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2 weeks ago | 
ocj.com | Laura Lindsey |Dusty Sonnenberg
By Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean Specialist, Adapted from C.O.R.N. 2025-07By law, seed sold in Ohio must include the percentage of germination on the seed tag along with the date tested (Figure 1). In most years, soybean seed germination is at least 90%. Figure 1. Soybean seed tag showing percent germination, date tested, and other relevant information. Seed tag A shows 90% germination while seed tag B shows 85% germination.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
ocj.com | Laura Lindsey |Allen Geyer
Crops, Ohio Field Leader, Top Headlines By Dr. Laura Lindsey, Allen Geyer, Adapted from C.O.R.N. 2023-39Results for the 2023 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are available for all locations: https://stepupsoy.osu.edu/sites/hcs-soy/files/all%20yield%20data.pdf. We will update the report with seed protein, oil, and size as we finish analyzing samples. Sortable yield data will be available in the upcoming days on the Ohio Crop Performance Trials website: https://u.osu.edu/perf/.
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Oct 29, 2023 | 
ocj.com | Laura Lindsey
By Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU State Soybean Specialist and Alan Geyer. Adapted from C.O.R.N 2023-37The purpose of the Ohio Soybean Performance Trials is to evaluate soybean varieties for yield and other agronomic characteristics. This evaluation gives soybean producers comparative information for selecting the best varieties for their unique production system.
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Jul 4, 2023 | 
bryantimes.com | Alexander Lindsey |Laura Lindsey
Smoke from Canadian wildfires in 2023 has been prevalent in Ohio this year, and it has come into the state earlier in the season than in past years (like 2021). This condition has potential to cause harm to plants, but the diffuse light (instead of direct bright sunlight) may help to offset or negate reductions in overall light intensity.
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Mar 7, 2023 | 
ohioagconnection.com | Laura Lindsey |Daniel L. Schiller
Survey: Data-Driven Knowledge for Profitable Soybean Systems By: Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University - 03/08/2023Help us help you grow more profitable soybeans through the power of data science. Soybean agronomists are developing an app to help you make decisions in real time. The more data we collect, the more accurate the tool will be.
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Mar 5, 2023 | 
ocj.com | Greg Labarge |Laura Lindsey
By Greg LaBarge, Ohio State University ExtensionNitrogen is the highest variable cost line in the 2023 wheat production budget. In addition, it is an important variable in yield, lodging, and grain quality. Spring N fertilizer should be applied between green-up (Feekes 3-4) and the beginning of stem elongation or jointing (Feekes 5-6). Here are a few things to consider in determining your wheat topdress N rate. Ohio wheat N rate recommendations appear in the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations.
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Feb 25, 2023 | 
crescent-news.com | Laura Lindsey |Allen Geyer
The 2022 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials is now available online at: https://ohiocroptest.cfaes.osu.edu/soy2022/default.asp The web-based version of the trial data includes sortable tables and the information can also be downloaded as a spreadsheet. The purpose of the Ohio Soybean performance trials is to evaluate soybean varieties for yield and other agronomic characteristics.
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Feb 22, 2023 | 
ohioagconnection.com | Laura Lindsey |Daniel L. Schiller
‘Warm’ Winter Days…What This Means for Wheat By: Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University - 02/23/2023Across Ohio, the average air temperature was 8-10°F warmer in January and February (so far). Due to these warmer winter temperatures, wheat may appear greener than usual and also raises the question, “Will the vernalization requirement be met?”Winter wheat has molecular regulation preventing the transition to reproductive growth until a certain threshold of cold days has been reached.
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Feb 17, 2023 | 
ocj.com | Laura Lindsey
Home/Weather/Ohio Ag Weather and Forecast, February 17, 2023 Weather Colder air takes control today behind the system that moved through the eastern corn belt yesterday. The chill will be backed up by northwest winds that hold over the region. However, we expect clouds to give way to more sun as the day wears on. A chilly night is in store tonight and we will have a good chill to start tomorrow as well.
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Feb 14, 2023 | 
ocj.com | Laura Lindsey
Home/Crops/Warm winter weather and wheat Crops, Top Headlines By Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University ExtensionAcross Ohio, the average air temperature was 8 to 10 degrees F warmer in January through Feb. 12.
