Tag: corn

Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.

OSU Extension specialist Jason Hartschuh explains how to identify and manage mycotoxins like DON and ZEA in corn silage. Learn testing strategies and feeding practices to protect dairy herd health, milk protein, and reproduction from feed impacts.

Cargill confirmed its intention to close the grain elevator in Dayton over the next 20 months “to allow time for production ramp-down and to enable supply chain adjustments.” The facility employs 230 people.

In the high-stakes world of agriculture, a general weather report isn't always enough—especially for farmers stuck in Doppler radar "coverage gaps." This week, writer Jake Zajkowski explores how Ohio producers are shifting toward hyper-local forecasting to identify critical planting and spraying windows. From Ohio State Extension’s rollout of research-grade mesonet monitoring stations to private subscription services that offer direct access to meteorologists, the goal is the same: better data for better decisions. Learn how these precision tools are helping farmers navigate unpredictable seasons and secure the 7-day windows they need to get crops in the ground.

Ohio corn growers are reeling after a provision for nationwide, year-round E15 sales was stripped from the latest federal funding bill. Despite months of bipartisan negotiations, the sudden move has left farmers feeling sidelined as the budget bills faces a looming Jan. 30 deadline.

Penn State Extension will host Crops Day 2026, exploring 2025 crop results, innovations and agronomic research at multiple Pennsylvania locations between Jan. 21 and March 5.

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh gives a rundown of considerations for applying fungicides to corn silage corn.

Farther-son business Seed Genetics Direct in Jeffersonville, Ohio, focuses on farmers' needs and seed quality when it comes to its seed catalog.

Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets as we approach the end of February, and markets gain volatility over how many acres of corn will be planted.

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh offers insights and advice on managing corn diseases.