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Spring

P L A N T I N G

Gearing up and getting ready entails more than just cleaning Every planter should be cleaned in preparation to head back to the field each season. However, getting a planter ready for seeding is more than cleaning. Final yield can vary on the basis of plant populations in the field, so it is best to plant adequate seeds to ensure that the final plant stand is optimum for the desired yield. Obtaining optimum yield depends on how you prepare and set your planter. Adjusting planters to plant a specified number of seeds per foot of row are important in obtaining a proper stand.

Getting it Ready

Final yield can vary on the basis of plant populations in the field, so it is best to plant adequate seeds to ensure that the final plant stand is optimum for the desired yield.

Below is a checklist that you should run through to ensure the best stand for any crop. Planters should be checked from the safety chain to row drive units. It is suggested to: ■ Check the drive trains; make sure they are not rusted or stiff. ■ Check the shaft bearings and sprocket bearings for their shape and condition. They should be well lubricated. ■ Clean and inspect the chemical meters used for seed treatments on the planter. ■ Check the opener blades; make sure they are not worn. ■ Check the sprocket teeth for wear. ■ If equipped, make sure the vacuum meter system is clean and seals are not worn to ensure proper metering. ■ Use the owner’s manual extensively for calibration. ■ Follow all hourly service requirements and greasing requirements. ■ Stop by the dealer or visit the equipment manufacturer’s web site to learn what is new. ■ In the field, dig to expose seeds in the row to be sure the planter is operating correctly. This may help avoid an erratic stand after emergence. Confirm desired seed depth and seed-to-soil contact.

Amount of Seeds Required

To determine the total weight of seeds needed for planting the whole field, it is essential to know the approximate weight of seed required per acre. The weight of seed per acre required will be determined based on

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the desired plant population, seed germination and seed size. For many crops, size and germination rate vary considerably. Therefore, it would not be wise to depend on the same number of pounds per acre each year. The r esult could be thick or t h i n stands. Most of the seed companies provide information on seeds per pound. If you want to confirm the seed size, count the number of seeds in one ounce of seed and multiply by 16 to get the average per pound. To get a better estimate, check several bags. To calculate the approximate pounds of seed per acre, use the following formula:

Pounds of seed/acre = (feet of a (seed/foot row/acre) × of a row) (number of seeds/pound)

Seed companies provide information on the number of seeds per bag and weight of the bag on the seed bag itself or on the seed tag. For example, a 50-pound bag contains 100,000 seeds, so there are 2,000 seeds per pound. Knowing correct pressure (air or vacuum) for the calculated seed weight is essential and can be found in the operations manual of the planter. Correct seed disc (or drum) selection for the calculated seed weight or size is crucial in getting the right work done. Keeping a logbook record of the seed weight and disc number makes it handy to recall the procedures. Using the planter’s operations manual, select a correct transmission setting for the desired seeding rate. Calibrate actual seed drop with the planter transmission settings and the planter monitor readouts. Calibration is recommended at normal planting speeds and seeding rates under as close to field conditions as possible. Simultaneous calibration of any pesticide and fertilizer planter attachments would be a good idea.

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Application rates are subject to change from year to year. Use the correct calibration cup for pesticides. The planter toolbar needs to be parallel to the soil surface when the planter is in the ground and running. Otherwise, it will affect disc opener depth, press wheel efficiency and the adequacy of seed-to-soil contact.

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■ 1. No-tillage planting: The seeding rate calculations presented above assumed conventional seedbed preparation. In case of planting without seedbed preparation (no-tillage) for small grains or other crop stubble, increasing the suggested seeding rates 10 to 15 percent is recommended. ■ 2. Factors affecting stands: ■ Soil conditions – Cloddy, crusted or dry soil may reduce emergence. The desired soil temperature should be 68 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the intended planting depth for fast germination and a high rate of emergence. ■ Seed treatment – Fungicides may increase emergence of lower-quality seed. ■ Depth of planting – Planting depths may depend upon soil type and the existing moisture situation. Deeper planting slows emergence and may reduce final stands. Seeds need to be placed in firm, moist soil and covered adequately. ■ Herbicides – Many herbicides can affect stands and seedling vigor in cases of excessive application. ■ Cultivation – Cultivation in furrow (between rows) will not affect stands. Rotary hoes are useful in breaking soil crusts and in small weed removal, but in the morning hours as the seedlings are brittle, stand loss may occur. Care should be taken to avoid stand loss. ■ Planting speed – Most planters do a much better job if they are not operated too fast. Read the operator’s manual carefully to determine the suggested maximum speed. As we prepare to put out another crop this Spring, as always be careful. Matt Aultman is the Chairman of the Darke County Chamber Agriculture Committee and Chairman-elect of the Darke County Farm Bureau. He can be reached at darkecountyfarmer@gmail.com for comments.

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Raising and caring for chickens B y M a t t A u lt m a n How can I buy or obtain chicks? You can do this on many different levels by one of the following options: ■ Incubating your chickens Before you purchase chicks, you need to consider the factors associated with different ages of chicks. You can build your own incubator, buy fertile eggs and hatch them yourself. But you must be prepared for the extra attention a project of this scope requires. There are many suitable incubators on the market which can be pre-set to maintain temperature and humidity. Some even have automatic rollers to turn the eggs. Do not try to incubate chicken eggs with eggs from other species, as they all have different requirements. Turkeys, waterfowl and some game birds have longer incubation times than chickens (anywhere from 24 to 35 days) and waterfowl have higher humidity requirements. Japanese quail have a short incubation period of only 17 days. This can be a very exciting learning experience for children, but the activity must be well-supervised due to its rather specific requirements. ■ Purchasing chicks from a hatchery, breeder, club show or swap meet You can purchase day-old chicks from reputable hatcheries. You will generally get straight-run chicks (a mix of males and females), though you may have the option of purchasing either sex for an additional cost. Chicks should always be from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean hatchery to enhance livability and decrease potential disease problems. Chicks should be vaccinated against Marek‘s disease soon after hatching, this vaccination is good for their entire life. If you want instant egg production, some hatcheries offer started pullets 18 to 22 weeks of age. You may also purchase older hens that are past their most productive stage, but you will generally need to rest (molt) these birds for 7 to 8 weeks before allowing them to resume production. The most diverse and easiest way to get chicks in quantities other than what hatcheries produce would be to contact a reputable breeder or by going to show/swap meets that specialize in poultry. You can obtain chickens at different ages of development, as well as, many different breeds are available in one place. ■ Once you have you chicks what else do you need? I would recommend the following items: Heat lamps, Litter and/or shavings, Brooder guard and/or a confined environment free of drafts, Feeders, Waterers, Sanitizing solution (bleach water), and of course feed. Now that we have the chicks, where should you put them? Space Requirement: “No crowding allowed.” Chicks need approximately 0.8 square feet of floor space per bird until 6 weeks of age. Increase this to 1.0 - 2.0 square feet from 6 to 20 weeks, as they grow, depending on size of breed, outdoor run availability, temperature, etc. That’s about a 5 foot x 5 foot space for 25 chicks; double it at 6 to 8 months old. Chicks can be brooded and raised in a variety of

