I hope this Newsletter finds you well. As we approach the midway point of April, spring rains have officially moved Darke County out of the abnormally dry designation as of now (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?OH). The continued spring weather conditions have allowed for increasing amount of field work, as tillage, manure application, and even some planting has been taking place. Gardeners have similarly been starting their spring crops. Remember to be cautious and courteous toward farm machinery on the roadways, and good luck throughout the growing season.
Speaking of gardening, a great way to learn more, and share your own knowledge, is by participating in the Darke County Garden Roundtable. Our next session will be held at the OSU Extension Office on Monday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m. We will be focusing on Successful Transplanting, with Cauliflower as April’s Plant of the Month.
If you have or plan to have fruit trees and want to learn more about proper pruning management, I’ll be at Worch Library on March 26th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Fruit Tree Pruning. We’ll discuss the reasons for pruning, equipment and technique, and more. The flyer is attached.
The next Darke County Ag Breakfast will be next Friday, April 17th at 7:30 a.m. at Jack’s Cabin in Greenville.
This week’s Newsletter topics include:
- Alfalfa Weevil Activity
- Applying Dairy Manure to Newly Planted Crops
- Corn Nitrogen Decisions
- Choosing Bedding for Confinement Barns
- Maximizing Nutritive Value of Ryelage
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
