Farmers face challenges following severe drought, hurricane aftermath
Black Soybean: “Following the aftermath of severe drought and Hurricane Helene, soybean farmers in Ohio have faced considerable challenges with stem, pod, and seed decay, leading to the occurrence of blackened soybeans in certain regions.”
The weather conditions faced by soybean producers this year have caused multiple crop challenges, including a condition known as black soybean. In this article from OSU Extension Professionals Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Laura Lindsey, and Alexander Lindsey, discusses this condition, along with other conditions seen in soybeans this year. https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-38/black-soybean-ohio-addressing-stem-pod-and-seed-decay
Drought Related Fencing Issues: “The drought in this part of the country continues with very little chance of rain in the forecast. With the shortage of available pasture and hay supplies, livestock may start thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. How secure are your fences? No one likes to get that wake-up call or knock on the door letting you know you have livestock out. There are a couple of fencing issues that are related to drought to keep in mind.” In this article, OSU Extension Educator Dean Kreager discusses the challenges brought about by the drought for livestock producers, particularly regarding fencing. https://u.osu.edu/beef/2024/10/30/drought-related-fencing-issues/
Growing Warm Season Native Grasses: “With Ohio experiencing record drought, livestock producers may find themselves in a tight spot when trying to provide forage for their cattle. In the long run, native warm season grasses can offer drought resistant forage during the summer slump when many cool season grasses slow in production.” The drought conditions experienced in Ohio have impacted nearly everybody. Those who grow forages for livestock have definitely faced challenges with producing enough feed for their animals. Gilbert Randolph, Nick Schell, and Jason Jones of Pheasants and Quail Forever discuss the details of growing these warm-season grasses for forage production. https://u.osu.edu/beef/2024/10/30/warm-season-native-grasses-a-drought-resistant-forage/
Producing Wagyu Beef: “What are the opportunities associated with producing Waygu beef? Is this an avenue to consider for beef producers? Should beef producers avoid this business?” Some beef producers choose to produce and market Wagyu Beef—often considered a higher class of beef, and a delicacy by many. If one chooses to raise Wagyu Bee, the marketing of their product must also be top-notch, to ensure that the extra effort of producing that beef is worthwhile. That is the purpose of this article from Dr. Andrew Griffith of the University of Tennessee. https://u.osu.edu/beef/2024/10/30/what-are-the-opportunities-associated-with-producing-waygu-beef/
Revised Ohio Agronomy Guide: “The Ohio Agronomy Guide was first published in 1966 and serves as the official compilation of adaptive research results and recommendations from applied research and educational programs. The 16th edition includes several updates…” The Ohio Agronomy Guide has long served as a valuable reference for Ohio Agriculturalists. The newest edition of the Guide includes several updates to ensure that the latest information is available. Learn more by reading the article from OSU Extension Specialists Laura Lindsey and Osler Ortez. https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-38/revised-ohio-agronomy-guide-available
Weather Update: “Dry conditions have plagued Ohioans throughout the growing season this year, with another below-average week of precipitation this past week. Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through in late September, ample precipitation has been hard to come by. Several cities are experiencing one of their driest Octobers on record, including Cincinnati and Mansfield (2nd driest), Dayton (3rd driest), and Athens and Columbus (4th driest). Many of these locations have picked up less than three-tenths of an inch. Warmer than average temperatures this week have also notched the drought stress back up, with numerous reports of field fires in west central and northwest Ohio.” OSU Extension Ag Weather and Climate Specialist Aaron Wilson shares the latest weather information for the state of Ohio. He shares recent weather patterns as well as the forecast for the upcoming weather in Ohio. https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-38/potential-break-spooky-dry-weather
