Archived 2018-2023 Coshocton County Agriculture & Natural Resource Newsletters

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November 2, 2022 Issue:

David’s Final “County Agent” Column
Master Gardener State Awards
2023 Pesticide Re-Certification for Coshocton County
When Creating 2023 Crop Budgets – Keep in Mind Family Living Costs
2022 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials
Combine Fire Prevention
2022 Ohio Maple Day
First Large-Scale Solar Energy Project Denied in Ohio
BEEF 509 Returns in 2023
Consider Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance
Carefully Manage Each of the Forages You Have
Ag Economy Barometer

October 26, 2022 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour a Success
2023 Ohio Organic Grain Conference
New Gift Tax Exclusions Announced
Ohio’s Beginning Farmer Income Tax Credits
Feedlot and Manure Management

October 19, 2022 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour on October 22-23
Weather Update: A Winter Preview Before Warmer Weather Returns
Watch for Potential Frost Damage to Non-Mature Corn
Fall Sprayer Maintenance
Now is Time to Evaluate Pasture Fertility and Lime Needs
Ohio’s Right to Farm Law Helps with Neighbor Nuisance Complaints
Beef - Potential in the Fall?
Five Things to Do to Improve the Efficiency of Winter Feeding This Year
COLA – But Not The Drinkable Kind
Beginner & Small Farm College in Coshocton

October 12, 2022 Issue:

Harvest Considerations for Corn Grain
US Corn and Soybean Production Down from September
Another Article about Fall Herbicides?!
Hay Quality 2022 . . . Challenging!
Practice Patience With Your Stockpile
Business Entity Discounts
Sheep and Goat Housing
Got Bats in the Belfry?
Plant of the Week - Pokeweed
Licking County Hosting Lambing & Kidding School
Beginner & Small Farm College in Coshocton
Sheep Production Tour in Knox, Licking & Crawford Counties
2023 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
2023 For the Love of Lamb Dinner Tickets on Sale
2022 Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

October 5, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Cool, Dry Weather Continues
October Usually Brings Our First Fall Freeze
Three Extension Professional Named as Field Specialists in Farm Management
Ohio Laws Governing Manure and Mud on Roadways
Fall Manure Application and Cover Crops
Pigeons Not Welcome
Long-Term Care Insurance
A Farm Advisory Team Can Help You Succeed
Should Dairy Farms Use 2022 Profitability as a Catalyst or Retirement Savings?
Licking County Hosting Lambing & Kidding School
Beginner & Small Farm College in Coshocton
Sheep Production Tour in Knox, Licking & Crawford Counties
2023 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
2023 For the Love of Lamb Dinner Tickets on Sale
Fall Coshocton County Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled

September 28, 2022 Issue:

60th Farm Science Review a Success
Weather Update: Fall-Like Weather with Eyes on the Tropics
Coshocton County Soybean Weed Survey
Herbicides and Cressleaf Groundsel
Drought Continues to Drive Feedlot Placements Higher
When to Cull Bulls
End-of-Life Directives
Agricultural Outlook from the Farm Science Review
OSU Extension Offering Beginner & Small Farm College in Coshocton and Greene Counties
Sheep Production Tour in Knox, Licking & Crawford Counties
2023 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
2023 For the Love of Lamb Dinner Tickets on Sale
Fall Coshocton County Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled

September 21, 2022 Issue:

OSU Extension Offering Beginner & Small Farm College in Coshocton and Greene Counties
Noxious Weeds and Neighbors
Fall Grazing Guidance
Poultry Litter Application
What is this New Tick Disease
Which Crop Should Be Planted First- Corn or Soybean?
Financial Power of Attorney Documents
David’s Monthly Beacon News Column
Farm Office Live Tomorrow!
2023 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
2023 For the Love of Lamb Dinner Tickets on Sale
Fall Coshocton County Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair

September 7, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Average Start to Fall
Do I Really Need to Wait for the Fly-Free Date for Wheat?
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Ashland and Defiance Counties
Beef- Where Do We Go from Here?
Winterize Your Forage Plans
USDA Announces Details for 2022 Census of Agriculture
Gifting Assets to Protect from Long-Term Care Costs
Letter of Intent for Solar& Wind Energy Development
Let’s Talk About Suicide
Farm Science Review Tickets on Sale
2022 Small Farm Ruminant Production Field Day
Fall Coshocton County Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled
Reviewing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Part 3
Allowing New Base Acres for Current Program Commodities: An Assessment

August 31, 2022 Issue:

Autumn Harvest Still Looks Warmer Than Normal
Dicamba Label Clarifications
Incomplete Kernel Set and Tipped-Back Corn
Late-Season Soybeans Can Be Pest Magnets
What are the Market Implications of the Ukrainian Grain Export Deal?
Controlling Cocklebur in Pasture Can Be A Challenge
Feeder Cattle Prices Gaining Strength
Irrevocable Trusts
Farm Science Review Tickets on Sale
2022 Small Farm Ruminant Production Field Day
Fall Coshocton County Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Reviewing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Part 2

August 24, 2022 Issue:

Carbon- A New Source of Income for Grazers?
Strong Beef Demand
Preharvest Herbicide Treatments for Weed Desiccation
Soybean Diseases are Showing up in Ohio
Herbicide Carryover to Fall Established Cover Crops
Field Scouting Walk on August 31 in Zanesville
Be Prepared for More Open Cows
eBarns – Putting Data in Producers’ Hands
Asian Longhorned Tick Found in Morgan County
A Will or a Trust?
Land Rental Considerations
Beef Quality Assurance
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction
Pasture Walk in Coshocton County on August 30
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Reviewing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Part 1

August 17, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Mild Conditions for August Continue
More on Tar Spot: Mid to Late R-Stage Fungicide Application
Corn Silage Harvest Safety Should Be Priority One
Changes to Livestock Antibiotics Coming Next Year
Stockpiling for Winter Grazing
2022 Fall Statewide Ohio Sheep Shearing School Announced
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction
Grazing & Pasture Management Twilight Tour to be held in Uhrichsville, Ohio on August 18
Pasture Walk in Coshocton County on August 30
Making the Switch to 988
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought

August 10, 2022 Issue:

First FARM Friday a Success
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update is August 11
A Guide to Accessing Farm Service Agency Programs
Beef Calf Weaning Management
Nutritional Considerations for Flocks During Breeding Season
Scouting for Late Season Soybean Diseases
Plan Now for Fall Fertilization of Perennial Forages
New Resources for Planning for the Future of Your Farm

August 3, 2022 Issue:

First FARM Friday on August 5
Warm Weather to Persist into Fall Harvest
Stink Bugs in Soybean
All Puckered Up: Dicamba Drift Reminders
What’s Your Baled Forage Worth?
When Should I Clip My Pasture?
Impact of a Cattle Brush on Feedlot Steer Behavior
Coming Soon: Ohio’s New Beginning Farmer Tax Credits
Avoiding Probate – Not as Hard as You Might Think
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update is August 11
Purdue Ag Economy Barometer

July 27, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update
Seeding Perennial Forages in Late Summer
Defoliation in Soybean and Corn
Other Corn Ear Abnormalities
Algae Loves Your Cattle Waterers
Johnsongrass: Friend or Foe?
Using Multiple Entities for Transition of Farming Operation
First FARM Friday Slated for August 5
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update is August 11
Dog Days of Summer Lead to First Farm Friday

July 20, 2022 Issue:

Soybean Progress and Pod Set Growth Stages
To Spray or Not to Spray…Foliar Products at R3
Ohio Farm Custom Rates – 2022
New Lease Termination Law Applies to Farm Lease Landlords
Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest Results
Manure Science Review on July 26

July 13, 2022 Issue:

Scouting for and Diagnosis and Quantification of Tar Spot
Tar Spot Q & A
Arrested Ear Development in Corn
Time to Step Up Pasture Management
Planning . . . In Case It Stays Dry
Prickly Pasture Pests
Right of First Refusals
A Look at Long-Term Care Impacts on Farming Operations
A Glimpse at Farming and Legal Issues in Scandinavia
Hungry Beetles Invade Local Yards and Gardens

July 6, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: A Dry Trend, Interrupted?
Wheat Harvest Date Reminders
Farmer Sentiment Plummets as Production Costs Skyrocket
Ukrainian Farmers Destroy Harvest Equipment to Keep Russians from Taking Crops
Ohio Acreage Summary Report
Happy Retirement to Dianne Shoemaker
Ironweed Problems and Solutions
Estate Planning Without Using Wills or Trusts
The History of American Agriculture
Holey Havoc... Munched Magnolia Leaves!

June 29, 2022 Issue:

Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher
Coshocton County Pasture Walk Held Last Night
Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw
Supplemental Forages to Plant in July After Wheat
Double-Crop Soybean Weed Management
Tri-State Precision Agriculture Conference
Cover Crop ‘Forage’ an Option for Prevented Planting Corn or Soybean Acres
What Was That Early Maturing Grass In My Hay Fields?
Alfalfa Fertility Needs
What Assets are Subject to Divorce?
Dianne Shoemaker’s Last Dairy Excel Column

June 22, 2022 Issue:

It’s Getting Hot in Here
Summer Crop Insects – What to Watch For
The Impact of Dairy Cow Slaughter on Cull Cow Markets
Planning with Second Marriages
Ohio Coyote Ecology and Management Project
Relentless Canada Thistle
Wild Parsnip: Too Late to Control, Not Too Late To Identify
Are You An Employer of Choice?

