Unlike corn, quality is generally not an issue for soybeans at harvest time. Soybeans may be more susceptible to physical damage if the farmer does not use the correct threshing settings in the combine that may result in split and broken beans.

Safety should always be a priority within the farm operation, especially at harvest. Consider that it is a time that involves long hours and the need for multiple pieces of farm equipment working simultaneously to complete a crop harvest.

During the month of September, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 3.12 inches of rain. The most rain for this month, 5.40 inches, fell in Hale Township, as measured by Travis Ramsey. The least rain reported during the month, 1.76 inches, was reported in Marion Township by Mark Lowery.

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 that type and amount of weeds that are infesting farm fields.

The Hardin County Farm Bureau hosted over 60 people and 26 ATVs throughout this year’s 2nd Annual ATV Tour, held on Saturday, Sept. 24.

During the month of August, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 5.22 inches of rain. The most rain for this month, 8.00 inches, fell in Hale Township as measured by Travis Ramsey.

The Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions was held Thursday, Sept. 15 at Mt. Victory Meats. A group of adults and young people were on hand to hear judge and OSU Assistant Professor of Meat Science Lyda Garcia discuss the merits of the winning animal carcasses from the 2016 Hardin County Fair.

RIDGEWAY — Meadow, Callie and Jon Cromer have been missing several days of school this week. They haven’t been sick. They are working on the family farm south of Ridgeway. But they are not milking the herd of dairy cows, cleaning out barns or doing their normal chores.

During the months of August and September, various Ben Logan FFA students have engaged in activities and poster making to learn the proper way to handle, check, and manage a tractor. Students were taught the possible risk factors and the many ways an injury can occur.

The Farm Science Review is Sept. 20-22 this year and will offer farmers and other visitors to the annual farm show the opportunity to learn the latest agricultural innovations from experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.