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Climate change impacts farming, OSU specialist says 2 – The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio Saturday, September 16, 2017
BY VICKI JOHNSON
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Climate change already affects agriculture and will continue to affect the bottom line of farmers well into the future, says Aaron Wilson, climate specialist for Ohio State University Extension. Although the effects are gradual, Wilson said they can add up to the need for long-term changes. Wilson has studied climate change worldwide and especially in Ohio for Extension, the outreach arm of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. “There are a lot of changes happening all over the world,” he said. “The world is undergoing very rapid change in terms of weather patterns.” His climate predictions stem from research into the state, regional and national weather back to 1880 as well as research into how the atmosphere responds to changes. Across the globe, temperatures have increased by roughly 1.5 degrees over the past century, Wilson said. The last three years were the three warmest on record so far. As for Ohio, he said winters are warming faster than summers, and summer nighttime lows are increasing faster than daytime highs. “Farmers ask, ‘What does it mean for me?” he said. “What’s the evidence that people have here in Ohio that things are changing or not changing?” Wilson said there are several things researchers know for certain are happening. “We know our temperatures are getting warmer,” he said. “Wintertime temperatures are warming at about twice the rate of our summertime temperatures, and that’s across the Midwest. “Winters are becoming highly variable,” he said. “We’re getting large swings in temperatures.” That affects farmers because weeds and undesirable insects are no longer killed by low temperatures. “Overall, as our temperatures warm, our hardiness zones shift in northwest Ohio,” he said. “There’s additional weed pressure from plants we didn’t have in the past and more insects that don’t die off as they used to.”
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Overall, as our temperatures warm, our hardiness zones shift in northwest Ohio. There’s additional weed pressure from plants we didn’t have in the past and more insects that don’t die off as they used to.” Aaron Wilson, climate specialist, Ohio State University Extension
With more water in the atmosphere and rising temperatures, weather prediction models anticipate Ohio’s climate by the end of this century to be 5 to 10 degrees warmer year-round, with more humidity and less snowfall, Wilson said. “Our winters could very well be like those in coastal Virginia,” he said. “Except we won’t have the ocean breezes.” Summer daytime temperatures haven’t change a lot, he said, but there’s an increase in the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Overall, he said there are fewer hot days of more than 95 degrees and warmer overnight temperatures that don’t fall below the 70s. “That affects the corn cycle,” he said. “If temperatures are staying above 72 or 73 at night and only warming to 86 during the day, the corn shuts down in terms of its growth. We’re limiting the amount of time of time corn has to develop.” Changes in precipitation are becoming apparent, he said. “Recent trends are for a very strong
increase in precipitation,” he said. “And it’s not evenly distributed across the year. Since the mid-20th century, strong increases have been seen in spring, summer and fall.” He said wet weather limits the number of days available for spring planting and fall harvesting. “The character of precipitation is also changing,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot more intense precipitation events of more than 2 inches at a time.” More large rain events mean more soil movement and loss, he said. “Nutrients are more susceptible to loss,” he said. “And that affects the bottom line and the environment.” Farmers and environmentalists are finding common concerns. “That’s where our conversations can overlap,” he said. “Farmers have expertise in land management. We come together to see how we can mitigate future changes.” Wilson said he expects climate change to continue showing itself as higher temperatures, false springs and trends in early season warmth. A tool to help farmers plan for cli-
mate change can be found on the climate.gov website, Wilson said. The tool is targeted toward a general audience and provides steps to increase resiliency to climate change. “To me, it’s very adaptable to farmers,” he said. The tool answers questions about impacts, susceptibility and how those threats impact the livelihood of a farmer, he said. “It shows how to prioritize assets to sort of the come up with a plan and kind of a prioritized list and an action plan,” he said. “If you go back to the nutrient stewardship model of the right place and the right time, farmers are already doing that,” he said. “No farmer really wants to lose his nutrients to extreme precipitation events.” Producers who want more information on Wilson’s research may listen to his insights into local climate trends at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Farm Science Review at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London. Joining Wilson in the talk is to be Jason Cervenec. Cervenec and Wilson work for Ohio State’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center. Their talk is free with admission as part of a series hosted by the Small Farm Center, which features educational programs for smaller farms. “The more that climate scientists can work with farmers — and each has expertise to bring to the table — the more we can make connections so that farmers can make informed decisions about the future,” Wilson said.
