week of monitoring moth pests in Ohio, and this week we will no longer be reporting ... earworm (CEW) is a crop pest native to Ohio whose larvae feed on corn. This not only directly damages the ...

4. Lep Monitoring Network – Black Cutworm and True Armyworm # 6

   Ohio. Despite our cold, rainy weather last week, both BCW and AMW numbers remained high in some ... traps over to corn earworm (CEW) and Western bean cutworm (WBC) for early June. Read below for more ... traps in 18 counties. Our overall statewide average was down this past week to 4.3 (from 7.5 last week). ...

5. 4-H Livestock Skillathon Judging

   complete a book review and skill stations. A schedule will be released via email in late July. Members who ... All members who are enrolled in a livestock project can complete their projects at Livestock ...

6. Urban Ag Production

   provides resources for soil, water, and plant tissue testing to help you assess and improve the growing ... Production  Soil-based production systems are foundational in Ohio’s urban agriculture. This section offers ... Quick Guide: What You Can Do to Help Pollinators Bumble Bees and Solitary Bees & Wasps in Urban ...

7. OSU Extension Offering Forage Testing

   With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is offering reduced cost hay analysis. ... Mature, late made hay is lower in energy, protein, and digestibility- often requiring additional ... supplementation. This reduced cost testing is provided by the OSU Extension eBarns program and Small Ruminant ...

8. Forage Testing

   offering reduced cost hay analysis. Mature, late made hay is lower in energy, protein, and digestibility ... wrapped hay/balage in plastic bag and place in freezer. Samples must be delivered to local county ... Download Hay Quality Sampling Form HERE With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is ...

9. Forage Testing

   offering reduced cost hay analysis. Mature, late made hay is lower in energy, protein, and digestibility ... wrapped hay/balage in plastic bag and place in freezer. Samples must be delivered to local county ... Download Hay Quality Sampling Form HERE With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is ...

10. Rich Minyo Receives the 2025 HCS Outstanding Staff Award

    to faculty, staff, and students.Thank you, Rich!! Eager for more news from our Spring Soiree? ... to recognize the remarkable achievements of our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends. This year Rich ... Minyo received the 2025 HCS Outstanding Staff Award for providing outstanding and ongoing excellence in service ...

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