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Potato Leafhopper Scouting in Alfalfa and Red Clover
Some alfalfa fields have been harvested for the first time and now is the time to scout the regrowth in those fields for potato leafhoppers (PLH). At our Western Agricultural Research Center near South Charleston, OH the PLH numbers last week in early al ...
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Lower First Cutting Hay Yields Being Reported
We are hearing reports from forage producers around Ohio that first cutting yields are lower than usual. Forages took a hit from the late freezes and overall cold weather this spring, which arrested or even set back their development. Another factor reduc ...
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Hay yields off? Don’t panic, there’s time to take action!
I hope you do not have the hay season I am having. While the quality of my hay is good, my yields are incredibly disappointing. With over half of my fields made, I am around 50% of the usual crop. The two late freezes killed back growing grass last month, ...
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The 6th Annual National Forage Week!
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2020-19/6th-annual-national-forage-week
The 6th Annual National Forage Week is being celebrated on June 21-27, 2020, to raise awareness of the importance and impact of forages in our lives. The American Forage and Grassland Council have prepared a cool video of the impact and influence of forag ...
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Fertilizing Hay and Pastures
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/16-2021/fertilizing-hay-and-pastures
Many hay producers across the state have completed or are in the process of completing their first cutting of the year. One of the two best times to topdress maintenance fertilizer on hay is right after the first cutting. The other top choice is in the ea ...
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Potato Leafhoppers Have Arrived in an Alfalfa Field Near You
Potato leafhopper adults have been observed in alfalfa fields in Ohio. These adults have likely begun laying eggs, and it only takes about 3 weeks for these eggs to hatch into nymphs and develop into adults. Populations of PLH will begin increasing. The s ...
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Roughstalk Bluegrass in Cereal Grain and Forage Crops
There is a new and emerging weed challenging cereal grain and forage producers across the state. Roughstalk Bluegrass has taken root in wheat fields and newly established forage stands. This weed has reached population levels high enough to inhibit the ha ...
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Hay Barn Fires a Real Hazard
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2022-17/hay-barn-fires-real-hazard
Mother nature has been at it again, hardly giving us enough days to make dry hay with a risk of pop-up showers every afternoon. These conditions are very dangerous for hay producers since wet hay doesn't just rot it may also burn. Hay fires are cause ...
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Supplemental Forages to Plant in July After Wheat
Some producers may be considering planting a supplemental forage crop after winter wheat grain harvest for various reasons. Some areas of the state are becoming very dry. In many areas, the wet weather this spring resulted in ample forage supply, but good ...
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SE Ohio Hay Day
https://agcrops.osu.edu/events/se-ohio-hay-day
“Hello, Mother Nature? Are you there? Am I coming in clear? I’d like to request a few hay days, please.” Does this sound familiar? If you have been putting in calls to Mother Nature and prayers to the heavens for better hay-making weather, you certainly a ...