June 15, 2022 Issue:

Ukraine: The Breadbasket of Europe
Heat Stress and Beef Cattle
Be Mindful of Heat Stress to Maintain Stocker Calf Gains
Corn Growth and Development: Crop Staging
Reminder: Replanting Decisions in Corn and Soybeans…What to Consider
Evaluating the Prevent Plant Option
The Perils of Partition – The Forced Sale of Land (Part 2)
Gary Graham Inducted into Maple Syrup Hall of Fame
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

June 8, 2022 Issue:

Cooler to Warmer June Ahead
Farmer Sentiment Plummets As Production Costs Skyrocket
Hay Barn Fires a Real Hazard
The Beef Market Has Topped
A Rose We Love to Hate
The Ag Law Roundup
The Continuation of Disaster Programs in U.S. Agriculture: Emergency Relief Program
USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
Producers Have until June 30 to Receive 2022 Census of Agriculture
Are You an Employer of Choice?
Keeping an Eye Out for Safety
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

June 1, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Unofficial Start to Summer Cools Off By Weeks End
Recommendations for Soybeans Planted in June
Delayed Corn Planting and the U2U Tool
Pricing Standing Forage Crops – Your One-Stop Shop
Hemp Dogbane- Rudely Early in 2022
Runaway Forage? Keep Grazing!
The Great Pasture-Clipping Debate
The Perils of Partition- The Forced Sale of Land (Part 1)
Case Highlights the Risk of Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

May 25, 2022 Issue:

Ohio Crop Returns Outlook for 2022: Final Crop Enterprise Budgets for 2022
Need More Commodity Storage? Consider a
USDA Farm Storage Facility Loan
Using Manure with Corn
Update of Corn Nitrogen Recommendations from MRTN
Soybean Planting Progress and Vegetative Growth
Export Policies and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: What Might it Mean for Ohio Soybean Farmers?
Market Outlook Report: Wheat
Tenant’s Right to Buy Land at Landowner’s Death
Memorial Day- Looking at the Dash
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29
Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walks

May 18, 2022 Issue:

Cooler (not cold) and Active Weather Week Ahead
Kill Poison Hemlock Now
Forage Harvest Management to Speed Drying and Storing High Quality Forage
Ten Tips for Managing High Feed Prices
The Impact of U.S. Agricultural Exports on Jobs
Will China Meet Their Growing Beef Demand by Raising it Themselves?
Resolving the Drainage Problems that Surface with Spring Rains
Farm Office Live Webinar this Friday
Four Reasons to Introduce Wool into Your Garden
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

May 11, 2022 Issue:

Soybean Planting Progress, Emergence & Misconceptions
Corn Planting Progress in Ohio is Slow But Coming Along
Forage Quality Targets Based on Animal Class
Focus on Optimizing the First Cut
Grass Tetany – A Complicated Disorder with An Easy Prevention
Beware of Unnecessary Costs with New Entities
Expiring CRP Contracts Eligible for the Transition Incentives Program -Help a Beginning, Veteran or Socially Disadvantaged Farmer
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

May 4, 2022 Issue:

Wet Weather and then a Planting Window
Making On-Farm Trials Easy
Springtime is Spray Time -- Tips for Better Spraying
Optimize vs. Maximize in 2022
It’s Spring . . . Keep the Animals Moving!
Beef Markets: Improvements & Cautions
Hold the Date; Ohio Beef Day coming to Muskingum County July 16
Part 2: Long-Term Care Costs: What Are the Odds?
Organic Certification Cost Share Available from F.S.A.
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

April 27, 2022 Issue:

Potential Disruptions in Nitrogen Fertilizer Trade
Do We Treat Our Forages With The Same Respect as our Corn Field?
What can I Afford to Pay to Rent Hay Ground?
eFields Partnering with Growers to Evaluate Xyway™ Fungicide
Participate in a Study to Identify Major Barriers to Precision Agriculture Technology Adoption
Long-Term Care Costs: What Are the Odds?
To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate, That is the Question
Measuring Forage Moisture Content Using an Air Fryer
Victory Garden Seed Distribution
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29

April 20, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Warm Up Already!
Dealing With Winter Injured Forage Stands
Plant Forage Stands As Soon As Feasible
Beef Cattle Slaughter Continues to Outpace Last Year
Marketing Feeder Lambs
Make Hay in May
Ohio Farmers Invited to Participate in Multi-State On-Farm Research Survey
When the Rain Won’t Let Up
Farm Office Live Will Air on April 22
Name that Tree Workshop Slated for June 29
Home Fruit Production Workshop Scheduled for April 25

April 13, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: A Warmer but Wetter Week Ahead
Set-Up Soybeans for Success in 2022
Wheat Yield Contest-Early Entry Deadline is Friday
Mixing it Up in Pastures & Hayfields
Be Thinking About Fly Control
Black Vulture Control-New Permitting Process
Ohio Legislature Passes Statutory Farm Lease Termination and Beginning Farmer Bills
Charitable Remainder Trust Strategy for Retiring Farmers
Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Will Require Oversight
“Name that Tree” Workshop Slated for June 29
Farm Office Live Will Air on April 22
Home Fruit Production Workshop Scheduled for April 25
April 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Training

April 6, 2022 Issue:

Chilly Damp April Expected
Early Season Manure Application
Save the Date for Small Grains
Ag Economy Barometer Slides Lower
How Will the Invasion of Ukraine Affect U.S. Agriculture?
Understanding Probate Counsel Fees
Get a Head Start on Controlling Poison Hemlock and Wild Parsnip
Let the Livestock Do the Harvest
Cattlemen- There’s An App for That!
Farm Office Live Will Air on April 22
Home Fruit Production Workshop Scheduled for April 25
April 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Training

March 30, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Seasonally Chilly Conditions to End March and Start April
Wheat Herbicides, Cressleaf Groundsel, Enlist & Weed Management
EPA Changes Course on Enlist Restrictions in Ohio
Time to Assess Forage Legume Stands
Winter Wheat Stand Evaluation for 2022
Consider Converting Your Limited Partnership
Cost of Long-Term Care
Tax Proposals-Here They Go Again!
Finalists Named for Ag Educator of the Year
Develop a Pasture Improvement Strategy
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detected in Backyard Flock in Franklin County
Home Fruit Production Workshop Scheduled for April 25
April 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Training

March 23, 2022 Issue:

Can E15 Really Replace Russian Oil Imports and Curb High Prices at The Pump?
SE Ohio Cattle Deaths Result from Asian Longhorn Ticks
Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2021 and 2022 (Spring Calving Herd)
Selling Food You Make at Home Coshocton County Youth Leadership Agriculture
National Ag Day & Coshocton County Agriculture
Home Fruit Production Workshop Scheduled for April 25
Fertilizer Certification Webinar
April 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Training

March 16, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: March is a Time for Transition
Ohio Case Illustrates the Risk of Leaving Farmland to Co-Owners
LLCs for Farm Machinery
Is Spring Wheat an Option for Ohio Farmers?
MSU Spring Wheat Variety and Agronomy Trials
Applying MAP and DAP at Corn Sidedress
Reading Your Feed and Forage Analysis Reports
Collect Soil Samples for SCN in Spring
Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the Implications for Cattle Markets
Virtual Pastures for Profit Program
April 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Training

March 9, 2022 Issue:

Selecting Your Next Herd Sire
Cattle Input Prices Surge
Frost Seeding Time is Here
Udder Health in Ewes
Alite 27 – Residual Herbicide for GT27 Soybeans
US Labor Market and Labor Wage Inflation
Ukraine Dairy Industry
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2022 Responses – Last Call
National AG Day Lunch Slated for March 22
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 17
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings

March 2, 2022 Issue:

Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact American Agriculture
The Ag Law Roundup
U.S. Interest Rates
Plan Now for Improving “Winter” Damaged Pastures
When Do I Start Grazing?
Weaning Management for Goat Kids
Alternative Spring Burndown/Postemergence Strategies When Herbicides are in Short Supply
Using the Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator
National AG Day Lunch Slated for March 22
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 17
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
2022 Central Ohio Agronomy School

February 23, 2022 Issue:

National FFA Week Salute
Recap of Ag Policy and Outlook Meeting
U.S. Federal Debt
Ohio Legislative Update
The Ag Law Harvest
Don’t Let Tradition Impede Progress
Time to Look at Those Grazing Plans
Six Things to Consider When Developing a Price Risk Management Strategy
Small Ruminant Management: Pre-weaning Health Considerations – Part 2
Rhoda Crown Elected to Ohio AgriBusiness Association Board of Directors
National AG Day Lunch Slated for March 22
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 17
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
2022 Central Ohio Agronomy School
Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference

February 16, 2022 Issue:

Wet Times and Challenges Ahead
Is Using a Herbicide Impregnated Fertilizer an Option for Pastures on a Budget?
USDA Fertilizer Analysis: 2011 – 2021
Small Ruminant Management: Pre-weaning Health Considerations – Part 1
Can Talking About Death be the best Valentine’s Day Gift?
Join us for “Farm Office Live” on February 16 & 18
Robert Moore joins OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program
National AG Day Lunch Slated for March 22
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 17
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
2022 Central Ohio Agronomy School
Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference
SWCD 2022 Tree Seedling Sale

