Heritage Cooperative, Inc. announced they have exercised the option to purchase the feed, grain, trucking and agronomy assets of Hanby Farms Inc. of Nashport, Ohio. This includes the Performance Feed brand established in 1983.“This proposed acquisition aligns with our...
Ohio Country Journal
Challenges linger from 2019
By Alan Sundermeier, CCA, Ohio State University ExtensionAs farmers are preparing for the 2020 cropping season, the challenges of 2019 may still linger. There are basically three scenarios which will influence 2020 cropping practices.Corn or soybeans were planted Yes,...
March looking to be warmer, not as wet
By Jim Noel, NOAAA warmer than normal March is now anticipated. This is a change toward the warmer side. This will speed green up conditions and start evapotranspiration early this spring. This will also help to dry out our really wet soils, a little bit at least. The...
Federal broadband legislation moving forward
On March 4, the House of Representatives passed the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (S. 1822). The bill, approved by the Senate last year, will now go to President Trump for his signature.“Reliable access to broadband is no...
Ohio Ag Weather and Forecast ? March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020 -- The forecast continues to unfold pretty much as expected over the state here in the short term. However, we are starting to have some concerns about a wetter move in the forecast models farther out. Right now we are leaving our forecast alone...
Treasury Plans to Fix Co-op Tax
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy EditorCHARLOTTE, N.C. (DTN) — Leaders of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives are optimistic IRS officials will adjust Section 199A(g) tax breaks after testimony this week from Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.Farmer cooperatives...
Conaway: MFP3 May Be Needed
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff ReporterOMAHA (DTN) — With questions growing about China’s commitment to buy U.S. agriculture commodities as that country deals with the coronavirus outbreak, the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday urged the Trump...
Fort Recovery FFA Tractor and Truck Drive In
To celebrate National FFA Week, the Fort Recovery FFA Chapter held a truck and tractor drive in to help promote agriculture and the National FFA Organization.Twenty four FFA members drove in tractors to win the following: Biggest Horsepower, Smallest Horsepower,...
Miami East-MVCTC competes in State FFA Evaluations
The State FFA Evaluations were recently held at the Ohio FFA Center in Columbus, Ohio.? Several members of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter competed in various competitions.? Members became eligible for State Evaluations by placing at District Evaluations in...
Wilmington Aggies judging contest provides opportunity, tradition
The Wilmington Aggies livestock judging contest, in its 62nd year, offers opportunity for the over 300 FFA chapters that visit, but also tradition for alumni.? Continue reading