This past crop season was a good year for soybean production across the state. The weather cooperated and yields were high. However with the lower soybean prices, intensive management practices become more important to produce a successful crop. Several OSU Extension state specialists will be spending the day on Thursday, Feb. 21 in Hardin County to share information with farmers in a small group, hands-on workshop being held at the OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton.

ST. LOUIS – The American Soybean Association (ASA) is now accepting applications for the Ag Voices of the Future program, sponsored by Valent USA. This program is for young people interested in improving their understanding of major policy issues that impact soybean farmers, the importance of advocacy, and careers that can impact agricultural policy.

The fifth annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kenton Moose Lodge. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction to raise funds for a scholarship.

Applications accepted for 2019 Dairy Ambassador and scholarships The annual Hardin County Dairy Banquet will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at noon at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, Mt. Victory. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 2-10 and free for ages under 2. Junior Fair dairy exhibitors and dairy beef feeder exhibitors from the 2018 Hardin …

The next Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program series will be on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory. The session will start at 7:30 a.m. with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8 a.m. The final session will be held on Feb. 19. On Feb. 5, Dr. Pierce Paul, OSU Extension State Specialist …

The Hardin and Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are hosting a Soil Health and Cover Crop workshop on Friday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyandot EMS Building, located at 401 N. Warpole Street, Upper Sandusky. During the morning part of the workshop, participants will hear from Jim Hoorman, a regional soil health specialist …

Hardin County has a rich tradition of active livestock commodity group organizations. There are organizations for each of the major livestock species, and these groups have royalty and scholarship opportunities to recognize the youth of the county.

The Allen County and Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will partner to host a Master Gardener Volunteer training course for new Master Gardener Volunteers this spring. The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office.

COLUMBUS, Ohio —A wetter than normal summer and fall in Ohio led to the worst spread of a toxin on corn in at least a decade, according to a grain disease expert with The Ohio State University. And next year’s crop may be at risk as well.

WASHINGTON — Some Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled about 2,500 FSA employees to open offices today and Friday in addition to Tuesday, Jan. 22, during normal business hours.