February 9, 2022 Issue:

National AG Day Lunch Slated for March 22, 2022
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 17
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
Reminder: 2nd Annual Corn College & Soybean School
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Providing Extra Energy in Bad Weather
Artificial Insemination with a Small Beef Herd
Price Risk Management Tools for Cattle Producers
Farm Profits in 2022 Projected to Remain Above Average
The Ag Law Harvest
Antibiotic Stewardship in Calves – Part 3
Small Ruminant Management: Abortion Causing Diseases
SWCD 2022 Tree Seedling Sale

February 2, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Will Cold and Snowy Weather Continue into February?
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
Considerations for Managing P & K in 202 2Reminder: 2nd Annual Corn College & Soybean School
Cattle Market Outlook Bright Despite Rising Input Costs
Antibiotic Stewardship in Calves – Part 2
Make Sure to Remove All the Net Wrap
It’s Time to Frost Seed!
What’s Ahead for Legal Issues in 2022?
OSU Extension to Host 2022 East Ohio Women in Ag Conference
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update Webinar
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Upcoming Programs

January 26, 2022 Issue:

Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
ARC/PLC Program Election and OSU Extension Decision Tool
The Ag Law Harvest
What to Do with Muddy, Compacted Pastures?
Antibiotic Stewardship in Calves – Part 1
Indoor Housing Systems for Sheep and Goats
What Are Your Thoughts on Ohio’s Coyote Population?
Ohio Forage & Grasslands Council Conference on February 18
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update Webinar
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops Planned
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference
Upcoming Programs

January 19, 2022 Issue:

New Enlist Labels-When Enlist is Outlawed, Only Outlaws…
Fertility Calculator for Ohio Recommendation
Timely Frost Seeding Improves Pasture & Hay Stands
Hay Production and Prices
USDA offers free RFID tags
Virtual Beef School Begins Next Week with Outlook
Ohio Pork Congress on February 8-9
2nd Annual Virtual Corn College & Soybean School
Forages for Horses Webinar Series
An Agricultural Employer's 2021 Tax Obligations: A Series, Part II
One Word for 2022
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update Webinar
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops Planned
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2022
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
Ladies on the Land Workshops Offered Across Ohio
Upcoming Programs

January 12, 2022 Issue:

Take Action Weed Management Webinars
Cold Stress and Beef Cows
Top Ten New Years’ Resolutions for Cow/Calf Producers
Three Questions for the 2022 Cattle Market
Winter Feeding Guidelines for Sheep & Goats
The 2022 PLC and ARC Decision
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update Webinar
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops Planned
Soybean Farmers Invited to Participate in Survey
An Employer’s 2021 Tax Obligations
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2022
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14
Ladies on the Land Workshops Offered Across Ohio
Upcoming Programs

January 5, 2022 Issue:

Weather Update: Winter Weather Returns
A New Year…An Updated Farm Balance Sheet
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2022
The Ag Law Harvest
Questions a Plenty Going Forward
Dealing with fertilizer costs and shortages: “No Silver Bullets”
Lambing and Kidding Emergencies
2022 Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-Certification Sessions Planned
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14 in Zanesville
OSU Extension to Host “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” Webinar Series
Ladies on the Land Workshops Offered Across Ohio
Upcoming Programs

December 29, 2021 Issue:

2022 Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-Certification Sessions Planned
Winter 2022 Beef Quality Assurance Re-Certification Trainings
Regional Ohio Agronomic Weed University Slated for February 2 in Coshocton
Regional Ag Outlook Meeting Slated for February 14 in Zanesville
OSU Extension to Host “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” Webinar Series
Ladies on the Land Workshops Offered Across Ohio
Winter Application of Manure - Remember Setbacks
Does Stockpiling Pay?
Evaluate, Adapt, Improve, Repeat
Ohio Small Ruminant Industry Report – Fall 2021
What Does it Mean?
2021 Farmer’s Tax Guide
Journaling Into the New Year
Upcoming Programs

December 22, 2021 Issue:

Weather Update: Winter Off to a Warm, Damp Start
Know your Options Before you Raise Hay Next Season
Tips for Weathering High Fertilizer Prices
Turning the Page on a Year of Transition
Prolapses in Sheep
Judicious Use of Antibiotics-What’s Next for a Beef Producer?
No Christmas Gifts for Agriculture-But Some for Ohio
Ohio Wraps Up 2021 Deer Gun Season
A Christmas Look at Sheep and Shepherds
2021 Farmer’s Tax Guide
2022 Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-Certification Sessions Planned

December 15, 2021 Issue:

Farm Office Live Webinars This Week
Will You Be Able to Deduct Prepaid Farm Expenses?
Fertilizer Prices- Still No Reprieve
The Ag Law Harvest
You've Got Mail! Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Landowner's Duty to Motorists
2021 Ohio Corn Performance Test
Collect Sample for SCN Analysis!
Soil Health Webinars Return for 2022
Pasture Rental Rates. Do you Know Your Price?
USDA Provides Additional Pandemic Assistance to Hog Producers
2021 Farmer’s Tax Guide
The 12 Days of Christmas for Dairy Farm Families
2022 Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-Certification Sessions Planned

December 8, 2021 Issue:

Winter and Spring Weather Outlook
Alternative Spring Burndown/Postemergence Strategies when Herbicides are in Short Supply
Lime Considerations
2021 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial Final Report
Winter Feed Costs
Markets Continue to Show Strength
Winter Management Tips for Sheep and Goats
New Year Means New Minimum Wage
Farmland and Farmland Owner Tax Webinar
One Final BQA Re-certification Session
Upcoming Programs

December 1, 2021 Issue:

Implications of High N Fertilizer Prices on Corn N Fertilizer Recommendations
Nitrogen Fertilizer Strategies for 2022
Transportation Issues are Affecting Harvest Completion
Fall Herbicide Treatment- Just Do It
Valuing Bedded-Pack Manure
Winter Grazing Offers Unique Challenges
Ohio Cow-Calf Assessment – What We Do and Why?
The Ag Law Harvest
Falling Leaves Poison with Ease
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Upcoming Programs

November 24, 2021 Issue:

Farm Bureau Survey Says Thanksgiving
Costs Up 14%
David’s Monthly Column-What Are Your
Grateful For?
Ohio Legislative Update
2022 Grain Farm Income Projections
Negatively Impacted by Fertilizer Cost
Increases
Reduce Risk with Livestock Insurance
Understanding How Animals Choose What
to Eat
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Upcoming Programs

November 17, 2021 Issue:

Can I Afford to Fertilize My Hay?
Reduce Forage Losses During Winter Feeding
Rising Food Prices and Beef Demand
The Ag Law Harvest
Manure Pit Safety
Woolly Bears and the Winter’s Tale
Farmland and Farmland Owner Tax Webinar
2021 Agricultural Policy & Outlook Conference Slated for November 18-19
Farm Office Live Fall & Winter Edition
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Upcoming Programs
A Basic Approach to Winter Supplementation of the Beef Cow Herd

November 10, 2021 Issue:

5th Annual Love of Lamb Dinner a Success
Weather Update: Seasonal Rollercoaster
Fall Grazing Thoughts
Observing an Attitude of Gratitude
Punch Your Feed Ticket
Common Diseases of Goats
Help Wanted: Recruiting During a Labor
Shortage
Farmland and Farmland Owner Tax Webinar
2021 Agricultural Policy and Outlook
Conference Slated for November 18-19
Farm Office Live Fall & Winter Edition
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Upcoming Programs

November 3, 2021 Issue:

Take the Test to Beat the Pest
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Enrollment Open; a Risk Management Tool Cattlemen Should Consider
FAQs about Cyanide or “Prussic Acid” Poisoning in Ruminants
Beef Production Totals
Scoring Pastures Yearly Can Help Identify Trends
Small Ruminant Imports: Friend or Foe?
Fall Reflections
Farmland and Farmland Owner Tax Webinar
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

October 27, 2021 Issue:

Fall Soil Fertility Sampling
Still a Big Window for Fall Herbicide Treatments
Low Vomitoxin Levels in Corn but Rain and Delayed Harvest Could Change this Picture
Farmland Values & Cash Rents in Ohio- Will Strong Markets Continue?
When Someone Destroys Your Crops & Trees- Consider This Law
Ohio Legislative Update
Confessions of a Cattleman; Lessons learned in the chicken house!
5th Annual “For the Love of Lamb” Dinner Slated for November 6
Farmland and Farmland Owner Tax Webinar
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

October 20, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour a Success
5th Annual “For the Love of Lamb” Dinner Slated for November 6
2022 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
Teresa Donley Selected as a State Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year
Coshocton County Master Gardener Volunteers Bring Home State Awards
Weather Update: Fall Weather Finally Arrives
Higher fertilizer price equals a higher return to soil sampling
Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest
Jack Frost Will Bite Soon: Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages
USDA October Beef Outlook Report
Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

October 13, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour This Weekend!
Lamb Committee Meeting on October 14
Farm Office Live Webinar Slated for October 13 & 15
Fall Armyworm Still Active in Some Fields
Check-up on Your Alfalfa Agronomics
Delayed Wheat Planting
Recognizing the Risks of Broadleaf Weeds in Pasture
Developing a Winter Feeding Program
Continue to “Stage” Pasture into Fall
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Time for Peony Clean-Up

