Agranomic Crops Network Newsletter
from Sam Custer

Please find below the first C.O.R.N. newsletter of the new year. This newsletter has some important programs and dates for your educational needs.

Agronomy Webinars for Ohio Growers offered in 2014. First program January 14.
Authors: Greg LaBarge

Ohio State University Extension is offering three educational webinars called Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection for Ohio crop farmers and industry during January and February, 2014. The sessions will focus on corn production, soybean production and weed control. There are three options to for individuals to participate in these sessions.

The three program dates and topics are:
January 14th Corn Production from 7:00-8:30 pm
Optimizing Corn Yields-Assessing the Contribution of Key Agronomic Management Factors
Dr. Peter Thomison, State Specialist Corn Production, Ohio State University Extension
Seed Treatments in Corn: Impacts on Pests and Pollinators
Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist Field Crops Entomology, Ohio State University Extension
Dr. Reed Johnson, Entomologist Apiculture, The Ohio State University

February 11th Soybean Production from 7:00-8:30 pm
Everything but the Kitchen Sink: High Input Soybean Production
Dr. Laura Lindsey, State Specialist Soybean & Small Grains Production, Ohio State University Extension
Updates on Fungicides and Resistance, Soybean Cyst Nematode and Seed Treatments
Dr. Anne Dorrance, State Specialist Plant Pathology Soybeans, Ohio State University Extension

February 25th Weed Control from 10 am-Noon
Update on New Herbicides/Recommendations
Managing Herbicide Site of Action
Dr. Mark Loux, State Specialist Weed Management, Ohio State University Extension

There are three viewing options for individuals to participate in these sessions.

Option 1. At county locations live. Ashtabula, Carroll, Clinton, Darke, Hancock, Hardin, Knox, Morrow, Muskingum, Wayne, Williams and Wood Counties will host sessions in the series. You will want to check locations, other preregistration information and site details at http://agcrops.osu.edu/calendar or call the county office listed. Details are listed under the date for each webinar.

Option 2. You can sign-up for connection details to view the broadcast live in your home or office at http://go.osu.edu/cswconnect2014. Please signup for the first session by January 13th.Note you will want a high speed connection to view program. Details on connection speed and other setup information will be sent on January 13th.

Option 3. Program will be recorded and available on-line 10 days after the program. The location address will be published in CORN Newsletter or by visiting http://agcrops.osu.edu.

More details on all three sessions can be found on Ohio State University Extension’s Agronomic Crops Team calendar page at http://agcrops.osu.edu/calendar

Agronomy Programming-January, 2014
Authors: Greg LaBarge

A wide range of agronomy programing will be offered across the state in the January through March time period. We hope you take advantage of several of these programs in 2014. For a complete list and any new additions see our calendar page at: http://agcrops.osu.edu/calendar

January 2014

January 1
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Meetings
Across State
Click here to access page with all available pesticide recertification dates for Private Applicators being held January 2014-March 2014.

January 13
West Ohio Agronomy Day-Daytime Session
St. Michael’s Hall in Ft. Loramie, OH
West Ohio Agronomy Day hosts speakers from both Purdue and Ohio State University Extension. Daytime and evening sessions offer a comprehensive crop production agenda.

January 13
West Ohio Agronomy Day-Evening Session
St. Michael’s Hall in Ft. Loramie, OH
West Ohio Agronomy Day hosts speakers from both Purdue and Ohio State University Extension. Daytime and evening sessions offer a comprehensive crop production agenda

January 14
Conservation Tillage Breakfast
The Plaza Inn, Mt Victory, OH
Crop Diseases/Fungicides-Dr Pierce Paul OSU/OARDC Department of Plant Pathology

January 14
Fertility 202: An Agronomy Day Focused on Fertility
Fairfield County Ag Center, 831 College Avenue, Lancaster OH 43130
the focus of this program will include: taking soil samples that result in accurate soil nutrient analysis, interpreting soil tests, including updated detail on the differences in nutrient test extraction methods, developing fertilizer recommendations that optimize yield, AND profit plus discussion on moving toward precision nutrient management.

January 14
Software for Developing Nutrient Management Plans Workshop
Ohio State University Extension-Putnam County, 1206 East Second St, Ottawa , OH
For Certified Crop Advisers who would like to become a NRCS Certified Nutrient Management Plan Provider Planner or NRCS/SWCD personnel.

January 15
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training Session
Shelby County Extension Office, 810 Fair Road, Sidney, OH
This training session is designed to help participants understand the principles necessary to become a certified crop advisor and to assist in preparation for the state and international CCA exams. It is not a crash course designed to cover all specific information necessary to pass the CCA exam. However, it will cover some of the performance objectives and will assist students by giving better direction for independent study.

January 14
Webinar-Corn Production-Corn, Soybean & Wheat Connection
Online at multiple sites

A new educational offering for Ohio farmers is a series of Webinars- Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection is being offered online in winter 2014. There are three ways to view these events. One is at select county arranged locations. Second online in your home or office. third is via a recording of the session posted 10 days after the program.

