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September11, 2019 Issue:

The Agronomic Crops Team will welcome you to the Farm Science Review
“Ask the Expert” Area Seeks to Help Farmers at this year’s Farm Science Review
Harvesting Immature Corn as Silage
Time to Take a Last Cutting
Law Bulletin Helps Explain the New Hemp Frontier
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

September 3, 2019 Issue:

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Northeast Ohio Horse
Changes on the Horizon for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Rules
Back to School Means Different Laws Apply to Youth Farm Workers
Corn Market Considerations
15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness Bulletin Revised
Why Consider Backgrounding a Calf?
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

August 28,2019 Issue:

Understanding Feed and Forage Test Results
Growing Season to Last Through September
Back-to-school means different laws apply to youth farm workers
Ohio Ag Law Blog --The Ag Law Harvest
Frequently Asked Questions about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Farm Ponds used to Water Livestock
Harvest Management of Sorghum Forages
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

August 20,2019 Issue:

A Great Day for Hay!
Waterhemp Update – Three Confirmed Locations
Estimating Yield Losses in Stressed Corn Fields
Western Bean Cutworm Update: Past Peak Adult Flight
Tips for a Successful Zucchini, Squash and Cucumber Harvest
Farm Science Review Agronomy College is September 10^th
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

August 13, 2019 Issue:

A Great Day for Hay!
Waterhemp Update – Three Confirmed Locations
Estimating Yield Losses in Stressed Corn Fields
Western Bean Cutworm Update: Past Peak Adult Flight
Tips for a Successful Zucchini, Squash and Cucumber Harvest
Farm Science Review Agronomy College is September 10^th
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

August 6, 2019 Issue:

Below Normal Rainfall Favored Until At Least Mid-August
A Great Day For Hay!
Ohio: Where Has All The Waterhemp Come From
Drought and Heat Stress
‘Planting Green’ Cover-Crop Strategy May Help Farmers Deal With Wet Springs
First Hemp Planted at ODA
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

July 30, 2019 Issue:

A more normal pattern ahead into August
Expect cornfields pollinating well into August
Mid-season diseases and management
My first cutting is just ‘cow hay’ – now what?
Late Summer Establishment of Perennial Forages
Budget bill brings changes to Ohio’s Right to Farm Law
No pigweed left behind - late-season scouting for Palmer amaranth and waterhemp
Western Bean Cutworm: Peak time to scout for egg masses
Japanese Beetles and Other Defoliators
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

July 23, 2019 Issue:

Western Bean Cutworm: It’s time to scout for egg masses!
Hemp Bill headed to DeWine’s desk
Tax Planning in an Unusual Year: Prevented Planting Indemnity Payments, Market Facilitation Payments and Cost-Share Payments
Hay Quality 2019; It’s Déjà vu All Over Again!
What Non-Uniform Crop Stages Means for Stink Bug Management in Soybean
Late Summer Establishment of Perennial Forages
Prospects for “Muddied Corn”
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

July 16, 2019 Issue:

Another Hot Week…
Staging Corn Development in 2019
Ohio Manure Science Review 2019
Western Bean Cutworm: Numbers Starting to Increase
Respiratory Alert – Wheat Harvest May Expose Farmers To Vomitoxin and Other Moldy Conditions in the Grain Dust
Corn Earworm Arrived Early in Sweet Corn
Yield-Boosting Stay-Green Gene Identified From 118 Year-Old Experiment in Corn
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Extended Forecasts
Upcoming Events

July 9, 2019 Issue:

2019 Agriculture Challenges FAQ Webpage Now Live
Drier Week Ahead with Excessive Heat Possible Next Week
What is the Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw?
Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup
Risk Management Agency moves date for harvesting cover crops on Prevented Planting acres
Rain Damage to Hay
Do Not Let a Tick Bite Make You Allergic to Dinner
Extended Forecasts

July 2, 2019 Issue:

Above Normal temperatures and Precipitation Will Rule July
Western Bean Cutworm Monitoring
Ohio NRCS Announces Disaster Recovery Funding to Plant Cover Crops on Flooded Cropland Acreage
What to do About Nitrogen Fertilizer in Corn?
Making High Quality Baleage
Ohio State Fair to Feature Inaugural Dean’s Charity Steer Show
‘Planting Green’ Cover-Crop Strategy May Help Farmers Deal With Wet Springs
Extended Forecasts

June 25, 2019 Issue:

OSU Extension Is Hiring a Local Foods Coordinator for Ashtabula County
Wetter than normal still favored for much of Ohio into much of July
From the Heart
Wet Weather and Soybean Stand
Forage Shortage and Prevented Planting Acres… think OATS!
2019 Challenge: Forage Production Options for Ohio
Summer Heats Up and So Are Brisket Prices
Farming with Family through the Tough Times
Summer goes out with a “BANG”
Extended Forecast -NOAA

June 18, 2019 Issue:

OSU Extension Is Hiring a Local Foods Coordinator for Ashtabula County
More of the Same
Mid to Late June Prevented Planting Decisions
Don’t Leave Your Fields Naked if Taking the Prevent Plant Option
How to Store Treated Seed
Ohio Ag Law Blog – Prevented Planting, Idle Land, and CAUV Taxation
Corn of Many Colors
Extended Forecast - NOAA
Upcoming Events

June 11, 2019 Issue:

OSU Extension Is Hiring an ANR Educator for Portage and Trumbull Counties
OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring a Summer Student Assistant
More Wet Weather Ahead
Farmer researchers reap more benefits than just increased crop production
Ponding and Saturated Soils: Results of Recent Ohio Corn Research
Bruising and Cattle
Beef Up Your Farm with Better Pastures Program!
Extended Forecast -NOAA
Upcoming Events

June 4, 2019 Issue:

OSU Extension Is Hiring an ANR Educator for Portage and Trumbull Counties
OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring a Summer Student Assistant
Speeding Up Hay Drying
Average Fall Freeze Dates for Corn Considerations
Using the Corn Growing Degree Day Decision Support Tool to Select Appropriate Hybrid Maturities for June
Insecticidal Seed Treatments in Late-Planted Crops
New Mutations for Herbicide Resistance Rarer than Expected
Pile Drive – China Expected to Divert Outstanding US Soybean Cargoes Into Reserves
Beef Up Your Farm with Better Pastures Program!
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Winners Announced
Extended Forecast - NOAA
Upcoming Events

May 28, 2019 Issue:

Is The Prevented Plant Crop Insurance Option Viable for Your Farm?
Prevented Planting Decision Tools
THE ROUNDUP LAWSUITS: WHAT IS GOING ON?
Cutting Height in Forages: How Low Can You Go?
Now is the Time to Prepare for Next Spring’s Calving Season
In the news: USDA’s Economic Research Service employees unionize
Another Successful Ashtabula County Ag Day
Beef Up Your Farm with Better Pastures Program!
Composting 101 To Be Held June 3rd
Extended Forecast -NOAA
Upcoming Events

May 21, 2019 Issue:

Case Watch: The Lake Erie bill of Rights Lawsuit
Active Pattern To Continue but Still Opportunities to Plant Too
Watch for Slug Damage on Seedling Plants (When There are Plants to Watch)
Beef Up Your Farm With Better Pastures Program!
Is There Any Lemonade to Make out of These Lemons?
Forage Options for “Prevented Planting” Corn and Soybean Acres
Saturated Buffers Removes Nitrates From Tile Drainage Water
Composting 101 To Be Held June 3^rd
5-Day Forecast - NOAA
Upcoming Events

May 14, 2019 Issue:

Windows for Planting Expected Next 2-3 Weeks
Trumbull County Master Gardener Plant Sale
How Much Rest Does Your Pasture Need?
Alfalfa Weevil
Ohio Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Enterprise Budgets – Projected Returns for 2019
Trump Says U.S. Farmers To Get $15 Billion in Aid Amid China Trade War
Ohio Ag Law Blog – The Ag Law Harvest
Spring 2019 Beef Twilight Tour to be Held May 30^th
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

May 7, 2019 Issue:

Recommendations for Late Planted Soybeans
Right cover-crop mix good for both Chesapeake and bottom lines
Delayed Planting Effects on Corn Yield: A “Historical” Perspective
Manure Sampling for Nutrient Analysis
Healing the Mess: Early Season Pasture Management
Boardman High School takes 1st place at Envirothon competition
Spring 2019 Beef Twilight Tour to be Held May 30^th
Upcoming Events

April 30, 2019 Issue:

Adapting Burndown Herbicide Programs to Wet Weather Delays
The Great 2019 Hay Debate…Quality or Quantity?
Stealing Money, Honey: Case Provides Insight to Protect Roadside Stands From Theft
Beware of Thrips on Strawberries
Establishing New Forage Stands
Farm Bill Summit Video Available
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Spring 2019 Beef Twilight Tour to be Held May 30th
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Upcoming Events

April 23, 2019 Issue:

Improving Conditions for May
Spring Weed Control in Grass Hay and Pasture
It’s All About the Weed Seedbank –Part 1: Where Has All the MarestailGone?
UF Scientists Hope to Breed Better-Tasting Sweet Corn
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Spring 2019 Beef Twilight Tour to be Held May 30th
Local Food Summit to be Held April 26
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Upcoming Events

April 16, 2019 Issue:

Navigating Ohio’s Fence Line Law
Weed Management Considerations Following a Wet Winter
Guidelines for Employing Youth on Your Farm
The PFLA Soil Health Test
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Ashtabula County 2019 Plat Book
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Local Food Summit to be Held April 26
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Sometimes, First Aid Isn’t a Bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or Calling 911. Sometimes, First Aid is You!
Upcoming Events

April 9, 2019 Issue:

Spring Roller Coaster Ride Coming
2018 County Yield Estimates Available
Study shows dairy farmers can improve water quality, increase forage production
The next weapon against corn aflatoxin
Cross-boundary solutions for wicked weeds
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Wildlife and Woodland Management Field Day
Spring Botany School to be held on April 11th 1-5 p.m.
Ashtabula County 2019 Plat Book
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Local Food Summit to be Held April 26
Upcoming Events

April 2, 2019 Issue:

Ohio Agricultural Law Blog – Case Watch: The Lake Erie Bill of Rights Lawsuit
Assessing Winter Damage and Evaluating Alfalfa Stand Health
When to Start Grazing: Don’t Rush It!
Do I Need a License For That? Vendor’s License and Sales Tax Requirements for Ohio Farmers Market Vendors
New Requirements to Apply Dicamba
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Wildlife and Woodland Management Field Day
Spring Botany School to be held on April 11th 1-5 p.m.
Ashtabula County 2019 Plat Book
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

March 26, 2019 Issue:

More Nutritious, Better Tasting, Non-GMO “Orange Corn” Launches in US Markets
Trumbull County Cover Crop Demonstration Program
Wildlife and Woodland Management Field Day
Have You Heard About the Ohio Specialty Crop Registry?
Farm Income Projections Hold a Bit of Good News
Yield-Based Nitrogen Management and the “1.2 Rule”
March Madness Brings Surface Water Drainage
Spring Botany School to be held on April 11th 1-5 p.m.
Ashtabula County 2019 Plat Book
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

March 19, 2019 Issue:

Ohio Agricultural Law Blog -- The Legal Challenges to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights Begin
U.S. Cattle Inventory Growth Slows
Excessive phosphate fertilizer use can reduce microbial functions critical to crop health
Soybean Cyst Nematode Samples – Spring is still a good time!
Helping farmers know their bottom line
Late season rains impacted seed quality
Spring Botany School to be held on April 11th 1-5 p.m.
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 23rd
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

March 12, 2019 Issue:

Wetter Pattern Than Normal Will Continue Into March…and Possibly April
Frost Seeding Tips
Ohio Beef Expo Kicks Off March 15
ExploreAg Program Connects Youth to Careers in Agriculture
Nitrogen Application Timing for Weak Wheat Stands
Prepare to Evaluate Forage Stands for Winter Injury
Grain Marketing Webinars Offered
Northeast Ohio Winter Beef Clinic To be Held March 12
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

March 5, 2019 Issue:

Suggestions for Managing Stress
Grain Marketing Webinars Offered
Soybeans fall as news of U.S.-China trade deal awaited
Updated Field Guide Available
Northeast Ohio Winter Beef Clinic to be held March 12th
2019 Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be held March 7th
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

February 26, 2019 Issue:

Trumbull Farmer Lunch – Tuesday, March 5
Legal Defenses for Agricultural Production Activities
The 2019 Western PA Grazing Conference
Consider Rotating Use of GMO Seeds to Avoid Resistance
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog – Hemp Bill Introduced in Ohio Senate
Plants Short-Cut Evolution by Taking Genes From Neighbors
Grain Marketing Webinars Offered
Updated Field Guide Available
Winter Wheat Update
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on March 1st in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Winter Beef Clinic to be Held March 12^th
Upcoming Events

February 19, 2019 Issue:

Prospects for Corn Trade in 2018/19 and Beyond
A Very Small Number of Crops are Dominating Globally: That’s Bad News for Sustainable Agriculture
Michigan Food Hubs Make Hospital Food and the Local Food Economy Healthier
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog – New Lake Erie Lawsuit Filed Against US EPA
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on March 1st in Jefferson
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

February 12, 2019 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Returns February 20, 2019
Double-Crop Soybean Yields after Barley in Northwest Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog--In the Weeds: Taking a Closer Look at the Lake Erie Bill of Rights
Showers limiting days for spreading livestock manure
Grain Marketing Webinars Offered
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on March 1st in Jefferson
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

February 5, 2019 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Returns February 20, 2019
Weather Outlook
Environmental Education at its Finest…The Annual Envirothon Competition
Rainy Days Lead to Muddy, Thinner Cows
What’s in a Drink? Corn Farmers Sour on Bud Light After Super Bowl Ad
Spotted Lanternfly Webinar Series
Ag-Gag Gets the Bag
Local Dicamba Training Available
Scholarship opportunity available
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

January 29, 2019 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Returns February 20, 2019
USDA extends deadline for farm aid to Feb. 14 after shutdown
Sales to Cooperatives Under the New Tax Law
The New Tax Law and the New Business “Qualified Business Income” Deduction
ODA Reminds Farmers of Requirements for Dicamba Use
Local Dicamba Training Available
Scholarship opportunity available
Specialty Crop Growers Roundtable at OARDC
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

January 22, 2019 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Returns February 20, 2019
Ohio Ag Law Blog-–Ohio Department of Agriculture: New Director Changes Course of Watersheds in Distress Rulemaking
Managing Limited Hay Supplies
Dorothy Pelanda Assumes Directorship of Ohio Department of Agriculture
ODA Reminds Farmers of Requirements for Dicamba Use
Right Green for Crop, Environment, Wallet
Local Dicamba Training Available
Scholarship opportunity available
Specialty Crop Growers Roundtable at OARDC
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

January 15, 2019 Issue:

Extensive Spread of Corn Toxin Could Affect 2019 Crop
Ohio Maple Days are coming, a chance to prep for syrup season
Local Dicamba Training Available
Scholarship opportunity available
China gives long-awaited GM crop approvals amid U.S. trade talks
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

January 8, 2019 Issue:

USDA Delays Deadline for Tariff Relief Application
Winter Application of Manure
Long Term Agriculture Change Impacts Stream Quality
Farm Bill Could Help Farms Battling Low Prices
Dairy Cattle Genomics Webinar
Grower, Gardener, Educator, and Researcher – All Can Gain From Vegetable Grafting
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

January 1, 2019 Issue:

Hemp for One, Hemp for All? The Farm Bill, Industrial Hemp, and What it Means for Ohio
Annual, Biological Rhythms Govern Milk Production in Dairy Cows
European Wheat Lacks Climate Resilience
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

December 25, 2018 Issue:

Raindrops Keep Falling on Our Heads
2018 Forage Performance Trials
It’s a Matter of Trust
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

December 18, 2018 Issue:

Building a better weapon against harmful algal blooms
Depreciation of Farm Assets under the 2017 Tax Law
Farm Bankruptcies Are Stabilizing
Central Ohio Precision Ag Symposium
Farm Tax Issues- What Tax Reform Means for Farmers
Garden Reflections by the Ashtabula County MG
"WATERSHEDS IN DISTRESS" RULES DON’T CLEAR THE JCARR HURDLE
Southern Ohio Specialty Crop Conference
Register Now! Precision U: In-Season Decisions
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Upcoming Events

December 11, 2018 Issue:

Study: Who Owns and Farms Land Can Create Barriers to Conservation
Managing in Mud
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog – We Bring You Tidings of Gifts and Implications in this Season of Giving
What Might Happen if Farmers Were Paid to Use No-till?
Register Now! Precision U: In-Season Decisions
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Upcoming Events

December 4, 2018 Issue:

Young, Hip Farmers: Coming to a City Near You
Waterhemp’s Metabolic Resistance to Topramezone
Ohio Department of Agriculture Offers Tips for Purchasing Firewood
Central Ohio Precision Ag Symposium
2018 Ohio Corn Performance Test: Regional Overviews
US Expects Immediate Action From China on Trade Commitments
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
Soil Health Workshop in Portage County
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

November 27, 2018 Issue:

Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
New Tips To Try To Prevent Weed Killer’s Spread
Low Cull Cow Prices and Complex Culling Decisions
Soil Health Workshop in Portage County
Crop drop: China swine fever outbreak to curb its soybean imports
Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Inversion and Drift Mitigation –Workshop on December 14
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
Upcoming Events

November 20, 2018 Issue:

Soil’s History: A Solution to Soluble Phosphorus?
The Search for What’s Killing Beech Trees
Farm Animals May Soon Get New Features Through Gene Editing
Trumbull County Farmer Lunch Series
The Dollars and Cents of Soil Health: A Farmer’s Perspective
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Inversion and Drift Mitigation – Workshop on December 14
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
Upcoming Events