October 6, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour
October Harvest Weather Looks Good
Corn Pre-Harvest Check
Are You Seeing Brown Pods and Green Stems?
The Beauty of Baleage for Small Ruminants
Electric Fencing for Sheep
Ohio Crop Enterprise Budgets
New Bulletin Explains Ohio's Sales Tax Exemptions for Agriculture
Do’s and Don’ts of Local Beef
Heifer Development Beginning at Weaning
Earn $ While Helping Tick & Tick Borne Disease Research
SWCD Annual Meeting & Banquet October 21
BQA Session on October 11

September 29, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Fall Foliage & Farm Tour
SWCD Annual Meeting & Banquet October 21
Coshocton County Soybean Weed Survey
Scout Now For Cressleaf Groundsel And Other Winter Weeds In Hayfields And Pastures
Don’t Let Your Guard Down on Fall Armyworm
Cover Crop Seeding Rates
OSU Extension Crop Budgets Updated
Market Beef Budgets updated by OSU Extension
Preparing for Weaning and Beyond
Marketing as Part of the Plan
Ohio legislation on the move: the Farm Science Review edition
Earn $ While Helping Tick & Tick Borne Disease Research
Ohio legislation on the move: the Farm Science Review edition
Ag Extension Talk
BQA Session on October 11

September 22, 2021 Issue:

Re-Alert: Fall Armyworm, Predictions for Round 2 of Fall Armyworm Part II?
Weather Update: Farm Science Review Week Weather
Life in a Time of Glyphosate Scarcity – Part 2
2021 Ladies on the Land Workshops
Join Farm Office Live from Farm Science Review!
The Ag Law Roundup: Your Ag Law Questions Answered
Rusty Shoes (and Toes) Syndrome
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction

September 15, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Hosts 2021 OSU Farm
Management & Ag Law In-service
FSR 2021 is One Week Away
Foliar Diseases May Affect Stalk Strength &
Quality
Life In A Time of Glyphosate Scarcity – Part 1
USDA forecasts U.S. Corn, Soybean, and Cotton
Production
Water is Everything
Potential Impacts of Brazilian BSE on the U.S.
Meat Complex
It’s Tim to Break Down the Stigma
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair
Livestock Auction
Farm Science Review Tickets on Sale Until
Monday
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

September 8, 2021 Issue:

Managing Forage Stands Damaged by Fall Armyworm
Are Fall Armyworm Infesting Corn, too?
Wheat Management for Fall 2021
Open Heifer Options – Making Lemonade out of Lemons
The Ag Law Harvest
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

September 1, 2021 Issue:

Fall Armyworms March Across Ohio
Unusual Armyworm Outbreaks are Taking Many by Surprise
Autumn Forage Harvest Management
Watch for Fall Armyworm, Carefully Consider the Alternatives
Are Foxtails Invading in Your Fields and What Can You Do?
Climate Outlook for Autumn Harvest
Brady Campbell Named Small Ruminant Specialist
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

August 25, 2021 Issue:

3-H Weather Continues
Welcome to Our New Soybean Pathologists
New MSU/OSU Field Crops Insect Pest Management Guide
Livestock Medication Records: Are They Really Necessary
Weaning – Part 2: The Ugly and the Good
Farm Office Live Returns on August 27
Monthly Ag Column- The Beacon
Starting a Sheep Enterprise
Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale
Agronomy Field Day at Durbin Farms
Grazing and Forage Field Day in Licking & Knox County on August 28
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

August 18, 2021 Issue:

Sponsorship for Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Sought
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale
It’s Time to Clean Your Grain Bins
Remember Soybean Aphids?
Agronomy Field Day at Durbin Farms
USDA Forecasts US Corn and Soybean Production
Confined Spaces: The Invisible Farm Hazard
Employee vs Independent Contractor: When is an Ag Employer Responsible?
Science Based Weaning Methods for Beef Calves
Grazing and Forage Field Day in Licking & Knox County on August 28
That Time of Year Again
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

August 11, 2021 Issue:

First Farm Friday a Success
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale
Weather Update: Hot and Humid Conditions Return
Hazy Days - How Does Light Influence Corn and Soybean?
August 12 CORN Live Focuses on Ohio Yield Potential for Corn & Soybeans
Agronomy Field Day at Durbin Farms
The Legal Round-up: Ag Law Questions Answered
Top Ten Curve Balls Which Can Prevent Successful Farm Transfer
Corn Silage for the Beef Herd
Answering Farmers’ Questions about the Pandemic in 2021
Grazing and Forage Field Day in Licking & Knox County on August 28
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

August 4, 2021 Issue:

First Farm Friday Returns on August 6
Agronomy Field Night at Durbin Farms
Grazing and Forage Field Day in Licking &
Knox County on August 28
Fall Calving- Is it Profitable?
Using Nutrient Removal Rates to Improve
Forage Productivity
Four Never Fail Rules of Grazing
Roundup Stays for Farmers but not for
Lawn/Garden Use
Considering Carbon Farming? Take Time to
Understand Carbon Agreements
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale

July 28, 2021 Issue:

First Farm Friday Returns on August 6
Seeding Perennial Forages in Late Summer
Poultry Litter Application
Now is the Time to Scout for Western Bean Cutworm!
BQA – Quality Beef & Happy Consumers
Beef Cow Numbers Continue to Decrease at National Level
Sheep 101 Field Day
The Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR)
Farm Science Review Tickets Now on Sale

July 21, 2021 Issue:

Weather Update: A Wet Start to Summer
To Spray or Not to Spray: Foliar Products at R3
Foliar Diseases & Fungicide Decisions in Corn
Rainy Weather & Wheat Straw Quality
Farm Office Live is Back!
What is That Weed in My Pasture or Hay – is It Poisonous?
Cow Days of Summer
The Ag Law Harvest
Covered Cropland vs. Cover Crops: Broadening the Perspective
BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned

July 15, 2021 Issue:

BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Agriculture Loses More Cases Than it Wins in Recent Federal Decisions
Steps to Speed up Field Curing of Hay Crops
Grazing & Forage Field Day in Licking County on August 28Late Wheat Harvest and Grain Quality Concerns
Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw
Pre-Harvest Sprouting & Falling Number
Western Bean Cutworm Numbers Begin to Increase Across Ohio
Soybean Defoliation: It Takes A Lot to Really Matter
Grid Pricing of Fed Cattle

July 7, 2021 Issue:

BQA Re-certification Sessions Planned
Growing Season Outlook
Thinking about Fungicide Application in Corn? Tune in to Thursday’s CORN Live Session
Inaugural Tri-State Precision Agriculture Conference will Feature Current Trends in Tillage
Longer Days Change the Way Plants Grow & the Way They’re Managed
So Lush, So Green, And Oh So Poisonous
Forage Fertility: Where We Are and Why it Matters
The Ag Law Harvest
USDA ERS Dairy Forecasts for 2021 & 2022
Tractor Time is Thinking Time
Cost Share for Cover Crops

June 30, 2021 Issue:

It’s Time to Talk About Noxious Weeds Law
Western Bean Cutworm Monitoring is Underway in Ohio
2021 FAMACHA© and Fecal Egg Count Workshops
The Meat of the Matter: Selling Retail Cuts Off-Farm
Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me. Or My Cows!
Proper Summer Pasture Management Pays Dividends
Cost Share for Cover Crops
Learn the Myths about Ticks to Keep Yourself Safe

June 23, 2021 Issue:

June 24th CORN Live Webinar Focuses on Weeds in Soybeans and Wheat Harvest
Putting Poison Hemlock in Perspective
Canada Thistle Rebounds
Now’s a Great Time to Plan and Assess Forage Inventory
To Crack or Not to Crack, A Common Question
Forage Focus: Consider the Benefit of Multi-species Grazing
The Ag Law Harvest
Beef Quality Assurance Recertification Slated For June 30
Calling All Farm Dogs

June 16, 2021 Issue:

Summer is Good Time for a Youth Labor Legal Check-up
Cooler Weather Returns
Local Beef Quality Assurance Recertification Trainings Planned
Registration is Open for the OFGC 2021 Summer Forage Field Days
Roughstalk Bluegrass in Cereal Grain and Forage Crops
Milkweed and Hemp Dogbane – Who’s Who?
Timing Pasture Mowing for Weed Control
Now is Great Time to Lime
When is the Right Time to Re-seed your Hayfield?

