OSU Extension to offer Agronomy School Jan. 29 in Coshocton

The daylong program will cover crop production, farm economics and soil and water management, with preregistration required by Jan. 22.

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Published January 14, 2026 - 5:30 a.m.

The Tuscarawas County office of OSU Extension has reopened to the public with limited hours by appointment only.

Join OSU Extension Thursday, Jan. 29 for the 2026 Agronomy School.

Agenda topics include corn and soybean production trends, farm economics, vomitoxin management, and soil and water management. Featured speakers include Laura Lindsey (professor, soybeans/small grains), Eric Richer, (field specialist, farm management), Jason Hartschuh (field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock) and Vinayak Shedekar (assistant professor, agricultural water management).

The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coshocton County Community Room, 637 Chestnut St., Coshocton. Preregistration is required, and the fee is $30 per person. The registration deadline is Thursday, Jan. 22.

Fertilizer Certification and Certified Crop Adviser credits have been applied for. A program registration form is available at go.osu.edu/agschool, and all registration is managed through the Coshocton County Extension.

For more information call or email Clifton Martin in Muskingum County at 740-454-0144 or martin.2422@osu.edu and Brett Kinzel in Coshocton County at 740-622-2265 or kinzel.40@osu.edu.

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