With the increase of backyard livestock the most popular seems to be having a few chickens or other poultry. This following article is to give you a few points to raising and caring for your day old chicks when you purchase them. housing types. Primary requirements are that the housing is warm, dry, and ventilated but not drafty. It should also be easy to clean. While small numbers of chicks can be warmed adequately with heat lamps placed about 20 inches above the litter surface, a larger group of birds in a large room should have a supplemental heat source such as a brooder stove. Adult birds will do well in quite cool temperatures if they have dry bedding and are protected from drafts and temperature extremes. Chicks should NOT be housed with older birds, as the mature birds may pass diseases and parasites to the young chicks. Several days before the chicks arrive, thoroughly clean and disinfect the brooder house and any equipment the chicks will be using. Doing this several days ahead of arrival allows everything to dry completely. Dampness is a mortal enemy to chicks, resulting in chilling and encouraging disease such as coccidiosis. Adjust the heat lamps 24 hours before the chicks arrive so that there is a comfort zone that is 90 F at the level of the chicks upon their arrival (if you are raising turkeys, the comfort zone should be 100 F). Use a brooder guard (a plastic, cardboard or wire barrier) for a few days to encircle the brooding area so the chicks don‘t wander too far from the warmth. Once the chicks have learned where the heat is, remove the guard. Chicks can get overheated, which can be as dangerous as getting chilled. Chicks that are huddled under the lamp are too cold. Chicks that are sprawled along the brooder guard are too hot. Chicks happily milling around all portions of the brooder area are comfortable. The temperature can be gradually reduced by 5°F per week to a minimum of 55°F. ■ What to feed the birds once you have them?

A 21 percent chicken feed should be offered for ALL chicks to start them at a rate of 2 pounds per chick. At this point, you have a choice depending on the type of birds you have. M e a t- t y p e b i r d s You can either keep them on the 21 percent chicken feed or change them over to an 18 percent chicken feed to finish them on. A typical male Cornish chick finished requires around 24 pounds plus 2 pound of starter. In terms a group of 25 chicks will take 650 pounds of feed to feed them out. L ay e r / Re p l a ce me n t b i r d s At the point they have 2 pounds of 21 percent poultry feed in them, then change them over to an 18 percent poultry feed. You’ll feed this feed until you begin to see small (pigeon-sized) eggs being produced. Once you see this change those over to a Layer feed. The difference between an 18 percent poultry feed and a layer feed is that a layer feed contains a high amount of calcium to improve the shell quality. This can be fed up to when the birds go into a molt. Once received: Fill feeders with a 21 percent protein chick starter and provide fresh, clean water. Keep these along the edges of the comfort zone. This will keep the water cleaner, and it also encourages the chicks to move around and get exercise. Dip the beaks of several chicks into the water to help them locate it. Then these will show the rest. Feed and water should always be clean. Never let feed get wet or dirty! As the birds grow, the height of the feeders and waterers should be adjusted to the height of the back of a standing bird. Se e C hi c k e n s / p a g e 3

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ohio Agri Women group met at the Andersons Ethanol Plant in February where they planned for future growth and held a strategic planning session. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to be a positive voice for women in agriculture, and the event had 15 members attend the five-hour session in Greenville. Ohio Agri Women is part of a larger national agricultural group called American Agri Women, which is a coalition of more than 40,000 farm, ranch and agribusiness women, representing 60 state and commodity affiliates. Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting focused on identifying and developing the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths for the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our biggest strengths is the women in our group. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a diverse group,â&#x20AC;? said Ohio Agri Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President Jane Marshall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a good blend of generations. New people to the group and people who have been there for awhile.â&#x20AC;? The group has members who run roadside markets, cultivate and farm grain or even specialize in making homemade ice cream. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other really cool part about Ohio Agri Women is that we have people from all over the state,â&#x20AC;? said Marshall. Since Ohio is a smaller state, members are able to make the trip from all four corners without having to take significant out of their schedules. The meeting also featured speaker and Certified Public Accountant Karen Welch from Preble County. Welch discussed the fiscal cliff and how it is affecting current agricultural economic conditions.

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The members also stopped for a bite at local favorite Farmer Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a taste of authentic Darke County cuisine. After the guest speaker, the group honored the passing of one of their most prominent members in January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost a very special member this year: Pat Leimbach,â&#x20AC;? said Marshall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we made a donation to the American Agri Resource Center in her memory.â&#x20AC;? Leimbach wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Country Wifeâ&#x20AC;? columns from 1965 to 2003, and was one of the founding members of the Ohio Agri Women in the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The group also took a

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Over the long term, disease is likely to occur in almost every poultry flock. Signs will be reduced feed consumption, reduced egg production, droopy, sick looking birds, very loose droppings on the floor or dead birds. Immediate action should be taken when any of these problems appear. How to Prevent Disease in my Flock? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starts with sound managementâ&#x20AC;? This starts with a strict sanitation program between flocks, and relies on eliminating problems before they occur. Different age groups should be kept isolated. Housing and equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between broods. Unnecessary traffic between flocks should be avoided. Surroundings should be kept comfortable, with good ventilation and dry litter. Protect you Investment from Predators: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety Firstâ&#x20AC;? The surest way to prevent losses from

predators is to be sure fencing is secure and high enough to keep birds in. Confining birds eliminates losses. Doublecheck housing for gaps or â&#x20AC;&#x153;holesâ&#x20AC;? in housing that might be attractive to predators. If they are allowed to run in a yard (free-range), be sure that all birds are in at dusk and the door of the house securely closed for the night. Be sure to store feed in metal containers such as big garbage cans to avoid attracting rats, mice, raccoons, etc. This will reduce a predatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire to invade your birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area. These steps will keep your birds happy and healthy for a long time. Matt Aultman is the Chairman of the Darke County Chamber Agriculture Committee and Chairman-elect of the Darke County Farm Bureau. He can be reached at darkecountyfarmer@gmail.com for comments.

