To whom it may concern,
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Earlier this week, Darke County got a slight reprieve from precipitation, but rain has started up again in the past couple days. (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?OH. Some farmers were able to take advantage of that window to harvest some corn and soybeans. Largely due to the wet conditions, some higher levels of disease have been present throughout the region, including Tar Spot and Gibberella Ear Rot. Be sure to be safe and cooperative with farm equipment on the roads throughout harvest season.
Stay tuned to next week’s Newsletter for the date, time, and topic of the Darke County Garden Roundtable.
As we officially enter fall, this upcoming month will be a good time to join me at Worch Library to discuss Apple Production. The program will take place October 29th at 6:00 p.m., and we will discuss planting and caring for apple trees, troubleshooting common issues, varieties to consider, and more.
Agriculturalists throughout Darke County and neighboring counties should consider attending the Western Ohio Ag Outlook Meeting. This event will take place from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on November 6th and will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Versailles. The Outlook Meeting will feature several professionals from both Ohio State University and the Ag Industry to share updates on crops, livestock, land use, trade policies, overall ag outlook, and more. A flyer is attached for more details, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
The next Darke County Ag Breakfast will be Friday, October 23rd at 7:30 a.m. at Jack’s Cabin in Greenville.
This week’s Newsletter topics include:
- Corn Stalk Integrity and Ear Molds
- Dairy Economic Outlook
- Fall Armyworm Update
- Fall Pasture Evaluation Checklist
- Harvesting and Storing Drier than Desired Corn Silage
I hope you enjoy this week’s Newsletter, and as always, never hesitate to reach out to me and let me know how I can best serve you and all of Darke County.
Best,
Caden Buschur
Ohio State University Extension
Darke County Extension Educator
Agriculture and Natural Resources
