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Ohio Crop report from USDA NASS

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 12, 2022

With harvest underway, Ohio farmers anticipate very good corn and soybean yields this year, according to Cheryl Turner,  State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. The November Crop Production Report is based on conditions as of  November 1, 2022. Some highlights of the report follow: 

• Ohio corn production is forecast at 580 million bushels, down 10 percent from last year. The yield is forecast at 186  bushels per acre, down 7 bushels from last year and down 1 bushel from last month. 

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Preventing combine fires in the field 

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 5, 2022

By Dee Jepsen and Wayne Dellinger; edited by Mark Badertscher

HARDIN COUNTY – Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the nation for the number of reported combine fires?  Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), Illinois (3rd), Kansas (5th), Nebraska  (6th) and South Dakota (7th). 

While most harvester fires start in the engine compartment, other locations on the combine can be at  risk for fires. The primary heat sources causing fires include faulty wiring and overheated bearings. Fuel  sources for the fires can vary between leaking fuel or hydraulic oil, dry crop residues, and nests in engine  compartments or exhaust manifolds from birds and wildlife. 

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New Greenhorn dinner menu

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 4, 2022

Check out the new Greenhorn dinner menu for November 2022 and the local dining options from our advertisers on the Menus page.

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ONU to add bowling as varsity sport, partner with Norada Lanes

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 3, 2022

By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern will add men's and women's bowling as varsity sports for the 2023-24 season.

The Polar Bear squads will be based out of Norada Lanes in Ada and have requested membership in the Ohio Bowling Conference.

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Weed-free soybean fields Increase in 2022

Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 29, 2022

By Mark Badertscher

HARDIN CO. – Each year before soybean harvest, county Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators conduct a county weed survey. The purpose of this survey is to determine the type and number of weeds that are infesting farm fields. Another reason is to develop an understanding of which weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides used by farmers.

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Career change?

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 27, 2022

No, these Ada professionals haven’t taken a detour to medical school. Recently Liberty National Bank sponsored the WCARE 2nd Annual Bowling FUNdraiser! The theme was TV shows.

Pictured here is the Grey’s Anatomy team: Krissy Whitaker-Century 21, Angela Hersh-Liberty National Bank, Ryan Lane-Liberty National Bank and Becky Neville-Century 21.
 

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