Stan Smith
@Stan263atTOSU
Husband, farmer, OSU Extension : father of a farmer, electrician, construction worker & meat scientist
It's everywhere . . . if you failed to control it last fall, NOW is the next best time for control!
Poison hemlock can be found growing in ditches, roadways, fencerows, shaded areas of pastures, and in no-till cropping systems. bit.ly/EH-250408-D
You're heard about 'tight tassel wrap.' Here's the rest of the story agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/cor…
Glyphosate: A lesson in drama (versus ‘factfulness’) feedstuffs.com/commentary/gly…
Consider the risks of sidewall compaction: “Those furrow openers really smear the soil, kind of compact those sides. That will affect the germination rate, the emergence . . . the roots are restricted because there is a very compact layer right where they are starting to emerge.”
Understanding the hidden costs of wet fieldwork ocj.com/2025/05/unders…
This year’s early planting dates have been affected by a combination of stressors leading to reduced stands. However, replanting does not always translate into better yields. Learn more at agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/cor… #Plant25 #soybeans #corn #agriculture
The Eat Beef Ohio Passport 2025 – a digital beef promotion -- is back for year three. Diners are encouraged to use it and visit one of 28 participating restaurants or meat markets in Ohio. cleveland.com/entertainment/… #EatDrinkOhio @OHIOBEEF
Corn N Recommendations: Maximum Return to N Calculator agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/cor…
If you have alfalfa in central or southern Ohio, check it for weevil. We've accumulated enough GGDs that they are likely starting to feed! agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/cor…
Thinking about purchasing a drone? See this economic analysis: extension.missouri.edu/publications/g…
Here's your spring N rates for wheat: agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/cor…
Great @SoybeanScience1 Management Guide on Soybean Replant Decisions published as a peer-reviewed manuscript in @cropforageturf @UnitedSoy @Ohiosoycouncil
🌱🤔 Low soybean stands—should you replant? A new guide helps farmers decide! If timing allows: ✔️ Southern regions: Replant if <50-60K plants/acre ✔️ Northern regions: Replant if <75K plants/acre ✔️ Repair planting may be better than starting over! 🔗doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…
Palmer Amaranth, Waterhemp, Marestail, Giant Ragweed, Lambsquarters, Pigweed, Burcucumber, Foxtail, Pokeweed, and Velvetleaf are some of the problem weeds we face annually and the first six weeds have documented herbicide resistance in Ohio. u.osu.edu/knoxcountyag/2…
Tag your favorite restaurant and get them on the Eat Beef Ohio Passport! Support local eateries while celebrating delicious beef. #EatBeefOhio #LocalEats #SupportLocal #OhioRestaurants
Get ready for the 2025 growing season with the 5th annual virtual Corn College and Soybean School. Register today at go.osu.edu/corncollegesoy… Cost is $10 and CCA CEUs will be available @OrtezCornCrops @StepUpSoy @shedekarvs @tdill25 @ohiostateweeds
U.S. corn and soybean production comes in well below expectations:
Drought assistance package passed by Ohio General Assembly ocj.com/2024/12/drough…
2/2 Then on Thursday, Nov. 21, the "Pasture, Rangeland and Forage #Rainfall Index #Insurance" #webinar will highlight the relatively new insurance product offered by the USDA Risk Management Agency. Register here: go.illinois.edu/PRF-RI
How dry is Ohio compared with past years and when can we expect relief? Listen in as @drwilsonsWX provides a look back and forward for Ohio weather: podcast.osu.edu/agronomy/.
Feeding for a bright future with beef ocj.com/2024/10/feedin…