Dr. Alyssa Essman gives us the rundown on which weeds we need to watch for (hint- it’s still waterhemp) and management strategies for success. We talk about some cost effective options that still allow for a diverse selection of herbicides to mitigate further resistance development. Over the top application of dicamba is still illegal so we asked her about that as well. Tune in for insight as you make preparations for spring.

For more from the weed science program, visit https://u.osu.edu/osuweeds/, catch their articles in the CORN newsletter and find them on social media @OhioStateWeeds.

Christine Gelley is the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator in Noble County. She specializes in forages and pasture management, where she is the team leader for OSU Extension’s Integrated Forage Management Team and is the Vice President for the Ohio Forage & Grasslands Council. Christine talks about the challenges forage and beef producers are facing from the 2024 drought in southeastern Ohio.

Additional Resources:

Interpreting a Soil Test Report- https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0514
Fertility Management of Meadows- https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-5
Understanding Value in Lime- https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-9
Purchasing Nutrients for Hay and Forage Crops- https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-7
Nutrient Management of Forage Crops Intended for Hay– https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0109
Forage Testing for Beef Cattle– https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0149

The 2024 eFields report is here! With 260 on-farm research sites across 42 counties, there is sure to be something of interest to everyone. In this episode, we highlight a few of the projects included in this year’s report.

To view the online version, visit: digitalag.osu.edu/efields. For a print copy, contact your local OSU Extension office or email [email protected].

To suggest topics for 2025, email Amanda at [email protected] and let us know what you want to hear about!

Robert Moore is an attorney and research specialist with the Agriculture and Resource Law Program at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining OSU, Robert and his wife, Kelly, owned Wright & Moore Law Co. LPA, a law firm in Delaware, Ohio focusing on legal services for farmers and landowners. After 18 years of private practice, he joined OSU Extension. Robert’s area of focus is farm succession planning, business entities and taxation.  Over the years, Robert has worked with many farm families in designing and implementing succession plans for their family farming. Today, Robert joins Bruce and Josh talking about Pre & Postnuptial Agreements.

Additional Resources:

Blog Post on Postnuptials: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/blog/fri-03032023-1041am/new-ohio-law-allows-postnuptial-agreements

https://farmoffice.osu.edu

On this week’s episode of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast, Bruce and Josh talk with Barry Ward. Barry works for The Ohio State University in the Department of Extension and is the Leader of Production Business Management.  Ward’s focus includes land economics, farmland value and cash rental rates, farmland lease issues, crop economics and budgets, machinery economics, and tax issues.

Ward is also the Director of OSU Income Tax Schools.  He organizes and co-teaches the schools for tax professionals as well as providing tax education on critical issues for Ohio’s agricultural sector.

Additional Resources:

https://farmoffice.osu.edu

https://go.osu.edu/farmofficelive

https://ruraltax.org

While fertilizer prices have come down somewhat, crop prices have many farmers considering where to cut budgets. Fertilizer can be an option and in this episode we talk about how to do it strategically. We cover where to start with soil testing, how lime might be your cheapest option and where to cut P and K if need be.

P & K Fertility Decision with Tight Margins
Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations
Ohio Agronomy Guide
Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator

Soil Testing Resources:
Soil Sampling to Develop Nutrient Recommendations
Interpreting a Soil Test Report
Choosing a Laboratory for Nutrient and Soil Health Testing

Soil pH:
Soil Acidity and Liming for Agronomic Production (AGF-505)
Understanding Value in Lime
Soil Acidification: How to Lower Soil pH
Lime Application Rate Calculator (excel)

On this week’s episode of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast, Bruce and Josh talk with Michael Langemeier, Director of Cropping Systems for the Center for Commercial Agriculture in the Department of Agricultural Economics Department at Purdue University. In this episode, Michael talks about his recent work, “The 2024-2025 Financial Downturn: Who is The Most Vulnerable”. Check out the additional resources below to learn more!

Additional Resources:

https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag

https://farmprofitability.osu.edu

go.osu.edu/farmstress

Dr. Aaron Wilson joins us for a look back at the growing season and a look forward into what we can expect. Reflecting on all the weather we’ve experienced this year so far really brings home how crazy this season has been. Ohio is still suffering from drought. Aaron attempts to answer the question of when we might see relief.

For drought resources, visit: go.osu.edu/Ohio_drought. Sign up to receive monthly and quarterly updates from the State Climate Office: climate.osu.edu. Check out mrcc.purdue.edu/ to find useful tools such as the GDD calculator and freeze predictor. You can also reach out to Aaron at [email protected].

On this week’s episode of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast, Josh moderates a discussion with Chris Dean, a graduate student at The Ohio State University in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering under the mentorship of Dr. Scott Shearer. Chris talks about the advancements in artificial intelligence. His work focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability while contributing valuable insights and innovations to the field.

For many parts of Ohio, water management used to mean draining water off a field. Today, with drier summers, it can mean a wider range of activities. Dr. Vinayak Shedekar is the state specialist for agriculture water management. He has conducted extensive research in not only drainage, but many aspects of field water management.

In this episode we will talk about current trends in water management, what research is underway and what farmers can expect from the future of the drainage industry. For more information, please visit: go.osu.edu/agwater.