November 13, 2018 Issue:

Farmer Focus – Vest Berries
Ohio Agricultural Law Blog--Meat
Law Continues to Sizzle in the News
Wheat Grower Breaches 200-Bushel Barrier in 2018 Wheat Yield Contest
Corn Prices Expected to Improve
Farmers’ Costs to Go Up
New Study Will Track Ways to Cut Runoff from Elevated Phosphorus Fields
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for
December 14 in Canfield, OH
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
Upcoming Events

November 6, 2018 Issue:

Sampling for Soybean Cyst Nematode – Fall is the Time!
EPA Announces Changes to Dicamba
Fertilizers’ Impact on Soil Health Compared
Turning Marginal Farmlands into a Win for Farmers and Ecosystems
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
Upcoming Events

October 30, 2018 Issue:

29th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet a Success
Wet Weather Ahead
What About Higher Yields? A Closer Look At Changing Seed Expense
Livestock Building Rental Considerations
Now is a Great Time to Manage Fescue
Hope for Ohio to be Held on November 3
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

October 23, 2018 Issue:

Brief Break From Wet Weather Continues Before More Wet Weather Returns
Properly Winterizing Sprayers Can Help Mitigate Costly Problems Next Spring
New App Helps Farmers Know When to Spray or Spread
The Tire Killer
Hope for Ohio To Be Held on November 3
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Upcoming Events

October 16, 2018 Issue:

Avoid Forage Toxicities After Frosts
Delayed Wheat Planting
Boxing Up Ag Field Nitrogen
Study Reveals Best Use of Wildflowers to Benefit Crops on Farms
Hope for Ohio To Be Held on November 3
Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Upcoming Events

October 9, 2018 Issue:

Livestock Mortality Composting Program Scheduled for December 14 in Canfield, OH
Seed Quality Issues in Soybean
Soybean Aphids and Barley Yellow Dwarf
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Found in Ohio
When Yesterday’s Agriculture Feeds Today’s Water Pollution
Annie’s Project Course – Empowering Women in Agriculuture
Become Certified! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Registration Now Open
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Upcoming Events

October 2, 2018 Issue:

Warm and Wet October Expected
ODA Again Revises “Watersheds in Distress” Rules
Annie’s Project Course – Empowering Women in Agriculuture
Premature Sprouting of Corn Kernals
Plant Genetic Resources Ensure Ag’s Future
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

September 25, 2018 Issue:

Wetter Than Normal Pattern Into October
Corn Earworm Making an Unpleasant Late-Season Appearance; Watch For Molds
Ohio’s Top Conservation Farm Families Honored
Ag-Note: The Benefits of Rotational Grazing
‘High-Yield’ Farming Costs the Environment Less Than Previously Thought – and Could Help Spare Habitats
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Fall Update
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Upcoming Events

September 18, 2018 Issue:

Farm Science Review Bus Trip
Warmer and Wetter Pattern to Impact Much of the Harvest Season
Applications Now Being Accepted for the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant Position at OSU Extension in Trumbull County
Ohio NRCS Announces New EQIP Application Deadline
Corn That Acquires Its Own Nitrogen Identified, Reducing Need for Fertilizer
Utilizing Corn Stalks and Extending The Grazing Season
Preparation of Grain Bins for Storage of Corn and Soybeans
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Upcoming Events

September 11, 2018 Issue:

Applications Now Being Accepted for the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant Position at OSU Extension in Trumbull County
Tropical Moisture Invades Ohio
World’s Largest Script Ohio Shows the Power of Precision Agriculture
Crop Damage Mounts for EU Farmers After Torrid Summer
Wheat Management for Fall 2018
Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pumpkins in Clark County, OH
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Ohio Sheep Shearing School
Upcoming Events

September 4, 2018 Issue:

The Perfect Time to Renovate Your Pasture
Sorghum Oil Approved For Biodiesel Production Under the RFS
Soy Natural: Genetic Resistance Against Aphids
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
David’s Final News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

August 28, 2108 Issue:

Harvest Season Outlook
USDA Announces Details of Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Ear Rots of Corn: Telling Them Apart
Beef Industry Update Slated for August 30 in Jefferson
Don’t Forget to Rest Your Roots!
2018 Ashtabula County Beef Banquet Tickets
Ohio Sheep Shearing School
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Ohio Horses
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

August 21,2018 Issue:

Beef Industry Update Slated for August 30 in Jefferson
Twilight Pond Clinic Scheduled for August 27
Applications Being Taken for Ashtabula County Ag & Natural Resources Extension Educator
Ohio Sheep Shearing School
Pastured Beef & Conservation Easement Farm Tour
Soybean Aphids Found in NE Ohio
Grass Fed Grazing Workshop to be held September 4, 2018
Late-Season Pod Feeding by Bean Leaf Beetle or Grasshopper
Tomato Hornworms: Friend or Enemy
Cucumber Downy Mildew in Medina County, OH
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

August 14, 2018 Issue:

Applications Being Taken for Ashtabula County Ag & Natural Resources Extension Educator
President Drake Visits Northeast Ohio
Scouting Field Night a Success
Twilight Pond Clinic Scheduled for August 27
Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Day on August 16 in Perry
Will Soybean Aphids Reach Threshold This Year?
Soybean Disease Outlook for August
Pastured Beef & Conservation Easement Farm Tour
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

August 7, 2018 Issue:

Insect and Disease Field Night Slated for August 13
Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Day on August 16 in Perry
Twilight Pond Clinic Scheduled for August 27
At Least One Good Rain Event Per Week for the Rest of August
Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2018
Pastured Beef & Conservation Easement Farm Tour
Study Shows EU Pesticide Ban Failing to Protect Suburban Bees
Grass Fed Grazing Workshop to be held September 4, 2018
Summer Season Extension Using Shade Fabric for Cool Weather Crops
Lee’s Monthly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

July 31, 2018 Issue:

Insect and Disease Field Night Slated for August 13
Margin Protection Program Update
USDA Announces Three Prong Approach to Aid Farmers
Japanese Beetles in Corn and Soybean
Late Summer Establishment of Perennial Forages
Crop Progress: Are We Headed for Record Yields?
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

July 24, 2018 Issue:

Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2018 Part 1
Five Price Research Resources for Farmers
Mycotoxin Concerns When Feeding Small Ruminants
Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station Seeking Harvest Assistant
Supplemental Forage Options for Late Summer to Early Autumn Planting
No Pigweed Left Behind – Late Season Scouting for Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp
David’s Weekly News Column

July 17, 2018 Issue:

Overall Drier Pattern into Early August
Western Bean Cutworm: Time to Scout
Changes Coming for OSU Extension in Ashtabula County (Agricultural Extension Educator)
Smaller Summer Algal Bloom Forecast for Western Lake Erie Basin
Ohio Department of Agriculture Offering Produce Safety Consultations
Agricultural Nutrients Targeted in Clean Lake 2020 Bill and Kasich Executive Order
Northeast Ohio Grape & Wine Field Day and Grape Twilight Tour Slated for July 19
Beekeepers Association to Meet on July 21, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column

July 10, 2018 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Grape & Wine Field Day and Grape Twilight Tour Slated for July 19
Controlling Marestail in Double-Crop Soybeans
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on July 21, 2018
Avoiding Forage Shortages
Ashtabula County Fair is For Gardeners Too!
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

July 3, 2018 Issue:

Grilling for July 4th More Affordable This Year
Whether Wheat Weathers Heat Waves
Western Bean Cutworm Trapping in Northeast, Ohio
The Importance of Beef Exports
Impact of Corn Stover on Soil Microbes
Northeast Ohio Grape & Wine Field Day & Grape Twilight Tour Slated for July 19
They’re Back…Japanese Beetles on the Rise
David’s Weekly News Column

June 26, 2018 Issue:

Hot Streak Ahead!
Heat Related Illness and Agricultural Producers
Spores of Cercospora sojina Found
Using Ecology and Technology to Control Weeds
IRS Has New Ammunition in Hobby Loss Case Win
Stopping Those Doggone Deer
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 19, 2018 Issue:

Hay Moisture Levels
It’s Probably Not Frogeye Leafspot and No, Brown Spot is NOT an Economically Important Disease
Soybean Tariff: How Much Could it Cost an Ohio Farmer?
Phytophthora Blight First 2018 Report in Ohio – Huron County
Multiflora Rose Problems in Pastures? Control it Now!
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on June 23 in Jefferson
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 12, 2018 Issue:

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on June 23 in Jefferson
Powdery Mildew or Normal Wax on Peas?
US Senate Ag Committee Releases Their Version of Farm Bill
Ohio Legislature Approves Orphan Well Plugging Bill
The Cost of a Windrow
Farm lives matter — Look out for one another
Nominations Sought for Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake FSA County Committee
Beef Quality Assurance National Guidelines
Lee’s Monthly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 5, 2018 Issue:

Asiatic Garden Beetle: A Continuing Problem in Northern Ohio
Early Corn Coloration – Green, Purple, or Yellow?
2018 Small Grains Field Day
Nominations Sought for Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake FSA County Committee
Gearing up for Grazing! Pasture Management Walks & Talks
Increasing Variability in Rainfall
Sign-Up For Dairy Protection Program Extended One Week
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 29, 2018 Issue:

Donniella Winchell Selected for the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
June 1 Deadline Looms for Dairy Farmers
As Lab-Grown Meat Advances, U.S. Lawmakers Call for Regulation
Long-term Study Shows Crop Rotation Decreases Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Efforts Ramp Up to Bring Local Foods to School Cafeterias
Tax or Subsidy? How to Reduce Lake Erie Phosphorus Sources
Dry The Weeds, Keep the Crops
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 22, 2018 Issue:

OSU Extension Hires Summer College Student Assistant
Cutting Height in Hay Fields: How Low Can You Go?
Cressleaf Groundsel in Wheat and Hay
Youth on the Farm: What Type of Work Can They Perform?
Spray Drift 101 – May 18, 2018
Monitor for Ticks When Working Pasture
Ohio Enterprise Budgets for 2018
Raised Beds Becoming Popular
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 15, 2018 Issue:

Allison Magyar Awarded Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association 2018-2019 Youth Scholarship
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Winners Announced
Warm Weather Continues...High Rainfall Variability
China Curbing Purchases of U.S. Soybeans
Tick Season Has Officially Started in Ohio
Diseases of Wheat and Barley and Their Management with Fungicides
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly Column

May 8, 2018 Issue:

Decent Spring Planting Conditions Ahead
2018 Dairy Margin Protection Program Update
Be Mindful of Honeybees and Other Pollinators During Planting
Corn, Soybean, and Alfalfa Yield Responses to Micronutrient Fertilization in Ohio
Dust Bowl to Drought Tolerance: How History Leads to Innovation
David’s Weekly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 1, 2018 Issue:

Remembering Peter Kepner
What a Difference a Month Makes!
“Container & Raised Bed Gardening” Workshop Slated for May 7, 2018
2018 Small Grains Field Day
Helping Farmers Out of Depression
Officials Look to Slow the Spread of Lanternfly
Soybean Planting Date, Seeding Rate, and Row Width
A Sweet Deal: Proposal for Maple Land to be Tax Exempt Under New House Bill
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 24, 2018 Issue:

21st Annual Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show a Success
Camp Whitewood Seeking a Facility Manager
“Container & Raised Bed Gardening” Workshop Slated for May 7, 2018
Some Weather Improvement For Next 2 Weeks
2^nd Annual Lyme Disease Symposium to be held on May 5, 2018 in Andover, Ohio
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop Slated for April 25 in Burton, OH
Women & Chainsaws – Operating Chainsaws Safely Class to be held in Jefferson, OH
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Deadline is May 1
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 17, 2018 Issue:

Should I Continue Farming?
Mud Control is Grazing Management
Camp Whitewood Seeking a Facility Manager
2^nd Annual Lyme Disease Symposium to be held on May 5, 2018 in Andover, Ohio
Beekeepers to Meet on April 21 in Jefferson, Ohio
100th Meridian: East-West Divide Between Moist and Arid Parts of U.S. May be Shifting
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop Slated for April 25 in Burton, OH
Women & Chainsaws – Operating Chainsaws Safely Class to be held in Jefferson, OH
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 21
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Deadline is May 1
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 10, 2018 Issue:

Pattern Favors Only Slow Improvement – Challenging Weather to Linger Throughout April
2nd Annual Lyme Disease Symposium to be held on May 5^th in Andover
Tariff Threats from China Frustrating Agriculture
Seven Farm Bill Hurdles
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
Beekeepers to Meet on April 21 in Jefferson, OH
Come See the “Timberdoodle Flutter” and Learn Habitat Tips
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop Slated for April 25 in Burton, OH
Women & Chainsaws – Operating Chainsaws Safely Class to be held in Jefferson, OH
Sign up to Volunteer at Ashtabula County Ag Day
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 21
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Deadline is May 1
Choose a Divine Vine
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 3, 2018 Issue:

Women & Chainsaws – Operating Chainsaws Safely Class to be held in Jefferson, OH
New Ohio Recommended Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates Now Available
Program Director Sought For 4-H Camp Whitewood
Spring Management of Ohio Winter Malting Barley
Sign up to Volunteer at Ashtabula County Ag Day
More Accurate Estimates of Methane Emissions From Dairy Cattle Developed
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 21
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Spring Seeding of Forages
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 27, 2018 Issue:

Program Director Sought For 4-H Camp Whitewood
Sign up to Volunteer at Ashtabula County Ag Day
Ag Issues in the Federal Spending Bill
"Fix" to Grain Glitch is Now Law
What’s in Your Easter Basket?
Western Lake Erie Declared Impaired
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 21
Sponsors for 2018 Ag Day Sought
Winter Wheat Stand Evaluation
Proven Production Practices for Increasing Corn Yields and Profits
Last Chance Fertilizer and Pesticide Recertification
Maize Yield Potential
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Workers’ Compensation Group Safety Meeting
OSU Extension to Host 5^th Annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
2018 NE Ohio Living Your Small Farm Dream Conference
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 20, 2018 Issue:

Management in Today’s Dairy Economy
Sponsors for 2018 Ag Day Sought
Managing Mud
Last Chance Fertilizer and Pesticide Recertification
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Farm Bureau CAUV Meetings
Workers’ Compensation Group Safety Meeting
Origin Malts Malting Barley Grower Meeting: Trumbull County March 22
OSU Extension to Host 5^th Annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
2018 NE Ohio Living Your Small Farm Dream Conference
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Getting Started in Community Gardening Workshop Slated for March 24, 2018
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 13, 2018 Issue:

Dan Brown Hired as Local Foods Coordinator for OSU Extension
Nicole Mann Selected as 2018 Ohio Ayrshire Queen
Crop Insurance Deadline is March 15 for Ohio Farmers
Spring Planting and Summer Growing Outlook
Revised Phosphorus Index Can Help Curb Ag Runoff
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Backyard Chicken Basics
Trumbull Crop Lunch – Harmful Algal Blooms, an Update
Farm Bureau CAUV Meetings
Workers’ Compensation Group Safety Meeting
Field Pea Meeting Slated for March 15, 2018 in Colebrook
Origin Malts Malting Barley Grower Meeting: Trumbull County March 22
OSU Extension to Host 5^th Annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
2018 NE Ohio Living Your Small Farm Dream Conference
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
Ashtabula County Master Gardener’s Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Getting Started in Community Gardening Workshop Slated for March 24, 2018
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Eggshells in the Garden
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 6, 2018 Issue:

Backyard Chicken Basics
Trumbull Crop Lunch – Harmful Algal Blooms, an Update
Tall Fescue and its Endophyte – Implications for your Farm
Farm Bureau CAUV Meetings
Workers’ Compensation Group Safety Meeting
Field Pea Meeting Slated for March 15, 2018 in Colebrook
OSU Extension to Host 5^th Annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
2018 NE Ohio Living Your Small Farm Dream Conference
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
Ashtabula County Master Gardener’s Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Getting Started in Community Gardening Workshop Slated for March 24, 2018
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Caring for Garden Tools
Pruning Fruits
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

February 27, 2018 Issue:

USDA Designates Ashtabula and Geauga Counties as Disaster Areas
Ashtabula County CAUV Renewal Forms
Generation Rx: Safe Medication Practices for Life – Drug Abuse Prevention Training to be Held on March 7 in Jefferson
Rain, Rain, Will it Ever Go Away?
2018 NE Ohio Living Your Small Farm Dream Conference
Rose Bill Introduced to Exempt Agriculture from CERCLA Air Emissions Reporting
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
Colostrum is the Key
Ashtabula County Master Gardener’s Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
2018 4-H Carnival to be held March 1^st
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications
Getting Started in Community Gardening Workshop Slated for March 24, 2018
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

February 20, 2018 Issue:

Generation Rx: Safe Medication Practices for Life – Drug Abuse Prevention Training to be Held on March 7 in Jefferson
Rose Bill Introduced to Exempt Agriculture from CERCLA Air Emissions Reporting
68th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday, March 24
Striking the Economic Balance for P and K Fertilizers
Ashtabula County Master Gardener’s Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Backyard Chicken Basics Program in Trumbull County March 14 from 6-8pm
“Perils of Farming – Managing for the Unexpected” workshop to be held on Monday, February 26 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Pesticide Container Recycling Available on February 21
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Hold Meeting
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on February 23
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Slated for March 1, 2018
2018 4-H Carnival to be held March 1^st
Northeast Ohio Calving Workshop to be held on February 22, 2018 in Jefferson, Ohio
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Lee’s Monthly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

February 13, 2018 Issue:

