Upcoming Events

2024 Fall Weeds University

Ohio State’s Weeds University Program – Regional Locations

 

By Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources, Extension Educator, Paulding County, Alyssa Essman, Weed Science Extension Specialist

 

October 14, 2024: Statewide -- OSU Extension invites crop producers, CCAs, and agribusinesses to attend a regional at the Fall 2024 Ohio State Weeds University on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program will take place at six locations across the state. Locations include Darke, Highland, Sandusky, Licking, Paulding, and Mahoning counties. This program is designed to keep agronomic crop producers on the cutting edge of weed control for their operations. Topics addressed will include preharvest weeds survey results, drone applications of herbicides, burcucumber control, new herbicides, and new technology in weed science. Hands-on exercises such as weed ID with live plants will also be part of the program and tailored to local needs. This is an in-person event with a portion of the presentations being broadcast virtually at each regional location.

 

Featured presentations and speakers include:

  • Drone Applications – Dr. Steve Li, Associate Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, Auburn University. Dr. Li’s research evaluates weed control and herbicide usage in agronomic and emerging crops, as well as herbicide drift and off-target injury. His research program is also a nationwide leader in evaluating drones for agricultural applications.
  • Burcucumber Control – Dwight Lingenfelter, Weed Science Extension Associate, Penn State University. Mr. Lingenfelter works in Extension and applied weed science research at Penn State, including the herbicide evaluation program. He has conducted some of the most comprehensive research on the management of burcucumber, a species that is now a reemerging threat to crop production in Ohio.
  • Ohio Agronomic Weeds Update – Dr. Alyssa Essman, Assistant Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University. Dr. Essman provides leadership for an applied research and extension program for integrated weed management in agronomic crops. This talk will cover new herbicide products and EPA/ESA regulations for the coming growing season.
  • New Technology in Weed Science – Dr. Eugene Law, Assistant Professor, Weed Ecology, The Ohio State University. Dr. Law’s research program is focused in the areas of weed science and ecology, and precision technology for novel integrated weed management. This talk will cover new and emerging technology options for weed management and their relative efficacy.

 

The registration fee per person is $40 and is due by November 14, 2024. This fee includes course materials and speaker Q&A sessions. On-site walk-ins are not available for this event and each site is limited to a maximum of 30 people. Commercial, Private Pesticide, and Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits will be available. For a link to the county registrations, go to http://go.osu.edu./24FallWeedsUniv. For additional information on the event, contact the educator in the county in which you are attending:  

  1. Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference

    Oct. 30, 2020

    November 9, 10, 12, & 13, 2020

    Sponsored and Hosted by The Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics

    Virtual Conference: go.osu.edu/aedeoutlook
    ▪ All times Eastern Standard Time Topics include: Agricultural Finance Conditions and Outlook Agricultural & Environmental Policy Trade and Macroeconomy Commodity and Consumer Demand Outlooks

  2. Required Junior Fair Exhibitor Forms - Livestock

    Sep. 21, 2020

    Drug Use Notification Forms & Ractopamine Free Forms (swine) will be virtual this year. 

    We were selected as a pilot county for ODA for the virtual DUNF forms. We have previously said that this was coming and to be on the lookout for the information, and now is the time! 

  3. Fair Entry Process for Animal Exhibitors - Action Required - Due Sept. 11th

    Sep. 02, 2020

    ATTN: Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitors - Beef, Swine, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Small Animals

    The Brown County Junior Fair uses Fair Entry to help facilitate the fair. This program is used to set up classes and to run the junior fair sale. We started using this program in 2019 and now that we know more of the features, we are trying to use it to its fullest potential.

  4. Special Interest Project Interview Appointments - Required for Judging

    Sep. 02, 2020

    ATTN: Special Interest Project Members (this information was also sent via email on 9/1/20)

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! – Action Required

  5. Message from the State 4-H Office -Updated in-person 4-H club meetings guidance

    Sep. 01, 2020

    Dear 4-H families, volunteers, and supporters,

    As we head into fall, we want to take a moment to thank you for remaining flexible as we work together to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.  By following recommended guidance, we’re helping to keep our families and friends safer, our kids learning, and our economy going. We also want to take a moment to share updated in-person 4-H meeting requirements and a reminder to continue to follow our 4-H guidelines.

    Updated information, effective as of today, September 1, 2020 includes:

  6. Brown County Junior Fair Modified Schedule and Updates

    Aug. 19, 2020

    The Brown County Senior Fairboard has voted to hold a modified Junior Fair for 2020 following the guidelines set through the Responsible Restart Ohio guidelines and State Health Orders. This event will be open to the public.

    A schedule has been drafted with input from Junior Fair Superintendents, Junior Fairboard, and approved by the Senior Fairboard. It has been posted on our website but is subject to change. If changes are made, a new version will be posted with an updated timestamp.

  7. Return to Office - Open by Appointment

    Jul. 23, 2020

    To better serve our clientele, volunteers, and families, OSU Extension Brown County staff will be available by appointment on Monday and Wednesday starting July 27th. Appointments can be made by calling 937-378-6716 or reaching out to the staff member directly.

    Face coverings are required for OSU staff and clientele in the office.

    We will have a drop-off box outside the office during these hours. If you are just dropping off paperwork or materials, you may use the box. Please label it clearly. No appointments are necessary for this. 

  8. Online Re-certification for Pesticide Applicators and Fertilizer Certificate Holders

    Jul. 07, 2020

    “During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), is partnering with the Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) to temporarily provide online recertification for pesticide applicators and fertilizer certificate holders whose licenses expired in spring of 2020. The online recertification will be available Monday, July 6.

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    Jun. 23, 2020

    The USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to fill the gap when children lose access to meals when schools are closed. Most often this occurs during summer vacation. However, during school closures related to the pandemic, meals are also being made available. You have the opportunity to supplement the food you have at home with meals and snacks for your children from local schools and community organizations.

  10. Registration now open for National 4-H Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl

    Jun. 09, 2020

    The National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee is holding a virtual Quiz Bowl competition. You do not have to be enrolled in a shooting sports project to participate. 

    Individual and team awards are available. 

    Information on the contest including rules and guidelines are available on the national website here: https://4-hshootingsports.org/

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