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Lack of rain may cause stalk rot
WOOSTER, Ohio — Despite recent rain from the remnants of Fay, parts of Ohio remain abnormally dry, and the drought-like conditions may cause stalk rot and lodging problems in corn. Pierce Paul, an Ohio State University plant pathologist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, said that dry conditions experienced during grain fill often
Ohio’s turkey and grouse brood surveys begin in July
The ODNR Division of Wildlife is asking citizen scientists to report wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings in July and August for the summer brood survey.
Mix-and-match cover cropping can optimize organic production
WASHINGTON — Farmers can fine-tune their use of cover crops to help manage costs and maximize benefits in commercial organic production systems, according to USDA scientists. Production expenses for high-value organic crops like lettuce and broccoli can exceed $7,000 per acre, so producers often try to streamline costs with an annual two- to three-crop rotation.
Battling compaction: No-till, controlled traffic a key
With compacted soils, farmers could lose 5 percent to 10 percent of their corn or soybean yields.
Rumensin OK’d for use in dairy cows
GREENFIELD, Ind. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rumensin (monensin sodium) for use in dairy cows late last month.
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
The Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook projects energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas to be 10 percent greater than those from coal in 2016.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 7/18
This week’s top stories include a Jefferson County lawsuit seeking more than $9.2 million from two energy companies, tips for storing fresh garden produce, Lake Erie’s algal bloom and more.
What to do when your new neighbors have sharp teeth
Your new neighbors might not be the ones you can see, but they can often be heard after dark, singing a scary tune, a song that can bring the hair on one’s neck to attention. In fact, these new neighbors are usually crude and secretive — traits you might not approve of — and you
USDA enrolls 255 million base acres on 1.7 million farms in programs
WASHINGTON — Approximately 255 million base acres on about 1.7 million farms were enrolled in the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and in the Average Crop Revenue Election program. Direct payments USDA will issue nearly $4 billion in 2009 final direct payments to eligible producers on approved contracts. Producers have already received advance payments of approximately
Use foresight when fertilizing fields
Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
