Agronomy And Farm Management

Dianne Shoemaker and Clint Schroeder discuss the Farm Business Analysis program. With the program, they analyze every aspect of your farm. The benchmarking component allows farms to see how they stack up against similar farms across Ohio. Learn more or reach out at farmprofitability.osu.edu

Dr. Robert Mullen with Nutrien discusses the ins and outs of sulfur use in crops and where we are starting to see a need for supplementation. There are also a surprising number of fields deficient in phosphorus around Ohio. Listen in to see where you might be losing crop yield and how to correct deficiencies.

Attorneys Peggy Kirk Hall and Evin Bachelor with the OSU Extension Agricultural and Resource Law Program discuss the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, the lawsuit on Lake Erie’s impaired water status along with the noxious weeds law and drainage laws. For access to their law bulletins and blog, visit farmoffice.osu.edu.

Farming is one of the most stressful occupations. There is a lot of pressurewith fluctuating prices, working with family and managing a business. This topic has gained a lot of attention over the past year and rightly so. In this recording from the Ask an Expert session at Farm Science Review David Marrison and Kathy Goins, OSU Extension Educators, discuss how to recognize the signs of stress and provide tips on how to reduce stress.

We caught up with Dr. Joe Luck from the University of Nebraska as he was visiting Ohio for Precision University. He talks about Project SENSE in-which his team worked with farmers around Nebraska evaluating crop canopy sensors for in-season nitrogen management. He explains different vegetative indices used, how applications are made in real-time and the economics of the equipment. You can view is Precision University presentation at digitalag.osu.edu/precision-ag/research-focuses/precision-crop-management and visit the Project SENSE webpage here: cropwatch.unl.edu/projectsense.

The 2018 eFields Research Report was release today and includes 95 on-farm trials from around the state. Amanda and Elizabeth talk about the new additions to the report this year and interview Chris Zoller, Extension Educator in Tuscarawas County, Eric Richer, Extension Educator in Fulton County and Scott Conrad with Conrad Farms in Fulton County. They share why they participated in on-farm trials and what interesting results were uncovered. The report can be found at http://go.osu.edu/efields. You can register for the regional meetings at his link as well. The economic calculator is linked at http://go.osu.edu/econcalculator.

This recording from Ask the Expert during Farm Science Reviews features a conversation between Dr. Michael Langemeier from Purdue University and David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator. They focus on creating a good farmland lease. Building a good relationship with landowners is very important and communication is the key. Leasing information and example leases can be found at farmoffice.osu.edu and aglease101.org

Kevin Berger from Centerra Co-op joins us as we talk about harvest progress in NE Ohio. We focus in on how to successfully store grain, especially in a year like 2018 where soybean moisture is higher than usual. We also share some upcoming events. Find out more at http://go.osu.edu/grainplan and http://go.osu.edu/precisionu. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter at @AFMPodcast.

Ben Brown joins us again for a policy and market update. We talk a little bit about how likely it is for congress to pass a farm bill by the end of the year and how the mid-terms will affect the progress and content. The majority of the episode is focused on predicted planted acres of corn and soybeans for 2019, current corn use and effects it will have on markets and what role South America may play in the markets. 2019 Outlook meeting dates can be found at u.osu.edu/ohioagmanager and Precision University registration is available at: go.osu.edu/precisionu.

Data gathered in the field has great value and is often irreplaceable if lost or damaged. Dr. John Fulton, Precision Ag Specialist with Ohio State, joins us to provide advice on how to handle data to prevent loss. We also talk about data ownership, what data is actually being collected, how to create usable data and where to start for those not currently collecting a lot of information. You can follow the Precision Ag Team on Twitter and Facebook by searching @OhioStatePA. Visit the team’s website at www.ohiostateprecisionag.com. For more information on Ag Data Transparency, visit: www.agdatatransparent.com.

During our interview with Dr. Ian Sheldon, he went into a great description of why the trade war won’t fix the trade deficit. We did not have time for it in our regular podcast but wanted to share it with you none the less so here is a short bonus episode on trade deficits.

