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  1. Ohio State University Extension Addressing Nutrient Management Issues in the State

    https://darke.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-university-extension-addressing-nutrient-management-issues-state

    estimated 12,000 eligible fertilizer applicators needing training, this is a major undertaking and a mostly ... thankless job. Initial trainings have been successful and farmers that I’ve talked with have acknowledged ... are working to update fertilizer recommendations in agronomic crops, by conducting field trials on ...

  2. New App Helps Farmers Know When to Spray or Spread

    https://ati.osu.edu/new-app-helps-farmers-know-when-spray-or-spread

    also makes it difficult for farmers to anticipate how much more fertilizer needs to be added. “If the ... advise farmers on when to apply fertilizers and pesticides so that they aren’t washed away by rain.   ... forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of rain and a farmer decides to apply fertilizer only for the rain ...

  3. World's Largest Soybean Farmer to Present at OSU Extension Field Day

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/worlds-largest-soybean-farmer-present-osu-extension-field-day

    July 28, 2009 WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio – The world's largest soybean farmer will be ... world's largest soybean farmer, is among the lineup of speakers who will offer information on agronomic ... rancher and soybean farmer, is another featured speaker at the event. Other speakers include: • Robert ...

  4. Growers to See Changes in Nitrogen Application Recommendations

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/growers-see-changes-nitrogen-application-recommendations

    current fertilizer recommendations needed to be updated for several reasons. "One reason is that the ... soon be changing, mainly driven by a need to be more cost efficient as fertilizer prices continue to ... October 13, 2005 WOOSTER, Ohio — Nitrogen application recommendations for Midwest farmers will ...

  5. Nutrient Management Key to Reducing Dissolved Phosphorus in Lake Erie

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/nutrient-management-key-reducing-dissolved-phosphorus-lake-erie

    the working group, the three governmental agencies called on farmers to adopt production guidelines ... a basic stewardship guideline is a good place for farmers to start. “It certainly makes sense because they ... fertilization rates based on OSU guidelines No spreading of fertilizer on frozen or snow-covered ground Maintain ...

  6. Renewable Energy a Topic at Conservation Tillage Conference

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/renewable-energy-topic-conservation-tillage-conference

    Topics include: the 25X25 initiative; soil fertility; scouting; drill adjustment; soybean aphids and ... Tillage and Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio, to educate growers on 25X25-- a new initiative that calls ... for using the land to produce 25 percent of the energy needs of the country by the year 2025. Roberts ...

  7. When You Must Apply Manure in Winter, Take Precautions

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/when-you-must-apply-manure-winter-take-precautions

    January 18, 2011 ADA, Ohio-- Farmers are never encouraged to spread manure or fertilizer on frozen ... commercial fertilizer is easier to store, but for various reasons producers sometimes find themselves needing ... farmers, crop consultants and industry representatives attending the event. Farmers valued the education ...

  8. Sustainable Agriculture

    https://ati.osu.edu/sustainable-agriculture

    synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, but when possible, these farmers look for holistic ways to keep their ... Farm Manager/Farmer • Sustainable Agriculture Consultant • Fresh Produce Manager/Buyer/ Farmer’s Market ... where an emphasis is placed on increased efficiency and cost control, there is a segment of farmers who ...

  9. Survey to Explore Farmers' Risk Management Approaches

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/survey-explore-farmers-risk-management-approaches

    applied research and outreach programs assuming we know exactly what the farmers need, but sometimes we ... the major shifts in the way corn producers approach managing diseases as an example. "So we are ... adopting a different approach." About 500 farmers and CCAs from each of the four states will be ...

  10. Ohio State Experts Work with State Agriculture Professionals to Devise Water Quality Recommendations

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/ohio-state-experts-work-state-agriculture-professionals-devise-water-quality-0

    report also encourages farmers to adopt production guidelines known as “4R Nutrient Management.” The 4R ... Crop Team have posted several resources for farmers to guide them in ways to help mitigate agricultural ... Team. They include: The   Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and Alfalfa ...

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