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Taking stock - Ohio Ag Net
By Dan Armitage Some 36 million fish were stocked by the Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODOW) in Ohio’s public lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in 2025. Eleven different species of fish released at 233 locations statewide, an annual effort that plays a key role in providing productive fishing for the Buckeye State’s 827,000 licensed anglers.
Celebrate National Almond Day this February
By Shelly Detwiler A picture-perfect California vacation without the experience of the beautiful surf crashing into the majestic coastal cliffs to many would be like a sundae without the cherry on top. In the winter of 2017, we planned our first visit to California. In my mind, this trip’s highlight would be driving down Rt. 1 in a convertible Mustang with the top down, the sun warming our faces and our hair blowing in the wind (Well, really just my hair).
P&K Fertilizer: Can you cut back?
VIDEO P&K Fertilizer: Can you cut back? February 2, 2026 Agronomic Video Series, Crops, Top Headlines, Videos As we go through the winter, our eyes quickly turn to how we adjust our dry fertilizer programs in 2026. The key, says Beck’s Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald, is doing it right and when it makes sense. Saving costs and maintaining yields – how do we do that? Hannewald looks at their Practical Farm Research with more information. Learn more from Beck’s online at www.beckshybrids.com.
Opinion: The hidden cost behind rising food prices
By Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director, Ohio Corn & Wheat Every Ohio family has watched the total climb at the grocery store and wondered why it keeps happening. Most folks look at the items on the shelf for answers, but the problem starts long before food ever gets there. Ohio farmers were the first to feel the impact of rising costs, driven in large part by the dramatic spike in fertilizer prices.
Loveland farmer's Philippine trade mission supports growth in ethanol demand
By Ohio Corn & Wheat, Press Release Strengthening relationships and providing valuable insights to a key trading partner were top priorities for Karyn Forman, a Loveland, Ohio farmer and representative of the Ohio Corn Checkoff Board of Directors, during a recent U.S.–Philippine trade mission focused on advancing ethanol and feed grain collaboration.
Ohio farmers complete Ohio Corn & Wheat’s Emerging Leader Summit
By Ohio Corn & Wheat, Press Release Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) selected and hosted 10 farmers across the state of Ohio to participate in its Emerging Leader Summit, a two-day program designed to help growers develop skills in leadership, communication and advocacy. “The Emerging Leaders Summit is our opportunity to equip industry leaders and build on the skills they have already begun developing through their own practices and work,” said Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Ohio Corn & Wheat representatives join 2024 Corn Quality Rollout
By Ohio Corn & Wheat, Press Release Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is pleased to report two successful trade missions by Patty Mann of Jackson Center, and Scott Haerr of Springfield, in cooperation with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and international corn buyers as part of the 2024 Corn Quality Rollout. This program is taking United States corn producers to strategic international markets and sharing 2024 crop quality expectations.
New voter guide from Ohio Corn & Wheat
Home/Country Life/New voter guide from Ohio Corn & Wheat Country Life, Top Headlines By Luke Crumley, Ohio Corn & Wheat A couple of months ago, members of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association Board had a great idea. They said our members need to see political access as a benefit for their membership and they need to be informed about where candidates and elected officials are on the issues that matter the most to corn and wheat producers.
Livestock: Drought Pressing U.S. Cattle Inventory Numbers to Lowest Levels Since 2015
The United States’ cattle inventory has shrunk to its lowest numbers since 2015 thanks to the drought sprawling across the western half of the country.
A Look at Production Costs and Implications for Agriculture
Agricultural production is filled with uncertainty and risk. There are many factors outside of farmers’ control that can affect profitability, making risk management an essential business practice. One area that has impacted producers in 2022 has been the continued rise in input prices. Initially fueled by supply chain disruptions from the sudden impacts of COVID-19, agricultural producers have been facing increased production costs on key inputs since 2020.