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March is the month that shows recognition and awareness of developmental disabilities. Getting to work with a child who has a developmental disability can be the most rewarding and life changing experience a person could ever bare witness to. I have had the honor for the past three years of being adviser to a child who has down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition in which a person is born with a copy of chromosome 21, and is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. In the United Sates alone, research has found that every one in 691 babies are born with this chromosomal defect. One in six children born in the United States has some form of a Developmental Disability. Brooks Henning, also known to his family as Bubby, shows rabbits and chickens at the Preble County Fair. I first met Brooks several years ago, before he was old enough to be in 4-H, because his two older sisters Shelby and Hunter were showing at the time. Even from a young age, Brooks has always been very outgoing, very social, and a lover of animals. A few years ago Jay, Brooks’ dad, called and left a message wanting to put his youngest two kids into our 4-H club, and I was beyond excited to have them in our club. I knew that I was in for a challenge trying to figure out the best way to teach rabbit showmanship. Rabbit showmanship can be quite a challenge to teach to someone without any type of learning disability, because of the depth of knowledge there is to know about rabbits — such as the different breeds, profile types, fur types, and so on. Normally I have a certain way of teaching, and a certain plan that I like to follow. However when Brooks was put into the mix, I had to come up with a whole new plan of attack. Brooks, has a hard time communicating exactly what he is trying to say by speech, however he has well defined nonverbal skills like hand gestures to help pass along the message that he is trying to get across. Jay told the other advisers and myself, if you ask questions and tell him to point where something is, that is how he will tell you what he knows. I have had my fair experience being around someone who has a developmental disability. I was always taught not everyone is the same, and those who are not what society deems “normal” are just as important as anyone else. My family is no different; my cousin, Jake was born with his umbilical cord around his neck, and it cut off the supply of oxygen to his brain before birth. I can remember being around him and not knowing what do to or say around him. I

Brooks Henning, a member of the Poultry Pride and Livestock Club, received a special award from his one of his advisers, Amanda Heitzman, during the Junior Fair chicken show at the Preble County Fair last summer.

was too young to understand the power someone who is not like me, like Jake, can have on another person. Developmental disabilities are not just about the cases which fall under the DD Board, there are several forms and types of a developmental disabilities. If you look around, the person who sits next to you at work or school may have be one of those. One in six, are born with a developmental disability and you would never know it. That person could be one who has to use their hands to keep from being bored, or finds their therapy though reading a book, or taking up any form of crafting. It takes a special person to be able to care and understand those who have been diagnosed with a disability. For 22 years in June, my mom has been a nurse at a long term care facility in Dayton, called Stillwater Center. Stillwater is a facility run by Montgomery County for the severe cases of individuals with a developmental disabilities falling into the DD realm. When my mom started working there, I was 5 years old. She always told my siblings and I there are some people who will always be different from us, and there was nothing anyone could do to change who they are, but they can change who we are. Brooks, is definitely one of those people who can change who you are. There are many different ways a person who has a developmental disability can find their “therapy” to help them understand the world and themselves better. One technique gaining popularity today is the use animals. How a person takes to an animal is a case by case situation, with or without a disability. I have been around the 4-H world now for 19 years, and I have seen how animals can affect someone. Brooks is no different. If you were to watch him interact with his animals, and really listen to what he tells in his own way about them, especially his rabbits, you can see how animals have a power no one can see. Since he joined our club, I go out in the show ring with Brooks while he is showing. Last year during rabbit showmanship, I was with him in the ring listening to him talk to the judge, and he was asked to talk about his rabbit and tell what its faults were, and what the rabbit lacked overall — as if he were judging it for placement in a breed show. I did not know how to react to this question, because being his adviser, I know how he communicates. I did not know how he was going to explain to the judge what she was looking for. Without really saying much, Brooks pointed and gestured to what was what on his rabbit, and made gestures I did not even know he knew about judging a rabbit — and

blew myself and the judge out of the water. There were a few classes in his age group, and he was called back up for the second round, and during this round he had switch to another exhibitor’s rabbit and do the same thing he had done with his own rabbit. Again blew me away with what he did. While the placings were being named for showmanship, Brooks took showmanship out of many others in his class. The judge later said, “He knows what he is doing, people just need to take the time to listen and not overlook someone like him.” With him placing in showmanship, he showed the audience that day that no matter what or who you are, you can overcome anything. I do not think that he fully understands what he did by placing, but he definitely brought tears to a few people’s eyes who were close to him watching that day. Through animals, Brooks was able, and continues, to shine bright. When I get to watch and interact with him in and out of the show ring he is always teaching everyone something new about life. I have always heard and been told that animals can bring out something different in everyone, and I am a solid believer in that. Although Brooks has other types of therapy, I can tell you one is his animals. He, like anyone else, has his days when animals and him are not friends…but he has special bond with them that you cannot break. He has his

days where he wants nothing to do with them, but if you watch, he has a way of communicating to the animals, more so with the rabbits, and it is just amazing. You wonder how he does it. Not only does he have his rabbits, but he has his chickens, where he excels in his knowledge. He also has a love for sheep. Brooks is one of kind. He is a comedian, a joker who loves to bury his advisers in saw dust, and quite the ladies man. He will tip his cowboy hat to anyone and pull a prank on you quick, without even blinking, and with a big smile. I know he does not know it, but he is one guy who was put here to change people’s lives and how they interact with someone who is just a little a bit different. He shows he is this through animals. Brooks reminds those of us close to him in the animal and 4-H world how special an animal bond can be. He will have to go though many things in life that no one else will. I keep a picture of him on my desk at work, to remind me of what he has done though 4-H, and how much of an effect he has had on myself and others around me. A s h l e y F r i t z i s a 4 -H a d v i s e r i n P r eble Co unt y. As hle y is a fo r me r 1 1-ye ar 4-H m e mbe r, an d c ur r en t ly i s a n adu lt a dvi se r to t he J uni or Fa ir, i s a n A d u l t A d vi s e r o n s e v e r a l co mm it t e e s , a n d al s o is a co mm it t e e m e mb e r o f t h e P o u l t r y D e p ar t me n t o f t he Se n io r F a i r B o a r d .