June 9, 2021 Issue:

June 10 Webinar Focuses on In-Season Nitrogen Application
High Temperatures Mean Higher Risk of Spray Drift
Local Beef Quality Assurance Recertification Trainings Planned
Value of Baler Preservative Applicators
Timing Pasture Mowing for Weed Control
Open and Late Calving Cows: The Conundrum
The Ag Law Harvest
A Spring Full of Pesticide Law – Part 2
Scrapie Animal Identification for Sheep and Goats
Learn the Myths About Ticks to Keep Yourself Tick Safe

June 2, 2021 Issue:

Local Beef Quality Assurance Recertification Training Planned
Profiting on Cull Cattle
JBS Cyber Attack
Fertilizing Hay and Pastures
It’s All About Maximizing a Grazing Season
Poisonous Pasture Weeds & Livestock
Recommendations for Soybeans Planted in June
A Spring Full of Pesticide Law – Part 1
American Wool Assurance Program
Small Ruminant A.I. Day in Licking County
Education: Not Just for Conservation

May 26, 2021 Issue:

Millcreek Shepherds Pasture Walk Planned for June 1
Local Beef Quality Assurance Recertification Trainings Planned
The Weather Roller Coaster
Hay in May is a Big Deal
Hay Barn Fires are a Real Hazard
The History of the Development of the Large Round Bales
Ohio Corn, Soybean and Wheat Enterprise Budgets – Projected Returns for 2021
Side-Dressing Manure into Corn
Ag Extension Talk – Normal is No Longer Normal
Are We Overscheduling Summer for our Kids?
One Question Could Save Someone’s Life

May 19, 2021 Issue:

Fertilizer Certification Session Tonight
The Ag Law Harvest
Make Your Best Hay
Perennial Weeds Can Indicate Soil Health Problems in Pastures
One More Reason for Higher Prices
Another Toxic Poisonous Weed – Cressleaf Groundsel
CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture
Get Your Victory Garden Seeds

May 12, 2021 Issue:

Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on May 19 in Sugarcreek
Carbon as a Commodity for Agriculture?
Growing Degree Days vs. Calendar Days – How Long Will Emergence Take?
Adapting Burndown Programs to Late-Planted Situations
Backyard Poultry Production Webinar
Adding Calf Value Begins at the Working Chute
Feeding Small Ruminants: Developing a Grazing System for Sheep and Goats
What's Going on with Lumber Prices?
Dairy Excel- Managing When Normal is not Normal Anymore
Maple Leaf Development and Heavy Seed Production
Get Your Victory Garden Seeds

May 5, 2021 Issue:

Are Periodical Cicadas a Threat to Field Crops?
Science for Success: Answer Soybean Questions
CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture
Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on May 19 in Sugarcreek
Ag Economy Barometer Remains Strong & Producers Concerned About Possible Changes in Estate Tax Policy
Rising Feed Prices Create Divergence Between Fed and Feeder Cattle Values
When Making Baleage- What Plastic Do I Use?
Get Your Victory Garden Seeds

April 28, 2021 Issue:

Weather Challenges Ahead
CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture
Federal bills target carbon reduction practices on farms and forests
Feed Your Cows and Your Forage
Matching Nutrient Intake to the Production Cycle of Beef Cows
Energy Requirements for Angus Beef Cattle Through Her Production Cycle
Increasing Efficiencies to Make a Great Impact
Get Your Victory Garden Seeds from Master Gardener Volunteers

April 21, 2021 Issue:

Get Your Victory Garden Seeds from Master Gardener Volunteers
Pasture (Frothy) Bloat; Beware when grazing legumes!
Will Forage Stands Be Damaged by Predicted Freezes?
How Will Your Farm Emerge from the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Club Lamb Fungus – Ringworm
Ag Extension Talk

April 14, 2021 Issue:

Get Your Victory Garden Seeds from Master Gardener Volunteers
Good or Bad Idea? Planting Corn and Soybean in Early April
Opportunities to Manage Price Risk in 2021
2021 Farm Sector Income Forecast
USDA Rolls out its Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative
A Flurry of Tax Proposals in Congress
Taking Charge of Baled Silage
Poisonous Plants to Livestock

April 7, 2021 Issue:

Farm Office Live to Analyze USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative
Spring Weather Update
Control of Dandelion with Spring/Summer Herbicide Treatments
Calibration for Rate Controlled Sprayers
A Mineral Program is Key to Successful Grazing
Spring Pasture Management Impacts Overall Production
Bessy is in Heat, What Do I DO?
Contagious Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
2021 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Program Series

March 31, 2021 Issue:

USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Farmers
2021 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Program Series
Spring Control of Winter Weeds in Hay and Pasture
2021 Brings Chance to Improve Hay Quality
Turning a National Focus to Grain Safety
Now is the Time to Fine Tune Your Sprayer
Pond Management Should Be on Your Mind
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

March 24, 2021 Issue:

Celebrating National Ag Week in Coshocton County
Selecting Forages for Your New Seeding
Minerals for Beef Cattle Recording Available
Weighing the Options
March 1 Cattle on Feed Inventory Up
The Use of Wool in Compost and other Alternative Applications
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

March 17, 2021 Issue:

Typical March Weather Continues
Forage Planting – How to Do It Well
Time is Now to Purchase the Right Nozzles for your Spraying Needs
Poison Hemlock Control
Grass Tetany/ Hypomagnesemia –Start Preventive Measures Now
Corn Silage, It’s What’s for Dinner – At What Cost?
Expect Farm Liquidity to Decline in 2021
Farm Succession and Estate Planning- Questions for You to Ponder
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

March 10, 2021 Issue:

Farm Office Live Continues
Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You
Is Your Bull Ready for Work?
Marketing Lamb and Goat for the
Holidays
Ag Day Celebration Take-Out
Minerals for Beef Cattle Webinar
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in
Coshocton County

March 3, 2021 Issue:

Spring Planting Outlook
Gearing Up for Spring
Still Time to Frost Seed Red Clover
Farm Office Live Continues
USDA Agricultural Projections to 2030
Let’s Talk Bulls!
Don’t Lose your Solar Panel by Grazing Too Early
Ag Day Celebration Take-Out
“What Do the Numbers on my Forage Test Mean?” Webinar on March 9
Minerals for Beef Cattle Webinar
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

February 24, 2021 Issue:

Ag Day Celebration Take-Out
“What Do the Numbers on my Forage Test Mean?” Webinar on March 9
Minerals for Beef Cattle Webinar
When Your Ruminants Need More Than Hay
ARC/PLC Deadline Looms—Learn More About Your Decision on February 25 Webinar
Corn, Soybean and Wheat Enterprise Budgets Projected Returns for 2021 - Increasing Fertilizer Prices May Force Tough Decisions
Frost Seeding Legumes for Pasture Improvement
Will higher corn prices temper the expectation for higher feeder cattle prices?
Coshocton SWCD Tree Sales
Extension Talk- National FFA Week
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

February 17, 2021 Issue:

Considerations of a Flexible Lease Arrangement
Crop Insurance and Farm Bill Decision
Forage Quality- What a Difference a Year Makes, or Does it?
Analyzing Forage Quality to Meet the Nutritional Needs of the Beef Cow
Precision Technology for Grazing
Resource Kit Available for Those Exploring a Meat Processing Business
Cold Stress and Beef Cows
Summary Multi-State Soybean Research
Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendation Webinar
Health and Safety Recommendations for On-Farm Grain Bin Facilities
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County

February 10, 2021 Issue:

Farm Office Live Programs This Week
Last Chance to Sign up for Planning for the Future of Your Farm Webinar Series
Calf Management Tips for Cold Weather
Providing Extra Energy in Bad Weather
Fertility Calculator for Ohio Recommendations - Version Update
ODA to Offer Pesticide Testing in Coshocton County
2021 Corn College and Soybean School Slated for February 11
March 15 Last Day to Complete Enrollment for 2021 ARC & PLC Programs
Ohio Sheep and Goat Inventory
U.S. Farm Profits Projected to Fall in 2021
Who Owns Artifacts and Other Items Found on Property?
Dairy Market Update

February 3, 2021 Issue:

2021 Corn College and Soybean School Slated for February 11
Upcoming Cold Temperatures and Winter Wheat
Soil Health Webinar Focuses on Cover Crop Management
Ag Tech Tuesday Webinars Highlight 2020 eFields Results
2021 Cow-Calf Outlook Review
CFAP Payments Halted Until Review Conducted by Biden Administration
Planting Trees
Coshocton SWCD Tree Sales
2021 Woodland, Water and Wildlife Conference
Thank You Ohio Dairy Producers from Dr. Bill Weiss

January 27, 2021 Issue:

Ohio’s Drainage Laws Get Major Update
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
Everything I Know About Frost Seeding
Have Consumers’ Food Values Changed During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Weekly Livestock Comments for January 22
Beef Cattle Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention
Businesses have Feb. 1 deadline to provide Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC to recipients
The Fine Print with Credit Cards
Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-certification Update
Visit our “One-Stop Shop” to View Ag & Natural Resources Programs

January 20, 2021 Issue:

Coshocton County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-certification Update
Upcoming Agronomy Team Programs
Improved Soil Health Linked to Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency Across Corn Belt
It’s Time to Start Thinking about Frost-Seeding Legumes
Retail Beef Prices Continue Higher Than Last Year
Most Farm Families Rely on Off-Farm Income
Is Your Farm Ready for Your Death?