“Perils of Farming – Managing for the Unexpected” workshop to be held on Monday, February 26 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Pesticide Container Recycling Available on February 21
Ohio Smart Agriculture: Solutions from the Land Initiative
How to Ask for Help
2018 ICCA of the Year
Study Shows Wetlands Provide Landscape-Scale Reduction in Nitrogen Pollution
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Hold Meeting on February 24
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on February 23 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Slated for March 1, 2018
2018 4-H Carnival to be held March 1^st
Northeast Ohio Calving Workshop to be held on February 22, 2018 in Jefferson, Ohio
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Slated for February 21, 2018
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Program
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Gardening Tasks for Winter
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

February 6, 2018 Issue:

Winter Has Seen Wild Swings in the Weather
Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Hold Meeting on February 24
Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on February 23 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Slated for March 1, 2018
Northeast Ohio Calving Workshop to be held on February 22, 2018 in Jefferson, Ohio
2018-2019 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Slated for February 21, 2018
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Program
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
That Poinsettia You Received
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

January 30, 2018 Issue:

IRS Reminds Employers that W-2, W-3, 1099-MISC Forms Due January 31
Northeast Ohio Calving Workshop to be held on February 22, 2018 in Jefferson, Ohio
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Slated for February 21, 2018
What’s Limiting Soybean Yield? Take Soybean Production Survey and Receive $40
Reminders about Dicamba Training
Local Training on Dicamba to be held on February 9, 2018
Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Heritage Turkey Production Research Profitable But More Difficult
Five Pasture Improvements to Begin in January
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Program
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Fertilizer Re-Certification Options for NE Ohio
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

January 23, 2018 Issue:

Understanding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Dicamba Training on February 9, 2018
The Federal Government is Getting its Act Together for Rural America
Five Themes Exist in Emerging Consumer Issues
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School Slated for February 21, 2018
Changes = Economic Realities in the Beef Cattle Industry!
Agronomic Crops and YouTube
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Program
Hydrangea School to be Held on April 26, 2018
Fertilizer Re-Certification Options for NE Ohio
Lee’s Monthly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Donors Sought for 2018 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

January 9, 2018 Issue:

Ohio Maple Days on Tap Jan. 18, 19, 20:
Tractors and Parts – Making a Successful Trip for Parts
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Program
DICAMBA Luncheon Slated for January 17, 2018 in Cortland
Fertilizer Re-Certification Options for NE Ohio
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Session Slated for Friday, January 12
Plant-based burgers are turning the grocery meat aisle into a protein aisle
GMOs Might Feed the World If Only Investors Weren’t So Scared
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Donors Sought for 2018 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

January 2, 2018 Issue:

Tractors and Parts – Making a Successful Trip for Parts
DICAMBA Luncheon Slated for January 17, 2018 in Cortland
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Session Slated for Friday, January 12
Employee Evaluation Considerations
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Start Your Own Plants from Seed in 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Donors Sought for 2018 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

December 26, 2017 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Session Slated for Friday, January 12
Ohio General Assembly Considers Bills about Cottage Foods & Dogs on Patios
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
The Simple River-Cleaning Tactics That Big Farms Ignore
Breakthrough Pulls Science Ahead in Race Against Devastating Wheat Disease
Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2018
Applications Being Taken for Ashtabula County Local Foods Coordinator
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Native Plants for Shade
Lee’s Monthly News Column
David’s Weekly News Column
Donors Sought for 2018 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

December 19, 2107 Issue:

Applications Being Taken for Ashtabula County Local Foods Coordinator
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
To Use Dicamba or Not To Use Dicamba… That is the Question!
The Difficulty in Legally Applying Dicamba – Weather Factors
New Paper on Ag Practices Presented at Lake Erie Foundation Event
How to Get More Out of your Pastures and Improve Water Quality
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

December 12, 2017 Issue:

Ohio Supreme Court Rules That Landowners Can Challenbge CAUV Values Before the Board of Tax Appeals
OSU Reintroduces the Hobby Maple Syrup Production Factsheet
Census of Agriculture is Underway
New Study Identifies Genetic Basis for Wester Corn Rootworm Resistance in Maize
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
Women in Ag Program Slated for December 16
Using Goats to Improve Cattle Pastures
Dicamba Restrictions Added
Farmers on Alert as Spotted Lanternfly Found in Third State
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

December 5, 2017 Issue:

Census of Agriculture is Underway
The Economic Contribution of Agricultural and Food Production to the Ohio Economy
New Care Standards for Ohio Veal and Dairy to Begin in 2018
Update on Required Dicamba Training for 2018
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
Women in Ag Program Slated for December 16
Selecting Corn Hybrids for 2018: Some Considerations
New Report Shoes Agricultural Productivity Consistently Up
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Once They Start Composting, People Find Other Ways to be Green
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

November 28, 2017 Issue:

Women In Ag Program Slated for December 16
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
Wheat Acres Drop to 100-Year Low
Trump’s Agriculture Department Reverses Course on Biotech Rules
Barley No Longer An Afterthought in Beer Flavor
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

November 21, 2107 Issue:

ODA Changes Ohio’s Livestock Care Standards
Wet Pattern Likely Into Next Spring
Record Corn Yield Projected by USDA
Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in 5 Years
Seven Tips for Purchasing Firewood
2017 Farmer’s Tax Guides
New Website Addresses Agriculture Best Management Practice Placement and Use
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
EPA Delays Hazardous Substance Release Notification Deadline
David’s Weekly News Column
Native Plants for Full Sun
Upcoming Extension Events

November 14 Issue:

28^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet a Success
Farms Must Begin Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances from Animal Wastes
Farm Record Keeping Program for Women in Agriculture Slated for November 18
Yet More Rain During Delayed 2017 Harvest: Managing the Risk of Soil Compaction
Breeding Highly Productive Corn Has Reduced its Ability to Adapt
Easing the Soil’s Temperature
EQIP Application Deadline is November 17, 2017
Annie’s Project Retreat for Women in Agriculture
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

November 7, 2018 Issue:

Farm Record Keeping Program for Women in Agriculture Slated for November 18
4-H Leaders Recognized at 2018 4-H Advisor Banquet
Ashtabula County Market Animal Survey Results
Agricultural Productivity Needs to Increase To Feed World: GAP Report
EQIP Application Deadline is November 17, 2017
EU Commision Proposes Five-Year Extension for Herbicide Glyphosate
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
Snowbird Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-certification Session to be held on November 16
Annie’s Project Retreat for Women in Agriculture
2018 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Workshop Scheduled for January 20, 2018
The Definition of Insanity
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

October 31, 2017 Issue:

Karen Cooley Receives Honorary American FFA Degree
28^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 11 in Lenox, OH
What Will Dicamba Changes Mean for Farmers?
Case Studies Show Big Economic Benefits of Soil Health Practices
Avoid Costly Problems in the Spring by Proper Winterizing of Your Sprayer Now
Snowbird Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-certification Session to be held on November 16
The 4 R’s of Feeding the Cow Herd
Pest Resistance to Biotech Crops Surging
Annie’s Project Retreat for Women in Agriculture
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

October 24, 2017 Issue:

Five Year Corn and Soybean Price Projections
1st Annual Northeast Ohio Maple Day to be held on October 28
Fall Manure Application Tips
Late Fall Herbicide Treatments for Cover Crops?
28th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 11 in Lenox, OH
Snowbird Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Session to be held on November 16
Snowbelt Woodland Owners Tree Farm Tour to be held on October 28
Annie’s Project Retreat for Women in Agriculture
NRCS Announces Ohio EQIP Application Deadline
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly Column
Upcoming Extension Events

October 17, 2017 Issue:

2016 Crop ARC/PLC Payments Released for Crop Commodity Programs- Small Payments for Northeast Ohio Farmers
EPA and States' Collective Efforts Lead to Regulatory Action on Dicamba
Good Harvest Weather This Week With Worsening Harvest Weather Next Week
Field Drying and Harvest Losses in Corn
28^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 11 in Lenox, OH
Snowbelt Woodland Owners Tree Farm Tour to be held on October 28
U.S. Is Said to Make Dairy Proposal That Canada Flatly Rejects
New Report Recommends Changes to County Crop and Cash Rent Estimation Methods Used by the NASS
Annie’s Project Retreat for Women in Agriculture
NRCS Announces Ohio EQIP Application Deadline
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

October 10, 2017 Issue:

28^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 11 in Lenox, OH
Ohio Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Enterprise Budgets Project Low Returns for 2018
Snowbelt Woodland Owners Tree Farm Tour to be held on October 28
Is Your Farm MarketReady?
US Senate Passes Changes to Federal Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act
Grass-fed Cows Won’t Save the Climate
Honey Samples Worldwide Test Positive for Neonicotinoids
Fall Grazing Management
Don’t Guess, Forage Test!
Farm Safety Tips and Reminders
David’s Weekly News Column
Easing into Native Plants
Upcoming Extension Events

October 3, 2017 Issue:

Weather Outlook
New Machine Evaluates Soybeans at Harvest for Quality
Soybean Pod Shattering and Harvest Moisture
Spotted Wing Drosophila – End of Year Round Up
Marestail Control in Wheat and Some Other Weed Stuff
Snowbelt Woodland Owners Tree Farm Tour to be held on October 28, 2017
Ohio Agronomy Guide Available Free Online
Ohio Department of Agriculture Updates Fertilizer Certification Program Rules
Employers Should Now Use the Revised Form I-9 for Employee Verification
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

September 26, 2017 Issue:

How Farmers Can Avoid 3 Top Igniters of Combine Fires
Bill Would Create a New Visa Category
Aluminum Can Recycling Center in Rock Creek Keeps on Crushing
Harvest Weather Outlook
Why John Deere Just Spent $305 Million on a Lettuce-Farming Robot
Should We Add Diaporthe Stem Canker and Cercospora Leaf Blight to Our List of Disease Ratings for Ohio in 2018?
Exclusive: EPA Eyes Limits for Agricultural Chemical Linked to Crop Damage
Using Livestock Manure to Replenish Nutrients in Hay Fields
October 15^th Pre-Registration Deadline for the 2017 Lake Erie Maple Expo Approaching
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

September 19, 2017 Issue:

Ohio Grape & Wine Industry Contributes $1.3 Billion to State’s Economy
Addition by Subtraction
Does ‘Sustainability’ Help The Environment or Just Agriculture’s Public Image?
Greatest Improvements in Ag in past 100 years?
Vermeer Unveils First-of-its-Kind Self-Propelled Baler Prototype
Researchers Find Cereal Rye is Effective at Reducing Amaranthus spp. in Soybean Crops
No Asian Hornets in Ohio
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

September 12, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Master Gardener Recognizes Achievements at Annual Banquet
Ashtabula County Soybean Weed Survey
Cool Weather and Corn Drydown
Dairy Farm Manager Academy to be Held in 2018
Getting to the Root of the Matter: Soilborne Diseases of Tomato
Two New Herbicides Available in 2018
Collaring the Mice That Carry Lyme Disease-Causing Ticks
Airline Industry Could Fly Thousands of Miles on Biofuels from a New Promising Feedstock
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

September 5, 2017 Issue:

Dean Cathann Kress Visits Northeast, Ohio
Peas That Like It Hot
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage, Secretary Allows Producers to Opt Out
Managing People Instead of Things
Western Bean Cutworm Trapping Season Complete
Last Alfalfa Cutting and Risk Management
First US Farm-Income Gain In Four Years Signals Hope of Bottom
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

August 29, 2017 Issue:

Jefferson Garden Club Grant Allows for New Pollinator Garden
EEE Virus Confirmed in Ashtabula County Horse
Future Weather Predictions
Troubleshooting Ear and Kernel Disorders in Corn
Farm Bill Offers Certainty & Opportunities
Ashtabula Community Action Looking for Community Gardens/Healthy Foods AmeriCorp Vista Member
Ashtabula Agriculture Research Station Seeking Harvest Assistant
Ohio Tree Farm Committee To Hold Meeting on September 9
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

August 22, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula Community Action Looking for Community Gardens/Healthy Foods AmeriCorp Vista Member
Join Us for a Workshop: ROI of Digital Tools for Soybean Production
Lou-Ida Farms Marks 100^th Year Breeding Holsteins
Corn Earworm Alert
Late Season Soybean Insects
New World Screwworm Still a Threat
Northeast Ohio Grape Twilight Tour Scheduled for August 28, 2017
Ashtabula Agriculture Research Station Seeking Harvest Assistant
Ohio Tree Farm Committee To Hold Meeting on September 9
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

August 16, 2017 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Grape Twilight Tour Scheduled for August 28, 2017
Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station Seeking Harvest Assistant
Ohio Tree Farm Committee to hold Meeting on September 9
Is There a Place for Cover Crops in Your Farming Operation?
Limiting Liability on the Farm: An Overview of Ohio’s LLC Laws
Grazing Bites for August7
Ban IAB (It’s Always Been) syndrome
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

August 8, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Fair Starts Today!
Top Ashtabula County Dairy Herds
Weather Outlook
Researcher Studying Agriculture Fairs and Flu Among Pigs
From Field to Pint: Malting Barley in the Eastern US
Legislations Would Curb Food Waste
Points to Consider Before Starting a Hops Operation
Mahoning County Farm Management and Technology Field Day
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

August 1, 2017 Issue:

Managing Corn Rust with Fungicides
Stink Bugs in Soybean
Mahoning County Farm Management and Technology Field Day
The Dicamba Situation – Assessment and Some Action Items
2017 Ohio Wheat Performance Test Data Available
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Robert Spellman Memorial Program Applications Being Taken
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Events

July 25,2017 Issue:

Centerra to Close Jefferson Feed Mill
5 Farm Bill Goals from AFBF
Weather Outlook
USDA Seeks Comments on Regulatory Reform
Controlling Pasture Flies on Cattley192017
Changes to Ohio’s Lake Erie Commission will Impact Agriculture and Lake Erie Water Quality
Assessing the Success or Failure of Pollination in Corn
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Robert Spellman Memorial Program Applications Being Taken
David’s Weekly News Column
The County Fair is for Gardeners too!
Upcoming Extension Events

July 18, 2017 Issue:

Great Display of Agriculture at the Trumbull County Fair
First Case of Swine Flu Serves as a Reminder
Ohio’s Noxious Weeds Laws
Adding Value to Feeder Calves
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like – Off-Target Dicamba Movement – Out Favorite Time of Year!
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Ohio 4-H Awarded $20,000 to Help Grow 4-H
Robert Spellman Memorial Program Applications Being Taken
David’s Weekly News Colum
Upcoming Extension Events

July 11, 2017 Issue:

Weather Forecast
Winter Cover Crop Good For Soil, Cows, Profit
Damage From Wayward Weedkiller Keeps Growing
First Report of Frogeye Leaf Spot in Ohio– Is it Sensitive?
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
Wine Grape Disease, Insect and Weed Diagnostic Workshop Slated for July 21
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

July 4, 2017 Issue:

CAUV Changes Pass as Governor Signs Budget Bill
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Update for Northeast Ohio
What is the Effect of Rain Damage on Hay?
Master Gardener Cookbook on Sale
First 2017 Report of Cucumber Downy Mildew in Ohio
Danone Looks to Ride Healthy Food Revolution Wave
Wine Grape Disease, Insect and Weed Diagnostic Workshop Slated for July 21
EPA Announces Plan to Repeal WOTUS Rule
Do We Have a Leadership Crisis?
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 27, 2017 Issue:

Ohio Legislature Continues to Consider Two Separate CAUV Bills
1^st Generation European Corn Borer Management in Non-BT Corn
Bill Before Ohio Legislature Proposes More Funding for Plugging Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
Is Dannon Guilty of Marketing Flimflam?
Report Finds Lake Erie Deteriorating Due to Algae
If it Smells Like a Petunia or Shampoo, It Might Be A Pesticide
Ohio Department of Agriculture Proposes Amendments to Maple Syrup, Sorghum, and Honey Regulations
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 20, 2017 Issue:

Ohio Will Soon Permit Certain Agricultural Utility Vehicles to Travel on Public Roads
All Puckered Up
‘Raise Your Hand for Ohio’ for 4-H
Research Focuses on Reclaiming Strip-Mine Sites for Biofuel Crop Production
Sorghum x Sudangrass, a Real ”Slump Buster”
Effective High Tunnel Vegetable Growing Workshop— Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Maple Syrup Value Added Products Workshop
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 13, 2017 Issue:

Hot Weather This Week
Selling Foods at the Farm: When Do You Need a License?
Ohio's Western Lake Erie Waters Will Not Be Listed As 'Impaired'
Striving for Worm-Free Sweet Corn
Survey: Bee Loss Drops Last Season
Understanding Your Seed “Real Estate”
What’s the Right Recipe to Coat Naked Soybeans?
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop— Friday, June 16, 2017
Effective High Tunnel Vegetable Growing Workshop— Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Let’s Eat Local! Discover the Abundance of Ashtabula County
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

June 6, 2017 Issue:

First Baby Born in June is Dairy Month
Ashtabula Farmers’ Market in its 13^th Season
Slugs Likely to Thrive This Summer
Weather Outlook
Modified Soybeans Yield More in Future Climate Conditions
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop— Friday, June 16, 2017
Effective High Tunnel Vegetable Growing Workshop— Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Small Grains Field Day Scheduled for June 13
Let’s Eat Local! Discover the Abundance of Ashtabula County
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 30, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association Announces Youth Scholarship Winners
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Honors Top Wines
Newly Revised Ohio Agronomy Guide for Sale
Maple Syrup Value Added Products Workshop
Good Agricultural Practices Training Workshop— Friday, June 16, 2017
Comparing Green Manures in No-Till Crop Sequence
How You Can Help the Sun Make Hay When it Shines!
Effective High Tunnel Vegetable Growing Workshop— Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Small Grains Field Day Scheduled for June 13
Let’s Eat Local! Discover the Abundance of Ashtabula County
David’s Weekly News Column
Where Are the Birds?
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 23, 2017 Issue:

