Hot Topics in Grain Crops Series

Feb 07, 2023

The Ohio State University Extension – Hancock County office will be offering its Hot Topics in Grain Crops Series over three evenings in February and March at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140, Findlay, OH 45840. Each meeting will cover one specific crop – wheat, corn, and soybean.Program details are given below:

February 21, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hot Topics in Wheat Production. Local research will be presented on nitrogen and sulfur management. State research updates on disease management including fungicides for head scab.
February 28, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hot Topics in Corn Production. Local research will be presented on nitrogen extenders, nitrogen fixing products and other biologicals. State research updates on managing tar spot and mycotoxins from gibberellin ear rot.
March 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hot topics in Soybean Production. Local research will be presented on fungicide for plant health and waterhemp weed survey. State research updates on planting date for larger yields and other production issues.

Source : osu.edu

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