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Local farmers fed up with DP&L B y R y a n P e v e rl y Preble County farmers have dealt with a change in their electrical utility service for a few years now, one they adamantly oppose, but if Gene Krebs has his way, an opportunity to appear before state legislators this month may go a long way in appeasing those same farmers. Approximately four to five years ago, a small group of Preble farmers noticed their electrical bill from Dayton Power & Light was higher than normal. They queried DP&L about the matter, and found out they had been switched to demand meters, which upped their rate from 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour to 19.3 and grouped them into the same category as commercial farms. Thing is, these farms aren’t commercial, according to Krebs and the men running them, and that didn’t sit well with them. “I’m just a farmer who does my own grain drying. I don’t do anything commercial. I’m not commercial. I’m just a farmer who has my own facilities,” said Floyd Geeding of Eaton, who was one of only “three to five” farmers who dealt with — and is still dealing with — the unsuspected hike in electrical rates. “We’re not in the commercial drying business. DP&L thinks we do custom drying, but it’s only for ourselves,” said Gene Henning of Camden. Henning took issue with it immediately, contacting DP&L to try to rectify the matter. “I questioned them about it, called DP&L, and it’s awful hard to get by the receptionist, but I demanded to talk to someone. Finally some man came on the phone and wanted to know if he could help me. I asked him just exactly how this service worked, and he said the computer figures all that out. He didn’t have any idea, and I didn’t think that was fair,” Henning said. “He said I’ll guarantee you by Dec. 31 that all farms will be on demand service in the DP&L area. This was four or five years ago, and that hasn’t happened.” Henning said his understanding of the formula has increased since then. He said it’s around 12.5 cents a kilowatt hour now, but it only gets cheaper if you use more utilities. Geeding’s understanding is a little different. “Mine stays the same price based on our busiest season. They use that for the average. It doesn’t make any sense. They ripped us off, and they’re still ripping us off,” Geeding said. “No one can actually tell you exactly what the formula is. That doesn’t make any sense,” Henning said. Geeding was upset he wasn’t notified of the change. “They never told me, and that’s what really aggravated me,” Geeding said. “They kind of dropped it after we raised heck, but they won’t switch me back. They say they’re going to switch all the famrs, but they have only switched a few.” Krebs has spearheaded an effort on behalf of these farmers to get their rates changed back to normal res-

idential rates. Krebs said the effort has been unsuccessful to this point, but as chairman of the Governing Board of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, he said his intention is to testify in front of state legislators at this month’s budget hearings at the Ohio House. “DP&L had a rate increase hearing a while back, and their lawyer lawyered up on me when I brought this demand meter service up. He was very confrontational,” K r e b s said. “So my intention is to testify at the Ohio H o u s e during budget hearings n e x t month and explain how the rate is titled toward the industry and away from the consumer.” Krebs said a pact was made between farmers and utility companies almost 90 years ago where farmers agreed not to form a cooperative and allow multiple power lines to run on their property. Krebs sees DP&L’s actions as a violation of that pact, and said farmers in Ohio are being treated unfairly by DP&L. “DP&L is changing the rules of the game on the farmers. If you’re going to change the rules you need to have hearings, a legal process, a clear and transparent process. Farmers are well satisfied with Darke Rural Electric Company and Butler Rural Electric Company,”

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Krebs said. “Rural Ohio is fed up. Rural Ohio is being treated like second-class citizens. This is part of a larger issue that may shift the gubernatorial race in 2014 and several local races by as much as six to seven percentage points. It’s becoming a big deal.” Krebs noted that the slow decline in electrical consumption nationwide led to this scenario. “This seems to be strictly a monetary thing for them. They’re doing it beecause they can,” Krebs said. DP&L Director of Corporate Communications Lesley Sprigg said the company is not treating Preble County farmers any differently. “Farmers in Preble County are not treated any differently than farmers in any other county served by Dayton Power & Light. After a certain level of energy consumption, a customer is considered a business. Business are subject to a demand charge due to very large spikes in their demand for energy over a short time period. The charge allows us to have the equipment and power ready when those big spikes of energy consumption occur,” Sprigg said. Sprigg said farms should not be on residential rates due to their high electrical usage. “Once the high usage was discovered, the farm would be converted to the business rate and would be subject to a demand charge that is based on the spikes of their high energy demand,” Sprigg said. Sprigg directed farmers to a web page that gives tips on how to reduce their demand charge. Farmers can visit dpandl.com/customer-ser vice/accountcenter/understand-your-bill/demand-for-businesses. Ryan Peverly is a staff writer at The Register-Herald in Eaton.

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What to do when terminating your cover crop Cover crop protects Darke County’s Greg most McGlinch valuable resource By:

Make sure to terminate the cover crop a minum of 8-10 days prior to planint corn.

G r e g .M c G l i n c h @ o h . n a d c n e t . n e t The snow has melted, the green haze of a cover crop has begun to appear, and the 2012 season is still fresh on everyone’s minds. It’s currently a good time in the year to reflect on the past in preparation for the future. The 2013 crop season is slowly creeping upon us, which reminds us we must have a plan of action for spring planting. Farmers may be thinking, “What shall I do with that cover crop that has been protecting one of my most valuable investments, the soil?” Just what aspects or actions should farmers pay special attention to when trying to terminate a cover crop that has been protecting Darke County’s valuable resource? Experience and research provide some of the most valuable tools in successful management of cover crops. Below are a few recommendations that could prove useful in terminating the 2012 cover crop in preparation for the 2013 crop season.

