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Residue Breakdown Product in Delaware County

Educational Video Recordings

Jacci Smith
Extension Educator ANR/4-H
Ohio State University
Delaware

Team Members: Smith, J*1, Leeds, R*2, Leggett, R*3, Hornyak, K*4
  1. Extension Educator ANR/4-H, , Delaware, Ohio, 43015-1707
  2. Extension Educator ANR, Ohio State University , Delaware, Ohio, 43015
  3. Extension Program Assistant, Ohio State University , Delaware, Ohio, 43015
  4. Program Coordinator, Ohio State University , Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Abstract

Land Grant Universities across the United States routinely conduct research aimed at making farmers more efficient.  Ohio State University Extension has produced a collection of on-farm research studies, eFields, to better help farmers make choices for their own farms. We realize that this research touchpoint is not only a chance to provide results but also a chance to build our brand and form stronger relationships with Ohio Farmers.  To take full advantage of this educational effort, several videos were produced to accompany the eFields report. Each video highlights the Extension Educator and Ohio’s Farmers working together to explore agronomic issues. The video focuses on both the collaborating farmer and the educator explaining the study, the results, and economic impacts. The videos display the relationship between the Educator, the farmer, and some lighter moments of working together.  Videos are shown at winter programing and at fertilizer re-certification meetings. These videos inspire human to human learning by showing people working together to solve problems while having a farmer explain what is happening on their fields to another farmer.  The videos create great discussion and make the meetings “actually enjoyable” according to participants. Videos have been used since 2019 in programing. The 2023 evaluations report,

  • 30.382% reported they want their research delivered through video and 26.58% want it delivered through multiple methods.
  • 50.00% reported that after watching the videos they were more likely to partner with OSU Extension in conducting on-farm research.
  • 78.95% indicated reported that after watching the videos they were more likely to use OSU Extension as a resource.

In Delaware County, a crop residue breakdown trial on soybeans was conducted with Hardscrabble Farms. This study aimed to find if a crop residue breakdown product could increase the yield. The video has been shown at multiple different agronomic meetings in at least 6 different counties.  The video sparks discussion about products that are being promoted by salesmen and if they have the statistics to prove their claims. Discussion of when the broken-down nutrients become available to the plant and if this could save cost in fertilizer replacement are also mentioned.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzUPJC1Oqys&list=PLjj72JiiKrO69zvElciWg_TTb9Ls_hpO1&index=3