Wyandot Soil and Water tree seed sale set to end tomorrow Orders are being taken for Wyandot County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 49th annual tree seedling sale. Orders will be received until Wednesday or until the species are sold out. Read More
FB: Property taxes hurting small Ohio family farms COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau members recently made their case for property tax relief during testimony before the Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee. Farm Bureau leaders also met with Ohio House members, as the representatives continue to explore pathways forward for Current Agricultural Use Value reform. Read More
Riverdale FFA members submit projects to state for evaluation MOUNT BLANCHARD — After a year of hard work, the Riverdale FFA sent numerous books, degrees, and awards to the regional evaluation. Chapter secretary Cara Pauley, treasurer Breanah Shane and reporter Carrol Pauley all received gold ratings on their officer books. Read More
Farm Service Agency encourages proper CRP cover crop management Properly maintained Conservation Reserve Program cover may be attractive if noxious weeds and invasive species are controlled and grasses and wildflowers are allowed to mature. Landowners should scout CRP fields before weeds go to seed. Read More
Rural-Urban Day luncheon taking reservations BUCYRUS — The Rotary Club of Bucyrus is set to host Rural-Urban Day on March 14 at The Pickwick Place in Bucyrus. The event features program speakers The Families of Pickwick Place. Read More
SWCD to participate in USDA local work group meeting The first step in preparing the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District annual plan of work for 2018 will be SWCD’s participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture local work group meeting to be held with the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency. Read More
Wyandot high school FFA members receive chapter degrees at joint event This year, Carey FFA hosted the degree award event on Feb. 6 with 46 FFA members from Carey, Mohawk, Riverdale, and Upper Sandusky receiving their Chapter Degree. Of those 46, there were 24 from Upper Sandusky, seven from Riverdale, nine from Mohawk, and six from Carey. Read More
Conventional and organic ag policies approved by National Farmers members AMES, Iowa — National Farmers Organization members voted in favor of agricultural policy positions at the organization’s 2017 Convention in Springfield, Missouri, on Jan. 26. From funding for crop insurance and grain loan rates to organic grain import issues, dairy supply management and the renewable fuel standards, members voted in favor of the various policy positions. Read More
Agency reminds producers of approaching 2017 NAP deadlines The Farm Service Agency reminds producers who are interested in the 2017 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, of the need to apply for coverage by the following crop deadline dates. March 15 is the deadline for 2017 NAP coverage on forage sorghum, oats, potatoes, soybeans, sunflowers and all spring-planted specialty crops grown for food. Read More
Farm Service Agency reminds local owners of Conservation Program contract terms and conditions If a landowner plans to sell farmland that's enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Wyandot County Farm Service Agency office would like to remind landowners about the terms and conditions of their contracts. Also, if the ownership changes from an individual to a trust or a limited liability company, please inform the office. Read More