As Hardin County farmers get ready to plant this year’s corn and soybeans, crop yields from the 2017 growing season have been released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although these crop production numbers are based on estimates, they are used for crop insurance and government reporting purposes.

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H club met at 7 p.m. on April 16 at the Hardin Northern School. The recreation for the night was the Limbo, led by Makenna Eibling and Hedi Trachsel.

Abnormally cooler temperatures this spring has slowed the development of wheat. Normally at this time fields would be a vibrant green with several inches of growth.

REYNOLDSBURG – The Ohio Department of Agriculture has opened 2018’s “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expression Contest. Children enrolled in school or home schooled in Ohio during the 2017-2018 academic year have until June 5, 2018 to show their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win prizes including a trip to be recognized at the Ohio State Fair.

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes meant Monday, March 26 at Hardin Northern Schools with 45 members, 9 advisers and 10 guests present. Recreation for the night was bingo.

Taylor Creek Lads and Lassies held their first meeting on Tuesday, April 3. All new members introduced themselves.

The OSU Extension Beef Team has announced the details for the 2018 Ohio Beef Cattle School. The Hardin County Extension office will serve as a host site for this spring’s video series.

The Tractor Supply Company Mobile Fair Tour is looking for Ohio 4-H and FFA youth who showcase what it means to be a great neighbor. Originating last year, the “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest is an experiential component of the retailer’s Mobile Fair Tour—a 24-stop journey across the United States that will begin its route June 1 in Kentucky and conclude Nov. 10 in Nevada.

COLUMBUS — Soybeans have now been added to the list of American products slated for tariffs in China, a move expected to hurt Ohio farmers in a state whose main crop and agricultural export is soybeans.

The High Flyers 4-H club met on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Kenton. Britton Bell called the meeting to order.