By Eric Richer, OSU Extension-Farm Management Specialist
On January 4-5, 2023, the Ohio Organic Grains Conference will be held in Archbold, Ohio. This new event is geographically positioned in the tri-state region (Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan) and is intended for current, transitioning and new-to organic grain farmers, crop consultants, agency personnel, input suppliers, and grain buyers.
By Glen Arnold, OSU Extension-Manure Nutrient Management Specialist Edited by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension-Hardin County.Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
HARDIN COUNTY – An unusually dry fall has allowed manure application to farm fields to be ahead of the normal schedule. Nevertheless, there will still be some application of manure to frozen ground or snow-covered ground.
By Sean Beck
Executive Director, United Way of Hardin County
I know this is a busy season for many, which is also true for the United Way. We are well into our annual fundraising campaign and are in a season of transition. The most significant change for us this year is the addition of me! I am writing to you as the new Executive Director of the United Way of Hardin County. Coming into the role mid-campaign hasn’t been easy, but it truly has been an incredible experience.
Did you know that in 2021, the United Way of Hardin County served OVER SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE? That’s an incredible impact. The United Way helped to fund programs such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides books to kids for FREE; Safe Haven, which provides a safe space for people who have had the misfortune of experiencing domestic violence; youth development programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Girl Scouts, and the Boy Scouts; to Love, INC which provides emergency assistance to those in dire need. With the number of people whom the United Way has helped, I am 100% certain you know someone who has been positively impacted by the excellent work that the United Way does.
From noon-5:00 p.m. on November 12 and December 3 (or by appointment), local artist Andrew Steingass will host an open house and sale featuring his wood-fired pottery. Steingass's workshop is located at 3354 County Road 1, Ada
Work by Steingass includes drinkware, bowls tumblers and teaware. New forms are boxes, platters, jars with lids, watering cans and pitchers.
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.