Ag Trade: Ukraine Plans to Move Ahead on Black Sea Export Deal, Despite Missile Strikes
Financial Times writers Mark Raczkiewycz and Polina Ivanova reported yesterday that, “Ukraine hopes to start implementing a deal to export millions of tonnes of grain from blockaded Black Sea ports as soon as this week, even after Russian missile strikes hit the key Ukrainian port city of Odesa and threatened to unravel the agreement.
Ohio Corn: Ear Abnormalities - When and Why Do They Develop?
Despite many corn acres having reached tasseling, other corn acres are still in rapidly growing stages, mid to late vegetative. Any adverse conditions can still affect the crop through or prior to harvest. Arrested ears’ occurrence was discussed two weeks ago. Other ear abnormalities of concern up to this point in the season can include tassel ears, fasciated ears, pinched ears, blunt ears, silk-balled ears, incomplete kernel set, banana ears, zipper ears, and tipped back ears.
Ohio Wheat: Performance Test Results Available Online
Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension Results from the 2022 Ohio Wheat Performance Test are now online by clicking . The purpose of the Ohio Wheat Performance Test is to evaluate wheat varieties, blends, brands, and breeding lines for yield, grain quality, and other important performance characteristics. This information gives wheat producers comparative information for selecting the varieties best suited for their production system and market.
Ohio Corn, Soybeans: Dealing with Defoliators
Starting in July and through August, a number of different insect species (such as beetles and various caterpillars) can feed on corn and soybean leaves. Foliage feeding in corn is almost never economic, though economic damage from silk clipping by beetles is possible (though rare). Consider a rescue treatment when silks are clipped to less than ½ inch, fewer than 50% of the plants have been pollinated, and the beetles are still numerous and feeding in the field.
Indiana Corn: Flood or Ponding Damage Late in the Growing Season
Excessive rainfall events (aka “goose-drownders”, “toad-stranglers”) that occur late in the growing season can cause flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams as well as ponded areas within fields distant from floodwaters. The consequences to grain yield and quality from the damage caused by such flooding/ponding are difficult to pinpoint with much accuracy because little research exists that addresses these chance-occurring yield-limiting factors. Risks and expectations, however, can be outlined.
Livestock: Continued Cowherd Contraction Confirmed
The USDA’s July cattle inventory report confirms the general sentiment that the cattle cycle remains in a contractionary phase, with most statistics coming in close to pre-report expectations. Total inventory on July 1 is estimated at 98.8 million head, down 2% from a year ago, making this the fourth consecutive year of decline.
Iowa Field Reports: Crops Showing Stress, Corn Mostly Pollinated or Pollinating
Signs of stress could be seen in corn and soybean fields, especially in the drier areas of the state with the warmer temperatures last week. Most of the corn either has pollinated or is pollinating and soybeans are in the R2 to R3 growth stages. Corn rootworm beetles, Japanese beetles, drought stress, weed escapes, growth regulator injury in soybeans, and questions on fungicides applications were questions or issues received/observed by ISU Extension field agronomists this past week.
USDA: More Producers to Receive Over $105Mln in Additional Emergency Relief
The USDA has announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing.
Peanut Stocks: Utilization Down 1%, 2.8Bln Pounds in Storage
Peanut stocks reported in commercial storage on June 30, 2022 totaled 2.77 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock, compared with 2.38 billion pounds a year ago. This total includes 1.97 billion pounds of actual farmer stock. Shelled peanuts on hand totaled 769 million pounds of farmer stock equivalent. Roasting stock totaled 31.5 million pounds. Shelled peanut stocks totaled 578 million pounds of which 550 million pounds were edible grades and 27.8 million pounds were oil stocks.
Arkansas: Next 30 Days Critical for Irrigators, Crops, Equipment
If there’s one message Chris Henry has for Arkansas row crop farmers during the drought, it’s “don’t get in a hurry.” Henry, professor and water management engineer for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has posted a handout with a variety of tactics aimed at helping farmers get the most crop they can with what irrigation is available. Additional information can be found in a fact sheet series on Arkansas crop irrigation.
