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RECENT AG NEWS
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 27, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. The major weather focus this week has been the high temperatures. Be careful in the heat, and take measures to keep you and your livestock healthy in these conditions. Much of Darke...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 20, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Much of Darke County has experienced additional rains this past week, along with warmer temperatures which are expected to continue through the week. The entire state continues to stay out of...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 13, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Darke County has experienced some more dry weather over the past week, with some more rain likely on the way this weekend. The entire state continues to stay out of the abnormally dry...
MORE AG NEWS
Versailles FFA specials start May 8, Greenhouse Open House May 10
VERSAILLES – The Versailles Agricultural Education Department and FFA Chapter are conducting their 14th Annual Greenhouse Sale. The greenhouse is open from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday and open Saturdays 8:30 A.M to...
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...