January 13, 2021 Issue:

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 – Highlights of Tax Issues Impacting Farm Businesses
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
East Ohio Women in Agriculture 2021 Program Series
Farm Office Live Webinar on Jan 13 & 15
Visit our “One-Stop Shop” to View Ag & Natural Resources Programs
Beef Cattle Webinars
Polar Vortex Could Be on the Way
Colostrum and Passive Immunity are Critical to the Health of a New Born Calf
Keep Your Bales Dry to Conserve Value
Preparing Your Cows for A Successful Breeding Season
2021 Small Ruminant Webinar Series

January 6, 2021 Issue:

Winter into Spring Weather Outlook
Register Now for Upcoming Virtual Agronomy Team Programs
Let the 2020 eFields Report Help You Reach Your Farm’s New Year’s Resolutions
Farm Office Live- Winter Editions
Visit our “One-Stop Shop” to View Ag & Natural Resources Programs
Upcoming Beef and Forage Programming Moves On-line This Winter
Lamb & Goat Webinars
Being Intentional in 2021
Preventing Calf Disease Starts with the Pregnant Cow
Plan Ahead Before Siting a Hay Barn

December 30, 2020 Issue:

Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for the 2021 Crop Year
2021 Market Outlook for Corn and Soybeans
Visit our “One-Stop Shop” to View Ag & Natural Resources Programs
Dairy Labor Management Mini-Series Deadline is December 31
Make Hankies Handy Again
Nothing Good Happens During Hay Storage
Lamb & Goat Webinars
Ohio Legislation Updates Laws for Agricultural Societies

December 23, 2020 Issue

The new COVID relief bill: what’s in it for USDA?
Coshocton County Ag- Year in Review
Dealing with the Threat of Intentional Harm to Farm Property
Fall & Rise of Bald Eagles in Ohio Program Slated for January 8
Register Now for OSU Extension’s Online Agronomy Winter Programs!
Pasture for Profit School Goes Virtual this Winter
The Cost of Mud to the Beef Cow

December 16, 2020 Issue:

OSU Extension Beef Team to Host Winter Meetings
Hay Quality: Beyond Proximate Analyses
Reducing Hay Storage & Feeding Losses
Dairy Labor Certificate Course Sponsored by Ohio State University Extension
APHIS Changes Approach to Fight Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Holiday Plant Toxicity
2020 Farmer’s Tax Guide
Farm Management Needs Pulse Survey
OSU to Host Virtual Swine Day
CFAES Wooster is new umbrella term for Ohio State location

December 9, 2020 Issue:

Farm Management Needs Pulse Survey
Ohio Farm Service Agency Wins Ohio Friend of Extension Award
What’s on our Christmas Wish List? More Written Farmland Leases in 2021
Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations Now Available
PrecisionU: Tackling Spring Operations with Reduced Working Days
Temple Grandin Offers Livestock Farmers an Alternative Business Model
Getting the Most out of Stockpiled Grass
What Benefits are Gained by Processing Grain Fed to Sheep?
Farmer’s Tax Guide- Tax Guidance for Your Farm Business

December 2, 2020 Issue:

Grouping the Cowherd for Winter Feeding
Body Condition Scoring, Beef Cow Nutrition & Reproduction
Supplement Energy to Ewes in Late Gestation
The New Tick on the Block in Ohio – Gulf Coast Tick
Farmer’s Tax Guides – Tax Guidance for Your Farm Business
Farmer Sentiment Pulls Back Post-Election
Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Slated for December 4
The Goal: Feed Less, Graze More

November 25, 2020 Issue:

Thanksgiving Ag Extension Article for The Beacon
American Farm Bureau’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey
Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Slated for December 4
CFAP 2 Enrollment Deadline Nears
Farmer’s Breakfast Update Fall 2020 Ag
Dairy Labor Certificate Course Sponsored by Ohio State University Extension
Lender Survey Results Signal Concerns
ODNR Offering Natural Resources Officer Training Academy
Herbicide Programs for non-GMO Soybeans

November 18, 2020 Issue:

Form 1099-NEC Now Used to Report Nonemployee Compensation
Agricultural & Natural Resources Income Tax Issues Webinar
Fall Grazing Thoughts
Emerging Grain Market Conditions and Impacts on Calf Prices
Don’t Blow Your Cover
Forage Botulism in High-moisture Baleage

November 11, 2020 Issue:

November Brings Better Weather
Engenia, XtendiMax Labels Reapproved
Reducing Winter Feed Costs
Making a Plan to Control Dogbane in 2021
USDA Releases Projections of Farm Prices to 2030
USDA Releases Farm Production Expense Forecast for 2020
A hunting we will go: laws landowners need to know
Sheep and Goat Vaccine and Health Management Schedule

November 4, 2020 Issue:

4th Quarter Tax Planning
Three Part Webinar Series to Help Ohio Dairy Producers Mitigate Price and Income Risk
Agricultural Policy & Outlook Conference
Farmer & Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar
For Safety’s Sake: Don’t Take Drying Shortcuts with Stored Corn
Winter is around the corner; are you ready?
American Forage and Grassland Council to Hold Hybrid Conference in 2021
EPA Announces 2020 Dicamba Registration Decision

October 28, 2020 Issue:

Beef Producers Should Consider Signing Up for CFAP 2
Freezer Beef Sales Explode During COVID-19 . . . Will Your Customers Be Ready to Buy Again?
Fall-Applied Herbicides: Odds and Ends
Planting Fall Cover Crops
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) has Made Itself at Home in Ohio
Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference
Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar
Spotted Lanternfly Educational Opportunities
Are Woolly Bears Weather Prognosticators?

October 21, 2020 Issue:

First Widespread Freeze Arrives; Wetter Pattern Sets In
Extended Drydown in Corn
Stalk Rots Showing Up in Some Corn Fields
Value of Stocker Cattle
Is This A Year To Hold Calves?
Online Mortality Composting Certification
Dairy Excel’s 15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness: Mission Statement
Extension Talk

October 14, 2020 Issue:

Ohio Corn, Soybean and Wheat Enterprise Budgets - Projected Returns for 2021
Are Wedding Barns Considered Agri-Tourism?
Be Prepared for Combine Fires during Harvest Season
Still Planting Wheat?
Multi-Species Grazing as an Alternative to Pasture Spraying
Milk Prices, Components, Questions & CFAP 2

October 7, 2020 Issue:

Harvest to Spring Weather Outlook
Gibberella Ear Rots
Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2020
Hay Sampling 101
A Decade of Poor Net Returns for Crop Producers
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Part 2
Nutrition for Lambing
Take the OSU Extension Health Survey
Mapping Your Woodland
Take a Break Email Wellness Challenge

September 30, 2020 Issue:

Decent Harvest Weather Likely to Continue into October
Harvest Outlook to be held on October 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Farm Office Live Scheduled for October 7, 2020
2021 Crop Enterprises Released
You Can’t Starve Profit Into A Cow Or A Hay Field!
Alternative Forages
Demand for Local Beef Remains Strong
The Pursuit of Happiness

September 23, 2020 Issue:

Coshocton County Soybean Weed Survey
Fall-applied herbicides - what goes around comes around
Fall Forage Management Tips
Be Alert to Late-Season Potential Forage Toxicities
Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21
Last Chance: Act Now to Update PLC Yields
Governor signs Ohio coronavirus immunity bill
Safely Sharing the Road During Harvest

September 16, 2020 Issue:

Labor Day Rainfall Eases Drought
It’s time for the Hessian Fly-free Date
Again
Poisonous Pasture Weeds
Ask the Expert Sessions to be held
during 2020 Farm Science Review
Silo Film Screening during FSR

September 9, 2020 Issue:

Scout now for cressleaf groundsel in hayfields, or pay the price in May
Wheat Management for Fall 2020
Lessons Learned by a Cattleman in 2020
CFAP Deadline Extended until September 11, 2020
Ask the Expert Sessions to Be Held Live During 2020 Farm Science Review.
What You Should Know Before Butchering on The Farm
Noxious weeds on your property: what is your responsibility?

September 2, 2020 Issue:

Autumn Harvest Season Weather
Herbicide Residue Considerations for
Fall Cover Crop Establishment
Should Tailgate Safety Meetings Be Part of Your Routine?
Keeping Agritourism Employees Healthy this Season
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds as Commodity Prices Rally and Agriculture Trade Prospects Improve
CFAP Deadline Extended until September 11, 2020
When the Art and Science of Grazing May Not Match
Six Post-Pandemic Food Predictions
Is it Time for the Dairy Industry to Change & Adapt?

August 26, 2020 Issue:

Pasture Walk a Success
Management Considerations for
Warm-Season Perennials
Fall Overgrazing can be Double
Trouble
Making Corn Silage in Dry
Conditions
Corn Silage Harvest Timing
Adapt & Change

August 19, 2020 Issue:

Derecho Devastates the Midwest While Ohio's Dry-Weather Pattern Continues
How to Identify Late Season Soybean Diseases in 2020
Are StinkBugs in Your Soybeans
Thinking about Storing More Grain this Fall?
Fertility Calculator for Ohio Recommendation
Facing Farm Financial Stress: Assessing the Bankruptcy Option
Pasture Walk Slated for August 25
Valuing Bred Beef Heifers
Is it Oak Wilt or Not?

August 12, 2020 Issue:

Pasture Walk Slated for August 25
Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations Available
Estimating Corn Yields
Adapt and Change
Poultry Litter Application
Custom Cattle Feeding; a Retained Ownership Option
Evaluating Ohio Yield Possibilities for
2019 Agricultural Risk Coverage
County Level Payment Rates
The Annual Pumpkin Field Day Goes Virtual!