Lyme Disease Symposium in Andover on May 26
Northeast Ohio Crop Report, May 21, 2017
Ohio Applicator Forecast and Weather Update
Small Grains Field Day Scheduled for June 13
Frost Damage Update in Northeast Ohio
Last Week’s Frost Damage Update
Ohio Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Enterprise Budgets Project Low to Negative Returns Again for 2017
Let’s Eat Local Program Slated for June 13 in Ashtabula
David’s Weekly News Column
Alien Plants Beget Alien Insects
Upcoming Extension Program Dates

May 16, 2017 Issue:

Above Normal Temps Will be the Trend
Triandria Lodge #780 of Rock Creek to Hold Grand Re-Opening of Aluminum Can Recycling Center
Allison Crouch to Serve as Ashtabula County 4-H Intern
Ashtabula County Scholarship Winners Announced
USDA Announces Restructure
Armyworm in Corn and Small Grains
Children in the Garden - “I Can Grow That!” Workshop on May 20
Optimum Hay Yields Require Optimum Fertility
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

May 9, 2017 Issue:

Corn Management Practices for Later Planting Dates – Changes to Consider
Adapting Soybean Burndown Programs for Large Marestail
Soybean Nitrogen Breakthrough Could Help Feed The World
Children in the Garden - “I Can Grow That!” Workshop on May 20
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Spring Extension Program Dates
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

May 2, 2017 Issue:

U.S. EPA Wants Public Comments on Regulatory Reform
Employee or Independent Contractor? Know the Rules
Penn State Extension Changing Focus
Baleage Mistakes Can Lead to Major Health Consequences
First Cutting of Forages is Fast Approaching
What’s Behind the Latest Lawsuit on Lake Erie’s Water Quality?
Children in the Garden - “I Can Grow That!” Workshop on May 20
Portage County Pasture Walk – Corrected Address!
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

April 25, 2017 Issue:

20^th Annual Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show
Calibrate Your Sprayer to Save Money on Pesticides
Children in the Garden - I can grow that!
Ashtabula County Women in Agriculture: Conversations and Crafts
First Evidence Found of Popular Farm Pesticides in Drinking Water
Can Ancient Grains Find Their Way in Modern Agriculture?
Portage County Pasture Walk
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming Events

April 18, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Women in Ag: Conversations and Crafts
Portage County Pasture Walk
Clearing the Fence Row and Trimming Back Overhanging Branches
Facts About Early Season Wheat Diseases
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Cover Crops May Be Used to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Dietary Supplement May Enhance Dairy Cattle Health and Reproductive Capacity
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming Events

April 11, 2017 Issue:

Beware: Tick Numbers Could be on the Rise this Spring
Andrew Hudak Hired As Executive Director for 4-H Camp Whitewood
Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
How Much Are You Paying for the Privilege of Milking Cows?
Establishing New Forage Stands
New Forage Website Launched
Still Trying to Figure Out What to do with Dicamba in Xtend Soybeans this Year?
Managing Frost Injured Alfalfa
Last Call for Registration for the 2017 Pinot Gris Grape & Wine Production School to be held on April 18 in Geneva, Ohio
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Don’t Forget About Your Houseplants

April 4, 2017 Issue:

Applications Being Accepted for Summer Master Gardener Training Program
Don’t Remove Your Plants’ Solar Panel By Grazing Too Early!
Domesticated Rice Goes Rogue
Avian Influenza Update
Out of This World Expectations for ’Cosmic Crisp’ Apple
2017 Pinot Gris Grape & Wine Production School to be Held on April 18 in Geneva, OH
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Spring Extension Program Dates

March 28, 2017 Issue:

2017 Pinot Gris Grape & Wine Production School to be held on April 18 in Geneva, Ohio
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Farming Riskier Under Climate Change
Rethinking Gramoxone at a Reduced Price
Census of Agriculture Countdown Begins
Tough Times for Farm Income, Bright Spots on the Horizon
Asset Sales Plan Secures EU Backing for $130 Billion Dow, DuPont Merger
Ashtabula County 4â€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂH Pancake Breakfast
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
Joe BodnarMemorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
2017â€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Triâ€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂCounty Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Spring Extension Program Dates

March 21, 2017 Issue:

67^th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet a Success
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School a Success
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
3 GMO, Late-Blight Resistant Potato Varieties Get EPA Approval
The Sorghum Plant That Could Tackle Blindness
Winter Beef Clinic to be held on March 23, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Ashtabula County 4-H Pancake Breakfast
Today is National Ag Day
ODA Seeks to Recognize Farm Families Leading in Conservation and Productivity
Natural Plant Defense Could Help Fight Cancer, Alzheimer’s
March Weather Update
Winter Wheat Progress and Management- Check Your Fields
Know these Facts before Deducting a Charitable Donation
Ohio Senate to Consider “Purple Paint Law” for Trespassing
Spring Gardening Program Continue this Week at Local Libraries
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Today is National Ag Day
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column

March 14, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Women in Agriculture: Conversations and Crafts
Winter Beef Clinic to be held on March 23, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference is March 24
Northeast Ohio Small Farm Conference slated for March 25
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
Widely Accepted Vision for Agriculture May be Inaccurate, Misleading
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 22
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Early Season Forage Seeding Considerations
Tri-County Grape Growers 2017 Steak Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 4
Pipelines, Property, and You: What Ohio Property Owners Impacted by Pipeline Projects Should Know
'Kidney Punch' Compound Could Stop Mosquitoes — Along with Their Resistance
Alfalfa Risks from the Wild Weather Ride This Winter
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
David’s Weekly News Column

March 7, 2017 Issue:

New Dean for CFAES Selected
Registration Deadline Nears for March 15 Northeast Ohio Agronomy School
The Ohio Maple Syrup Season: Moving Forward?
Misleading Herbicide Ads and the People’s Court
Xtend Soybean/Dicamba Information
Bird Flu Found in Tennessee
Winter Beef Clinic to be held on March 23, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
2017 4-H Carnival to be held on March 7 in Jefferson
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on March 18
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 28, 2017 Issue:

Registration Deadline Nears for March 15 Northeast Ohio Agronomy School
Northeast Ohio Winter Dairy Conference Slated for March 9 in Wooster, Ohio
Ohio Aquaculture Association Spring Workshop to be Held on March 10
Winter Beef Clinic to be held on March 23, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Chainsaw Safety Class to be held on April 8
2017 4-H Carnival to be held on March 7 in Jefferson
How Does Health Insurance Affect Farmers and Ranchers? Help Influence Rural Health Policy in Upcoming Survey
Steps to Keep Palmer Amaranth Out of Your Operation
Upcoming Conferences to Help Small Farm Owners
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Phenology is a Garden Calendar
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 21, 2017 Issue:

NE Ohio Agronomy School to be Held on March 15
3^rd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Family Fun Night
Upcoming Conferences to Help Small Farm Owners
Scientists Develop Genetic Path to Tastier Tomatoes
2017 4H Carnival to be Held on March 7
VFD Webinar Thursday Night at 6pm
Conservation Tillage Conference
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet March 18
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries
From Flask to Field: How Tiny Microbes are Revolutionizing Big Agriculture
New Pesticide Applicator Training on March 14
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September
2017-18 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Applications Available
Applications for 2017 Ashtabula County Dairy Princess Being Accepted
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Woodland Management Field Day April 8 in Chardon
Hydrangea School in Jefferson on May 3
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 14, 2017 Issue:

Make Sure You Say the Right Thing with Roses
Crop Insurance Educational Meeting will be held on Monday, February 20 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Ohio Legislature is Set to Reconsider CAUV Bill
Options for Managing Mud in Pastures This Winter
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be Held March 15th in Williamsfield, OH
3^rd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Family Fund Night to be held on February 24 in Jefferson
2017 4-H Carnival to be held on March 7 in Jefferson
Trumbull County Master Gardeners Event – Gardening with Native Plants
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Hold Meeting February 18th
Join OSU Extension Specialists to Learn More About the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday March 18^th
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Applications for 2017 Ashtabula County Dairy Princess Being Accepted
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Woodland Management Field Day to be held on April 8 in Chardon, Ohio
Hydrangea School to be Held on May 3, 2017 in Jefferson, Ohio
Ashtabula County Metroparks Seeks Full-time Operations Manager
David’s Weekly News Column
Milkweed & Monarchs - Garden Reflections by the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners
Upcoming 2017 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 7, 2017 Issue:

Tax Outlook – The Truth is in the Detail
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be Held March 15th in Williamsfield, OH
Mycorrhizae: Super Highways to Soil Health
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Hold Meeting February 18th
2017-2018 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Join OSU Extension Specialists to Learn More About the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
Applications for 2017 Ashtabula County Dairy Princess Being Accepted
Trumbull County Master Gardener Event – Gardening with Native Plants
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be Held on Saturday March 18^th
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Love Your Soil, Love Your Water: Valentine’s Day Cover Crop Workshop
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
David’s Weekly News Column
Upcoming 2017 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 31, 2017 Issue:

Join OSU Extension Specialists to Learn More About the VFD
Applications for 2017 Ashtabula Dairy Princess Being Accepted
Trumbull County Master Gardener Event – Gardening with Native Plants
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on March 18
Youth Welding Workshop to be Held in Columbus
Grazing Bites: Time to Frost Seed Clover?
Examining Failed Legislation From the Last Legislative Session: A Two—Part Series
Effective BMPs for Improving Water Quality
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Love Your Soil, Love Your Water: Valentine’s Day Cover Crop Workshop
Ashtabula County Hiring SNAP-ED Program Assistant
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Position Available: Program Manager, 4-H Camp Whitewood
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
David’s Weekly News Column

January 24, 2017 Issue:

Position Available: Program Manager, 4-H Camp Whitewood
Employers Must Use New 1-9 Form Beginning January 22
Ohio Legislature Changes Transfer on Death Designations Following Certain Life Events
Examining Failed Legislation From the Last Legislative Session: A Tw—Part Series
A Quick Look at the 2015 Ohio Dairy Farm Business Dairy Summary
The 16 Questions Facing Production Agriculture in 2017
Key to Beef Cattle Profitability; Dare to be Different
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Love Your Soil, Love Your Water: Valentine’s Day Cover Crop Workshop
Ashtabula County Hiring SNAP-ED Program Assistant
Using the New Grading System to Improve Maple Syrup Quality
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
Trumbull County Master Gardeners are Now Taking Applications
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column

January 17, 2017 Issue:

Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Ashtabula County Hiring SNAP-ED Program Assistant
Trumbull County Hiring SNAP-ED Program Assistant
OSU Extension Has Two New Extension Educators in Northeast Ohio
Using the New Grading System to Improve Maple Syrup Quality
New Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Dates for Northeast Ohio
These Foods Aren’t Genetically Modified but They Are ‘Edited’
Trumbull County Master Gardeners are Now Taking Applications
Soil Carbon Capture: Great Loamy Hope or Bandaid?
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
David’s Weekly News Column

January 10, 2017 Issue:

Early Look Ahead to Spring Planting Season and Growing Season
Love Your Soil, Love Your Water: Valentine’s Day Cover Crop Workshop
New Deadline for Reporting Non-Employee Compensation on Form 1099
OSU Agronomy Webinars Planned
Managing Stockpiled Forages
Ohio Forage and Grassland Council Conference
Scientists Aim to Feed the World by Boosting Photosynthesis
Trumbull County Master Gardeners Now Accepting Applications
Learn to Grow Houseplants Successfully
Deadline Nears for Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
David’s Weekly News Column

January 3, 2017 Issue:

If Your Plane Goes Down…Will the Farm Continue?
Pay Farm Employees to Go On Vacation
Beef Producers- What Are Your Plans for 2017?
What is “Cow Sense”?
Feeding Hay for Livestock Winter Needs
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
Trumbull County Master Gardeners Now Accepting Applications
Learn to Grow Houseplant Successfully
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Donors Sought for 2017 Ashtabula County Ag Day
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
David’s Weekly News Column
The Case for Natives

December 27, 2016 Issue:

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
Northeast Ohio Pesticide Re-certification Sessions to be Held Across Region
Obtain Your Fertilizer Certification Before September, 2017
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
A-Tech Horticulture Students Receive Proclamation
Hybrid performance with and without various transgenic traits – Ohio trends
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
A New Retirement Account Option for Farm Households
Control Weather With Your Smartphone
Producers with Trees and Vines Have an Additional Option in Expensing Planting Costs for Tax Purposes
Final Repair Regulations Add Another Tax Management Tool for Farmers
Kristina Boone Hired as Director of Ohio State ATI
Genetic Plant Modifications Found to Increase Disease Resistance
EPA’s National Lakes Assessment Finds Nutrient Pollution is Widespread in Lakes
AFBF, NASDA State WPS Rule Was Issued in Violation of Federal Law
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column

December 20, 2016 Issue:

Ice Wine Picking Was in Full Swing This Past Week in Ashtabula County
Using Liquid Beef Manure as Side-dress Nitrogen for Corn
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
OSU Extension Pilots a Pesticide Container Recycling Program
New System Affords Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
Using phrase "Best If Used By" Will Help Reduce Confusion and Food Waste
Will 2017 Be a Turning Point for Farmers?
USDA Sends National Agricultural Classification Survey Ahead of 2017 Census of Agriculture
2017 Ohio Fairs Schedule Now Available
How Smart Are Your Searches?
Colorado County Board Votes to Ban GMO Crops on Public Land
Registration Open for 2017 OSU Hops Conference & Trade Show
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
She Called Out Chipotle, and They Answered
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
David’s Weekly News Column

December 13, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County Farm Bureau Recognized by OSU Extension
OSU Extension to Hold Women in Agriculture Program on Saturday, January 28, 2017
Nine Strategies for a Profitable 2017
Fall Oats as Dairy Forage
Town & Country, Western Reserve Farm Cooperatives Vote to Merge
Farm Bureau Sets Policy for Coming Year
Four Pitfalls of Working Capital
OHIO PROUD Announces Launch of New Website
The Economy of Cold Soil Blues
Farmers Asked to Respond to Survey on Natural Gas Grain Drying
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Winterize Your Farm Equipment in 5 Steps
Local Flavors: Ohio Wines and Cheeses Offer Options for Holiday Pairings
NE Ohio Farm Bureau Seeking a Membership Marketing Assistant
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
David’s Weekly News Column

December 6, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Northeast Ohio Agronomy Report for December
Examining Land Values, Rents, Crop Input Costs & Margins in 2017
“Scours” Vaccine – Give it Now for Protection in the Spring
Ohio Maple Days on Tap Jan. 19-21, 2017
Stress Less This Holiday Season
Penn State to Offer Grain Marketing Learning Opportunity
OSU Extension is Hiring – 4-H Camp Whitewood Program Manager
NE Ohio Farm Bureau Seeking a Membership Marketing Assistant
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
David’s Weekly News Column
Brush Piles for Wildlife

November 29, 2016 Issue:

Thanksgiving Meal Price Tag Drops from Last Year
The XtendiMax Label for Xtend Soybeans
Kernel Red Streak
2016 Ohio Corn Performance Test Results Now Available Online
Will Section 179 Be Needed Under Tax Reform
Penn State to Offer Grain Marketing Learning Opportunity
What Trump Can (and Can’t) Do About Regulations
NE Ohio Farm Bureau Seeking a Membership Marketing Assistant
2016 Post Fermentation Wine Quality Control Workshop to be Held
The Promise of Perennials: Working Through the Challenges of Perennial Crop Development
Master Gardener Application Deadline Extended
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring!
David’s Weekly News Column

November 22, 2016 Issue:

Rainfall Following Drought Linked to Historic Nitrate Levels in Midwest Streams
Manure Spreader Calibration
2017 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide Released
Corn Testing Positive for Vomitoxin: How Reliable was the Sampling?
Master Gardener Application Deadline Extended
4 Estate Planning Documents You Need Beyond a Will
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring!
Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District Hiring a District Technician
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Column

November 15, 2016 Issue:

2016-17 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
2016 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial - Yield Data Available
National Rural Health Day – November 17th, 2016
Safety for On-Farm Grain Storage Facilities
The Livestock Barn of the Future
New Ohio Grape IPM Facebook Page Launched
More Species Generate Higher Forage Yields
What the New York Times Missed with its Big GMO Story
“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
When, Why, and How to Sell Timber
Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District Hiring a District Technician
David’s Weekly News Column

November 1, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Beef Tour a Success
Success Score Card-Benchmarking for Profit Workshop
Snowbird PAT Session & Fertilizer Training
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop
Beef Input Sought
Deadline for EQIP Funding
Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District Hiring a District Technician
27^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 12, 2016 in Lenox, Ohio
Forage Management Considerations after Frost
Master Gardener Applications Due Today
Advanced Beekeeping Class on November 12
David’s Weekly News Column
Consider a Cutting Garden Next Year
Tree of the Week: Osage-Orange

October 25, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force 2016 Executive Summary
Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District Hiring a District Technician
November Weather Outlook
Using the New Maple Grading System as a Marketing Tool
Intercropping: Intersection of Soil Health & Production
Update-Changes to OSU Extension’s Timber Classes
Remember ARC-CO Payments Are Not Contingent on Planted Acres
Science of Industrial Hemp: On the Leading Edge of a Growing Industry
Conneautville Farmers Exchange Exits Bulk Feed Business
Northeast Ohio Beef Twilight Tour to be Held on October 27, 2016
Apply Now for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program
27^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 12, 2016 in Lenox, Ohio
New Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Sought
David’s Weekly News Column

October 18, 2016 Issue:

