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To apply restricted use pesticides on-farm or for someone else, applicators must have a pesticide applicator’s license through the Ohio Department of ....
OSU Master Gardener training classes offered in hybrid format By Amanda Douridas - OSU Extension Beginning October 2021, Champaign County, in partnership with Miami County, will offer a Master Gardener Volunteer hybrid training to the residents of Champaign, Miami and surrounding counties. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides broad instruction in horticulture for enthusiasts of any skill level or interest who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must. ....
Land is an expensive and important investment that is often handed down through generations. As such, it should be cared for and maintained to remain profi ....
Create your own herb pot Staff report The Master Gardener Volunteers will hold an Herb Pots Make it Take It event on Saturday morning, April 24, in the auditorium of the county Community Center, South U.S. Route 68, Urbana. Sessions will be held at 10 and 11 a.m., with a 10:30 a.m. presentation on how to grow herbs and care for them. Pre-registration is required by April 16, and spots are limited. To register, visit http://go.osu.edu/MakeIt The cost is $25 per pot (includes 5 herbs), and additional herbs are available for purchase. For more info, call Amanda Douridas, Champaign Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator, at 937-772-6012. ....
Some Ohio corn showing signs of ear rots This photo illustrates various ear rots of corn: Diplodia (A); Giberrella (B); Fusarium (C); and Trichoderma (D). Felipe Dalla Lana | OSU Cereal Pathology Lab If you had damaged corn or were rejected at an elevator because your vomitoxin levels were too high, you are not alone. This was a widespread issue across Ohio. Vomitoxin is caused by Gibberella Ear Rot. Like with most ear rots, it is difficult to control because there has not been clear results on management strategies. Harvest and hybrid management Harvesting early is very important. While you cannot get rid of vomitoxin, getting the grain cooled down and dry can stop the spread. There is some indication that increasing the combine fan speed during harvest will help clean out the grain. This has worked in wheat. OSU will run a study this winter to fine tune this recommendation. Some hybrids are more resistant than others, but this often is not indicated by see ....