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Soil health testing as opposed to traditional soil testing goes a bit further in helping farmers determine the overall health of their fields, says Alan Sundermeier, director of Ohio State University Extension, Wood County. “Soil health testing is fairly new
versus chemical soil testing, which has been around for 40 years,” Sundermeier said. Chemical testing looks at microelements, while soil health testing also takes into consideration physical and biological properties for farmers and gardeners. “We’re trying to get some input and analysis back from that to make an overall determination,” he said. One area of concern sometimes is compaction, Sundermeier said.
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“It looks at compaction potential of the soil,” he said. “If it’s compacted and dense, roots cannot easily grow in the soil.” Use of a penetrometer, an instrument that measures the resistance of the soil at pounds per square inch, helps farmers determine the severity of compaction. “As you push it down into the soil, there’s a gauge that moves and you can see exactly when you reach a level of compaction,” he said. “If there is a compaction area, you can look at some deeper tillage,” he said. “Or we prefer cover crops, such as oil seed radish and tougher, more vigorous types of plants.” Those plants have long, sturdy root systems that help break up compacted areas, he said, and improve water infiltration. “So many times, rain doesn’t absorb into the soil and stay in the soil,” he said. “It would be much better for the crops and much better to prevent flooding.” Related to compaction is the soil’s ability to hold water, he said.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed a method of calculating infiltration using an irrigation pipe, he said. Using a 6-inch pipe, farmers can pour two cups of water into the soil and time how long it takes that water to be absorbed. Repeating the test mimics a second rainfall. “Do it twice and you get a good indication of how well you can handle rainfall absorption,” he said. “Farmers tend to put in more and more tile, but if they still have compaction, they’re not helping a lot.” Another test determines biological health of soil, he said. Adding a teaspoon of mustard powder to water poured on a section of soil will bring earthworms to the surface, he said. “It irritates their skin so they come up to the surface,” he said. “It’s an easy way to get an earthworm count. “Earthworms are good biologically because it shows the soil’s tilthiness,” he said. “Earthworms do a lot to take surface residuals into the soil.
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“The more earthworms, the better,” he said. “If there’s earthworms, there’s probably other good bugs.” Sundermeier said soil testing helps farmers decide which types of cover crops would be most beneficial to their fields. “Different types of rooting and increasing ground biomass,” he said. “Every cover crop has its advantages and disadvantages.” For example, legumes add natural nitrogen to the soil, but if you want to snuff out weeds, you might want to consider a thicker cereal rye. The amount of organic matter in soil is another indicator of soil health, he said. New on the commercial market is an active carbon test, he said. Farmers can add a solution to a soil sample to determine the amount of organic matter the soil contains. He said soil ideally has three types of organic matter. Long-term organic matter might include rocks and sawdust, while medium-lasting matter might be cornstalks, which take a few years to
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break down. Short-term organics might include green grass that decomposes quickly. “You really need all types to have a good mix of organic matter,” he said. “The problem we have with no-till is that if we don’t have some green-growing cover crops, we’re missing that quick-decomposing part.” He recommends using no-till and cover crops together. “It’s not an overnight thing,” he said. “It’s tough for farmers to invest in cover crops if they don’t own the soil.” In those cases, he suggests farmers work with landowners to develop a plan and to share costs because cover crops benefit the short-term crop yields as well as long-term soil health. “If we get landowners to understand the advantage of it, they’ll understand their land would have a higher value,” he said. He said the concept is similar to tiling a field, which often is a shared cost. For more information and links to other websites about soil health, visit soilhealth.osu.edu.
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At left is a view of a barn owned by Jim Kinn at 2530 S. TR 159, Alvada. Below that is a picture of a barn near the intersection of CR 7 and TR 102. On the following pages are more photos of barns, old and new, in our area — plus one crop duster — taken by staff photographers for The Advertiser-Tribune.