Do you know Where Your Cover Crop Seed has Bin?
Pythium and Phytophthora Pummel Pumpkins in NE Ohio
UPDATE – Changes to OSU Extension’s Timber Classes
Poor Seed Quality Reported from a Few Fields: Separating Insect Injury from the Fungi
Farm Groups Slam Dannon
Northeast Ohio Beef Twilight Tour to be Held on October 27, 2016
27^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet to be held on November 12, 2016 in Lenox, Ohio
New Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Sought
Introduction to Photography Class
David’s Weekly News Column

October 11, 2016 Issue:

Thinking about Selling Timber?
Economics of GMOs-Part III
An Open Letter about CRY1F Bt
Grazing Bites for October 2016
Ashtabula County Hiring Snap-Ed Program Assistant
Northeast Ohio Beef Twilight Tour to be held on October 27, 2016
27^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet
New Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Sought
Introduction to Photography Class
David’s Weekly News Column
Consider Growing Garlic

October 4, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County Hiring Snap-ED Program Assistant
Remembering My Dad: We Can All Be That ’Somebody’
Hayride Safety Tips
Still Time to Grow and Use More Feed
Trumbull SWCD 2016 Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting
Trumbull SWCD Election of Supervisors
Thinking About Selling Your Timber?
Economics of GMOs Part 2 – How Herbicide Use has Changed
Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins and Comparisons of Feedstuffs Prices
NE Ohio Beef Twilight Tour to be Held on October 27, 2016
27th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet
New Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Sought
Introduction to Photography Class
David’s Weekly News Column
Lee’s Monthly News Article

September 27, 2016 Issue:

NE Ohio Agronomic Crop Report
Ohio’s Mazzaro Shines in Intermediate Showmanship
Economics of GMOs-Part One
Thinking About Selling Your Timber?
Weather Outlook
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
Northeast Ohio Beef Twilight Tour to be held on October 27, 2016
27^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet
Fall Weed Control Odds & Ends
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Atrazine Ruling
Clinton and Trump: Where they stand on Ag
New Ashtabula County Master Gardeners Sought
David’s Weekly News Column

September 20, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula and Trumbull Weed Survey
Bus Trip to Farm Science Review
OSU Extension is seeking an Educator in Portage County
Diplodia Ear Rot
Bayer and Monsanto Merge
The Organic Panic: Finding the Right Combination
Is Full Overtime Pay Headed Your Way?
Love Your Wife and Kids, Not Your Cows!
OSU Aquaculture Boot Camp Program is Recruiting New Fish Farmers
Take the OSU Lake Debris Survey
David’s Weekly News Column
Container Gardening

September 13, 2016 Issue:

Meet Trumbull County’s New 4H Educator
Tips for Evaluating Corn Hybrid Demonstration Plots
Western Bean Cutworm Infestation and Disease Issues
Using Cover Crops with Fall Manure Applications
What Could Have Been for MPP-Dairy
Take the OSU Lake Debris Survey
Farm Science Review Mobile App
Bus Trip to Farm Science Review
Current Hay Conditions in Ohio
2016 Corn Silage Crop in Ohio
Perennial Crops for Bioenergy and Ecosystem Services
David’s Weekly News Column

September 6, 2016 Issue:

Robot Tractor Draws Crowds on Debut at Iowa Farm Show
Driverless Tractors Officially No Longer Futuristic
Why Justice Wants to block the Deere/Precision Planting Deal
Economic Depreciation Change: Evidence from Periods of Net Farm Income Change
New USDA App Protects Cattle from Heat Stress
Cowpeas are the answer. What’s the Question?
When, Why and How to Sell Timber
Chainsaw Safety Class on September 10
Lee’s Monthly Column
David’s Weekly Column

August 30, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County 4-Hers Win at Ohio State Fair
Fundraiser Benefiting Ashtabula Local Food Council on September 30
Ask the Expert Sessions Scheduled for 2016 Farm Science Review
New Mobile App for Pricing Standing Corn Silage
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in SE Indiana
Warmer & Drier Weather Returning to Ohio in September
What, There are Three Different Types of Photosynthesis?
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese
When, Why and How to Sell Timber
Stockpiling Pasture
Pasture Walk on September 1
Chainsaw Safety Class on September 10
David’s Weekly Column

August 23, 2016 Issue:

Late Season Diseases Are Making Their Appearance
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Top 7 Concerns of Young Farmers
2016 Ohio Wheat Performance Test
Got Waterhemp? Find out the Herbicide Resistance Characteristics Now
New Palmer Amaranth Finds
When, Why and How to Sell Timber
Pasture Walk on September 1
Chainsaw Safety Class on September 10
David’s Weekly Column
Garden Reflections by Ashtabula County Master Gardeners

August 17, 2016 Special Release: Swine Flu at Ashtabula County Fair:

Ohio Department of Agriculture Confirms Swine Flu at Ashtabula County Fair
Influenza A H3N2v
What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)

August 16, 2016 Issue:

Drought Damage in Your Corn Crop
Back to the Future with Stink Bugs
Fly Control for Livestock on Pasture
Why Food Labeling Has Little to Do With Knowing What is in Your Food
Screening Conservation Cover Seed for the Presence of Palmer Amaranth
Pasture Walk on September 1
Chainsaw Safety Class in Trumbull County on September 10
David’s Weekly Column-Ashtabula County Fair Recap

August 9, 2016 Issue:

Why Americans Waste So Much Food
Ohio, PA, & NY in Early Stages of Drought
Early Autumn Weather Outlook
New Ohio State Research Shows Phosphorus Levels in Ohio Soils Trending Downward
More for Less in Pastures
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance
BT Resistance in Western Corn Rootworm
Pasture Walk
Chains Saw Safety Class in Trumbull County
2016 Robert Spellman Memorial Steer Assistance Program
Lee’s Monthly Column
David’s Weekly Column
4 Ways Consumers Can Reduce Food Waste

August 2, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula Local Food Council: Summer Farm Tours
Grape Disease Focus of NE Ohio Field Day
It’s Half Time. How are the Disease Issues in Your Vineyard?
“Tassel Ears” Sightings in Corn
2016 Ohio Wheat Performance Test Available Online
Late-Summer Alfalfa Seeding Tips
Trebets to Lead Kent State Ashtabula’s Wine Degrees
Costly Cow Poop
2016 Robert Spellman Memorial Steer Assistance Program
Northeast Ohio Grape Twilight Tour
Farm Income Set to Fall Yet Again
David’s Weekly News Column

July 26, 2016 Issue:

2016 Robert Spellman Memorial Steer Assistance Program
Northeast Ohio Grape Twilight Tour to be held on August 11, 2016
David’s Weekly News Column- Field Fresh Farm
Plants of Concern for Livestock this Summer
Spider Mite Be a Problem
Glyphosate and Glyphosate Resistant Crops
What the New Drone Rule Means for Agriculture - Part 2: Rules for Operating Drones
Annual Dog-Day Cicada Emergence

July 19, 2016 Issue:

July 18 - Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
ACRE Update
Western Bean Cutworm Count Rising and Eggs Hatching
Weather Outlook
Corn Pollination
Congress Finalizes Mandatory GMO Labeling Law
To Mow, or Not to Mow . . . the Pasture?
What’s in a Number?
Should You Swap Corn For Soybeans in 2017?
David’s Weekly News Column- Northeast Ohio Grape Twilight Tour
Annual Dog-Day Cicada Emergence

July 12, 2016 Issue:

Ohio Creates New "Farm Winery" Liquor Permit
New Law Increases Access to Ohio Small Claims Court
Insect Pests we’re Watching Now
Experts: Smaller Algal Bloom Predicted For Western Lake Erie
A Warm July with Highly Variable Rainfall
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 7-13 "National Farmers Market Week"
Cottage Foods & Farmers Markets Workshop to be held on July 15 in Canfield, Ohio
David’s Weekly News Column- Fair Entries and Farm Custom Rates
Consider Entering your Flowers at the Fair
The Legal and Practical Aspects of the Agricultural Sales Tax Exemption

July 5, 2016 Issue:

Soybean Field Day to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
July 4^th Northeast Ohio Agronomics Crop Report
Cottage Foods & Farmers Markets Workshop to be held on July 15 in Canfield, Ohio
What the New Drone Rule Means for Agriculture
FSA County Committee Nominations Needed
David’s Weekly News Column- Pollinator Research & Magyar Farm 100^th Celebration
Ohio Farm Bureau Seeks CAUV Appeals Process for Landowners
Beef Cattle: Problems Beget Problems
Manure: Is it a Waste Product or a Valuable Asset?
The Essential Numbers in USDA's June 30 Reports
Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2016

June 28, 2016 Issue:

FSA County Committee Nominations Needed
Have and Have Nots Across State When it Comes to Rain over the Last Week
How Can the Timing of Stress Affect Yield in Corn?
Practice Good Grazing Management During the Summer
Two-Spotted Spider Mite Awareness
Senators Reach Deal on GMO Labeling
David’s Weekly News Column- Western Bean Cutworm & Weed Field Day Recap
Sssssssnakes in the Garden

June 21, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Weed Field Day to be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016
June 17 Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Warmer and Drier will be the Trend for the Rest of the Growing Season
Rootless and Floppy Corn
Five Tips to Reduce Spray Drift
Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw
David’s Weekly News Columnâ€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Tractor Time!
Ashtabula County 4â€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂH and OSU Extension welcome Amanda Barnum as the 2016 Summer Student Assistant
Ohio Hop Growers Guild Hopyard Open House
Registration Now Open for July 12 Western Ohio Precision Ag Day

June 14, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Weed Field Day to be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016
Have You Been Slimed? Slug Damage Reported
Summer-Time Weather Pattern in Full Swing
2015 Northeast Dairy Farm Survey Results
Will You Need to Pay Overtime for Your Farm Employees?
New Overtime Rules Update
Farm Debt is Growing
$14 Soybeans Possible With Summer Drought
Ohio Hop Growers Guild Hopyard Open House
USDA Extends Comment Period for Organic Livestock and Poultry Rule
Cloverbud Fun Days Scheduled for July 5-7
Enjoy the Orchid-Like Catalpa Blooms

June 7, 2016 Issue:

Ava Mae Murphy first baby born in June is Dairy Month
Evan Schaefer Serving as OSU ACRE Intern for Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio Ag Scouting Update
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Another Example of the Disconnect
New Fact Sheet Could Help Producers Keep Specialty Crops Safe from Herbicide Drift
Farming 101- Keep them Separated!
Dating on the Farm
Bruce McPheron Named Ohio State Provost
Manure Sidedress of Corn Research Plots from 2011-2015
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Landowner’s Right to Appeal "Waters of the U.S." Determination
Growing African Violets
Ashtabula County 4-H Camp is Filling Up-Get your Reservation in Today!
Cloverbud Fun Days Scheduled for July 5-7

May 31, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Botulism Prevention with Small Grain Baleage
USDA Extends Deadline for Recording Farm Structure
NOAA Issues Summer Weather Outlook
New FDA Food Label Highlights Dairy’s Value
How Will New Lease Accounting Rules Affect You?
Cattle Pricing - We Need A Little Perspective
Ashtabula County 4-H Camp is Filling Up-Get your Reservation in Today!
Cloverbud Fun Days Scheduled for July 5-7
Northeast Ohio Farm Bureau Program Assistant/Intern Position Applications Being Taken

May 24, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Recipients Chosen
Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association Announces Youth Scholarship Winners
Northeast Ohio Farm Bureau Program Assistant/Intern Position Applications Being Taken
USDA Resumes Incentives to Grow and Harvest Biomass for Energy and Bio-based Products
Plant, Plant, Plant!
Time to Scout for Black Cutworm in Corn
Take a Second Look at Your Hay Habit
Wrap it Up and Improve Your Forage
New Look to Growing Degree Website
Making Equipment Pay
GMOs Ruled Safe To Eat, But They Aren’t Solving World Hunger
These Students Are Developing Bacteria That Eats Our Plastic Pollution
Department of Labor Announces New Overtime Rule
Pigweed, Palmer Amaranth Identification Tips for Growers
Vegetable Growers Field Night to be held on May 25 in Garrettsville, Ohio

May 17, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County Ag Day a Success
2016 Ohio Corn and Soybean Enterprise Budgets Project Lower Costs But Low to Negative Returns
Slowly Improving Conditions Next 1-2 Weeks For Planting
Make Hay When the Sun Shines…What Sun?
What is a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship?
Vegetable Growers Field Night to be held on May 25 in Garrettsville, Ohio
When Should You Pay Your Spouse and Kids?
Plant Nutrition From Below the Ground Up
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Find One-Stop Shop in Farm Answers
Google's Food Trends Report Reveal What Consumers Want to Cook, Eat
Update on the Zika Virus
Dine in to Make a Difference at Bob Evans Restaurants on May 16-17, 2016

May 10, 2016 Issue:

Stress Management During Tough Financial Times
Dairy Faces 'Painful' 2016 Summer
Rapid Transition from El Nino to La Nina Continues
Planting and Pollinators
Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training Materials Available Online
Rainy Day Entertainment – Get Up to Speed on Pigweed ID
June Small Grains Field Days
Ohio Legislature Passes Agritourism Legislation
Ohio Department of Agriculture Notifies Pesticide Businesses of Insurance Requirement Updates
Managing the Spring Flush
Selling Eggs and Meat from Your Farm or Home
USDA Unveils New 'Urban Agriculture Toolkit' for Urban Farmers and Agri-business Entrepreneurs
OSU Extension in Lake County Seeking Agricultural & Natural Resources Extension Educator
USDA Adds 800,000 Acres to CRP
Dr. Lonnie J. King Appointed Acting Dean of College of Food, Ag, and Environmental Sciences
Dine in to Make a Difference at Bob Evans Restaurants on May 16-17, 2016

May 3, 2016 Issue:

Adjusting No-till Burndown Programs for Later Planting
Wheat Diseases: Updated Facts and Pictures -Part 1
Fertilizing Forages: Using Nutrients Wisely
Baleage: An Option in Better Haymaking
OSU Extension in Lake County Seeking Agricultural & Natural Resources Extension Educator
Dine in to Make a Difference at Bob Evans Restaurants on May 16-17, 2016
April 29 Edition of the Ohio Grape Newsletter
Winery Helps Farmer Find Himself
What to Communicate to Your Banker Now
Handling Your Maple Syrup Crop after the Season
CRP Payouts Entice Farmers to Leave Land Fallow
USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equipment
USDA Establishes New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers to FSA Programs
Consider Attracting Bats to Your Garden
The Best Movies about Farmers: Part II
Remembering Susan Masirovits

April 26, 2016 Issue:

April 22 Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Lots of Fungicides to Choose From, but Choose Wisely
Weather Outlook
Balancing Farm and Family
Will Removing Neonics Save the Bees?
Save the Date: Farm Science Review Is September 20-22, 2016
European Pine Sawfly Larvae are Munching Mugos
The Best Movies About Farmers
Got an Old Hay Wagon? Ashtabula County 4-H Needs One!
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Brant’s Apple Orchard to Award 2016 Youth Scholarship
John F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Being Taken

April 19, 2016 Issue:

19th Annual Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show a Success
ATECH Horticulture Program Expanding Curriculum
Got an Old Hay Wagon? Ashtabula County 4-H Needs One!
Warm Weather Hit in a Big Way This Last Week
Corn and Soybean: What’s in Store for 2016?
Mitigation of Cold Damage in Grapevines: Science & Practice Workshop to be held on April 21, 2016
Preventing Grass Fires
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations Adding Next-Generation Family Members
Veterinary Feed Directive: What Producers Need to Know
Tips to Pay Bills When Money Is Tight
4-H Survey of Youth Hears ‘We Have Weak Leaders’
Spruce - Phomopsis Canker
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016

April 12, 2016 Issue:

Weather Outlook
Soil Temperatures Went the Wrong Way!
April Snow Showers Bring Frozen Flowers
Soil Amendment and Foliar Application Product Evaluation Trials Summary
Will Bearishly High Estimate of Corn Acres Stand?
USDA Announces Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains and Oilseeds
Soybeans Dip on China Reforms, Oversupply Forecast
ODA Launches 2016 “Ag is Cool!” Creative Expressions Contest
Direct Marketing Webinar Series Continues
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016

April 5, 2016 Issue:

Do you have the Aloha Spirit?
Final Push for Sponsors for the 2016 Ashtabula County Ag Day
How Low Can You Go? Cold Weather and Wheat Injury
What is the Meaning of Feekes Growth Stages in Wheat?
Corn Growers Expect Major Increase in Acreage
Farmers & Consultants Needed for Major Initiative to Update Fertilizer Guidelines
The Revised Worker Protection Standard
New Fact Sheet on Nozzles
Purdue Extension Debuts Mobile-Friendly Series of Online Cover Crop Publications
Workshop on Responsible Antibiotic Use for Dairy Herd Health
The Big Farm Myth
USDA Announces New GroupGAP Program for the Produce Industry
Ohio State is Putting Big Money into Sustainable Agriculture
Listen for Cicada
Raising Baby Chicks- Bringing Your Chicks Home
Ashtabula County 4-H Pancake Breakfast to be Held on Sunday, April 10, 2016
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Being Taken

March 29, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County 4-H Pancake Breakfast to be Held on Sunday, April 10, 2016
Report: Farmers Doing Too Little to Cut Lake Erie Phosphorus
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016
AmeriCorps Vista Member for Community Gardens & Healthy Foods Sought
National Cover Crop Survey Being Conducted
Got Backyard Wildlife Problems? April 14 Workshop in Cortland has Solutions
Six Facts You Should Know Before Deducting a Charitable Donation
Lowering the Risk of Infection with Grapes
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Brant’s Apple Orchard to Award 2016 Youth Scholarship
John F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Being Taken

March 22, 2016 Issue:

