Date to file for Notice of Loss in county extended to July 15 To comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to contact the FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. For the 2019 crop year, due to the excessive moisture in Wyandot County, the deadline to file a CCC-576, Notice of Loss, for producers without insurance or NAP coverage, has been extended to no later than the final acreage reporting date, July 15. Read More
Funding available to Western Lake Erie Basin farmers to improve water quality BUCYRUS — The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District, continues to provide funding for assistance programs for farmers to help protect water quality in the western basin of Lake Erie. The sign-up period for these programs begins June 17. Read More
Nominations sought for American Egg Board COLUMBUS — The Ohio Poultry Association is now accepting suggestions for nominations to serve on the 2020-21 American Egg Board, which is U.S. egg farmers’ link to consumers in communicating the value of the incredible egg. Members serve two-year terms on the national board. Read More
Youth program to explore ag careers TIFFIN — The Ohio State University Extension has announced the launch of the first Agriculture Exploring post in the nation. This program will focus on agricultural careers that are “In Demands Jobs.” Read More
FSA county committee nominations sought The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began Friday. It is important for county committees to reflect America’s diversity, and as such, all eligible farmers and producers, including beginning farmers, are encouraged to get involved in this year’s elections. Read More
FSA updates policies, provisions on cover crops The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency recently made several policy updates for acreage reporting for cover crops, revising intended use, late-filed provisions, grazing allotments as well as updated the definitions of “idle” and “fallow.” Read More
Wyandot SWCD now accepting board of supervisors candidates In Ohio, each county soil and water conservation district is governed by a board of five local supervisors. Two supervisors will be elected at the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual banquet Aug. 13 and will serve for three years beginning in January 2020. Read More
Funding available for farmers through ODA Lake Erie CREP REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation is making farmers aware of funding available to farmers through the Lake Erie Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Read More
Wynford FFA travels to National, Range and Homesite Judging Contest BUCYRUS — The Wynford FFA Chapter recently went on a trip to the 2019 National Land, Range, and Homesite Judging Contest in Oklahoma. The Royals took their rural soils team, which consisted on Connor Miller, Jodie Jennings, Thomas Weithman and Lexie Wood. At the contest, they placed 70th out of 102 teams. Read More
Women for the Land Lunch and Learn slated Women for the Land, coordinated by representatives from American Farmland Trust, USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District and Ag Credit will hold a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at OSU Spark Lab, Kenton. Read More