Agriculture
China to lift punitive tariffs on US soybeans, pork
BEIJING (AP) — China will lift punitive tariffs imposed on U.S. soybeans and pork in a trade war with Washington, a state news agency said Frida...
Tractor & Machinery Certification Program guidelines
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Agricultural Hazardous Occupations Orders (AgHOs) regulation prohibits 14 and 15-year-olds fro...
Safe combine operation during harvest
As we head into fall and look forward to harvest season, consider safety as part of your harvest planning process. It takes multiple pieces of equipme...
4-H in the Classroom activities kick off
This week, 4-H in the Classroom programs will start at local schools. We get asked often about 4-H in the Classroom and what it looks like, so we thou...
4-H breakfast set for Sunday
Like many non-profit organizations, the Shelby County 4-H program relies heavily on volunteers, grants and gifts to sustain our youth development effo...
Certification training program set
SIDNEY — In partnership with Farmers Elevator in Houston, OSU Extension is holding a Beef Quality Assurance certification training on Tuesday, S...
‘Making the Best Better’
As is typical of those working in community development, we are always looking for ways to improve not just our services, but also our surroundings. T...
Darke County plans forestry workshop
GREENVILLE — The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold a forestry workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at C...
Tractor Supply hosts farmers market at stores nationwide
SIDNEY – Tractor Supply Company is inviting farmers, craft makers and artisans to join the Farmers Market event at their local TSC store on Satu...
Edison State EAGLE student finds success at Darke County Fair
PIQUA — Students involved in the EAGLE Program at Edison State Community College are already seeing the benefits of receiving hands-on learning ...
