Every crop year has it challenges during the growing season whether it be pests or drought. Challenges have started early in 2015 with too much rain and flooding. Farmers will have the first chance this week to appraise their crops after an extended period of excessive rainfall.

Hardin County has experienced heavy rains in the past week. Producers may have concerns about nitrogen loss in cornfields.

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking people interested in running as a candidate for board supervisor.

WASHINGTON — While many pollinators may seem like just annoying insects, they are actually a very important part of the web of life upon which we all depend. Unfortunately, pollinators have shown disturbing signs of decline in recent years. To recognize the importance of pollinators, June 15-21 has been named Celebrate Pollinator Week. “America’s families depend on pollinators, essential in …

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is asking Ohio lawmakers to make important changes to Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) formula.

WOOSTER — Wheat growers across Ohio whose plants are at or near the flowering growth stage are at a moderate to high risk for Fusarium head blight development, said a wheat expert from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.

Benjamin Logan FFA Secretary Darby Eades accepts a $1,000 grant and plaque from Logan County Electric Cooperative employee Ashley Oakley through the company’s Operation Round Up program. Eades and FFA adviser Lora James presented the project to the LCED board.

BLANCHARD PLEASANT BUCKEYES The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on June 1 at the Hardin Northern Ag Building.

The ban on poultry for this year's Hardin County Fair because of the avian flu was discussed at Saturday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. Mark Badetscher, Hardin County OSU Extension educator, reported the virus that has been infecting backyard poultry and commercial flocks in 20 states west of Ohio.

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Hardin County has had a variety of prominent Buckeyes as speakers. On Thursday night at the club’s annual banquet in Kenton, one of Hardin County’s own was featured. Dr. Bruce McPheron, Dean of the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences...