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RECENT AG NEWS
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – May 23, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. After a brief window of warm, dry weather, wet weather has returned to Darke County (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_39037. Fortunately, farmers...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – May 16, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. On-and-off rains continue to slow down field work, but farmers are still getting seeds in the ground as opportunity allows. The rains have at least continued to provide sufficient moisture to...
Banner year for Arcanum MVCTC FFA
ARCANUM – Arcanum MVCTC FFA attended the State FFA Convention May 1st and 2nd to cap off a very successful year. Members were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year. During the course of the year,...
MORE AG NEWS
Batten and McGlinch selected as SAE Members of the Month
VERSAILLES – In an effort to recognize outstanding SAE-Supervised Agricultural Experience projects, the SAE committee announces an outstanding SAE at each meeting and presents them with an FFA t-shirt. At the April 14th meeting of...
Jackson Friendship 4-H club holds April meeting
UNION CITY – On the evening of April 14, 2025 the Jackson Friendship 4-H club held a meeting in the MV Nest concession area. The meeting was called to order by Troy Lavy at 7:06 PM. Lavy also led the pledges. The roll call question...
54th Annual Mississinawa Valley MVCTC FFA Banquet
UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC FFA chapter held its annual parent and member banquet on March 27, 2025 in the cafeteria. Over 300 parents, members, and guests were served. The welcome was led by Drew Walker, and the...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – May 3, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Despite some rain throughout the county, plenty of field work has been getting done. Manure, fertilizer, and pesticide applications have been occurring, and several farmers have had the chance...
Greenville FFA celebrates 95th Annual Banquet
GREENVILLE – The Greenville FFA Chapter proudly celebrated its 95th Annual Banquet, honoring the hard work, dedication, and achievements of its outstanding members. The event, held in the Greenville Middle School cafeteria, brought...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – April 25, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. While we still have sufficient moisture, the ground has dried out enough to allow more field work, including tillage, manure applications, and some planting....
Versailles FFA getting ready to fill customers flower containers
VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA Greenhouse will be opening April 28th and will also do custom work to fill your pots and you will be charged for the flowers and soil to fill your pot. Pots can be dropped off starting April 22nd...
Versailles FFA alumni, members, parents tour cage-free poultry facility
VERSAILLES – On Tuesday, April 15th, members of the Versailles FFA Chapter, along with alumni and family members, participated in an educational tour of Cole Luthman’s cage-free poultry facility. This visit offered a valuable...
Versailles FFA awards 3rd nine weeks point winners
VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA announced their third nine weeks point winners at the April FFA Meeting on April 14th. To earn points, members participate in different activities through the chapter, such as Career Development...