A new app from The Ohio State University will help farmers save both money and the environment. The Field Application Resource Monitor (FARM) uses advanced weather forecasting to advise farmers on when to apply fertilizer and manure so that they aren’t washed away by rain.

LIMA — The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy will hold its Annual Meeting on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the OSU Visitor and Student Services Center, Lima. Light refreshments will be served and it is free and open to the public.

The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) brought back two state awards from the Ohio MGV Conference held Sept. 28-29 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati. ‘An Evening Garden Affair’ was recognized as the state winner for the Integrated Pest Management Outstanding MGV Project award category for medium sized groups at this annual conference.

During the month of September, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 3.71 inches of rain. The most rain for this month, 4.71 inches, fell in McDonald Township, as measured by Jerry Stout.

Each year before soybean harvest, county Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators conduct a county weed survey. The purpose of this survey is to determine the type and amount of weeds that are infesting farm fields. Another reason is to develop an understanding of which weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides used by farmers.

LONDON, Ohio — Under sunny skies for three days, visitors to the 56th annual Farm Science Review took a break from harvest to learn about the latest innovations in agriculture and to shade their faces beneath the brim of free foam hats shaped like ears of corn.

The Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions was held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Mt. Victory Meats. A group of adults and young people were on hand to hear judge and OSU Meat Judging Team member Jake Parkinson discuss the merits of the winning animal carcasses from the 2018 Hardin County Fair.

COLUMBUS – Brandi and Nick Anderson of Mechanics-burg have been named winners of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer award. The contest helps young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments.

COLUMBUS – Adam and Jess Campbell of Waynesville are winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing to and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture.

During the month of August, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 4.78 inches of rain. The most rain for this month, 6.60 inches, fell in Lynn Township as measured by Jan Layman. The least rain reported during the month, 3.10 inches was reported in Cessna Township by Madelyn Lowery and 3.12 inches was reported in McDonald Township by Jerry Stout.