Ohio State Precision Ag

08/22/2025

The 2025 eBarns Report is now available online! Find it at go.osu.edu/ebarnsreports

This report summarizes on-farm research completed on partner farms and Ohio State agricultural research stations throughout Ohio. The 30 studies were conducted in 26 counties, spanning 101 total research sites. Also see informative inserts on topics like Ohio Farm Custom Rates, the Freezer Beef Enterprise Budget, and Foot and Mouth Disease Preparedness. Interested in participating in on-farm research? Learn more on page 18 of the eBarns Report, or contact your local OSU Extension office to get started!

05/07/2025

Data from on-farm research is an incredibly powerful tool for farmers. The eFields program consolidates these valuable research results into an annual publication for statewide distribution.

Strong partnerships between eFields participants and OSU Extension team members are important for successful research out in the field. Hear more about these partnerships: go.osu.edu/eFieldsfarmers

Contact your local county Extension office to learn more about on-farm research in your county! extension.osu.edu/lao

See more about eFields: digitalag.osu.edu/efields

Union County Extension Educator Wayne Dellinger works with brothers Ryan and Greg Lee to develop on-farm trials for speed seeding, fungicide, and seeding rat...

05/07/2025

Ryan Lee didn’t expect a nitrogen study to change how he farmed. But after working with e Fields, CFAES’ on-farm research program, Lee quickly realized the value of using data-driven insights to make better decisions. “It would be easier to list the studies we haven’t participated in,” Lee...

03/31/2025

Counting down to ? As you prepare, think about reviewing the 2024 eFields Report at go.osu.edu/eFieldsReports to find new ideas or technology that could be used this year.

If you have an interest in trying out on-farm research this year, there is still time to make a plan! Learn how to get involved: digitalag.osu.edu/efields/get-involved

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Ohio State University Extension

01/29/2025

Croplife article on a new soil sampling tool developed by UNL and USDA-ARS. Can determine sampling locations for grid or zone then download in preferred file format https://www.croplife.com/precision-tech/unl-usda-collaborate-to-create-web-based-app-to-optimize-soil-sampling/

SSPOT is a user-friendly tool with integrated algorithms to help users determine the optimal placement of samples.

01/28/2025

OCJ articles about 2024 Report - https://ocj.com/2025/01/check-out-the-latest-research-results-in-the-2024-efields-report/

By Elizabeth Hawkins, John Fulton, Dara Barclay, Ohio State University Extension As we look ahead to

01/17/2025

The 2024 Report is available! Online copy at https://digitalag.osu.edu/efields. Reach out if you want a hardcopy.

01/10/2025

The 8th edition of eFields is now available online. This year's research results covered 260 trial sites across 42 counties. The number of acres involved with on-farm research totaled to 3,075 acres across Ohio!

View the 2024 Report: go.osu.edu/efieldsreports

Request your own copy through your local Extension office, or by contacting us at [email protected].

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Ohio State Agronomy
Ohio State Horticulture and Crop Science
Ohio State University Extension

08/30/2024

Article from Delta Farm Press about modest improvements to rural internet access. Rural broadband is a critical need for success.

https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/internet-access-improving-for-farmers?

The 2022 Ag Census shows a modest uptick in rural internet access.

08/20/2024

Article by Dr. John Fulton outlining liquid manure sensing and the potential benefits of this . https://ocj.com/2024/08/on-the-go-liquid-manure-nutrient-level-sensors/

By John Fulton Liquid manure serves as a viable source of fertilizer within crop production. However

08/19/2024

Grain yield monitor calibration tips from Dr.
John Fulton. Good points to review before 2024 fall harvest begins.
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By John Fulton Grain yield monitors have become essential tools for Ohio’s production agriculture, p

07/09/2024

Conducted pattern testing today for our seeding projects. Interesting how the drone spreader setup impacts the final pattern.