Minnesota Soybeans: Iron Deficiency Chlorosis Management Considerations - Podcast
Iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans. Photo: University of Minnesota In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) and soybean nutrient management. What are our guests working on for research on IDC? Is there anything new out there for farmers to help manage IDC? With the late planting and dry conditions following last year’s harvest, are any impacts on IDC anticipated this year?
Kentucky Hemp: Dealing with Septoria Leaf Spot
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. Outdoor-grown hemp is susceptible to infection by leaf spot fungi that affect other crops and nearby plants, especially during periods of extensive rain or high humidity. There are three primary leaf spot diseases that affect hemp in Kentucky: Cercospora leaf spot, hemp leaf spot, and Septoria leaf spot. Septoria leaf spot is the most commonly reported of the leaf spot diseases.
Kentucky Corn, Soybeans: Stink Bugs in Wheat May Have an Early Awakening and Affect Seedlings
Green stink bug adult, eggs, and 3 nymph instars. Photo: Purdue University During the last two weeks of April, I observed brown stink bugs (Euschistus spp.) (Figure 1) and green stink bugs (Nezara viridula) while scouting for aphids in wheat, but surprisingly I had not seen a single rice stink bug (Oebalus pugnax), ususally a very abundant species in wheat (Figure 2). Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata) (Figure 3) were observed in these wheat fields.
Texas: Wildfire Preliminary Ag Losses Total $23.1Mln
Texas wildfires that ravaged the Eastland Complex, parts of the Panhandle and Coryell County regions encompassing 433,000 acres have resulted in $23.1 million in preliminary agricultural loss estimates, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. The losses include more than 400 livestock deaths, lost grazing values and fence repair costs. Dry, windy conditions throughout the winter season and into early spring heightened the fire danger threat.
Ohio Corn, Soybeans: Considerations for Handling Crusted Soil
Warmer temperatures combined with dryer weather will push planting progress along. For fields that have been already planted, recent precipitation and warmer days ahead can build conditions for soil crusting. When heavy rains occur after planting, soil crusting can become a concern, inducing a shallow hard layer on the soil surface that forms due to rapid drying (e.g., warm days and wind).
Iowa Field Reports: Planting Progress Expected to Speed Up This Week
While not much planting progress was made last week (again), the warmer and drier weather this week should provide more favorable conditions for fieldwork and planting. Some of the hot topics over the last week across the state included concerns about cover crop termination, seeding forages yet this spring, and planting progress. Read on to see what ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists are hearing and seeing across the state.
Webinar: Who Has Rights to the Water When Drought Hits? - May 18
Who has the right to access water in the American West? Find out during an online webinar hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center on May 18. As of May 5, nearly 64 percent of the 48 contiguous states had some form of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Models from the Climate Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration don’t show much improvement over the next few months.
Texas Field Report: Recent Rains Make for ‘Hit-and-Miss’ Ag Progress
While recent rains have provided a needed respite for agricultural producers in some parts of Texas, the majority of producers did not benefit and continue to hope for more, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts and others. “There has been a patchwork of rain throughout the state recently,” said John Nielsen-Gammon, Ph.D., state climatologist in the College of Geosciences Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University.
Food Protectionism Adds to “Chaos in Global Food Markets;” Ukraine Could Plant a Majority of Spring Crops
Financial Times writers Oliver Telling, Benjamin Parkin and Emiko Terazono reported yesterday that, “Rising protectionism is exacerbating chaos in global food markets brought on by the war in Ukraine, with governments clamping down on exports of staples including grains, cooking oil and pulses. “Soaring food prices and, in some cases, the threat of social unrest have led to an increase in exporters banning overseas sales or putting in place other restrictions such as taxes or quotas.
Illinois Corn: Impact of Late Planting on the State Average Yield
A recent farmdoc daily article examined the impact of late planting on the U.S. average corn yield. The regression estimates indicated a 10 percent increase in late planting leads to about a 2 bushels per acre decrease in the U.S. average corn yield. The results showed that the impact of late planting is linear and rather modest, causing the national corn yield to deviate above or below trend by no more than three bushels in most years.
