Episode 165 – Which to plant first?

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Each planting window brings the same question- Should I plant corn or soybeans first? Perhaps you have heard it referred to as the Battle for the Belt. Dr. Osler Ortez joins us for an update on his research based competition with soybean specialist Dr. Laura Lindsey to determine when the best windows are for planting corn and soybeans. They are also looking at where the largest yield losses occur when planting is delayed. These results can help farmers make decision on when to switch between corn and soybeans based on the calendar, maturity and conditions.

Follow updates on YouTube, the C.O.R.N. Newsletter and X (Dr. Ortez and Dr. Lindsey).

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Episode 164 – Calculating the Payback Period for Installing Farm Drainage

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Bruce Clevenger is an OSU Extension Field Specialist in Farm Management which is a state-wide position teaching and conducting research as a member of the OSU Farm Office Team.   His background was 28 years as a county Extension Educator in NW Ohio focusing in field crop, farm management and specifically farm drainage and drainage water management.

Bruce’s Email is: Clevenger.10@osu.edu

Additional Resources: https://u.osu.edu/hshw/

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Episode 163 – Plant 2025 Weather Update

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We are once again joined by Dr. Aaron Wilson to share an outlook on what we can expect from Ohio’s weather for the spring planting season. We reflect on drought recovery, the heavy rains over the first weekend in April and what the summer is shaping up to look like.

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 wilson.1010@osu.edu.

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Episode 162 – Effect of Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer on Yield and Economics

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Kendall Lovejoy, OSU Extension Educator for Fulton County, joins the podcast to discuss some research he has been doing related to the starter phosphorus fertilizer on yield and economics. In this podcast, Kendall will share his findings and locations to discover more information about his various studies.

Additional Resources:

https://go.osu.edu/efields
https://agcrops.osu.edu/on-farm-research

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Episode 161 – UAV Cover Crop Seeding

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Dr. John Fulton and Alex Thomas share the latest on utilizing drones to seed cover crops. They have done extensive research evaluating seeding capabilities, timing and stand establishment and share the results with us. We also talk about what it takes to become a licensed UAV operator, the challenges and advantages of seeding with UAVs and the future of availability considering tariff restrictions.

For more information, find research results in the 2023 and 2024 eFields reports: https://digitalag.osu.edu/efields. You can also visit the Digital Ag homepage: https://digitalag.osu.edu/home and check out their social media: https://digitalag.osu.edu/connect/social-media.

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Episode 160 – Farmer’s Markets, Direct Marketing, and Produce Markets! Oh My!

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Christie Welsh currently serves as direct Marketing specialist with the with OSU South Centers in Piketon, Ohio to provide education training for Ohio’s producers and farmer. Christie has a strong interest in the economic development of rural Ohio and is especially interested in family farms and agribusinesses with this region. To connect with Christie, email her at Welsh.183@osu.edu

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Episode 159 – Preparing for Spring Weed Control

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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.

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Episode 158 – Reseeding and Fertilizing Pastures in a Time of Farm Financial Stress

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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

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Episode 157 – eFields 2024

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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 digitalag@osu.edu.

To suggest topics for 2025, email Amanda at douridas.9@osu.edu and let us know what you want to hear about!

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Episode 156 – Pre & Postnuptial Agreements

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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

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