66^th Annual Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet a Success
Ohio Dairy Producers Association Meeting to be held on April 11, 2016 in Wooster
Mandy Orahood Named Organization Director for Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio State Hires New Specialists to Support Grape and Wine Research
Tri-County Grape Growers 2016 Steak Dinner to be held on May 5, 2016
Early Termination of Cover Crops
Four Market Factors That Could Strengthen Soybean Prices
Consider Using Fewer Highly Processed Foods
Outreach Meetings for FSA & NRCS Programs Scheduled for April 6, 2016
Bids Being Taken for Brillion Grass Seeder by SWCD
Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Brant’s Apple Orchard to Award 2016 Youth Scholarship
John F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Being Taken

March 15, 2016 Issue:

Farm Program Payments Revisited: Farmers May Choose Between County of Administration or Geographic County Location
National Agriculture Day is Today, March 15, 2016
Presidential Candidates Should Talk Farming for Ohio Primary
Calculate Cover Crop Costs
Outreach Meetings for FSA & NRCS Programs Scheduled for April 6, 2016
Cranberry Compound May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Spring Weather Forecast
Bids Being Taken for Brillion Grass Seeder by SWCD
Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Brant’s Apple Orchard to Award 2016 Youth Scholarship
John F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Being Taken
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

March 8, 2016 Issue:

4-H Camp Counselor Chili Cook-off this Saturday, March 12, 2016
CAUV Bills Awaiting Committee Action
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadline for 2016 Crops
Bids Being Taken for Brillion Grass Seeder by SWCD
A Survey for Ohio Farmers with On-Farm Grain Storage Facilities
Pre-Spring Housekeeping Around the Farm
Beef Production Practices and Consumer Trends
Study: Eliminating GMOs Would Take Toll on Environment & Economies
OHSIA Lambing School to be Held in Mt Hope
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Reservations Due Today!
Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Brant’s Apple Orchard to Award 2016 Youth Scholarship
John F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Being Taken
2016 4-H Carnival Tonight at Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

March 1, 2016 Issue:

Maple 101 to be held March 5, 2016 in Geauga Park District
Miscanthus Harvest Bus Tour to be held on Friday, March 11, 2016
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio
GMO Labeling in the News
Produce Safety Trainings to be held in Northeast Ohio in March
Status of Palmer Amaranth in Ohio
Digital Weed Identification Resources from OSU
Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
2016 Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
2016 4-H Carnival to be held March 8th
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 23, 2016 Issue:

Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25, 2016 in Jefferson
Miscanthus Harvest Bus Tour to be held on Friday, March 11, 2016
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio
Ohio Department of Agriculture Honors Nick Ferrante as Ohio’s Winemaker of the Year
February 21-27 is Grain Bin Safety Week
Sun Safe Hats Available for Sale
Changes Made to Ohio's Cottage Food Regulations
Researchers Urge More Careful Use of Soybean Seed Treatments
Is Glyphosate in Our Food? FDA Wants to Know
Interactive Online Budgeting Tools Available for Small-Scale Livestock Producers
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
2016 Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
2016 4-H Carnival to be held March 8th
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 16, 2016 Issue:

Questions & Answers about Ohio’s New Fertilizer Certification Program
Understanding Regulations, Definitions, Non-Compliance Penalties, on Fertilizer & Manure in Ohio WLEB
2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School Concludes Tonight
Beef Cow Size and Profitability
Check out OSU’s YouTube Video on Burying Grape Canes
The Process of Harvesting Miscanthus in Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio
Deadline to Submit for USDA Conservation Reserve Program is February 26
5 Retirement Investment Tips
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
2016 4-H Carnival to be held March 8th
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 9, 2016 Issue:

Ten Key Tax Tips for Farmers and Ranchers
Take the 365 Day Challenge for Preparing Your Farm’s Next Manager
Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio
Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Ashtabula SWCD Holding 2016 Tree Seedling Sale
Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
Final Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
2016 Northeast Ohio Small Farm Conference and Trade Show Slated for Saturday, April 2 in Wooster
2016 4-H Carnival to be held March 8th
Last Call for Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification This Winter in Far Northeast Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 2, 2016 Issue:

Ashtabula County Extension Looking for Summer College Student Assistant
2016-2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available
Ashtabula SWCD Holding 2016 Tree Seedling Sale
2015 Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report Available
Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
2nd Session of the 2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School Approaches
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
Employing Minors on Your Farm
Consider Risks and Opportunities of Owning Ground in an IRA
Jerry Gulke: My Best Advice to Young Farmers
4 Ways to Impress Your Landlord
Ninth Circuit Court Denies Move by EPA to Vacate Herbicide Label
The Transition to La Nina Could be Speeding Up
Weather Expert Predicts $6 Corn
Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
Cold Weather Brings Out the Cardinals
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 26, 2016 Issue:

Cost Per Acre Vs. Size of Farm
Farm Liability Insurance – What’s in Your Policy?
Registration Open for 2016 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council Annual Conference to be held on February 19, 2016
Ohio Compost Operator Education Course to be held on March 8-9, 2016 in Wooster, Ohio
Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
Holstein Sets New Milk Record: 74,650 pounds
Conservation Reserve Program Sign-up Meetings for Trumbull & Portage Counties
Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for 2016
2016 Ag Day Sponsors Sought
2nd Session of the 2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School Approaches
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
Ohio State University Extension Announces Two Upcoming Conferences to Help Small Farm Owners
Indoor Plants
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 19, 2016 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Regional Agronomy School to be Held on February 23, 2016
Conservation Reserve Program Sign-up Meetings for Trumbull & Portage Counties
Dr. Kelley Tilmon joins OSU as Field Crop Entomologist
2015 Northwest Ohio Corn Silage Test
Ohio Grape & Wine Conference to held on February 15-16 in Dublin, Ohio
Planted Vines and Trees Qualify for Bonus Depreciation
OSU’s Agricultural Outlook Webinar Provides Insights for 2016
Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for 2016
A Survey for Ohio Farmers with Grain Storage Bins
2016 Ag Day Sponsors Sought
2016 Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar Series- Watch it in Ashtabula County
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
A Hardier Honeybee That Fights Back By Biting Back
USDA: New Avian Influenza Strain Found in Indiana
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 12, 2015 Issue:

OSU’s Agricultural Outlook Webinar Provides Insights for 2016
Grape Growers Invited to Meet 2^nd Candidate for the New Manager of the OARDC Ashtabula Research Station
Section 179 Expensing Increase and Bonus Depreciation Allowed under “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes” Act
Is Section 179 a Ticking Tax Time Bomb?
Hay Quality Determines Supplementation Needs
Ag in the Courtroom - 9 Things to Watch in 2016
Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for 2016
A Survey for Ohio Farmers with Grain Storage Bins
Local Farmer Pens Second Book
The Quest for High Vacuum in a Maple Tubing System (Part 1)
Garden Journaling
2016 Ag Day Sponsors Sought
2016 Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar Series- Watch it in Ashtabula County
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 5, 2016 Issue:

Grape Growers Invited to Meet the Candidates for the New Manager of the OARDC Ashtabula Research Station
2016 Ag Day Sponsors Sought
Farmers Tax Guides Available
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crop Report- December 31, 2015
50% Bonus Depreciation Applies to More Property
2016 OSU Farm Custom Rate Survey
Safety in Working and Handling Livestock
Mild Winter Concerns for Grapes
The Ghost of Weather Past, Present and Future
2016 Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar Series- Watch it in Ashtabula County
Beef Cattle Pasture Management Workshop to be held on February 25 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Applications Being Taken For Ashtabula County Dairy Princess
Brim Silos: Third Person Added
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 29, 2015 Issue:

2016 Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar Series- Watch it in Ashtabula County
Hypocrisy is All Around Us
New Year’s Resolutions- David’s Perspective for 2016
Open in 2016
Part I: Making Effective New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
5 Grain Market Lessons Learned in 2015
Top Year-End IRA Reminders from IRS
Corn Hybrid Selection – 2015
How Do Corn Hybrids With and Without Various Transgenic Traits Perform?
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 22, 2015 Issue:

Section 179 Deduction Made Permanent in Budget Bill
Ashtabula County Ag Year in Review
Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
2015 Agricultural Year in Review
Ohio Lifts Ban on Poultry Shows and Auctions
EPA Revokes Approval of Enlist Duo Herbicide to Study 'Synergistic Effects'
Talk to Your Family about Security Online and at Home
9 Ways to Keep Your New Drone Off the Naughty List
2016 Ohio Beef Cattle Webinar Series- Watch it in Ashtabula County
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Wright & Moore Law Sponsoring Seminars Dealing with Employment Law and Crisis Prevention on your Farm
2016 Ohio Hops & Malting Barley Conference & Trade Show
10 Reasons Santa is a Farmer
2016 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 15, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Phosphorus Task Force Seeking Farmers to Help Track Data for Pilot Project
Who is Going to Milk Cows on Christmas Day?
2015 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials: Sortable Tables Available Online
Stagnant Demand & Ample Stocks Could Keep Grain Prices Flat in 2016
2016 Outlook: Look for $3 Corn to Continue
Maple Syrup May Just Be a Sweetener That's Good For You
What Will the Ohio Maple Syrup Industry Look Like in 2050?
Ohio Maple Days on Tap for January 21-23, 2016
A Very Active El Nino Pattern Setting Up
4 Great Weather Apps for Farmers and Ranchers
Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification Sessions to be held across Northeast Ohio in 2016
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016

December 8, 2015 Issue:

2015 Post Fermentation Wine Quality Control Workshops to be Held Across Ohio
A Slow Slog to the Finish Line on Section 179
Examining Land Values, Rents, Crop Input Costs & Margins in 2016
2016 Ohio Corn and Soybean Enterprise Budgets Project Lower Costs But Low to Negative Returns
Know When to Stop Checking Your Phone and Go to Sleep
Beef 509 Workshop Offers Livestock Producers Insight into Harvesting
Farm Safety: A Lifestyle, Not a Slogan
Is This The Year You Create a Farm Advisory Board?
Ohio Department of Agriculture Offers Tips for Purchasing Firewood
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification Sessions to be held across Northeast Ohio in 2016
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Compliance Rules Workshop to be held on December 15 in Cortland

December 1, 2015 Issue:

Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification Sessions to be held across Northeast Ohio in 2016
How Can I Obtain a Private or Commercial Pesticide Applicator License?
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 4, 2016 in Burton, Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2016
Easily Collect and Manage Calving Records in Real-Time
Silage Pile Management & Safety
Farm Transition Considerations: Working with an Attorney
Will Robots Replace Herbicides on the Farm?
Free Mobile App Helps Farmers Comply with New State Laws
Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Compliance Rules Workshop to be held on December 15 in Cortland
FDA Makes History in Approving Genetically Engineered Salmon
FDA Refuses to Require GMO Labeling

November 24, 2015 Issue:

The Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share
House & Senate Introduce CAUV Bills
Eighty Percent of Milk Harvested by Immigrants
How Much Hay will a Beef Cow Consume?
Feeding Winter Hay on Pasture Fields
8 Year-End Tax Tips to Help Maximize Your Savings
Dec. 14 Agriculture and Natural Resources Tax Webinar and Workshop Focuses on New Tax Rules
Year End Look at Tax Management
Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Compliance Rules Workshop to be held on December 15 in Cortland
CropLife America Welcomes Science-Based European Union Review of Glyphosate
Camelina Cover Crops a Boon for Bees
ODA Announces 2016 Funding for Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program
Family Fundamentals: Be Smart about Holiday Spending This Season

November 17, 2015 Issue:

26^th Annual Ashtabula County Beef Banquet a Success
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
FSA Changing ARC Policy
The Mission to Hire Millennials
FDA Releases New Food Safety Rules
Time to Comment on New Pesticide Applicator Extended Until December 23, 2015
Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Compliance Rules Workshop to be held on December 15 in Cortland
6 Ways to Uncover Hidden Profit on Your Farming Operation

November 10, 2015 Issue:

OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Extension Educator Hired for Trumbull County
An Introduction from Lee Beers
Time to Comment on New Pesticide Applicator Rules Ends on November 23
20-Year Study Finds Pesticides Linked to Depression in Farmers
Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Compliance Rules Workshop to be held on December 15 in Cortland
Hold the Dates February 15 & 16 - for two Agronomy Workshops in Wooster
2015 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials Available Online
Why Many Choose Not to Farm
OSU Extension in Ashtabula/Geauga County Searching for SNAP-Ed Program Assistant
Webinar Series Offers Financial Tips & Management Information for Farms
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio

November 3, 2015 Issue:

OSU Extension in Ashtabula/Geauga County Searching for SNAP-Ed Program Assistant
Ashtabula Local Food Council Growers Summit on Monday, November 9 in Jefferson
Webinar Series Offers Financial Tips & Management Information for Farms
Combine Storage Prep
Consider Temperament When Making Culling Decisions
Brambles Production, Management and Marketing Guide Now Available
World Health Organization Says Processed Meat Causes Cancer
26th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 14 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio

October 27, 2015 Issue:

Develop Written Farmland Lease Agreements
EPA Proposes Changes to the Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators
Weather Pattern Change is Coming
Corn Stalks Can Stretch Feed Supplies
Drone Use in Agriculture- Are New Rules Coming?
No Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016
Farm Bill: Producers Still Have Time to Enroll in Dairy Program
A Huge El Nino Is Spreading All Kinds of Mayhem Around the World
Deer-Vehicle Collisions Peak in the Fall
Webinar to Help Veterinarians, Farmers, and Livestock Professionals Successfully Manage Dairy Cow Nutrition
26th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 14 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadlines for 2016 Crops

October 20, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomics Crops Report - Mid-October Report
Weather Outlook
Soil Compaction Management at Harvest Time
Milk Prices Could be Depressed for Some Time
Safety Considerations at Your Grain Bins
Marbled Orbweaver Spider
26th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 14 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadlines for 2016 Crops
Fall Clean Up For a Healthier Spring Landscape

October 13, 2015 Issue:

Managing our Pastures Will Improve Cattle Performance
Higher Western Bean Cutworm Feeding May Lead to Mycotoxins
Sampling for Soybean Cyst Nematode – It’s time!
Precautions for Harvesting Forages After a Frost
26th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 14 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadlines for 2016 Crops
Vegetable of the Week- Garlic (Allium sativum)

October 6, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Fall Twilight Beef Tour a Success
October 5th Fall Weather Outlook
Leasing Your Land for Hunting: Legal Considerations
Farm and Dairy Editor receives the National Friend of Extension Award
26th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 14 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 24 in Burton, Ohio
Ride with the Trumbull County Commissioners on October 10
Trumbull County’s Farm Foliage Tour Set for October 11^th
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association Meeting to be Held on October 17
Calling All Ohio 4-H Alumni & Friends
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadlines for 2016 Crops
Plant of the Week – Osage-Orange (Maclura pomifera)
Vegetable of the Week- Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo)

September 29, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Fall Twilight Beef Tour to be held on October 1, 2015 in Trumbull County
Zaebst Family Awarded Soil & Water Conservation District’s Cooperator of the Year
Rennekamp to lead OSU Extension
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
Shutdown Showdown: What Farmers Need to Know
Tar Spot: a New Corn Disease in the Midwest
Liming Considerations
Revising Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybean, and Wheat
FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Deadlines for 2016 Crops
Purdue Adds to Agronomy's Online Courses for Professionals
7 Handy Ag Apps
Proper Cow Culling is Important to Your Business
Ride with the Trumbull County Commissioners on October 10
Ashtabula County 4-H Fall Festival to be held on October 6, 2015
Vegetable of the Week – Pie Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)

September 22, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Fall Twilight Beef Tour to be held on October 1, 2015 in Trumbull County
Best Beef Cuts for Grilling and Smoking
Farm Science Review 2015--Last Minute Reminders
Late September Weather
Farmers’ Almanac Makes Bold Projections, But Are They Valid?
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions— Focus on Variety Selection
Mahoning Lunch and Learn on Palmer Amaranth on September 25
Valent Ag Scholarship Contest Offers Winner(s) $3,000 for Telling Their "Why Agriculture" Story
Call Before You Dig
Wine Grape Flour Reduces Cholesterol in Lab Animal Study
Safe Combine Operation
“Ag Safety is Not Just a Slogan, It’s a Lifestyle”
Ashtabula County 4-H Fall Festival to be held on October 6, 2015
Ashtabula County Plat Directories Available
Research Specialist / Research Station Manager Sought by OARDC For Ashtabula Ag Research Station in Kingsville, Ohio
Vegetable of the Week – Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

September 15, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Fall Twilight Beef Tour to be held on October 1, 2015 in Trumbull County
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report- September 15
Weather Outlook for the Last Half of September
Wheat Management for Fall 2015
Combine Adjustments for 2015 Soybean Harvest
Preparation of Storage Facilities for Grain Harvest
Grazing Harvested Corn Residue, a Feed Alternative
Ashtabula County 4-H Fall Festival to be held on October 6, 2015
Ashtabula County Farm Bureau and Ashtabula County Soil & Water Conservation District Banquet to be held on September 21, 2015
Ashtabula County Plat Directories Available
OSU Searching for OSU Extension Educator for Trumbull County
Research Specialist / Research Station Manager Sought by OARDC For Ashtabula Ag Research Station in Kingsville, Ohio
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line
Vegetable of the Week - Turnip (Brasicca rapa)

September 8, 2015 Issue:

NEWBio Webinar on September 9 Highlights Biomass Crop Assistance Program
Recap of 2015 Western Bean Cutworm Sampling
2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program Decision Time-Clock Winding Down
Dairy Commodity and Milk Price Outlook
Your Input Is Vital: Dairy Farmers Needs Survey
Digital Weed ID Guide Available
OSU Searching for OSU Extension Educator for Trumbull County
2015 Lake Erie Maple Expo Set for November 6-7 in Albion, PA.
Have You Fertilized Your Hay Fields Yet?
Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Announced by USDA
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line
Great Bulbs of Garlic Workshop to be held on September 10, 2015
Vegetable of the Week - Cabbage