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Mid-Season Hail Damage Assessments
Corn around V10-11 with leaves stripped due to hail damage. Photo: Jenny Rees, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Much of the early planted corn in the Nebraska has reached the V10 stage and some soybean fields are beginning to flower. Over the past couple days, many of us watched severe storms cross the state, reminding us that hail can happen at any time during the growing season.
Texas: 47th Annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day, Eagle Lake, June 29
Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension The 47th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 5 p.m., Tuesday June 29 at the Eagle Lake Community Center in Eagle Lake, Texas. The program will offer an opportunity for producers to hear research updates from Texas A&M AgriLife Research Scientist on rice breeding, nutrient management, management options for heat stress, disease control, weed control and storage pest management.
Texas: Drought Management Planning Meeting, Miami, June 17
Drought stricken pasture. Photo: Kay Ledbetter, Texas AgriLIfe Extension The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Developing a Drought Management Plan meeting for producers in the Roberts County area June 17. The free meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Roberts County Courthouse Annex, 122 Waters St., Miami.
Ohio Corn: Replanting Decisions
Corn seedling rows. Photo: Ohio State University As the weather has turned warm this past week, many of our fields planted in April/early May should be emerged or be in the process of emerging. Cool temperatures paired with rain over the last few weeks may have resulted in seeds sitting in the ground longer than expected, or some fields experiencing imbibitional chilling or surface crusting as the soil dried.
Hog Prices Climb to 7 Year High, Food Inflation Variables Impact Protein Prices
Bloomberg writer Michael Hirtzer reported on Friday that, “America’s insatiable appetite for ribs and hot dogs pushed hog prices to the highest in nearly seven years as the summer grilling season kicks off. “Warm temperatures have always been a seasonal lift for meat demand but rising sales of outdoor barbecue grills during the pandemic may provide an even bigger boost this year.
Ohio Corn, Soybean, Wheat: Enterprise Budgets - Projected Returns for 2021
What a difference a year makes! The crop margin outlook for this year is decidedly different from where we were last year at this time. Factors affecting both supply and demand have driven commodity crop prices much higher over the last 12 months and the result is a positive margin outlook for 2021 commodity crops. In spite of higher fertilizer, fuel and insurance costs among others, there is a good profit outlook for 2021.
Northeast Alabama Cotton: Many Early Fields Need Replanting
Early planted cotton suffering from seedling diseases. Photo: Eddie McGriff, Alabama Cooperative Extension Conditions were favorable (warm soil temperatures and good soil moisture) to plant cotton in Northeast Alabama in late April this year. Unfortunately, those conditions rapidly deteriorated when May came. Cold weather set in the first week of May which plunged soil temperatures into the 50s.
Mississippi: Grain Sorghum Planting Recommendations for 2021 - Podcast
Mississippi: Grain Sorghum Planting Recommendations for 2021 – Podcast April 27, 2021 By Erick Larson, Mississippi State University Extension Corn Specialist In this episode of the Mississippi Crop Situation podcast, Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program assistant Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss the unique characteristics and best uses of sorghum. They also talk about the limitations of sorghum and how to successfully plant sorghum.
Alabama Cotton: Controlling Early Season Pests
Thrips damaged cotton. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images There are many risk factors associated with production agriculture—many of them including aspects that producers cannot control. Weather, rainfall and pressures from cotton pests are all factors with a large impact on plant growth and maturity. Scott Graham, an Alabama Extension entomologist with a focus on cotton, soybeans and peanuts, said it is important to develop a plan early in the season to help mitigate those risks.
Iow Field Reports: Planting Gets Underway
It’s been an unusual spring with the cooler and drier conditions. While many would welcome a rain, the warmer conditions mean planting has gotten underway. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomists share reports on what they are seeing and hearing in their respected regions across the state with field conditions and planting progress.