August 5, 2020 Issue:

Coshocton County Fairing Better Than Most of State
Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Gallia County
Start Checking Your Livestock for the Asian Longhorned Tick
ODA Asks Ohioans to Send in Unsolicited Seeds
New OSU Extension Field Specialist for Beef Cattle
Pasture and Forage Weed Control

July 29, 2020 Issue:

Budgeting Using $3.40 Corn and $8.50 Soybean
Climate and Hydrology Pattern to Relax in August
2020 Ohio Wheat Performance Test
New Crop Staging Videos
ODA Asks Public to Not Plant any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds
Management Considerations for Backgrounding Calves
Be Flexible in Your Marketing Plan
Dairy Excel- Where Do You Do Your Strategic Planning?
Poison Hemlock Irritant or Killer?
Coshocton Extension Office Update

July 22, 2020 Issue:

Pasture Walk Scheduled for July 28
Late Summer Establishment of Perennial Forages
Replacing “Junk” Forage with “Quality” Forage
Leafhoppers, Grasshoppers, and Beetles, Oh My!
Heat Alert – Farm Workers at Increased Risk this Summer
Dog Days of Summer- David’s Monthly Beacon Article
Rory Lewandowski Set to Retire from OSU Extension
The Ag Law Harvest
Coshocton Extension Office Update

July 15, 2020 Issue:

2020 Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Canceled
Farm Science Review to be held Virtual in 2020
Corn Pollination
Western Bean Cutworm Numbers Starting to Increase
Dairy Farmers Impacted by Negative Producer Price Differential
Specialty Crops Available for CFAP Funding
2020 Clean Sweep: Agricultural Pesticide Disposal
Online Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Available for 2020 Expirations
Could early weaning increase your profits?
Ohio Hop Growers Tour
Pasture Walk Scheduled for July 28
Coshocton Extension Office Update

July 8, 2020 Issue:

Coshocton Extension Office Update
July Brings on the Heat
Foliar Fertilizer Applications to Soybean
Corn Growth in Hot and Dry Conditions
Mid-Season Weed Management in Soybeans – Hot, Dry Edition
Drought Projections Do Not Go Well With Fungicide Applications
Farm Animals Need to Keep Cool During Heat Waves Too
Pasture Walk Scheduled for July 28

July 1, 2020 Issue:

Hotter & Drier Than Normal for Much of July
Western Bean Cutworm Monitoring
Double Crop Soybean Recommendations
Pasture Management – I Read on the Internet…
Pasture Walk Scheduled for July 28
Cull Cow Market Dynamics
CDC Releases Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Control Plan on Farms
SWCD Cover Crop Deadline is July 8

June 24, 2020 Issue:

What a Difference a Year Makes
Soybean Vegetative Growth Stages
Dicamba Battles Continue
The 6th Annual National Forage Week
Forage Management & Cow Size
Oats as a Late Summer Forage Crop
Avoid Heat Stress in Your Sheep and Goats
Toxic Plants & Small Ruminants – Wild Cherry
Farm Office Live on June 25
David’s Monthly Beacon Article

June 17, 2020 Issue:

ODA: Dicamba Use in Ohio Ends June 30
True Armyworm Infestations
Cover Crop Considerations After Wheat
First Farm Friday Canceled for 2020
CFAP for Sheep & Wool Producers
Farm Aid COVID-19 Great Lakes Farmer Emergency Relief Fund
Farm Office Live on June 25

June 10, 2020 Issue:

CFAP Program for Beef Producers
Weather Potpourri
Court Ruling on Dicamba Products for Xtend Soybeans
Dicamba Takes Another Blow: Court of Appeal Vacates Dicamba Registration
Lower First Cutting Hay Yields Being Reported
Poison Hemlock is Blooming
Farm Office Live on June 11
Measles on Peonies?

June 3, 2020 Issue:

Cressleaf Groundsel in Hay
Recommendations for Soybeans Planted in June
Determining Forage Moisture Content
Hay Yields Off? Don’t Panic, There’s Time to Take Action
Pastures Already Short? The Stocking Rate is Too High
Use the Field Guide to find answers for your crop problems
Farm Office Live on June 11
Limited Pesticide and Fertilizer Testing to Resume at ODA on June 2
CFAP Sign-up Underway

May 27, 2020 Issue:

Summer Weather Outlook
Farm Office Live on May 28
Coshocton SWCD’s 2020 Cover Crop
Limited Pesticide and Fertilizer Testing to Resume at ODA on June 2
CFAP Sign-Up Begins!
David’s Beacon Article on CFAP
Expect Higher Solvency Rates on Farms in 2020

May 20, 2020 Issue:

USDA Announces Details of CFAP
Honey Bee Swarms-Cause for Alarm?
Warmer Weather, Finally!
Ohio Corn, Soybean & Wheat Enterprise Budgets Updated
Control of Multiflora Rose in Pastures
Coshocton SWCD’s 2020 Cover Crop Cost Share Program
Scab Risk Low, but Keep Your Eyes on Leaf Diseases
Farm Office Live on May 28
Answer to What are these Weeds?

May 13, 2020 Issue:

Cold Weather Impact on Corn and Soybean
Burndown and Residual Herbicide Issues
Set Yourself Up for Grazing Success
Making Baleage as a Stored Forage Production Option
Wendell Waters to be Inducted in Ohio Ag Hall of Fame
David Kohl: The Black Swan Has Landed
USDA Webinar: Applying for Payments through Coronavirus Assistance Program:
Farm Office Live Session Slated for Thursday, May 14 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Farmers and 1099 filers might qualify for new COVID-19 unemployment benefits program
Being and Maintaining an Economically Resilient Farm
When Can Unlicensed Applicators Spray on the Farm?
What are these Weeds?

May 6, 2020 Issue:

Much Like April, Cool Weather Lingers During the First Week of May
How Late Can I Plant Forages?
Hay Making and the Balancing Act . . . Quality vs Quantity!
Making and Maintaining Quality Baleage
What’s in your Baleage? – Inadequate Fermentation may lead to Botulism
The Basics of Pricing Freezer Beef
Thoughts Concerning the U.S. Beef Industry
Cressleaf Groundsel in Wheat & Hay
Thinking of Planting Trees in your Yard?
Asian Giant Hornet in the Northwest United States

April 29, 2020 Issue:

Cool and Damp End of April, Warmer Start to May
Economic Assistance for Agriculture during COVID-19
Latest COVID-19 Legislation to Provide More Funds for Farm Businesses
Cattle & Beef Markets
Interested in Soil Health? Learn together with OSU Extension
Annie’s Virtual Reunion Slated for May 6, 2020
The OSU Extension Farm Office is Open
Is it Time to Re-evaluate your Manure Storage and Application for Years to Come?
WHIP Not Only Applies to Baseball- Enrollment at FSA Now Open
You Received your Stimulus Check, Now What?
Why Should You Calibrate Your Sprayer and How?

April 22, 2020 Issue:

Update on the Impact of COVID-19 on Ag Markets
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Cool Weather to Hang-on
Managing Stored Grain into Summer
How Cold is too Cold for Winter Wheat?
Meat vs COVID-19; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Supply and Demand
Measuring Liquidity by Examining Current Ratio and Working Capital
Lawn Care During Above Normal Moisture Conditions
Can you ID this wetland plant?
David’s Beacon Ag Extension Talk Article

April 15, 2020 Issue:

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Available
COVID-19 Could Slash Farm Income by 19%
Cold Then Warmer for Late April
CFAES Ag Weather System Near-Surface Air & Soil Temperatures/Moisture
Employer Information for COVID Positive Employee
PPE Shortage for Pesticide Applicators
Hay Equipment Checkpoints for Optimal Drying
Ponds in Times of Excess Water
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide Now Available
The OSU Extension Farm Office is Open
The Ag Law Harvest
Can you ID this wetland plant?

April 8, 2020 Issue:

How is COVID Impacting Ag Markets?
Governmental Assistance for Weathering the COVID-19 Pandemic
The OSU Extension Farm Office is Open
Big Temperature Swings Next Two Weeks
Pasture Turnout; Wait, not yet!
Establishing New Forage Stands
Seedcorn Maggot A Possibility in Some Fields This Spring
Spring Farm Safety Reminders
Get Ready to Plant
Pasture Rental Rates and the Price of Hay
Ag Law Harvest
Mulch Volcanos are Erupting in Landscapes!

