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Potato Leafhopper in Alfalfa
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/potato-leafhopper-alfalfa
Although populations of potato leafhopper on alfalfa have been somewhat low in June, a few locations are reporting growing numbers. Second cut has happened or is happening in many locations. But if alfalfa is more than 7 days from a cut, a rule of thumb ...
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Don’t get burned by hopper burn: Potato Leafhoppers reaching high levels in alfalfa and forage
We have heard of and observed increasing potato leaf hopper (PLH) damage in many areas across OH last week. PLH feed similar to aphids, by piercing and sucking on plants causing stunting, thinning and yellowing of alfalfa, often called hopperburn. To scou ...
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Using PEAQ to Estimate Alfalfa NDF for Multiple Cuttings
Much of the region’s alfalfa crop has been harvested over the past two weeks. As cooler temperatures move into the area regrowth will likely slow down. Once regrowth reaches 16 inches tall again, the NDF (neutral detergent fiber crude protein) can rapidl ...
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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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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 ...