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Every farmer loves to see earthworms in their soil because it indicates good soil health and productivity. Earthworms, cover crops, and no-til…
PETTISVILLE — The Pettisville FFA Alumni and Friends group is investing in the future by awarding 10 college scholarships this spring.
PAULDING — Water quality and soil health are an integral part of the mission of Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Recently…
Across Ohio, extension offices have received phone calls and email messages from landowners concerned about the health of maples should soon b…
AYERSVILLE — The Ayersville FFA Chapter recently held a chapter celebration video and powerpoint. The 2019-20 school year was considered a suc…
LIBERTY CENTER — The Liberty Center FFA Chapter had numerous members get recognized at the state level for FFA achievements this year. Five me…
The annual NACD poster contest provides students from kindergarten through 12th grade the chance to have their art displayed as part of a nati…
PETTISVILLE — The Pettisville FFA Alumni and Friends group was chartered in 1993 with more than 60 members on the original charter. Many of th…
Several area agriculture instructors received state recognition by the OAAE (Ohio Association of Agriculture Educators). The OAAE is the state…
Every year, the Fairview FFA Chapter holds its annual recognition banquet. This year, the chapter came up with the alternative to make a serie…
Thanks to some generous and creative work from anonymous Farm Bureau member builder(s), a book exchange barn is now available outside the Farm…
Most of the wheat in the northern half of the state is still between Feekes growth stage 7 (second node formed on the stem) to 8 (early flag l…
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Ohio FFA State Convention could not be held in Columbus as it usually is. Ohio FFA put together a series …
AYERSVILLE — For the second consecutive year, northwest Ohio FFA will be represented at the state level in the office of treasurer. Last week,…
Planting no-till can be tricky and scary. Successful no-till depends on having fully functioning healthy soils and efficient nitrogen (N) recy…
Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname “murder hornet” — unless you are a beekeeper or a honeybee.
Producers who are seeking to increase income are looking for different ways to market their livestock. Direct to consumer marketing of livesto…
SHERWOOD — From April 21-28 the Fairview FFA Chapter put on a Milk Mustache Challenge. The challenge was created to show support to dairy farm…
COLUMBUS — Agricultural teachers play a critical role in preparing future generations for successful careers. They devote countless hours and …
KALIDA — It is an unprecedented time in our history, a time which no one could have predicted only a few months ago. Life must continue on tho…
PETTISVILLE — On March 6, the Pettisville FFA Chapter elected the next FFA officers. They will serve the 2020-21 school year.
The Tinora FFA Chapter was approached recently by a community member to give funds toward a grain rescue tube. The Tinora FFA Chapter decided …
Rachel Cochran is the Water Quality Extension Associate for Paulding, Defiance, and Van Wert counties. Cochran will be working to increase wat…
For Hicksville’s Emma Anderson, distance learning and staying at home have given her the chance to help her mother, Donia, deliver 23 baby goa…
PAULDING — While school has not been in session since mid-March that hasn’t stopped the Paulding FFA Chapter from helping to serve our members…
Spring planting season is almost here and farmers are making final planter adjustments. Planter setup is critical because “The sins of plantin…
Every year the Tinora FFA exchanges offices, and every year the retiring president gives a retiring address, and the new president gives challenges.
Slugs and voles (field mice) population increase during mild winters and flourish during wet springs, especially in no-till or cover crop fiel…