April 1, 2020 Issue:

What if I Missed Pesticide Private Applicator & Fertilizer Re-Certification?
Challenging Conditions Remain into April
Common Mullein- Mother Nature’s Answer to our Toilet Paper Shortage?
Ohio’s Coronavirus-19 Stay at Home Order & Agricultural Businesses
On Farm Biosecurity to Keep Us and Employees Safe
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act (CARES)- What does it Mean for Farmers?
Poison Hemlock Control
Nitrogen Rate Recommendations for Wheat 2020
Broadcasting Red Clover into Wheat
The Calving Stall
Take Notice of Winter Annual Weeds in the Landscape
David’s March 25 Beacon Article

March 25, 2020 Issue:

Coshocton County Extension Office Closure
Livestock Mortality Workshop Canceled
Backyard Poultry Production Zoom Meeting
OSU Extension Announces Ag Madness: A Tournament of Education
Control of Poison Hemlock
IRS Delays Filing until July 15
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
Approaches for Reestablishing Hay Feeding Areas
Creep Feeding Lambs
Massive Stimulus Deal Authorizes Billions in New Farm Aid
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2020
March 25 Ag Update on WTNS

March 18, 2020 Issue:

Coshocton County Extension Office Closure
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2020
Wet Weather for the Rest of March
eFields 2019 Results Webinar Slated for March 25
Winter Wheat Stand Evaluation
Emergency Preparation Considerations for Beef Operations
Impact of Reported Coronavirus Cases on Live Cattle Futures
March 18 Ag Update on WTNS
Upcoming Programs

March 11, 2020 Issue:

Some Good Weather News
Managing Mud Season
Benchmarks for the Cow/Calf Producer
Rhizobia Inoculant Following the 2019 Season
Cover Crop Termination
Pasture Species Selection for Sheep
2020 Spring Sheep Shearing School Announced
Backyard Fruit Production Workshop Postponed until April 28
ODA Pesticide Testing Date Postponed
SWCD Tree Sales
Coshocton County Dairy Banquet on March 20
National Ag Day Luncheon
Upcoming Programs

February 26, 2020 Issue:

Sharpen Your Farm Management Skills at Lunch Webinars
Hay Quality Workshop Slated for March 3
Private Pesticide Applicator and Fertilizer Re-Certification Session on March 4
Tiverton Institute on March 4-5
Farmers Breakfast on March 10
eFields Meeting on March 10
ODA Testing Date in Coshocton County Slated for March 16
Mortality Composting Workshop on March 18
7th Annual East Ohio Women in Ag Conference
Coshocton County Dairy Banquet on March 20
National Ag Day Luncheon
Backyard Fruit Production Workshop
SWCD Tree Sales
Farm Bill Decision Deadline Approaching
Making and Maintaining Quality Baleage
What’s Included in Your Calving Book
Muddy Issues- Mastitis & Scours
Small Herd Sire Decisions
OSU Searching for Beef Cattle Specialist
Upcoming Programs

February 12, 2020 Issue:

Wetter Conditions Remain Favored into Spring
Overwintering of Pathogens and Insects
eFields Meeting on March 10
Hay Quality Workshop Slated for March 3
Are your grazing animals in balance with your forages?
When to start grazing: Don’t rush it!
Farm Financial Management School Slated for February 27
Sharpen Your Farm Management Skills at Lunch Webinars
Backyard Fruit Production Workshop
7th Annual East Ohio Women in Ag Conference
Is Your Business Ready for Your Death
A Super Time to Scout for Bagworms
2020 Ohio Vegetable Trials
Spotted Lanternfly Slowly Approaching Ohio
Upcoming Programs

January 29, 2020 Issue:

2020 Agronomy School Recap
Early Indications Point to a Wetter Spring
Two More Farm Bills Meetings
February 11^th Farmers Breakfast
Farm Financial Management School Slated for February 27
Sharpen Your Farm Management Skills at Lunch Webinars
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2020
OSU Extension Farm Business Analysis Program
7th Annual East Ohio Women in Ag Conference
2020 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
Winter Beef Meetings
2019 eFields Report Released
Leading by Exception
Upcoming Programs

January 15, 2020 Issue:

2020 Agronomy School - January 28
7^th Annual East Ohio Women in Ag Conference
Winter Beef Meetings
2020 Ag Outlook Meeting
Goals for Your Cow Herd in 2020
The Art and Science of Developing Heifers
eFields Publication Released
Ohio Ag Law Blog--A look back: agricultural law in 2019
Master Gardener Training Class
Upcoming Programs

January 1, 2020 Issue:

Weed Control Guides Available
2019 Ohio Performance Trials
2019 Farmers Tax Guides
What’s on our Christmas Wish List?
Choosing Varieties & Hybrids for 2020
Winter Application of Manure
Reducing Hay Storage and Feeding Losses
Farm Succession and Red Angus: An Eye to the Future?
A Year in Review
Winter Beef Programs
Precision University: Combating Compaction
2020 Agronomy School Slated for January 28
2020 Ag Outlook Meeting
Beef 509 Program to be held in February
Master Gardener Training Class
Upcoming Programs

December 18th, 2019 Issue:

Winter Ag Law Update & Farmers Breakfast Recap
2019 Farmer’s Tax Guide
Managing Stored Grain Webinar
OSU Extension to Host Two Winter Beef Programs
Precision University: Combating Compaction
2020 Agronomy School Slated for January 28
2020 Ag Outlook Meeting
What’s In My Corn? Insect Management Traits in Corn Hybrids
Beef 509 Program to be held in February
Hay Sampling
Year End Reflections
Master Gardener Training Class
Upcoming Programs

December 4, 2019 Issue:

In this Issue:
Winter Ag Law Update- Dec 9
December 10 Farmers Breakfast
A Hunting We Will Go: Laws Landowners Need to Know
Additional Farm Bill Meetings Scheduled
2020 Agronomy School Slated for January 28
Master Buying Hay – Consider Quality & Value
2018 Dairy Farm Business Summary Now Available
New & Small Farm College to be held in Licking County
2020 Ag Outlook Meeting
Gardener Training Class
Upcoming Programs

November 20, 2019 Issue:

Farm Tax Update- Dec 2
Winter Ag Law Update- Dec 9
December 10 Farmers Breakfast
Tick Research in Coshocton County
Master Gardeners Win State Awards
Master Gardeners Hold Recognition Dinner
Join The “Get Your Elves in a Row”
Email Wellness Challenge
Corn Stalks Provide Another Grazing Option
USDA Issues Second Tranche of MFP
Keep in Mind Family Living Costs When Creating 2020 Budgets
Farm Tax Questions
Help Document Yield Impact of 2019 Planting
Change Your Employee Recruitment & Interview Mindset
Ohio Winter Beef Programs
Master Gardener Training Class
Upcoming Programs

November 6, 2019 Issue:

Thank-you Coshocton County Voters
For the Love of Lamb Dinner a Success
Learn More about Enrolling in the Farm Bill Programs
Ohio Beef winter Programs
Get Your Cattle Ready for Winter
Reducing Pasture Damage During Winter Feeding
Assessing 2019 Production Year
2019 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial
Considering Being a Master Gardener
November Farmers Breakfast
Farm Tax Update- Dec 2
Winter Ag Law Update- Dec 9
Pastures for Profit Grazing School
Upcoming Programs

October 23, 2019 Issue:

Fall Foliage & Farm Tour a Success
Typical Autumn Weather Changes Ahead
Hay Quality Indicators
Consider By-product Feeds in Rations This Winter
Ohio CAUV Values Projected to Decline Through 2020
Ohio Proposed Hemp Rules are Set
Considering Being a Master Gardener
November Farmers Breakfast
Farm Tax Update- Dec 2
Winter Ag Law Update- Dec 9
Pastures for Profit Grazing School
Upcoming Programs

October 9, 2019 Issue:

Coshocton Cty Soybean Weed Survey
Fall Herbicide Treatments
October 2019 Weather Prediction
How to Fight Foxtail in Forages
Fire Safety During Harvest Season
Is a Late Soybean Harvest in Your Future?
Prospects for Corn Use in Ethanol
What’s in your Hay?
Making Behavior Change- Power of 10
Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Slated for October 19-20
2020 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
4th Annual “For the Love of Lamb” Dinner Slated for November 2
Considering Being a Master Gardener
November Farmers Breakfast
Farm Tax Update- December 2
Winter Ag Law Update- December 9
Upcoming Programs

September 25, 2019 Issue:

2020 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen Sought
Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Slated for October 19-20
4th Annual “For the Love of Lamb” Dinner Slated for November 2
Healthy Living Demonstrations at the Coshocton County Fair
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr Fair Livestock Auction
Cattle Handling and Carcass Value
Above Normal Temperatures Will Continue
Yield Monitor Calibration for Fall Harvest
Drydown In Corn – What To Expect?
Converting Wet Corn Weight to Dry Corn Weight
Trendy Meatless Products
Eastern Ohio Beef & Forage School Begins October 1
Topsy-turvy Management Strategies
Ag Extension Talk
Upcoming Programs

September 11, 2019 Issue:

Cover Crops Flown On in Coshocton County
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Pesticide Disposal Day- Sept 24
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Auction
Fall Foliage & Farm Tour Slated for October 19-20
Final Call for ANR Needs Assessment Input
15 Measures of Dairy Competitiveness
Late Season Foliar Diseases Have Started in Soybeans
Reminders about Pre-harvest Herbicide Treatment
Eastern Ohio Beef and Forage School begins October 1
Spring Forage; Looking Beyond Cereal Rye
Upcoming Programs

August 28, 2019 Issue:

Pasture Walk a Success
Beef Quality Assurance- Sept 3
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Pesticide Disposal Day- Sept 24
Growing Season to Last Through September
Friends of the Coshocton County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction
2019 Fall Statewide Sheep Shearing Back-to-school means different laws apply to youth farm workers
Building Farm Culture
Hidden Hornworms
Final Call for ANR Needs Assessment Input
Upcoming Programs

August 14, 2019 Issue:

Local Event Recap
Pasture Walk - August 27
Beef Quality Assurance- Sept 3
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Pesticide Disposal Day- Sept 24
Aug 1 Ohio Crop Forecast
Prevented Planting Acres Announced for 2019
Prevented Plant Acreage for Ohio
Still Got Grain? Grain Bins Needed for Study
Poultry Litter Applications
Qualified Business Income Deduction for Sales to Cooperatives- Proposed Regulations