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pay attention to the maturity of the plant with the most successful control when the plant is flowering or heading. ■ Grazing of the cover crop is another option for terminating the cover crop followed by tillage or a herbicide treatment for better control. ■ When planting soybeans, direct seeding into a living cover crop is an option that farmers have been utilizing. After planting, a herbicide application should be conducted to control the cover crop and any additional weeds. Do not try this on a large amount of acres if you do not have experience with this practice. These are just a few recommendations for termination of cover crops. Under-

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Fiscal Cliff looms for farmers H e a t h er M ea d e hm e a d e @ c iv it a s me d i a . c o m Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act on Jan. 1, ushering in broad new tax laws, including tax bracket changes, itemized deduction limits, personal exemption phaseout, changes in capital gains rates, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the new Medicare taxes. While many of these changes will affect everyone, they heavily affect farmers and other producers. The tax rate for those in the highest tax bracket, earning $400,000 a year if single, or $450,000 a year if married, will raise to 39.6 percent from 35 percent previously. This change will affect 2013 returns, which will not be filed until 2014, said Marc Lovell, Tax School and Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. Those making an adjusted gross income of more than $250,000 (single) or $300,000 (married) may face a limitation formula on their itemized deductions, meaning they must deduct 3 percent of the income above the threshold from their itemized deductions, Lovell said. So, for example, a farmer grosses $600,000 and files single; that same farmer has $33,000 in itemized deductions for the year. Because the farmer made $350,000 over the $250,000 threshold, he or she will have their itemized deduction reduced by $10,500, or 3 percent of $350,000, meaning he or she can claim only $22,500 of their itemized deductions, resulting in a higher tax bill for the year, said Lovell. Personal exemptions are being phased out for those

who exceed $250,000/$300,000, they will pay 2 percent more for every $2,500 over $300,000, if filing jointly. For example, if a couple makes $325,000 gross income, they will pay 2 percent of each $2,500 over $300,000. $25,000 divided by $2,500 is 10, so they will multiply 10 by 2 percent to obtain the total percentage reduction for the

amount; additional taxes on farming income in the top tax bracket with the new rate of 39.6 percent; and additional capital gains taxes, said Lovell. Also effective Jan. 1 were two new Medicare taxes, said Lovell. They are not part of the ATRA, but a result of the Affordable Care Act, he said. There will be an additional 3.8 percent increase on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;net investment incomeâ&#x20AC;? tax, and an additional 0.9 percent on earned income in excess of the new threshold amount of $350,000/$400,000, Lovell said. So, if a sale of farmland is considered to be the sale of property from a passive activity in which the farmer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the material participation requirement, then the 3.8 percent Medicare tax applies to that sale, said Lovell. Further information on the new Medicare taxes, and how they affect farming income, can be found at farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2012/10/farms-andthe-new-2013-medicare.html. Higher income farmers will be the ones primarily affected by the new tax laws, Lovell commented, and the new rules may increase tax liability on farming activity income and the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax liability on capital gains, Lovell stated. Farmers should consult their tax adviser to find out how they can best strategize to meet these new requirements and reduce their tax bill, Lovell commented. H e a t h e r M e a d e i s a s ta f f w r i t e r a t T h e D a i l y A d v o c a t e i n G re e n v i l l e.

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Annual tree sale under way PREBLE COUNTY - The Annual Tree Seedling Sale is now under way at Preble Soil and Water Conservation District, taking place until Friday, March 15. Species offered this year include: Austrian Pine, Eastern White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Concolor Fir, American Arborvitae (White Cedar), Baldcypress, Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Bur Oak, Tulip Poplar, Sweet Gum, Thornless Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Washington Hawthorn, American Plum, Winterberry, Red Currant, Blackhaw Viburnum, American Hazelnut, and Pachysandra groundcover. These plants can be used for windbreaks, landscaping, reforestation, and wildlife habitat. For optimal results, the PSWCD recommends chooing species suitable for the area you want to plant them. Check the tree descriptions to help choose the right tree for a landscape. The 1 to 3 year old seedlings are bare-rooted and sold in packages of 5 to 10 trees, with prices ranging from $8 to $10 per package. The roots are dipped in a preservative gel to keep them moist and then placed in a plastic bag. The seedlings should be planted as soon as they are received. Stop by the Preble Soil & Water Conservation District at 1651 North Barron Street in the Eaton Center, call (937) 456-5159, or access their website at www.prebleswcd.org for an order form and descriptions of the species.

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Drought impacts U.S. Soybean quality results ST. LOUIS, Missouri – According to a recent soycheckoff-funded study, the overall oil levels in last year’s U.S. soybean crop increased over the previous year, while average protein fell. United Soybean Board (USB) Customer Focus Action Team Chair Sharon Covert says U.S. soy’s biggest users pay attention to those results. “The oil and protein levels in our soybeans are very important to our customers,” says Covert, a soybean farmer from Tiskilwa, Ill. “We should take every possible course of action to improve our soy oil and meal, which will help us protect and expand our markets.” The results of the soy checkoff’s annual U.S. Soybean Quality Survey found the oil level in the overall U.S. soybean crop rose by 0.3 point to 18.5 percent last year. And protein dropped a half-point to 34.3 percent. But for a crop baked by drought conditions for much of the year, that’s pretty good, says the scientist in charge of the research. Seth Naeve, Ph.D., who conducts the study, says the drought likely had a hand in holding protein levels down.

