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Bt Resistance in Western Corn Rootworm—The 3rd Shoe Has Dropped
Western corn rootworm is a highly adaptable insect, and it was just a matter of time before we saw resistance to Bt traits designed to protect against root damage. In the Western Corn Belt, growers have noticed many field failures due to heavy rootworm f ...
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Reminder –Western Agricultural Research Station to have Two Field Days Next Week
One of the premier agronomic research stations of Ohio State University and OARDC, the Western Agricultural Research Branch, will be having two field days next week. Local equipment suppliers will be on-hand with in-field demonstrations for both events. ...
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Corn Pollination Underway in Early Planted Fields
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/corn-pollination-underway-early-planted-fields
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week ending 7-10-16, 7% of the state’s corn was silking compared to 17% for the 5-year average. Given the range in corn planting dates this year, some late planted (corn planted in early- ...
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Northwest Ohio Precision Ag Sprayer Clinic and Recert- August 9th
Farmers, retailers and crop consultants interested in seeing the latest sprayer equipment and precision application technology for commercial agriculture are encouraged to attend the Tuesday, August 9th NW Ohio Precision Ag Sprayer Day at the Fulton Count ...
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Agronomy Field Day at South Charleston
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/agronomy-field-day-south-charleston
Producers and industry agronomists are invited to attend the Western ARS Agronomy Field Day, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – 9AM to 3:15PM. We plan to start registration at 8:30. With the program starting at 9 AM. Speakers planned for the day include: Peter ...
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Pesticide Applicator Field Day
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/pesticide-applicator-field-day
Private and Commercial pesticide applicator license holders can receive recertification credits on July 22 at a hands-on field day. This on-farm field day in St. Paris, Ohio will feature state specialists and in-field training on pesticide education. Dr. ...
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Nutrient Management Field Days Announced
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/nutrient-management-field-days-announced
Registration and program agendas are available for two upcoming Nutrient Management Field Day events being hosted at OARDC Branch Stations. These programs provide the opportunity for a demonstration approach to Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training ...
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NW Ohio Precision Ag Sprayer Day- Next Tuesday
The Northwest Ohio Precision Ag Sprayer Day (clinic) and Pesticide Recertfication will be held next Tuesday, August 9th at the Fulton County Fairgrounds located at 8514 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH just off of the Ohio turnpike. Program runs from 8 am to ...
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Western Bean Cutworm Update
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/western-bean-cutworm-update
On another note, adult western bean cutworm trap counts are declining, having past their peak for the summer. But scouting is still relevant as the later moths continue to lay their eggs. Counties near Lake Erie have had particularly high trap counts. ...
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Two New Products Available for Twospotted Spider Mite Management (One for Each Spot)
With continued dry weather, the pest we’ve been getting the most calls about is the spider mite. This is just a reminder that vigilant scouting for this pest is a good idea right now. It is also important to re-scout 5 days after treatment because many ...