January 15
Unger Farm Soybean, MRI and Corn Management Practice Research
Crawford County Court House 112 East Mansfield Street (Lower Level conference room) Bucyrus Ohio 44820

We will be looking back at management practices used during 2013 at OSU Extension Unger Farm that increased profitability in our research plots and what new questions were created.

January 20
2014 Central Ohio Agronomy School Series
OSU Extension-Knox County, 160 Columbus Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
This is a multi session agronomy school series being held on January 20 & 27, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 starting at 6:30 each night at Knox County Extension Office. A comprehensive soybean school will be held on February 3 & 10.

January 22
Southwest Ohio Agronomy Day
Fayette County Agriculture Service Center, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
Topics to be covered include: New Information on Nematodes on Corn in Ohio, Nutrient Management Update, Palmer Amaranth in Southwest Ohio, Update on Corn Research in Ohio. Registration: 8:30am, Program: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

January 23
Corn/Soybean Day
Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village 22611 St. Rt. 2 Archbold, Ohio
The annual Corn/Soybean Day program is scheduled for January 23rd at Sauder Farm and Craft Village’s Founders Hall from 8:30 to 5:15. The program has a variety of speakers and 26 exhibitors sharing information on management practices for the 2014 crop production season.

January 23
Wyandot Agronomy Day
Wyandot County Fair Grounds Masters Building, Upper Sandusky

Program provides private pesticide applicator credit and covering the latest information in pest control along with information on how to best utilize precision agriculture data to manage your farm.

January 23
Agronomy Night-Putnam County
Kalida K of C Hall. Kalida, OH

The annual Putnam County OSU Extension Agronomy night at the Kalida K of C Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. Once again Agronomy Night will have a wide variety of topics presented by Extension specialists and local industry people.

January 28
Conservation Tillage Breakfast
The Plaza Inn, Mt Victory, OH
Weed Control Strategies-Harold Watters - OSU Extension Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems

January 28
Coshocton and Muskingum Counties Agronomy School
Conesville United Methodist Church 195 State St Conesville, OH 43811
Some of the topics of discussion will include: Weed Management, Everything But the Kitchen Sink: High Input Soybean, Precision Ag Update and Manure Nutrient Management.

January 30
Paulding County Agronomy Day
OSU Extension Address, 503 Fairground Dr, Paulding, OH 45879

January 30
Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conferences-Dayton
Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio
Complete requirements for Ohio commercial pesticide recertification in one day. Speakers include Ohio State University Extension state specialists, field specialists, and researchers. Ohio Department of Agriculture personnel and key industry leaders are also on program.

January 30
Forage Production School Workshop Series
Multiple Locations

The school is geared to anyone producing hay or silage that will be used to feed ruminate animals. Dairy, Beef, and sheep producers will be able to improve their forage production to increase profits and commercial hay growers will learn new information to be able to better meet there customer’s needs and grow more tons on less acres.The workshops will be held Jan. 30, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11.

January 31
Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conferences-Sandusky
Kalahari Conference Center, Sandusky, Ohio
Complete requirements for Ohio commercial pesticide recertification in one day. Speakers include Ohio State University Extension state specialists, field specialists, and researchers. Ohio Department of Agriculture personnel and key industry leaders are also on program.

Nominate Now your CCA of the Year

Authors: Harold Watters, CPAg/CCA

Who is a CCA? The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program is the largest, most recognized agriculturally-oriented certification program in North America. This program’s professional standards are widely respected by industry, academia, and government and are referenced in statutes. CCAs work at co-ops, ag retailers, as your seed dealer, as independent crop consultants, in government agencies and even OSU Extension. Our goal is to bring crop farmers the best advice we can.

Certification is the standard by which professionals are judged. The purpose of a certification program is to protect the public and the profession. Farmers and employers prefer to work with Certified Crop Advisers because CCAs have demonstrated they have the commitment, education, expertise, and experience to make a difference.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Certified Crop Adviser of the Year award. The Ohio CCA Program is sponsoring this state award designed to recognize an individual who is highly motivated, delivers exceptional customer service for farmer clients in nutrient management, soil & water management, integrated pest management, and crop production, and has contributed substantially to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agricultural industry in Ohio.

The winner of this year’s award will be recognized at the Conservation Tillage & technology Conference in Ada, OH on March 4th, 2014. The winner will receive a $1,500 cash award from agribusiness, industry recognition, and a plaque.

A nomination form is available at http://agcrops.osu.edu under Links or at the go address: http://go.osu.edu/2014CCAofYear.

Submit nominations by January 10, 2014 to the:

Ohio CCA Board c/o Ohio AgriBusiness Association
5151 Reed Rd, Suite 126-C
Columbus, Ohio 43220-2598

Past CCA of the Year Award Winners. Congratulate them and consider making an application for someone else you know.

2012 - Mike Dailey, Independent Consultant

2009 - Dave Moroschan, S & D Application, LLC

2008 - Jeff Howard, Harvest Land Coop

2007 - William Gombash, Berkey Farm Center

2006 - Roger Butts, Agro Serve Consulting

2005 - Bill McDonald, Champaign Landmark

2004 - Bill Lehmkuhl, Precision Agri-Services, Inc.

2003 - David Scheiderer, Intergrated Ag Services (also National AFBF Winner)