“Weather has a dramatic impact on soybean quality,” says Naeve, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota. “Last year, the drought affected different regions differently, so we weren’t exactly sure how quality would play out. Overall, I think we’re happy that quality was as good as it was.” Beginning with the 2013 crop, the checkoff will be implementing a new program to monitor weather conditions in soybean test plots and correlate that information with quality outcomes and variety performance. This work will complement the Soybean Quality Survey. The checkoff uses the survey to give buyers a preview of protein and oil levels. Naeve says he recently joined the U.S. Soybean Export Council in presenting the results to buyers in Asia, who want to know what U.S. farmers are doing to improve quality long-term. Animal agriculture consumes nearly 98 percent of U.S. soy meal, feeding the protein-rich meal to poultry, swine, fish and other animals. The food industry, which uses nearly 70 percent of soy oil, depends on an abundant supply of healthy and functional oil to use as frying

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‘Deci Bell’ used to teach hearing safety DARKE COUNTY - The Darke County Chapter of Farm Safety For Just Kids was recently invited to attend the Miami Valley CTC FFA Meeting. Kim Morris, member of the local FS4JK Chapter, presented a program on “Hearing Safety” to more than 185 FFA members. Morris had assistance from her mannequin “Deci Bell.” She uses the mannequin to teach people about unwanted sound called “noise” to avoid noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL is 100 percent preventable. The younger population has the highest rate of NIHL ever seen before. The mannequin can help people “see” noise using the sound meter to explain decibels; the higher the number, the more potential for hearing loss. The mannequin can be placed in any noisy place Kim Morris, member of to show peothe local FS4JK Chapter, ple how loud presented a program on the noise ‘Hearing Safety’ to more (barn, tractor, tractor than 185 FFA members. pulls, lawn Morris had assistance from mowers, pep her mannequin ‘Deci Bell’ bands, etc.) that she used to teach or plug in the ear buds people about unwanted from a mp3 sound called ‘noise’ to player to see avoid noise induced how loud the hearing loss (NIHL). is music playing. Loud rock music is not the only thing that could be damaging to the future hearing ability of our next generation of farmers. While hearing loss is usually associated with the elderly, it doesn’t usually happen overnight. Those who live and work on the farm are in close proximity to many loud noises such as running tractors, machinery, tools, and livestock. It’s never too early to be concerned about exposure to high noise levels on

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Hugh Hammond Bennett CONTRIBUTOR TO AGRICULTURE:

(April 15, 1881 – July 7, 1960) B y Ma t t A u l t ma n Hugh Bennett was a pioneer in the field of soil conservation in the United States of America. He founded and headed the Soil Conservation Service, a federal agency now referred to as the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Appropriately described as “the father of soil conservation,” he was also affectionately known as “Chief” and “Big Hugh.” Dr. Bennett’s contributions to soil science and to humankind have been far reaching. In fact, the impacts of his vision and his achievements are continually being recognized today. Hugh Hammond Bennett was born April 15, 1881, in Anson County, North Carolina. Hugh’s father operated a 1,200-acre plantation in the Carolinas. Hugh’s conservation education started at a very young age. He remembers helping his father lay off terrace lines when he was about ten years old. A wooden ‘horse’ or bipod, later known as an A-frame, substituted for a transit and tripod in establishing level lines. Hugh’s job was to dig small holes with a hoe to mark the successive points to form the plow line for turning up soil for terraces. Bennett recalled vividly asking his father why they were going to all that trouble, his father’s answer seared deep into his memory: “To keep the land from washing away!” Hugh earned his university from the University of North Carolina. He specialized in geology and chemistry at the university. Dr. Collier Cobb influenced him greatly, he taught him geology. Hugh graduated from the University of North Carolina in the spring of 1903. Hugh Bennett had numerous job opportunities available to him as a result of his college degree and his pharmacy work experience. It was a sheer accident that caused him to take a job with the old Bureau of Soils. While considering several offers, he saw an announcement of a Civil Service examination for chemist in the Bureau of Soils, U.S. Department of Agriculture. It was for a job that would pay one thousand dollars a year, and in those days was considered good pay for a

youngster fresh out of school. B e n nett’s many observations of soil erosion, originating with his home place in Anson County, were beginning to mold deep impressions in his thinking. Years later he would write, “The damaging effects of soil erosion were in evidence to right and left through the rolling farm country encountered in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia during my first two years of surveying, but it was not until 1905 that I began to understand just what was taking place on the land.” In Louisa County, Virginia in 1905, was a turning point for Bennett, one that he referred to throughout his life. In his retelling of the event, he made it clear that the immediate situation, the good soil with forest cover and a “washed” soil of the same subsoil provided them the crucial clues to this discovery—soil versus no soil. They could see that the “washed” soil had no topsoil when the contrasting soil was friable and soft, with organic matter, among other things. He attributed the strong impression of the experience to the shock of recognizing the true nature of a process he had lived with all of his life. A second turning point that helped define the future direction of Bennett’s career occurred in 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt held the Governor’s Conference on Natural Resources at the White House. T. C. Chamberlain, Head, Department of Geology, University of Chicago, spoke on “soil wastage.” Chamberlain confirmed for Bennett that he was right to be concerned about the soil body and the connection between soils and the survival of a people. Bennett often cited Chamberlain in his writings and credited him with giving legitimacy to erosion as a serious national issue. In his single-minded pursuit of a means of dealing with erosion, Bennett gained a reputation as a voracious reader of publications on geology and soils. Although Bennett was primarily motivated to do

something about erosion, he continued to build his professional reputation by contributing to the primary, disciplinary focus of the period, namely, a sound basis for soil classification. Bennett was moved out of the field to Washington in 1918, and at that point began to speak and write more forcefully. In the mid-1920s, Bennett began publishing in the popular and farm magazines, such as American Game, Country Gentleman, and Nature, and he contributed a monthly article to Farm Journal from late 1925 through 1926. In total, he published at least 40 items between 1920 and 1930, despite having had several assignments in South and Central America and the Caribbean during that period. Soon after the publication of this circular, Bennett finally saw some federal funding approved for erosion research. An amendment was attached to the 1929 appropriation for the Department of Agriculture authorizing $160,000 over four years for soil erosion research. This money was to be used by the USDA “to investigate the causes of soil erosion and the possibility of increasing the absorption of rainfall by the soil in the United States.” President Franklin Roosevelt, in promoting his New Deal agenda, encouraged the Congress to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The Corps was envisioned as a means of reducing unemployment, making a positive contribution to the future state of the nation’s resources, and instilling in the young men of the Corps a sense of a stake in that future. The CCC was established “to carry out reforestation and other conservation projects in the national forests and national parks.” A five-million-dollar appropriation was made available for erosion control on private and public lands, with work to be administered by the Bureau of Agricultural Engineering in the USDA. In 1934, just as the first national survey of soil erosion was being completed, wind storms hit the drought-stricken Great Plains and the term “dust bowl” was born. On May 12, 1934, a major storm hit the plains, later to be described by Bennett as a turning point in the battle to get public attention to the erosion problem: “This particular dust storm

