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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 18, 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