A new Marathon Oil pipeline set to be constructed in northern Hardin County next year was on the minds of individuals at the county Farm Bureau policy development and Ag Council breakfast on Friday in Kenton.

Grain farmers will have a challenging year in 2016 according to most forecasts. A large 2015 crop and weak world demand for grain has diminished the chance of significant increases in grain prices for the short term.

It was a million-dollar wind that roared through the Lynn Township farm of Jan and Cindy Layman late Sunday evening. As workers attempted to load grain on trucks from the damaged bins on Monday afternoon, it looked like the farm had been hit by a bomb.

The Hardin County Cattle Producers held its annual banquet on Saturday night.

FOSTORIA — Leslie Jordan and Lisa Shumaker, founders and coordinators of Farm to Family in Marion, are among visionaries being recognized nationally through Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives, a search to identify and honor 100 leaders who are changing rural communities and agriculture for the better.

As Hardin County recognizes its farmers and agribusinesses for National Agriculture Day March 15, crop yields from the 2015 growing season have been released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The Riverdale FFA would like to apply for a $10,000 grant through the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education program for implementing and sustaining a hoop greenhouse.

The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit is holding their semi-annual cheese sale. The spring sale has a variety of cheeses to choose from including Colby, Muenster, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, Marble, American Processed, Farmers Cheese, Cheddar, Big Eye Swiss, Baby Swiss, Lacey Swiss (low cholesterol, low fat), Hot Pepper, and also Trail Bologna.