Roundup of 4-H news for July 11, 2019
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Marshall County 4-H and FFA Goat and Rabbit Club, Granny's Kids 4-H and Happy Harvesters 4-H Club.
USDA: take a look at alfalfa for open acres
With forage shortages throughout much of the nation, farmers considering crops for prevented plant acres should look to alfalfa.
USDA extends crop report deadline for Ohio
Farmers in Ohio and 11 other states have until July 22 to report spring-seeded crops, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it extended the deadline for states impacted by flooding and heavy moisture.
Mahoning County farmers fight eminent domain for bike trail
Mill Creek MetroParks wants to extend its rails-to-trail bikeway and is using eminent domain to get the land it needs. Landowners are fighting back.
They’ve drilled a well on my property, but never finished it. Why?
Learn more about the reasons why a well on your property may be drilled, but not finished and producing.
Watch out for poisonous plants in Ohio
Poison hemlock and wild parsnip infestations are thriving in Ohio this year. Now is the time to learn how to identify and manage these two dangerous plants.
Dennis “Doc” Roberts — June 7, 2019
Dennis “Doc” Roberts caught a trout at Rockwell Springs in Clyde, Ohio on June 7, 2019.
Farm safety event planned at Mercer County dairy
Penn State Extension is hosting a Farm Safety Twilight tour, from 7-9 p.m., July 11 at Irishtown Acres, 902 Springfield Church Road, Grove City.
What are your bedding options?
Find out what you can do when unbaled wheat straw is going for $100/ton.
Horse owners should plan hay purchases now
Weather in the Midwest is forcing livestock producers to buy hay earlier. As a result, horse owners may not have an easy time finding it later this year.