Trade and tariffs continue to be a big topic of interest in agriculture. We have a new trade deal to replace NAFTA, but the trade war with China continues. In Episode 12, we talk with Dr. Ian Sheldon from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics about the impacts of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement to agriculture. We also discuss how the trade war with China is influencing our markets and ultimately, farm income. Dr. Sheldon explains what he sees as the potential long term impacts if a resolution drags out. To keep up to date on trade and tariff news go to aede.osu.edu/research/osu-farm-management. You can also check out: www.farmdoc.illinois.edu or ageconomists.com.

Harvest kicked off a few weeks ago in Ohio, listen to Episode 11 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast to learn how it’s going so far. We talk with two farmers from Clinton County, Ohio, Neal Bond and Michael Beam. They share their harvest progress and crop conditions, as well as what they are learning from their on-farm research trials. Elizabeth shares the harvest progress report from the USDA and Amanda provides some reminders as you plan your fall fertilizer applications. Aaron Wilson gives us the weather outlook for the harvest season. To follow along with harvest activities on social media, check out #harvest18 and #eFields. A list of requirements for fertilizer records can be found at https://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/recordkeeping and the FARM website is at https://farm.bpcrc.osu.edu/.

If you will be joining us at Farm Science Review this week, tune into Episode 10 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast. We talked to different members of the Extension Farm Science Review planning committee about what is going on this year. Nick Zachrich addresses the expansion of the exhibit area, some new features and exhibits and even some tricks on how to make the commute a little easier. Nate Douridas talks about the crops and field demonstrations. Trey Colley goes into a little more detail on one field demonstration specifically, the Ag Innovations Demonstration which focuses on precision agriculture technology. Mary Griffith shares what attendees can see and learn at the Gwynne Conservation Area and Harold Watters discusses what is featured in the Agronomic Crops Demonstration Plots area. We also discuss a few more educational exhibits, demonstrations and talks where a wealth of information related to all aspects of farming and farm life can be gained. Farm Science Review is uniqu

Have you seen an Ohio State logo in a corn field in years past? Andrew Klopfenstein with the department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University joins us to discuss multi-hybrid planting and how he makes it happen. He talks about why it can be beneficial, what equipment is needed, the management level, bottom line economics and more. Look for the 2018 logo field on Facebook or Twitter @OhioStatePA.

Winter Malting Barley is gaining interest among Ohio crop producers as local brewers are looking for locally grown barley. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist, shares results of her 2018 winter malting barley nitrogen and seeding rate trials. We talk about the possibility and potential profitability of incorporating malting barley into cropping systems in Ohio. For more information visit http://stepupsoy.osu.edu and subscribe to the C.O.R.N. newsletter.

Elizabeth Hawkins, Sam Custer and Amanda Douridas with Ohio State University Extension discuss what field trials they are working on with farmers around Ohio and describe eFields, the new way Extension is disseminating on-farm research results to share them in a timelier manner. They share results from past studies and what farmers can expect to see in the 2018 report. To view the 2017 eFields report, visit go.osu.edu/eFields. Interested in participating in on-farm research? Contact your nearest OSU Extension Educator. You can also use the Ohio State Plots PLOTS app to set up replicated research trials.

We asked Dr. Kelley Tilmon, Field Crop Entomologist and State Extension Specialist, what insects we should look for later in the growing season and when spray applications are warranted. She addresses leaf and pod feeders, how to scout for them, what the thresholds are and some effective control measures. You can find more information on the Agronomic Crops Insects webpage: aginsects.osu.edu/.

Listen in as we interview Ben Brown, Program Manager for Farm Management in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developments Economics at The Ohio State University. Brown offers insight into the effects the tariffs imposed by China are having on grain markets. We talk about the options congress has to aid farmers during this difficult time and what the upside and downside is to each. He also discusses what he believes the WASDE report will reveal.

To manage diseases in corn and soybeans, disease type, severity and timing within the season must be taken into consideration to make an economic decision on applying fungicides. We talk with Dr. Pierce Paul, Corn and Small Grains Pathologist and Extension Specialist, and Dr. Anne Dorrance, Soybean Pathologist and Extension Specialist about what they are seeing so far in fields around Ohio. They share management strategies based on years of experience and research to help farmers best control the common diseases found in Ohio. For more information beyond this podcast, find weekly updates in the CORN Newsletter at corn.osu.edu or email them concerns at paul.661@osu.edu and dorrance.1@osu.edu.