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4-H inspires lifelong learning
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/4-h-inspires-lifelong-learning
Norma Pitts Norma Pitts spent 10 years in the Madison County Ohio 4-H program, completing clothing projects that taught her all about sewing construction, garment fit, and design—skills that would prove to be invaluable while she served as the state cloth ...
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Investing in the future
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/investing-in-the-future
Bill Patterson When Bill Patterson looks back on what he learned in 4-H, one word comes to mind: leadership. Growing up as a 4-H member in Geauga County, Ohio, Patterson cites his experiences in 4-H as his first exposure to many of the leadership skills h ...
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From the small screen to a national stage
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/from-the-small-screen-national-stage
Emmy Beck-Aden Emmy Beck-Aden recalls that her dad’s camcorder was a fixture at every event, trip, or holiday during her childhood, always capturing their family’s special memories: “From Christmas cookie decorating to going on a ride at Disney World, I a ...
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Survey to Estimate Impact of Recent Storms on Corn and Soybean Production in Ohio
Drought conditions followed by rainfall from recent storms are impacting crop quality. For soybean, we have received reports of pod shatter, seed sprouting, and fungus development (Figure 1). For corn, we have reports of lodging (Figure 2) as well as pote ...
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Hurricane Helene’s Effect on Soybean in Ohio
Areas of Ohio were beginning to show abnormally dry conditions in mid-June. Areas of southern Ohio entered extreme drought conditions (D3) in August and exceptional drought (D4) by the first week of September. Due to dry conditions, soybean pods showed a ...
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Precipitation, Cooler Weather, and Corn Dry Down
With >70% of mature corn and harvest season just started it is time for a brief update on dry down and potential lodging issues post-recent storms. Cooler than normal temperatures and wetter than normal precipitation can impact corn drydown. We recentl ...
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Battle for the Belt: Season 2, Episode 28- Corn Harvest Considerations
Episode 28 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwjSjglBDYs In Episode 28, we are in the field with Dr. Osler Ortez to cover more information on corn harvest considerations, including corn ear orientation and test weigh ...
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2024 End-of-Season Corn Yield Forecasts for Ohio
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-35/2024-end-season-corn-yield-forecasts-ohio
The last USDA Crop Progress & Condition report (week ending 9/29/24) indicated that 96% of Ohio's corn acreage was at the dented stage (R5), 70% of corn was mature (R6), and 16% was harvested for grain. All of last week’s progress was well ahead ...
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Drought to Frost: Feeding Safe Forages
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-35/drought-frost-feeding-safe-forages
This year is presenting many challenges when it comes to forage toxicity and ensuring that we have safe feed for our livestock. Drought conditions have led to an active discussion on forage toxicity and the potential for frost in the future presents an ad ...
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Understanding Agroecosystem Tradeoffs in a Changing Climate Webinar
How can farmers adapt to changing climate while increasing agricultural production and protecting the environment? A multi-year integrated modeling effort led by Ohio State experts in partnership with a stakeholder advisory team focused on the Eastern C ...