COLUMBUS — The first confirmed case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease recently was confirmed in both white-tailed deer and cattle in Ohio. The virus was diagnosed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.

COLUMBUS — Farm Bureau members throughout Ohio can get free nitrate testing of their well water. Each county Farm Bureau will receive 25 testing kits from the Ohio Farm Bureau.

FINDLAY — Anglers soon can enjoy increased fishing opportunities at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, where catchable catfish will be stocked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Today, two ponds will receive catchable channel catfish from the state’s hatchery system.

The 69th annual banquet and supervisor election for the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District was held Thursday with 140 people in attendance. Brian Frisch was re-elected to the board of supervisors and Brad Weaver was elected to his first term, which begins Jan. 1.

BUCYRUS — The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Soil and Water Conservation District to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code.

FOREST — Precision Ag Field Day is Aug. 23 at Kellogg Farms, 17392 TR 50 near Forest. Aaron Heilers, project manager for Blanchard River Demonstration Farms will give an overview of the water quality and nutrient management goals of the three farms in Hardin and Hancock counties.

Producers enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. Producers who sign ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices.

COLUMBUS — Recent changes to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s home loan programs mean more rural Ohioans may be able to reach their homeownership goals, according to the USDA.

Elected officials participated in the annual soil and water conservation tour July 10. Each year the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District organizes the event to show elected officials projects that have involved district staff.

Hours Fair admission gates are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Aug. 6, when they close at 6 p.m.