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Wheat harvest following rains

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 8, 2022

By Laura Lindsey and Pierce Paul-OSU Extension, Ag Crops Team and edited by Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension, Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Ohio–While many areas of Ohio have already successfully harvested wheat, there are fields that still need to be harvested. With rainfall this week, harvest may be delayed. Late harvest coupled with excessive rainfall means more time for late-season mold growth, mycotoxin accumulation, test weight reduction, and sprouting; all of which could result in poor overall grain quality.

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Hardin Soil Water Conservation District supervisor election

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 8, 2022

Billenstein and Casper on ballot for Hardin SWCD Board of Supervisors

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding the 75th Election of Supervisors at the Annual Meeting being held in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day.

  • 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022
  • Shelter house north of the Community Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton

Voting will be from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and a light meal will be served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

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Downtown Ada art gallery celebrates 7th year

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 8, 2022

Friday, July 8 is the 7th anniversary for Ada's Gallery for the Arts, 115 S Main St. The gallery is a project devised and run by retired art teacher Ruth Roider, who opened the shop when she was downsizing and needed a place to do her own art work.

Roider operates the gallery as a non-profit, cash-only showcase and sales outlet for local artists. She pays the rent and doesn’t take a commission. Every penny goes back to the artists.

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July 7-8-9 are here with Sizzling Summer sales

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 8, 2022

UPDATED 4:45 P.M. JULY 7

From the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce:

"It looks like a beautiful day to kick off our Summer Sidewalk and Community Garage sales! We hope you are able to come out today, tomorrow, or Saturday! Be sure to also check out one of our many restaurants in Ada while out shopping."

Visit the chamber's event page for full details.

- Mercantile on Main: Thursday, Friday, Saturday--lots of items 25% and 50% off the regular price. "Check out all the sidewalk and garage sales in Ada and shop til you drop."

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Wheat harvest

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 8, 2022

An Icon reader wants to know, what's the status on the wheat harvest? Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension says wheat matured early this year and was mostly harvested by last week. Yield reports range from 76-105 bushels/acre; moisture content was 12.5%-17.5% with good test weights and good grain quality. Overall it was a good year for wheat with good market prices. See this new article on wheat yet to be harvested.

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Construction on SR 81 near Dunkirk

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 7, 2022

ODOT District 1 update for the week of July 11, 2022:

Weather permitting, State Route 81, east of the village of Dunkirk, will be restricted to one lane for drainage work.

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