blotted out the sun over the nations capital, drove grit between the teeth of New Yorkers, and scattered dust on the decks of ships 200 miles out to sea. I suspect that when people along the seaboard of the eastern United States began to taste fresh soil from the plains 2,000 miles away, many of them realized for the first time that somewhere something had gone wrong with the land. It seems to take something like a disaster to awaken people who have been accustomed to great national prosperity, such as ours, to the presence of a national menace. Although we were slowly coming to realize that soil erosion was a major national problem, even before that great dust storm, it took that storm to awaken the nation as a whole to some realization of the menace of erosion.” In March 1935, a bill was introduced in Congress to set up the Soil Conservation Service as a permanent agency of the government. The committee went back to the conference table no longer in doubt. This was the turning point. The 74th Congress passed without a dissenting vote Public Law 46, The Soil Conservation Act, the first soil conservation act in the history of this or any other nation. It was signed by the President on April 27, 1935. With the passage of Public Law 46, the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was established as a permanent agency in the USDA. Hugh Bennett officially concluded his career of distinguished public service on April 30, 1952, when he retired from the SCS. He died on July 7, 1960, after a long battle with cancer. Hugh Hammond Bennett contributed to agriculture in many ways: a visionary, scholar, strategist, politician, tactician, realist, prophet, naturalist, to name a few. He was a man who loved the land, but who loved mankind even more. So Thank You Hugh for all that you have done to help agriculture and our country. Matt Aultman is the Chairman of the Darke County Chamber Agriculture Committee and Chairman-elect of the Darke County Farm Bureau. He can be reached at darkecountyfarmer@gmail.com for comments.

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What does it mean to be a leader on your farm?

Stan Moore from Michigan State University Extension recently addressed the topic of leadership on farms. This is a topic many farm managers struggle with, but is one of the critical functions that all farm managers must perform well. Below is the article Moore wrote for the Michigan State University Extension News. What does it mean to be a By: leader? According to John Maxwell, “leadership is influence”. Being a leader means that your influence causes people to willingly follow you. Sometimes as farm owners/managers we forget how powerful the “willingly” part of following is. Sometimes we settle for just being the boss and that can mean that people follow you only because they are required to. Employees are still following you, but are they really being as productive as they can be, and how long will they be content in this kind of job? As a Michigan State University Extension Educa-

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Edwards top award-winner at tractor-pullers banquet L in d a Mo o d y l m o o d y@ c i v i t a s m ed i a . c o m GREENVILLE - Duane “Lum” Edwards not only won the Member of the Year award at the banquet of the Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA), he was the second person to be inducted into the DCTPA Hall of Fame. Edwards, who has announced numerous tractor pulls not only here in Darke County but at other pulls, received the first award from local member and president, Joe Singer, and the Hall of Fame honors from Allen Washburn of the National Tractor Pullers Association. “He [the nominee] worked at Union City Body Co. and Workhorse before he retired in November [with 45-plus years],” said Singer. “He was one of our original members with Tony Schlechty, Dave Blocher, Estel Shaw, Tim Hart and Jim and Ellie Wilson. He was former president of the club.” After his name was announced, Edwards thanked everyone for the award. When Washburn spoke of the Hall of Fame recipient, he said, “Larry Foureman was the first announcer the tractor pullers, before Lum took over 25 years ago. He is a 1965 Greenville High School graduate, involved with the FFA Alumni and is a volunteer for a lot of activities, including the Cancer Association of Darke County. He is a man with a heart bigger than this room.” And, before he introduced Edwards once again, Steve Singer read letters both of Edwards’ daughters wrote about their father. “I thank the Man up above ,” Edwards said, choking back tears. “He tried to take me 19 years ago. I thank you so much you don’t know what this means.” The audience was then treated to a video which focused on Edwards and his work with the DCTPA. At least 260 people attended the banquet held at Romer’s, and were entertained during the meal by music provided by Justin Shuttleworth. One of the reasons for the banquet was to express appreciation to the sponsors, pullers, fans and family members, and that happened. Officers and directors were introduced. They are Joe Singer, president; Kyle Schlechty, vice president; Tina Davis, secretary; and Tony Schlechty, treasurer; and directors, Mike Palmer, Dave Singer, Mark Bingham and Duane Edwards. Plaques were awarded to the stop point-getters in the 2012 pulls. They were: Rich Royer and Ron Hileman in the 4,500 pound antiques; Cory Smith and Jason Lee, in the 5,500-pound class; Cory Smith and Russ Marchal in the 6,500-pound class; Brandon Dake and Jason Lee in the 7,500-pound class; and Frank Marchal and Marion Tay-

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Cattlemen honored at banquet L in d a Mo o d y l m o o d y@ c i v i t a s m ed i a . c o m GREENVILLE - Awards were presented, a queen was named, directors were elected and guests at the annual Darke County Cattlemen’s Association banquet heard a message from the state president. Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) President Sam Sutherly of Troy spoke at the banquet at the Greenville American Legion. “I have been on an emotional roller coaster the last eight days,” said Sutherly, who has been traveling to various events for the OCA. “The Ohio Cattlemen’s membership is a driven organization. We protect our product. Youth are leaving, going to other industries. We do a lot of promotions to our producers. We do a lot of work at the state and national levels.” He said water quality is an issue. “We’ll have to adapt and have to make those changes,” he told the crowd. “Another thing is the beef check-off program. They’re deciding to raise it $1 to what we already pay. We’re at our lowest levels since 1950. Cattle prices are higher than they have ever been. We can’t promote with funds we have right now. I would like to see support from this area to promote that delicacy we do raise. We have four individuals in Washington, D.C., and I want to see what they can do for us. The (proposed) child labor laws will restrict us from letting our kids work on the farm.” Sutherly went on, “Our organization has a great thing

Sam Sutherling of Troy, president of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, spoke Tuesday night at the annual banquet of the local chapter.

