Hand removal of weeds in farm fields is critical to reducing weed resistance Driving around the county it is not difficult to see weeds growing above many soybean canopies and a few corn fields as well. The most common species include marestail, giant ragweed, and waterhemp. Weed seed production is critical to the longevity of weeds in a population, however this causes future weed control problems. Read More
Beef clinic The Hardin County Beef Ambassador Team, consisting of Madison Jolliff, Mekenzie Jolliff and Brian Searson, put on the first-ever beef showmanship clinic at the Hardin County Fairgrounds last week, with support from the Hardin County Cattle Producers and Kenton Ag Credit. Read More
Late-season scouting for Palmer amaranth and waterhemp encouraged If you don’t already have to deal with waterhemp or Palmer amaranth, you don’t want it. Ask anyone who does. Neither one of these weeds is easy to manage, and both can cause substantial increases in the cost of herbicide programs, which have to be constantly changed to account for the multiple resistance that will develop over time (not “can”, “will”). Read More
Continuing to farm despite injuries and aging COLUMBUS — As you get older, it can be tougher to hop on or off a tractor or withstand the constant bumps that come with driving over uneven turf. Done over and over, twisting, lifting, bending, kneeling, it can all become challenging. Read More
Crops get adequate rainfall during July During the month of July, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 3.76 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for July was 8.23 inches. Read More
Forest dairy farmer discusses industry issues in Washington Wiesje Kruiter, a dairy farmer from Forest, recently visited Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional leaders and discuss issues impacting the dairy industry. Wiesje traveled to Capitol Hill to build strategic relationships with local legislators and represent Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Read More
Am I farming or am I excavating? There are over 2.6 million miles of pipeline in the U.S. that transport natural gas and hazardous liquids. Pipelines are the energy lifelines for almost every activity in everyday life. Read More
Ohio farmers learn about manure issues at program FOREST — The state-wide Manure Science Review was held on Wednesday, bringing farmers from all across Ohio to Watkins Farm on Township Road 90, Forest. The event, which rotates counties each year, featured a morning educational session, followed by lunch and then an afternoon spent in the field. Read More
Agriculture is Cool winner Joseph Leisure, age 10, of Forest, talks about his Agriculture is Cool poster with Ohio Governor John Kasich during opening day of the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. Read More
Fruit and vegetable crop walk Are you a commercial fruit and vegetable grower who is looking for ways to manage pest issues in your produce? Maybe you raise vegetables in your home garden and have spots on the leaves. Read More