Application deadline approaches for disaster assistance program WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date. Read More
USDA reminds farmers of bill’s conservation compliance changes Changes mandated through the 2014 farm bill require producers to have a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026) on file. Read More
Crawford SWCD to host meeting BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District will host its 69th annual meeting today at the Crawford County Fairgrounds youth building in Bucyrus. Read More
Drawing for beaver, otter trapping slated FINDLAY — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is inviting trappers to participate in a special drawing Oct. 25 for public landbeaver and river otter trapping opportunities. Read More
Wharton man reports metal theft The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of metal from a rural Wharton barn that was valued at $3,000 and as much as 1,000 pounds. A rural Wharton man reported Monday morning someone stole weights from the front of his tractor. He estimated the metal weighed anywhere from 900 to 1,000 pounds, according to a report by the … Read More
Ditch project Contractor Kelby Weaver uses a skid steer to place bedding stone as backfill around a concrete catch basin at the upper end of the Coppler drainage petition project in Ridge Township, just west of Carey. Read More
SWCD announces contest winners The Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District and its board of supervisors recently announced the winners of its 2014 photography contest. Read More
County FSA workers to attend training Starting today, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program, a voluntary program established by the 2014 farm bill. The program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin — the difference between the price of milk and feed costs — falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. The Wyandot County Farm Service Agency office … Read More
State, federal officials host ag tour Agriculture was on display in Wyandot County on Thursday when several public officials toured farms and farm-related businesses to hear their concerns. Read More
Scholarship recipient Gwen Wentling (right) was the recipient of the Lowry scholarship this year from the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District. She is pictured with SWCD education specialist Angie Ford at the district’s annual banquet and meeting Thursday in the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Read More
Wyandot County now at 60 active COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the Wyandot County Health Department reported there are 60 active COVID-19 cases in Wyandot …