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At top is a barn at the Estep family farm, 4512 E. SR 18. The current owners are Wade Estep Jr. and Ernest Estep. Above, a barn near CR 44 and TR 76 in Pleasant Township.
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Two red barns, two different styles. The one above is at the Robert and Janet Featheringill farm on TR 104. The one below is at Hillcrest Farms, US 224 and TR 77.
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Above, a barn adorned with a quilt on the Bouillon farm near New Riegel. Below, another well-kempt barn at the Mark Reinhart residence, 3572 S. TR 59, Alvada.
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At top, the barn at the Webb farm on SR 19 in Green Springs. Above, this rustic-looking setting is at the Mike Davis residence on US 224.
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Above is a barn between SR 101 and TR 32. Below is a barn at the Frankart farm on CR 43.
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The barn at the Berlekamp farm at 6812 CR 15 near Green Springs, seen in the top photo, was built in 1899. Below that is a barn at the Willman farm on US 224 near Seneca East School.
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Some barns weather the passage of time better than others. At top is a view at the Ed Gosche farm, 2330 CR 19, Tiffin; above is a barn on US 224 near Attica.
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Two barns a few miles apart in Hopewell and Clinton townships. The one in the top photo is at 3457 W. CR 26; the other is at the Hoepf family farm at 2648 E. CR 38.
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Below is the original cost estimate for the barn seen above at Franciscan Earth Literacy Center, 194 St. Francis Ave.
Provided by St. Francis Community The 58-acre farm purchased by Father Joseph Bihn in 1868 provided for the sustenance of all who lived at St. Francis Home during the crucial beginning years. As a number of boys and girls, older women and men, sisters and brothers increased, additional land was purchased and, at the death of Bihn in 1893, numbered 551.48 acres. The brothers of St. Francis, although few in number, did the farm work with the older boys. Their responsibilities included ditching, clearing land, draining swamp areas, planting and harvesting the crops, butchering, feeding the animals and milking the cows. Throughout the last 140-plus years, the farm has always remained a viable working farm. Donald and Mary Ellen Derr and their family lived on and farmed the land beginning in 1957. In 1986, they purchased the farm buildings and some adjacent land.
Founded in 1994 as a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis, the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center is an environmental education center and a demonstration facility designed to promote the appreciation of nature and to encourage sustainable living practices. The center provides a place to work together and to learn how to live on the earth. Seeds of Hope Farm, which began in 2005, is a small diversified farm dedicated to the production of quality, chemical-free vegetables, herbs, flowers, and eggs, and is part of the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center. After 10 years of research, study, dialogue and prayer, the Sisters of St. Francis chose to place 300-plus acres of the farm land in a land conservancy, preserving it as green space for the future. In 2007, they signed a contract with the Black Swamp Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation of land and water resources in northwest Ohio.
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Another barn located on the St. Francis campus is rented by Larry and Wesley Cox. Larry's in-laws, Don and Mary Ellen Derr, farmed this land for more than 50 years and raised eight children in the big house adjacent to a the barn, situated on the other side of US 224.
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20 – The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio Saturday, September 16, 2017
AGRICULTURE & BARNS
Employing skills reminiscent of barnstormers of 100 years ago, a crop duster flies low over a field at SR 18 and CR 38.
Wishing all area Farm Families a safe Harvest. Thank You for all you do!
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Above, a barn at the Covert farm, 3145 CR 43; below, the barn at Buckeye Ranch east of Attica on US 224.
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22 – The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio Saturday, September 16, 2017
AGRICULTURE & BARNS
A pair of New Riegel-area barns, the one above on CR 591 and the one below on CR 6.
AGRICULTURE & BARNS
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This barn is at the Paul and Evelyn Snavely farm on TR 138 near Republic.
Tiffin Community Foundation Supports Agriculture in Seneca County
265 Sixth Ave., Tiffin 1-800-342-0477
We are family owned and, from the beginning, have been committed to the success of our customers.
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