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APPLY WHERE NEEDED: Many Indiana soils need potash. However, research trials indicate applying too much too close to planting can hurt both corn and soybean yields. Yield loss has been documented when too much potash is applied too close to planting.
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Whoever coined the phrase “everything in moderation” was onto a principle that is still often good advice today. Jim Camberato, Purdue University Extension soil fertility specialist, and Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension soybean specialist, both say it is good policy when planning your fertilizer application strategies.
Many fields in Indiana need potash, especially in high-yield situations, Camberato acknowledges. The best way to find out is through a routine soil-testing program. Lately, however, Casteel and researchers elsewhere have documented that hefty applications of potash shortly before planting corn or soybeans can cause inj
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Spring weather, projected crop returns
Tony Nye - OSU Extension
As we get closer to officially celebrating National Ag Day and Week March 23 and March 21-27, respectively I encourage you to thank your fellow Farmer Friends and Families as they prepare for planting season.
Planting season can be a stressful period for several reasons, weather probably being the number one stressor. We don’t always know what Mother Nature has in store for us and the past couple of years have certainly challenged a timely planting season.
According to the National Weather Service, after a dry start to winter, the weather pattern has gotten more active. Even though the La Nina pattern in the Pacific Ocean is weakening, the effect will likely continue through spring. This favors a normal to wetter than normal pattern for Ohio.
The profit margin outlook for corn, soybeans and wheat is relatively positive as planting season approaches. Prices of all three of our main commodity crops have moved higher since last summer and forward prices for this fall are currently at levels high enough to project positive returns for 2021 crop production. Recent increases in fertilizer prices, however, have negatively affected projected returns. Higher crop insurance costs as well as moderately higher energy costs relative to last year will also add to overall costs for 2021.
Production costs for Ohio field crops are forecast to be modestly higher compared to last year with higher fertilizer, fuel and crop insurance expenses. Variable costs for corn in Ohio for 2021 are projected to range from $386 to $470 per acre depending on land productivity. Variable costs for 2021 Ohio soybeans are projected to range from $216 to $242 per acre. Wheat variable expenses for 2021 are projected to range from $166 to $198 per acre.
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Tony Nye - OSU Extension
While I write this week’s column it is snowing, and my holiday spirit is getting stronger as we get closer to Christmas. Have you all been naughty or nice? Have you completed your shopping whether online or in person shopping at a store?
I realize you have heard it a hundred times at least: the holidays will be different this year. With that said, I thought I would try to add some cheer to your last-minute holiday preparations. So, here it goes …