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Farmers prevented from planting crops on more than 19 million acres

WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers reported they were not able to plant crops on more than 19.4 million acres in 2019, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This marks the most prevented plant acres reported since USDA’s Farm Service Agency began releasing the report in 2007 and 17.49 million acres more than reported at this time last year.

Carey FFA travels for officer retreat

Carey FFA officers retreat

CAREY — On July 16, the officers of the Carey FFA chapter traveled together to a cabin near Hocking Hills for the annual chapter officer retreat. Within three days time, the seven officers took part in several team-building activities and worked to prepare for the approaching school year; including everything from improvements to new ideas, which will continue to preserve the education of agriculture.

USDA opens enrollment for market facilitation program

WASHINGTON — The Sign-up is now open for the Market Facilitation Program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of trade retaliation from foreign nations. Through MFP, USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers, part of a broader trade relief package announced in late July. The sign-up period runs through Dec. 6.

Wyandot County authorized for emergency haying and grazing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Charlotte Schmachtenberger recently announced Wyandot County is authorized for emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program acres outside of the primary nesting season. Emergency haying is permitted from July 16 through Aug. 31. Emergency grazing is permitted from July 16 through Sept. 30.

OSU Extension starts FAQ webpage

HARDIN COUNTY — The unrelenting rains this spring and summer have created many challenges that the farming community is now sorting through. In order to help with decisions, OSU Extension has created an “Addressing 2019 Agricultural Challenges” Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

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