going, especially in leadership at the BEST program (a youth development program which works on a point system for those showing cattle). It builds dynamic character for you. I’m a great supporter of 4-H and FFA. My greatest concern with the industry is that a lot of us have forgotten the 4-H pledge, FFA creed and the Pledge of Allegiance. As a young man, I was competi-

tive and wanted that blue ribbon. We as leaders, need to create leaders, not followers. I’m feeling we’re steering our youth left of center. We have to get the kids going straight down that road again. Keep that focus. If we don’t step up to the table, youth will be on the menus. These organizations are the only way we have to promote our future.” Recipient of the herdsman award in the junior division was Isaac Gehret and in the senior division, Sarah Beanblossom, whose award was accepted by her sister, Emily. Others recognized were Kelsey Crandall, Ian Gehret and Jared Godown in the junior division and Katie Hart, Mason Perez and Brandi Spille in the senior division. Recipients of scholarships were Trever Mann, Chris Gottemoeller, Krisney Gwin and Emily Beanblossom. Selected as the next Beef Queen is Katie Hart. Crowning her was last year’s queen, Samantha Karnehm. Presented with the director’s award at the banquet was Jim Bergman. New to the local organization this year is the addition of one new director, from six to seven. Leaving the board of directors this year are Cheryl Campbell, Roy White and Bergman. The newly-appointed ones, to serve four years, are Russ Bennett, Polo Perez, Travis Printz and Rob Godown.

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AG BRIEFS Conference to help small farm owners ‘Open Doors to Success’ WILMINGTON, Ohio — Small farm owners who want to learn more about how to make their farms work better for them by increasing profits, increasing marketing efforts, expanding operations, or adding new educational or agritainment amenities can attend workshops and presentations on these and more issues during a small farm conference on March 8-9 in Wilmington, Ohio. The “Opening Doors to Success” conference and trade show is designed to help producers learn more tips, techniques and methods and to increase their awareness to make their small farm operations more successful, which can lead to increased farm profits, said Tony Nye, an Ohio State University Extension educator. “This intensive conference will provide participants the opportunity to choose from a diverse variety of seminars that can help their farming operations be successful,” he said. “The conference is a great opportunity to network and learn from other producers, Extension experts and representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” The conference kicks off with a panel discussion of Ohio producers who will talk about “Opportunities and Challenges to Running a Successful Small Farm Operation.” The group will address issues surrounding labor, financing, deciding on a farm specialty, dealing with customers, and whether or not to add agritainment or education components to a farm. The conference, which will be held at Wilmington College, Boyd Cultural Arts Center, 1870 Quaker Way in Wilmington, will feature 25 sessions from Ohio State and industry experts and a trade show for small farmers that will offer information that can benefit a variety of growers, Nye said. About 250 people are expected to attend the conference. The overall goal of the event is to teach farmers, producers and growers how to connect with buyers and to know the importance of marketing to make sure they

understand what it takes to be successful in marketing their agricultural products, he said. Some of the topics to be addressed include: Beekeeping, Vermiculture, Vegetable Nutrient Management, Generating Energy for the Small Farm, Utilizing Maps and Apps Technology to Market Your Business, Christmas Tree Production, Cover Crops, Grafting of Trees, Lavender Production, Raised Bed Production, Pasture Management, Selecting a Livestock Enterprise for a Small Farm, Fertigation of Tomatoes, Greenhouse/Tunnel Production, Food Safety, Agricultural Law Considerations, Developing Water Systems for Pastures, Growing Hops, Marketing, Financial Management and Disease Management of Fruits and Vegetables The conference is an outgrowth of the Ohio New and Small Farm College, an eight-week program created by OSU Extension that offers an introduction to the business of small farming for those who are new to the industry. The program offers information on budgeting, business planning and how to develop a farm structure, among other issues. The conference is co-sponsored by OSU Extension’s Small Farm Program; Wilmington College; Farm Credit MidAmerica; USDA’s Farm Ser vice Agency; Natural Resources Conservation Service; and National Agriculture Statistic Ser vice and Rural Development. The conference starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 4:15 p.m. Registration is $20 for the March 8 session and $50 for the March 9 session, or $60 for both days. The deadline to register is March 1. For more information or to register, go to http://clinton.osu.edu or contact Nye at 937-382-0901 or by email at nye.1@osu.edu. For more information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web site at www.darke.osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page or contact Sam Custer, at 937.548.5215. Spring Crop Insurance Deadline Nears SPRINGFIELD, Ill.&#8213; Producers of spring-planted crops interested in buying crop insurance, or making a

change to an existing policy, can do so until the March 15, sales closing date. Brian Frieden, Director of USDA Risk Management Agency’s Springfield Regional Office, urges producers to contact a crop insurance agent for details. Agents can help producers determine what policy works best for their operation and review a current policyholders’ existing coverage to ensure the policy meets their needs. Crop insurance can protect producers from natural disasters like last year’s drought, which affected crop yields across the countr y. Producers have a number of coverage choices, including yield coverage, revenue protection and group policies. Revenue protection safeguards a producer from yield losses and price movement. Group policies offer coverage based on county yield data and are available in most counties. The Risk Management Agency is the part of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the federal crop insurance program. Private insurance companies, approved by the Risk Management Agency, sell and service the policies. These companies have crop insurance agents who work with producers directly. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Ser vice Centers or at: www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html. Insurance for Crops Following a Cover Crop SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Februar y 19, 2013 – Producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio who want to insure corn, sweet corn, popcorn, hybrid seed

corn, processing pumpkins, soybeans, processing beans or grain sorghum following a cover crop must: · Stop haying or grazing the cover crop by May 10, 2013; and · Terminate all cover crop growth at least seven days before the final planting date for the spring crop you are planting. Additionally, producers are required to terminate a cover crop before planting the spring crop. Producers with a histor y of planting into a living cover crop may apply for a written agreement to allow insurance for this practice. In areas where double-cropping is insurable, producers may be able to insure soybeans, processing beans and grain sorghum without meeting the requirements above. However, additional rules and higher premium rates apply. Brian Frieden, Director of the Risk Management Agency’s Springfield Regional Office urges producers to contact their insurance agent if they have questions about insuring spring crops following cover crops. Agents can provide information specific to an area and situation. The Risk Management Agency is the part of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the federal crop insurance program. Private insurance companies, which the Risk Management Agency approves, sell and service the policies. These companies have crop insurance agents who work with producers directly. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Ser vice Centers or at: www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html.

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