Corn Market: Exports Drive Demand as Available Supply Diminishes
Introduction Spring planting continues across the Midwest United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported corn plantings as a percentage of planting expectations of 17 percent for the week of April 25, 2021. Below average late-April temperatures slowed planting progress last week, but the National Weather Service’s 6 to 10 day forecast signals favorable early May planting condition, except for the upper Midwest where an elevated probability of above average precipitation exists.
Ohio Corn, Soybeans: Potential Weather Impacts
Frost damaged young corn. Photo: Justin Ballew, Clemson University Imbibitional chilling may occur in corn and soybean seeds if the soil temperature is below 50°F when the seed imbibes (when seed rapidly takes up water from the soil, usually within 24 hours after planting). Imbibitional chilling can cause reductions in stand and seedling vigor.
Ag Trade: Chinese Demand Could Create “Mini Super-Cycle”
Container ships, San Francisco Bay. Photo: NOAA Last week, Bloomberg writer Andy Hoffman reported that, “Agricultural commodities are poised for a ‘mini supercycle’ as China’s rampant demand keeps supplies tight, according to the head of a key Cargill Inc. trading unit that’s seeing its best results in a decade. “China’s crop-buying spree and dwindling stockpiles recently sent prices to multiyear highs, while also whipping up volatility that traders crave.
Alabama Cotton: Planting Nearing Go Time
Cotton planter loading seeds. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Dr. Gaylon Morgan The calendar suggests it’s getting close to GO-time, but there are yet a few cool nights expected, at least here in East Central Alabama. Soil temperatures are into the 60s in many places and seem to be holding well. In most years, we usually plant cotton under temperatures favorable for rapid emergence, but as the calendar advances and conditions warm, moisture becomes an increasing concern.
Arkansas: Feral Hogs - Reducing Populations Key to Minimizing Fiscal, Environmental Impact
Wild hogs. Photo: MSU Extension Service/Steven Tucke In an agricultural state such as Arkansas, the substantial damage feral hogs do to row crops is well known, and the financial impact is easier to estimate. Most damage estimates, however, include only the crop itself, said Jennifer Caraway, staff chair for Miller County Cooperative Extension Service office. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Ohio Corn, Soybeans: Early April Planting - Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Planting soybeans under ideal conditions. Photo: Mike Staton, Michigan State University Planting when conditions are adequate (soil temperatures above 50°F and greater than 45% plant available water content) is recommended for corn and soybean. This year, these conditions are occurring sooner than normal. At a two-inch depth, average soil temperature ranged from 48 to 51°F between April 1 and April 7 (Table 1). In general, early planting helps increase yield potential of both corn and soybean.
Nebraska: Fall Fertilizer - Nitrogen Application Considerations
Fall application of anhydrous ammonia. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Low fertilizer-N costs, time availability, and generally drier soils compared with spring conditions often contribute to a preference for fall fertilizer-N application. However, when compared with spring or in-season application, fall application often results in relatively high levels of soil nitrate-N when the potential for leaching and denitrification is high.
Ohio Corn: High Moisture Harvest May Continue
When the calendar flipped from October to November the weather changed in a big way. Over the next 10 days, temperature predictions are highs in the 40’s and lows in the 20’s. These conditions make it much more difficult to field dry corn creating a need to send high moisture corn to the dryer. Currently only 37% of the corn crop has been harvested compared to a 5 year average of 56% Using a dry down calculator from Iowa State (here), we can estimate how quickly corn will dry in the field.
Hemp: USDA Releases Final Interim Production Rule
Industrial hemp. Photo: Center for Crop Diversification, University of Kentucky After months of anticipation, the USDA has released its Interim Final Hemp Production Rule (IFR). [Read full document here.] This blog post is an attempt to summarize some of the key provisions included in the IFR.
Ohio Corn: Field Drying and Harvest Losses
Corn stalk lodging. Photo: Ohio State University According to the USDA/NASS, as of Sunday, Oct. 27th, 37 percent of Ohio’s corn was harvested for grain, compared to 62 percent for last year and 56 percent for the five-year average. Late corn plantings and sporadic rain in some areas are not helping with field drying. Some growers are delaying harvest until grain moisture drops further.
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