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Finish line in sight for grain farmers

Farmers know that it "ain’t over till it’s in the bin"

By Ed Lentz, OSU Extension, Hancock County
Edited by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension, Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY– Timely rainfall in early August is critical for optimal-to-record breaking yields in soybean and corn. Soon, the flowering period will end in soybean and adequate soil moisture will be required to prevent pod and seed abortion. If a farmer has an adequate soybean stand, August rains will determine whether bean yields are large or just average. For corn, most of it had successful pollination, but adequate soil moisture will be required to prevent kernel abortion and to ensure good grain fill. So far, rain events have been hit and miss across the county, putting more importance on timely August rains.  

Each year farmers are concerned that their corn crop will mature before the first killing frost. To be ‘safe’, the corn needs to reach physiological maturity before a frost. Physiological maturity is when kernels have obtained maximum dry weight. Generally, a black layer will form at the tip of the kernel at maturity – to see the black layer an individual may have to break the point at the kernel tip. Farmers use the phrase, ‘their corn is at black layer’ to indicate the field is mature and is safe from frost damage.

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Looking like a football factory

In recent weeks the Wilson Football Factory construction project at Highland and Liberty streets has really begun looking like a factory. This image is from August 17, 2023.

Summary of August 25 Ada Council meeting

By Paula Scott

The Tuesday, August 15 regular meeting of the Ada Council was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer and attended by all council members. In keeping with standard procedure, the meeting began with the paying of bills and approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

Tobacco Cessation Program can help smokers quit for good

As part of its commitment to not just treat, but also prevent, disease, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) offers individual counseling and education for community members who wish to quit smoking.

The Tobacco Cessation Program at Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio, 1900 S Main St., Findlay, takes an evidence-based team approach tailored to each smoker’s individual needs. The dedicated team of “quit specialists” provides resources, education, medication support, accountability and encouragement for each step of the journey.

Different tools may work for different people, and some smokers may want guidance finding the right approach for them.

Hardin Northern Class of 1958 hosted 65-year celebration

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Fourteen members of the 1965 Hardin Northern graduating class and two former members, five spouses and one guest enjoyed a reunion earlier this summer at the home of Barbara Willeke Haynes. The afternoon was spent visiting. A short business meeting included mention of each member who has passed since the last reunion and memorials were given in their honor.

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