September 1, 2015 Issue:

OSU Searching for OSU Extension Educator for Trumbull County
Technology Use in Agriculture Survey
Spotted Wing Drosophila Found in NE OHIO Vineyards
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report – August 27
Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Announced by USDA
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program Ends September 30, 2015
Cover Crops After Corn Silage Harvest
What's Left in Your Pastures?
Bee Buffer Strip Initiative Seeks 100 Ohio Farmers
NE Ohio Grape Field Day Recap
Great Bulbs of Garlic Workshop to be held on September 10, 2015
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line

August 25, 2015 Issue:

Recap on Cover Crops Workshop and Beef Cutting Demonstration
Does your Field have Western Bean Cutworm Larva?
From Wet Weather to Dry Weather
Symptoms of Early Maturity in Some Fields in Ohio
2015 Grape Maturity at OSU Research Vineyard -- New addition to Buckeye Appellation Website
Greener Fields Together Announces Cultivating Change Grant Program For Local Farms
Great Bulbs of Garlic Workshop to be held on September 10, 2015
OSU Extension to host Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day on Thursday, August 27
Ashtabula County Dairy Farm Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, August 29
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line
Properly Using & Calibrating Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Chardon on August 28
Properly Using & Calibrating A Horse-Drawn Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Burton on August 28

August 18, 2015 Issue:

NE Ohio Agronomic Crops Report- August 14, 2015
Don’t Press the Panic Button on Soybean Aphid Yet
Estimating Soybean Yield
Weather Outlook and El Nino Update
2015 Ohio Wheat Performance Test Available Online
USDA Adds More Eligible Commodities for Farm Storage Facility Loans
Great Bulbs of Garlic Workshop to be held on September 10, 2015
2015 Statewide Sheep Shearing School – September 18-19, 2015
Flies, Beetles and Cattle
Northeast Ohio Cover Crops Field Night Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18
OSU Extension to host Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day on Thursday, August 27
Ashtabula County Dairy Farm Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, August 29
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line
Properly Using & Calibrating Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Chardon on August 28
Properly Using & Calibrating A Horse-Drawn Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Burton on August 28

August 11, 2015 Issue:

Meat Cutting Demonstration to be held on August 22 at Smokin T’s
Weather Outlook-August 10
Pricing Corn Silage Update (August 2015)
Estimating Corn Yields
Northeast Ohio Cover Crops Field Night Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18
OSU Extension to host Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day on Thursday, August 27
Ashtabula County Dairy Farm Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, August 29
Farm Science Review Tickets Available at OSU Extension Offices and On-Line
Properly Using & Calibrating Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Chardon on August 28
Properly Using & Calibrating A Horse-Drawn Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Burton on August 28
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on Saturday, August 22, 2015

August 4, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Cover Crops Field Night Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18
July 29 Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Late Season Diseases Showing Up in Unexpected Places in 2015
OSU Extension to host Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day on Thursday, August 27
Ashtabula County Dairy Farm Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, August 29
Ashtabula County Barn Quilts Dedicated at Fairgrounds
2015 Fall Amur Sale
Properly Using & Calibrating Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Chardon on August 28
Properly Using & Calibrating A Horse-Drawn Airblast and Boom Sprayers Workshop to be held in Burton on August 28
NCR-SARE Announces 2016 Call for Partnership Grant Proposals
Vegetable of the Week- Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)

July 28, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Cover Crops Field Night Scheduled for August 18
OSU Extension to host Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day on Thursday, August 27
Stink Bugs in Soybeans
Solving Financial Challenges on the Family Farm
Legal Issues Related to Livestock Production Webinar
3-Day Basics of Grazing School to be held in Wooster, Ohio
Cornfield’s “Cool” Block O Designed to Spur Conversations on Precision Ag Potential
Vegetable of the Week - Peppers (Capsicum spp.)

July 21, 2015 Issue:

Ohio Supreme Court Resolves Grain Bin Taxation Issue
Weather Update
Strongest El Niño in 50 Years Brewing?
Supplemental Forage Options for Late Summer to Early Autumn Planting
Late-Season Weed Issues – Are We Having Fun Yet?
Plasticulture Strawberry Field Day to be Held on August 4, 2015
Regional Dairy Meeting to be Held on August 6 in Wooster, Ohio
What's in your Balage? Inadequate Fermentation May Lead to Botulism
Evaluating and Leasing a Woods for Maple Syrup Production
Organic Seed Coating for Alfalfa Helps Prevent Some Soilborne Diseases
Vegetable of the Week – Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla)

July 14, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Crop Update
Weather Update-July 14, 2014
How Much N Has Been Lost This Year?
Minimizing the Damage
ODA Announces Farm Pesticide Collection in Canfield, Ohio
Entries for 169^th Annual Ashtabula County Fair Being Taken
Invasive Insects Workshop Set for July 23 in Chardon, Ohio

July 7, 2015 Revised Issue:

When Is It Too Late to Fertilize Corn with Nitrogen?
Scabby Wheat Grain? Increasing your Fan Speed May Help
Cover Crops for Prevented Acres
Moisture Levels in Hay
Western Bean Cutworm Flight Has Begun
How Liquid Are Our Farmers?
Invasive Insects Workshop Set for July 23 in Chardon, Ohio
Vegetable of the Week- Tomato (Vaccinium spp.)
Ashtabula County 4-H Camp a Success

June 30 Issue:

Enrollment for the 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1, 2015
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Report
Western Bean Cutworm Traps Set Out Across Ashtabula & Trumbull Counties
Prospects for “Muddied Corn”
NEW! Soybean and Small Grain Website (stepupsoy.osu.edu)
Late Harvest and Grain Quality Concerns
Giant Hogweed in Bloom Across Ashtabula County
A 4-R Program for Summer Grazing
Creep Feeding Beef Calves
Vegetable of the Week- Sweet Corn (Zea mays)

June 23, 2015 Issue:

Disease Management Following Flooding Rains—What to Look For
Wet Weather and Weed Management
Be Patient with Wet Hay Fields
Multiflora Rose Problems in Pastures? Control it Now!
Safe Repellents that Protect Fruit from Spotted Wing Drosophila Found
A New Blueberry for Home Growers
Vegetable of the Week – OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Baseball Field Management On-Line Course Offered
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture: Preparing for Legal Issues Webinar
Ashtabula County to host Cloverbud Fun Days
Mamma Mia! Italy Dishes up World’s Longest Pizza

June 16, 2015 Issue:

Jackson Bogardus Selected as Winner of the 2015 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship
Northeast Ohio Crop Update
Concerns for N Loss in Corn from Recent Storms
Wet Weather: Flooding, Poor Nodulation, and Disease Concerns
Ohio Slips to Eighth in the Nation in Maple Syrup Production
In What Growth Stage is this Corn Seedling?
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Safety-Net Programs
Safety Tips For June
Student Loan Forgiveness Proposed for Novice Farmers
Monsanto, Angling For Global Pesticide Dominance, Woos Syngenta
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture: Preparing for Legal Issues Webinar

June 9, 2015 Issue:

Master Gardener Recognition Banquet Held on Thursday, June 4, 2015
Forage Harvest Guidelines
First Baby Born in June Honored
Purple Corn Appearing in Some Fields
June Weather Update
What’s the Right N Rate for Corn in Ohio?
Ohio Department of Agriculture Announces 2015 Local Agricultural Easements Approved for Purchase
Vegetable of the Week - Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

June 2, 2015 Issue:

Ohio Taking Proactive Effort to Remain Free of Deadly Avian Flu as other States Struggle with Effects of Virus
4-H Fair Bird Exhibits Cancelled in Ohio to Protect Industry from Avian Flu
Ponding Effects on Corn
Jennie Pugliese Summer ACRES Intern for Ashtabula, Geauga & Trumbull Counties
Tori Kanicki Summer 4-H Intern for Ashtabula County
Northeast Ohio Crop Update- May 27, 2015
Damping-off is Not Always Caused by Water Molds and Fungi; Insects Can Play a Role Too
Where is Ashtabula County’s Best Burger?
The Search Is On for A2 Cows
Fruit of the Week- Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa).
Storing Hay With a Plan
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers

May 26, 2015 Issue:

14 Ashtabula County Scholarship Recipients Selected
ODA Honors Top Wines in Ohio
Coyotes, Dens & Pups
Say Hey to this Hay Pricing App
4-H Camp Counselor Chili Cook-off & Family Fun Night
Vegetable of the Week - Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Do Farmers Have the Need for Retail Therapy?
GMO Debate Heats up in Sacramento

May 19, 2015 Issue:

Kip Cullers to Speak in Ashtabula on May 26, 2015
Northeast Ohio Agronomics Crop Report
Protect Your Back as Spring Planting Continues
USDA develops first government label for GMO-free products
Hay Quality Is Improved by Understanding How it Dries
Proper Hay Storage Techniques Can Increase Value, Decrease Quality Losses
Tips on Selling and Purchasing Hay
Fruit of the Week- Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.).
Seven Things to Know About Growing an Ohio Buckeye Tree
4-H Camp Counselor Chili Cook-off & Family Fun Night
Taking Your Vegetable Garden to the Next Level Class to be held on May 21 in Cortland

May 12, 2015 Issue:

2015 Ashtabula County Ag Day a Success
Ohio Cash Rent Averages for 2014
Weather Update 5/12/2015
U.S. Gives Farmers Approval to Spray Crops from Drones
USDA Releases Value-Added Producer Grant Funding Details
Talkin’ ‘bout that (Millennial) Generation
4-H Camp Counselor Chili Cook-off & Family Fun Night
Taking Your Vegetable Garden to the Next Level Class to be held on May 21 in Cortland

May 5 ,2015 Issue:

Taking Your Vegetable Garden to the Next LevelClass to be held on May 21 in Cortland
Aloterra Announces Foodservice Ware Line Made from Miscanthus
Does Cow Flatulence Cause Climate Change?
Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1 Deadline
10 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Sprayer
Some Students Missing Out on Milk's Nutrients in School
Spring Grazing Management
Commercial Grape Growers: Sign up for Ohio Sensitive Crop Registry

April 28, 2015 Issue:

Retirement Reception for Greg Johns to be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tri-County Grape Growers Annual Steak Dinner to be Held on May 7, 2015
Lower Crop Prices & Changes to Formula Point to Lower CAUV Values in the Future
Nitrogen Value of Spring Applied Manure
Vegetable of the Week - Onion (Allium cepa)
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Due May 1, 2015
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Due May 1, 2015
2015 Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 21, 2105 Issue:

18^TH Annual Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer Show a Success
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crop Report- Repairing Harvest Ruts this Spring
Upcoming Weather Forecast
Maple Syrup Could Cut Use of Antibiotics
Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Due May 1, 2015
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Due May 1, 2015
Ohio State Webinar Focuses on Ag Zoning, Building Codes & Regulation Issues
Participants Needed for Nutrient Survey
Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring and Management Webinar
Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2015-2016 Hunting Regulations
Vegetable Spot Light: Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Good Agricultural Practices Training to be held on May 6 in Ashtabula & Geauga Counties
2015 Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 14, 2015 Issue:

Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on this Saturday, April 18
ODA launches 2015 Ag is Cool! Contest
Bioproducts & Biofuels Workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 21 in Ashtabula County
Wheat Management by Growth Stage
Hops Production Tours on Tap at OSU
Utilize the K.I.S.S. Method for Beef Cattle Calving & Breeding Season
Improving Tractor Ride Comfort
7 Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for Ohio
Good Agricultural Practices Training to be held on May 6 in Ashtabula & Geauga Counties
2015 Upcoming Extension Program Dates

April 7, 2015 Issue:

Senate Bill 1 Passed and Signed by Governor
A Wet Start to April is Expected
‘All Corn Is the Same,’ and Other Foolishness about America’s King of Crops
Purdue Expert Lists Guidelines for Buying Used Farm Machinery
The Science of Producing High Quality Meat Cuts” Workshop to be held tomorrow Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Bioproducts & Biofuels Workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 21 in Ashtabula County
Earthkind Rose Class to be held on April 16 in Cortland, Ohio
Ashtabula County Extension Office looking for Summer College Student Assistant
7 Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for Ohio
Good Agricultural Practices Training to be held on May 6 in Ashtabula & Geauga Counties
2015 Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 31, 2015 Issue:

USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
USDA Implements 2014 Farm Bill Provision to Limit Payments to Non-Farmers
The Science of Producing High Quality Meat Cuts” Workshop to be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Beef Lovers: How Safe are your Burgers?
Bioproducts & Biofuels Workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 21 in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County Extension Office looking for Summer College Student Assistant
7 Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for Ohio
'Death Tax' Repeal Bill Introduced in Senate; House Ways and Means Committee Approves Estate Tax Repeal Bill
Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on April 7 in Geauga County
Good Agricultural Practices Training to be held on May 6 in Ashtabula & Geauga Counties
2015 Upcoming Extension Program Dates

March 24, 2015 Issue:

The Science of Producing High Quality Meat Cuts” Workshop to be held on April 8
65th Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet Successful
Ashtabula County Extension Office looking for Summer College Student Assistant
7 Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Interns Sought for Ohio
Deadline Nears for ARC/PLC Decision for Farm Bill
Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on April 7 in Geauga County
Women in the Outdoors Program to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015
Product Safety & GAPS Training to be held on April 16 in Canfield, Ohio
Ohio Farm Benchmarking Project
Introduction to Forestry Class to be offered on April 18, 2015
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

March 17, 2015 Issue:

Comparing Ohio’s Proposed Algae Control Legislation
Frost Seeding to Improve Pasture and Hayfield Quality
State Veterinarian Recommends Precautionary Measures Following Avian Influenza Detection in Mississippi Migratory Bird Flyway
OSU Extension Agronomic Webinars Available for Viewing
Ashtabula County Extension office looking for Summer College Student Assistant
Ashtabula County 4-H Joins Forces With the Schwan’s Cares™ Fundraising Program
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots class to be offered on April 4 by Ashtabula County Master Gardeners
Barn Enthusiasts Plan April Conference in Hancock County
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

March 10, 2015 Issue:

Ashtabula County Extension office looking for Summer College Intern
Ohio House Prepared to Vote on Nutrient Management Legislation
Buy your Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet Tickets by March 12
Maple Madness® Driving Trail Has Stops in Ashtabula & Trumbull Counties
If You're Not Testing Then You're Guessing
Drones a Possibility for Heat Detection, and More
Ashtabula County 4-H Joins Forces With the Schwan’s Cares™ Fundraising Program
Buy your Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet Tickets by March 12
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots class to be offered on April 4 by Ashtabula County Master Gardeners
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

March 3, 2015 Issue:

USDA Extends Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs until March 31, 2015
Buy your Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet Tickets by March 12
Forage Focus: What Should I Reseed in My Hay and Pasture Fields?
Weather Relief Won't Arrive Until May
Many Conservation Options Now Available for Ohio Farmers
Small Farm Conference and Trade Show – March 28 in Wooster
HOPS Tour in Wooster on Friday, March 6
Ohio State Guide to Weed Identification Available for Growers
2015 4-H Carnival to be held March 10^th
Ashtabula County @Work Photography Contest
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 24,2015 Issue:

2015 4-H Carnival to be held March 10^th
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken
Ashtabula County @Work Photography Contest
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March
When to Intervene in Delivery of the Calf
2015 Warner Grants Applications are now Being Accepted
New Research Finds Some U.S. Soybean Yield Losses Caused by Weather Variations
Consider Donating to the Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Fund
OSU Extension Conducting 2015 Ohio Vineyard Custom Rate Survey
Winter Grape School to be held on March 10 at Geneva Lodge & Conference Center
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 10, 2015 Issue:

Do Certified Crop Consultants Need to Attend Fertilizer Certification?
U.S.D.A. Offices Holding Informational Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on February 21, 2015
OSU Extension Conducting 2015 Ohio Vineyard Custom Rate Survey
Winter Grape School to be held on March 10 at Geneva Lodge & Conference Center
Trumbull County Seeking ANR Educator
Take Time to Analyze Your Farm as a Business
Comparing Indicated State 2014 ARCâ€ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂCO and PLC Payments by Crop: January 2014
The Case for Considering the Diversification of Crop Program Choice for a Crop
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

February 3, 2015 Issue:

USDA makes Whole-Farm Revenue Insurance Available
Dairy Industry Fights Back with #MilkTruth
Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
Agronomic Crops Extension Publications Help Producers Make Decisions in 2015
OSU Extension Conducting 2015 Ohio Vineyard Custom Rate Survey
Pruning Backyard Fruit Trees class to be offered on February 14 by Ashtabula County Master Gardeners
Winter Grape School to be held on March 10 at Geneva Lodge & Conference Center
Trumbull County Seeking ANR Educator
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 27,2015 Issue:

OSU Extension Conducting 2015 Ohio Vineyard Custom Rate Survey
Pruning Backyard Fruit Trees class to be offered on February 14 by Ashtabula County Master Gardeners
Stock your Pond this Spring- Ashtabula Soil & Water Conducting Annual Fish Sale
Nationwide Survey of Vegetable & Fruit Growers Being Conducted
New Legislative Session Begins with Changes to Ohio's Agriculture Committees
Concert to Benefit G.O. Ministries & Farm for Christ to be Held January 31
Winter Grape School to be held on March 10 at Geneva Lodge & Conference Center
Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection Webinar Programs
Trumbull County Seeking ANR Educator
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Applications Available
Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on February 23, 2015 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Applications Being Taken For Ashtabula County Dairy Princess
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 20, 2015 Issue:

