I hope this Newsletter finds you well. There have been some light rains in parts of the county as the weather cools off, but for the most part, fieldwork has continued at full force (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?OH. Many corn and bean fields have come off, and following that, manure has been applied and some wheat has been planted. Good luck to all the farmers in the fields as the harvest season continues.
The next Darke County Garden Roundtable will be held at the OSU Extension Office on October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
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 next Friday, October 23rd at 7:30 a.m. at Jack’s Cabin in Greenville.
This week’s Newsletter topics include:
- Battle for the Belt
- Considerations for Planting Late Season Cover Crops
- Fertilizer Price Update
- Forage Prussic Acid Concerns
- Influences on Colostrum Yield and Quality
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
