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Ohio farmer sees 100+ bushel wheat

A central-Ohio farmer says he just finished harvesting his best wheat crop yet. Tim Norris of Gambier tells Brownfield he never expected the yields that showed up in the combine. “I had 35 acres of wheat that I just couldn’t believe it when I got... Read More.

Farmers say crop conditions in Ohio vary

Crop conditions vary throughout the state of Ohio and three farmers say rain has been the determining factor. Nathan Eckel, who farms in northwest Ohio, tells Brownfield his corn looks good, and beans are just getting past the “ugly duckling” phase.  “Our only real... Read More.

Ohio Pork Council endorses Issue 1

The Ohio Pork Council says it fully endorses Issue 1, a proposal aimed at strengthening the democratic process in Ohio. Issue 1 proposes raising the requirement for constitutional amendments to pass with a 60 percent majority vote. The council is encouraging Ohioans to... Read More.

97% of Ohio soybeans planted

The USDA says farmers nearly wrapped up corn and soybean planting in Ohio last week. Ninety-seven percent of soybeans are planted with 88 percent emerged. The crop is rated 55 percent good to excellent. Ninety-three percent of the state’s corn crop has emerged and is... Read More.

95% of Ohio corn, 94% of soybeans planted

Farmers nearly completed planting last week in Ohio. Ninety-five percent of the state’s corn crop is planted, 80 percent of the crop has emerged, and 64 percent is rated good to excellent. Soybean planting is 94 percent complete. Seventy-four percent of the crop has emerged... Read More.