Winter Grape School to be held on March 10 at Geneva Lodge & Conference Center
Maple 101 to be Held February 28th in The Geauga Park District
Ohio Soybean Contest Winners Announced
Weather Outlook: Close to Normal
Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection Webinar Programs
Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District to Hold Annual Tree Sale
Early CRP Opt-Out Ends January 30, 2015
Trumbull County Seeking ANR Educator
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Applications Available
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be held on February 2, 2015
Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on February 23, 2015 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Applications Being Taken For Ashtabula County Dairy Princess
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 13, 2015 Issue:

Trumbull County Seeking ANR Educator
Ohio Agriculture Department Recognizes 104 Century Farms in 2014—Two from Northeast Ohio
Buckeyes Toxic to Ducks
Questions & Answers about Ohio’s New Fertilizer Certification Program
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship Applications Available
Pondering 2015 Cattle Markets
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be held on February 2, 2015
Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on February 23, 2015 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Applications Being Taken For Ashtabula County Dairy Princess
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

January 6, 2015 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be held on February 2, 2015
Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Session to be held on February 23, 2015 in Williamsfield, Ohio
Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2015
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 10 in Burton, Ohio
Applications Being Taken For Ashtabula County Dairy Princess
Ashtabula Local Food Policy Council
2015 Ohio Grape and Wine Conference Update
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 30, 2014 Issue:

A Look Back at 2014
2015 Ag Day Sponsors Sought
Ohio Producer Direct Marketing Survey
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School to be held on February 2, 2015
Beef Pricing Worksheet for Producers Considering Direct Marketing
Weed Management Resources
Learn Grain Marketing On-line this Winter
Ohio Hops Conference in Wooster on February 5-6, 2015
Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2015
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 10 in Burton, Ohio
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 23, 2014 Issue:

NAP Buy-Up Coverage Available – Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Growers
Natural Resources Program Sign-up Now Available for Ohio Farmers and Forest Land Owners
Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification Sessions to be held across Northeast Ohio in 2015
Preparation Class for Private Pesticide Applicator License Test to be held on February 10 in Burton, Ohio
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing to be held by Ohio Department of Agriculture During Winter of 2015
2015 Ohio Grape & Wine Conference to be held on February 16-17, 2015 in Dublin, Ohio
A Time for Reflection for the Beef Industry
Forage and Feed Sampling
10 Reasons Santa is a Farmer
2015 Winter Extension Program Dates

December 17, 2014 Issue:

Senate Passes Tax Extender Bill---It is on to the President!
IRS Announces 2015 Standard Mileage Rates
Dairy Margin Protection Program Sign-up Extended to December 19
Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification Sessions to be held across Northeast Ohio in 2015
OSU Dairy Economist: Milk Prices, Global Export Demand and New Margin Protection Program Will Be Topics to Watch in 2015

December 9, 2014 Issue:

Congress Considering 12^th Hour Increase to Section 179 Expensing
Dairy Margin Protection Program Sign-up Extended to December 19
Farm Bill Programs to be Held
2014 Performance Trial Data Available
Ohio Maple Days on Tap January 22-24, 2015
Prime Bovine’s Breakfast with Santa on December 13
Beware of the Scroogium Bahumbugnis

December 2, 2014 Issue:

Farm Bill Programs to be Held
Prime Bovine’s Breakfast with Santa on December 13
Poinsettia Care
Winter Weather Outlook
2014 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials Available
New Live Smart Website Available from OSU Extension
Agriculture Outlook Meeting to be held on Monday, December 8 in Canfield, Ohio
Big data and UAVs on the farm? Webinar will address legal issues
Stored Forage Production School on Wednesday Afternoons in January, 2015
Ag Issues Tax Webinar to be held on December 15
Last minute thoughts about the MPP-Dairy for producers in 2015

November 25, 2014 Issue:

How Much Will Your Thanksgiving Meal Cost?
Year-End Tax Planning Considerations
House Bill 490 makes way to Ohio Senate
Ohio Department of Agriculture Announces 2015 funding for Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Programs
Stored Forage Production School on Wednesday Afternoons in January, 2015
Ag Issues Tax Webinar to be held on December 15
Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity

November 18, 2014 Issue:

Trumbull County CAUV Meeting Successful
OFB Proposes Improvements to CAUV Tax Rules
NAP Sign-up Deadline is November 20, 2014
Stored Forage Production School on Wednesday Afternoons in January, 2015
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought
Manure Regulation in Ohio
U.S. Farm Input Price Dynamics, 1981-2013

November 11, 2014 Issue:

25^th Annual Cattlemen’s Banquet a Success
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Recognition Banquet Held
NAP Sign-up Deadline is November 20, 2014
New OSU Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Web Site
Preventing Combine Fires
Stored Forage Production School on Wednesday Afternoons in January, 2015
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

November 4, 2014 Issue:

Inflation Adjustments for 2015 Announced by IRS
What is a Fair Rental Price for Farm Buildings?
U.S. Dairy Markets and Policy Update
Quick Status on the Margin Protection Program (MPP)
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Winterize Your Farm Equipment in 5 Steps
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
Improving Your Woodland Workshop to be held on Saturday, November 15 in Kirtland, Ohio
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

October 28, 2014 Issue:

Regional Grape & Wine Meetings to be held across Ohio
Dairy Situation and Outlook
2014 Farm Bill's APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops
Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
25th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 8 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
Improving Your Woodland Workshop to be held on Saturday, November 15 in Kirtland, Ohio
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

October 21, 2014 Issue:

Ashtabula County Plat Books Available
25th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 8 in Lenox, Ohio.
Dairy Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
EPA Finds No Benefit with Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments
Potential for Corn Ear Rot and Mycotoxin Problems in Ohio
Tree-stand Safety
Improving Your Woodland Workshop to be held on Saturday, November 15 in Kirtland, Ohio
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

October 14, 2014 Issue:

25th Annual Beef Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 8 in Lenox, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour a Success!
Are Changes Coming to Manure Application in Ohio?
Ohio Weather Outlook
Ohio State Experts Offer Tips on Best Management Practices to Keep Phosphorus on the Field, Improve Water Quality
Study Shows Tile Drains a Major Path for Phosphorus Loss
Lake Erie Maple Expo Deadline Rapidly Approaching
USDA Deregulates Dow’s 2,4–D Resistant Genetics
Dairy Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

October 7, 2014 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour to be held at R.J. Nye Family Farms in Hartsgrove, Ohio on Oct. 9
Dairy Farm Bill Programs to be held across Northeast Ohio
Roundheaded Borers/Longhorned Beetles Being Found in Firewood
Ohio Weather Outlook for October
Soybean Aphid Prediction for 2015
Northeast Ohio “Snow Bird” Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session & Commercial Fertilizer Application Certification to be held on Tuesday, November 25 in Burton, Ohio.
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

September 30, 2014 Issue:

Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour to be held at R.J. Nye Family Farms in Hartsgrove, Ohio on Oct. 9
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Northeast Ohio Horses
Rock Creek Maple Festival & Grand Opening of Rock Creek Sugarworks on October 4, 2014
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs on the Move into Homes and Buildings
FDA Releases Updated FSMA Food Safety Proposals
Representative Patterson to Host Lyme Disease Symposium
Northeast Ohio Vegetable School to be Held on Wednesday, November 19 in Canfield, Ohio
Ohio Farmers Help Schools Enhance Math and Science Programs
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

September 23, 2014 Issue:

Agricultural Producers in Designated Counties in Northeastern and Southern Ohio Are Eligible for Assistance Including Emergency Loans through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency
Pricing Standing Corn for Silage Harvest – 2014
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association Meeting on October 18, 2014
Beekeeping 101 Clinic to held by Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association
Sales Closing Date for Fall Crops in Ohio
Organic and Conventional Dairies Show Few Differences in Cow Health and Milk
2012 Ag Census Up Close: Smart Farm Policies Essential To Young Farmers
Northeast Ohio Small Farm College to be held this Fall
Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour to be held at R.J. Nye Family Farms in Hartsgrove, Ohio on Oct. 9
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

September 16, 2014 Issue:

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio’s New Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Online Tool Helps Dairymen with Farm Bill Options
Farm Futures Study Releases Best Places to Farm in United States
Fall Weather Forecast
Local Woman Showcased at Farm Science Review
CAUV Task Force Meeting to be held on September 22 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Small Farm College to be held this Fall
Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour to be held at R.J. Nye Family Farms in Hartsgrove, Ohio on Oct. 9
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought

September 9, 2014 Issue:

Last Week to Purchase Farm Science Review (FSR) Tickets
CAUV Task Force Meeting to be held on September 22 in Jefferson
Northeast Ohio Small Farm College to be held this Fall
Northeast Ohio Twilight Beef Tour to be held at R.J. Nye Family Farms in Hartsgrove, Ohio on Oct. 9
Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers Sought
September 8th - Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crop Report (Frost..Stay Away from NE Ohio)
Assessing the Risk of Frost Injury to Late Maturing Corn
Leasing Your Land for Hunting: Legal Considerations
Staying Safe on the Road During the Fall Harvest
2014 Ashtabula SWCD Fall Amur Sale is Now in Progress
Trumbull County Searching for Full-Time OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources

September 2, 2014 Issue:

“CAUV Rates Are Increasing” Meeting Attended by over 400 Landowners
Western Bean Cutworm Research Comes to Close for 2014
2014 Ohio Wheat Performance Tests Available
Researchers are Close to Creating an Allergy-free Peanut
Corn Growth Stages
Forecast: Farm Net Income to Slip 14% in 2014
Berry Sampling to Determine Maturity
U.S. Dairy Markets and Policy Update
The Dairy Margin Protection Program: Information and Opportunities
2014 Ashtabula SWCD Fall Amur Sale is Now in Progress
Trumbull County Searching for Full-Time OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
“What Do I Need to Know to Raise Brambles?” Workshop to be Held on September 11

August 26, 2014 Issue:

2014 Ashtabula SWCD Fall Amur Sale is Now in Progress
Ohio First Lady & Ohio Department of Agriculture Accepting Nominations for 2014 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Awards
2013 Statewide Sheep Shearing School – September 26-27, 2014
Preplan for a Quality Soil Test Result
The Dairy Margin Protection Program: Information and Opportunities
FairRent for the Web Now Available
Corn Silage Harvest Timing
Trumbull County Searching for Full-Time OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
CAUV Rates Are Increasing Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds.
“What Do I Need to Know to Raise Brambles?” Workshop to be Held on September 11

August 19, 2014 Issue:

Trumbull County Searching for Full-Time OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Pymatuning Valley FFA Has 2 American Degree Recipients
Farm Science Review Tickets Available
New Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Alfalfa Field Guide (Bulletin 827) Available
CAUV Rates Are Increasing Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds.
“What Do I Need to Know to Raise Brambles?” Workshop to be Held on September 11
White Mold or Sclerotinia Stem Rot is Here
Machinery Maintenance - Thinking Ahead for Silage Safety

August 12, 2014 Issue:

U. S. Postal Service Issues Farmers Markets Stamps
Watch for Stink Bugs in Soybeans
Perennial Forage Establishment in August
New Version of OSU Tri-State Recommendation Spreadsheet Available
How Does Section 179 Work?
Sale of 4-H or FFA Projects has Tax Implications
CAUV Rates Are Increasing Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds.

August 5, 2014 Issue:

August Weather Forecast
Farm Pesticide Collection Dates Announced for Ohio
When will the Western Bean Cutworm Flight be over?
Corn Ear Rots: How to Tell Them Apart and Know the Risk
2014 Ohio Wheat Performance Results Available
Significant Increases in Dairy Replacement Prices Across Country
How are you Treating your Employees?
Reminder: OSU Extension to Hold Soybean Disease & Insect Field Night on Monday, August 11
CAUV Rates Are Increasing Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds.

July 29 Issue:

OSU Extension to Hold Soybean Disease & Insect Field Night on Monday, August 11
Northeast Ohio Twilight Grape Tour to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
CAUV Rates Are Increasing Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds.
Corn Yield Prediction
Yield Forecasts for Corn
Free On-Farm Solar Energy Program to be held in Medina County on September 4
HOPS Field Night to be held in Cleveland, Ohio on August 12, 2014

July 21, 2014 Issue:

OSU Extension to Hold Soybean Disease & Insect Field Night on Monday, August 11
Northeast Ohio Twilight Grape Tour to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Trumbull County Extension office offering a School to Farm Road Trip on Wednesday, July 30, 2014
2014 Ohio Forage Enterprise Budgets
Scout for Western Bean Cutworm Eggs
Some Additional Notes on Frogeye Leaf Spot
Northwest Ohio Precision Agriculture Day to be held on August 5
Make Your Ashtabula County Fair Entries

July 15, 2014 Issue:

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to Meet on July 19, 2014
Make Your Ashtabula County Fair Entries
Weather Update
2014 Ohio Beef Enterprise Budgets
Foliar Fungicide Application in Field Corn - A 2014 Update
Wet Hay May Cause a Barn Fire
Gene Discovery Could Lead to Better Soybean Varieties for Northern U.S.
Be on the Lookout for Barn Owls
Ohio’s Small Business Income Deduction Increases

July 8, 2014 Issue:

“Late" Applications of Nitrogen to Corn
Mid-Season Soybean Diseases – What can we Predict?
Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw
One Perspective on High Yield for 2014 U.S. Corn and Soybeans
“Controlling Invasive Species in Your Woodland” Program a Success
Ashtabula County’s 4-H Camp a Success
Man loses cellphone in grain pit; you'll never guess where it turned up

June 30, 2014 Issue:

School to Farm Bus Trip to be Held on July 30 in Trumbull County
Reports of Giant Hogweed Sightings in Ashtabula County
2012 Census of Agriculture Data Released
Barn Quilts Popping up around Ashtabula County
Tune-Up Your Farm Market Booth to Boost Sales Webinar
U.S. Dairy Markets & Policy Update
New Federal Website Aids Beginning Farmers
Renewal Period Open July 11 for Producers with Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Ohio Sheep Day Schedule for July 12, 2104 in Cumberland, Ohio

June 24, 2014 Issue:

Guide to Assess Freeze Damage of Grapevines in Early Summer
Western Bean Cutworm Traps Set out Across Ashtabula County
Should You Expect Soybean Aphids This Year?
Wet Pattern Forecast in June Continues as Expected
Purdue specialist Offers Insights on Farm Machinery Investments
Farmers, Retailers Embracing Changes for a Cleaner Lake Erie
Hops Production Field Night
2014 Farm Bill: Overlap between PLC and Crop Insurance

June 16, 2014 Issue:

USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
Be on the Look-out for Cereal Leaf Beetle in Oats
Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association will host Summer Tour & Field Day on June 25 in Northeast Ohio
Ohio ranks 6th in Maple Syrup Production
Angst over Anthracnose Disease on Trees
Controlling Invasive Species in Your Woodland Workshop to be held Saturday, June 28, 2014
2014 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released

June 9, 2014 Issue:

Prevented Planting- Final Planting Date for Soybeans Approaching
Predicting Leaf Development in Corn Using Accumulated Heat Units by Peter Thomison
2014 Farm Bill: Making the Case for Looking at ARC-Individual Farm
USDA Grants $6 Million for Farm Bill Program Decision Tools
The $2 Beef Check-off Collection is now in Affect
Extension’s 2014 Organic Crop and Poultry Field Day
Help for Ohio’s Honeybees
Sensory Evaluation of Grape Varieties New to Ohio and Impact of Best Viticulture Practices Workshop
Controlling Invasive Species in Your Woodland Workshop to be held Saturday, June 28, 2014
Machinery Maintenance - Hay Equipment Safety Communication And Preventative Maintenance
Injury Prevention – Tips for Spraying Pesticides Safely

June 2, 2014 Issue:

What Can You Do When a Dog is Threatening Your Livestock?
Revised Ohio Christmas Tree Producers Manual Available
Ashtabula County Scholarship Winners Announced
Controlling Invasive Species in Your Woodland Workshop to be held Saturday, June 28, 2014
Livestock Building Rental Agreements
Ashtabula County 4-H Camp
4-H Cloverbud Camp

May 19, 2014 Issue:

Wet Weather Will Increase Prevented Planting in Northeast Ohio
Principles of Preparedness for Agro-terrorism and Food System Disaster Workshop
Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crop Report
Holly Nye Selected as Winner of the 2014 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship
Congratulations to Gary Marcy on his Retirement from Western Reserve Farm Cooperative
Ashtabula County Ag Day A Success
Vermont passes first state bill requiring labeling of foods containing GMOs
Legally-Valid Labels Available on the Web
Pesticide Label Resources for Ohio Registrations
Preventing Falls From Equipment During Spring Planting Season
USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Sign-up

May 5, 2014 Issue:

USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Sign-up
No-Till Drill Rental Program
OSU Extension expert seeks soybean growers for soil nutrient project
Corn Growth & Development and Corn Diseases Publications Available at Ashtabula County Extension Office
New White-Tailed Deer Hunting Regulations
17th Annual Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show a Success
GAP-Good Agricultural Practices workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 28

January 2014

Getting Your Farm & Family Affairs in Order
Quicken Workshop
Farmland Lease Worshop
Farmers Tax Guides Available
NE Ohio Ag Blog
Pesticide Re-certification Sessions
Grain Marketing Course
Agronomy Webinars
NE Ohio Agronomy School
2014 Crop Budgets
Crop Performance Trial Results
Ohio Grape & Wine Conference
2014 NE Ohio Grape School
Farm Safety Programs
Tractor Certification Programs
Forage Production Schools
Hay Production School
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet
Dairy Princess Applications
Beef Banquet a Success
Winter Beef Clinic
Animal Disease Traceability Workshop
Northern Classic Steer Show
Maple 101
Winter Tree ID
Trumbull County MG Applications
Ashtabula County MG Cookbook
Farmland Preservation Conference
Western Bean Cutworm
Miscanthus Research
Spotted Winged Drosophila
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