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Lep Monitoring Network – Spike in Numbers: Fall Armyworm Update # 21
This past week was our 21 st week of monitoring for Ohio pests at the Lep Network and our 5 th week reporting on the fall armyworm (FAW). We have seen moth averages climb in key counties including Wayne and Van Wert, respectively. If FAW reports surpass a ...
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Battle for the Belt: Season 2, Episode 24 – Drought Resources
Episode 24 of Battle for the Belt is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kANsraM1kPk In this episode, we are with Chris Zoller, interim Assistant Director of Agricultural and Natural Resources with Ohio State Extension. Chris provides informati ...
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In Stressful Times, Who Do You Turn To?
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-31/stressful-times-who-do-you-turn
Farmers are some of the most humble, down-to-earth people I know. They take great pride in feeding the country. Yet, the stresses they and their families currently face are overwhelming for everyone involved. While they understand that farming inherently ...
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Still Be Mindful About Fall Armyworm, Especially in Forages and Turf
We are continuing to see high fall armyworm moth catches in some of our Ohio traps [see the Lepidoptera Monitoring Report in this week’s newsletter]. It is likely that many of these moths may be “home grown” – meaning they are not individuals that got bl ...
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Soybean Harvest Considerations During Dry Weather
Currently, most of Ohio is experiencing abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions (U.S. Drought Monitor), which can bring along additional challenges during harvest. Pod Integrity. When dry pods are re-wetted, they may split and shatter, resulting ...
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Ohio State assists Ohio farmers following USDA natural disaster declaration
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is intensifying its efforts to support farmers after the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 23 Ohio counties as natural disaster areas this w ...
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Lawn and Landscape Drought In-Service – Sept. 11
There will be a Lawn and Landscape Drought In-Service on Sept. 11 (12:30-2 p.m.). Some topics of discussion include condition/forecast update, lawn/turf, fruit trees/shrubs, pest management, and herbaceous plants. ...
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Live Healthy Live Well Team Offers Fall Email Challenge and Webinar Series
Would you like to offer the Fall Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge-Webinar series to your community? This 6-week series, Exploring the Heart of It All, will start with promotion in early October. ...
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2025 Ohio 4-H Conference — Save the Date and Call for Proposals
The 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference will be March 8 at the Columbus Convention Center. The planning committee is now accepting conference proposals from Extension professionals, adult volunteers, and older teen 4-H members. ...
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Live Healthy and Live Well Team Shares Information about Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency are very common. ...