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Every planter should be cleaned in preparation tohead back to the field each season. However, getting aplanter ready for seeding is more than cleaning. Finalyield can vary on the basis of plant populations in thefield, so it is best to plant adequateseeds to ensure that the final plantstand is optimum for the desiredyield. Obtaining optimum yield de-pends on how you prepare and setyour planter. Adjusting planters toplant a specified number of seeds perfoot of row are important in obtaininga proper stand.

Getting it ReadyBelow is a checklist that you should

run through to ensure the best standfor any crop. Planters should bechecked from the safety chain to rowdrive units. It is suggested to:

! Check the drive trains; make sure they are notrusted or stiff.

! Check the shaft bearings and sprocket bearingsfor their shape and condition. They should be well lu-bricated.

! Clean and inspect the chemical meters used forseed treatments on the planter.

! Check the opener blades; make sure they are notworn.

! Check the sprocket teeth for wear.! If equipped, make sure the vacuum meter system

is clean and seals are not worn to ensure proper me-tering.

! Use the owner’s manual extensively for calibra-tion.

! Follow all hourly service requirements and greas-ing requirements.

! Stop by the dealer or visit the equipment manu-facturer’s web site to learn what is new.

! In the field, dig to expose seeds in the row to besure the planter is operating correctly. This may helpavoid an erratic stand after emergence. Confirm de-sired seed depth and seed-to-soil contact.

Amount of Seeds RequiredTo determine the total weight of seeds needed for

planting the whole field, it is essential to know the ap-proximate weight of seed required per acre. The weightof seed per acre required will be determined based on

the desired plant population, seed germination andseed size. For many crops, size and germination ratevary considerably. Therefore, it would not be wise todepend on the same number of pounds per acre each

year. Ther e s u l tcould bethick ort h i nstands.

Most ofthe seedcompaniesprovide in-formationon seedsper pound.If you

want to confirm the seed size, count the number ofseeds in one ounce of seed and multiply by 16 to getthe average per pound. To get a better estimate, checkseveral bags. To calculate the approximate pounds ofseed 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 bagitself or on the seed tag. For example, a 50-pound bagcontains 100,000 seeds, so there are 2,000 seeds perpound. Knowing correct pressure (air or vacuum) forthe calculated seed weight is essential and can be foundin the operations manual of the planter. Correct seeddisc (or drum) selection for the calculated seed weightor size is crucial in getting the right work done. Keep-ing a logbook record of the seed weight and disc num-ber makes it handy to recall the procedures. Using theplanter’s operations manual, select a correct transmis-sion setting for the desired seeding rate.

Calibrate actual seed drop with the planter transmis-sion settings and the planter monitor readouts. Cali-bration is recommended at normal planting speeds andseeding rates under as close to field conditions as pos-sible. Simultaneous calibration of any pesticide and fer-tilizer planter attachments would be a good idea.

Application rates are subject to change from year toyear. Use the correct calibration cup for pesticides. Theplanter toolbar needs to be parallel to the soil surfacewhen the planter is in the ground and running. Other-wise, it will affect disc opener depth, press wheel effi-ciency and the adequacy of seed-to-soil contact.

Other Issues! 1. No-tillage planting: The seeding rate calcula-

tions presented above assumed conventional seedbedpreparation. In case of planting without seedbed prepa-ration (no-tillage) for small grains or other crop stub-ble, increasing the suggested seeding rates 10 to 15percent is recommended.

! 2. Factors affecting stands:! Soil conditions – Cloddy, crusted or dry soil may

reduce emergence. The desired soil temperatureshould be 68 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the intendedplanting depth for fast germination and a high rate ofemergence.

! Seed treatment – Fungicides may increase emer-gence of lower-quality seed.

! Depth of planting – Planting depths may dependupon soil type and the existing moisture situation.Deeper planting slows emergence and may reduce finalstands. Seeds need to be placed in firm, moist soil andcovered adequately.

! Herbicides – Many herbicides can affect standsand seedling vigor in cases of excessive application.

! Cultivation – Cultivation in furrow (between rows)will not affect stands. Rotary hoes are useful in break-ing soil crusts and in small weed removal, but in themorning hours as the seedlings are brittle, stand lossmay occur. Care should be taken to avoid stand loss.

! Planting speed – Most planters do a much betterjob if they are not operated too fast. Read the operator’smanual carefully to determine the suggested maximumspeed.

As we prepare to put out another crop this Spring, asalways be careful.

Matt Aultman is the Chairman of theDarke County Chamber Agriculture

Committee and Chairman-elect of the DarkeCounty Farm Bureau. He can be reached [email protected] for comments.

SpringGearing up and getting readyentails more than just cleaning

SpringP L A N T I N G

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.

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How can I buy or obtain chicks? You can do this onmany different levels by one of the following options:

!! Incubating your chickensBefore you purchase chicks, you need to consider

the factors associated with different ages of chicks. Youcan build your own incubator, buy fertile eggs andhatch them yourself. But you must be prepared for theextra attention a project of this scope requires.

There are many suitable incubators on the marketwhich can be pre-set to maintain temperature and hu-midity. Some even have automatic rollers to turn theeggs. Do not try to incubate chicken eggs with eggsfrom other species, as they all have different require-ments. Turkeys, waterfowl and some game birds havelonger incubation times than chickens (anywhere from24 to 35 days) and waterfowl have higher humidity re-quirements. Japanese quail have a short incubation pe-riod of only 17 days.

This can be a very exciting learning experience forchildren, but the activity must be well-supervised dueto its rather specific requirements.

!! Purchasing chicks from a hatchery, breeder,club show or swap meet

You can purchase day-old chicks from reputablehatcheries. You will generally get straight-run chicks(a mix of males and females), though you may have theoption of purchasing either sex for an additional cost.Chicks should always be from a U.S. Pullorum-TyphoidClean hatchery to enhance livability and decrease po-tential disease problems. Chicks should be vaccinatedagainst Marek‘s disease soon after hatching, this vac-cination is good for their entire life. If you want instantegg production, some hatcheries offer started pullets18 to 22 weeks of age. You may also purchase olderhens that are past their most productive stage, but youwill generally need to rest (molt) these birds for 7 to 8weeks before allowing them to resume production.

The most diverse and easiest way to get chicks inquantities other than what hatcheries produce wouldbe to contact a reputable breeder or by going toshow/swap meets that specialize in poultry. You can ob-tain chickens at different ages of development, as wellas, many different breeds are available in one place.

!! Once you have you chicks what else do youneed?

I would recommend the following items: Heat lamps,Litter and/or shavings, Brooder guard and/or a con-fined environment free of drafts, Feeders, Waterers,Sanitizing solution (bleach water), and of course feed.

Now that we have the chicks, where should you putthem?

Space Requirement: “No crowding allowed.” Chicksneed approximately 0.8 square feet of floor space perbird until 6 weeks of age. Increase this to 1.0 - 2.0square feet from 6 to 20 weeks, as they grow, depend-ing on size of breed, outdoor run availability, tempera-ture, etc. That’s about a 5 foot x 5 foot space for 25chicks; double it at 6 to 8 months old.

Chicks can be brooded and raised in a variety of

housing types. Primary requirements are that the hous-ing is warm, dry, and ventilated but not drafty. It shouldalso be easy to clean. While small numbers of chickscan be warmed adequately with heat lamps placedabout 20 inches above the litter surface, a larger groupof birds in a large room should have a supplementalheat source such as a brooder stove.

Adult birds will do well in quite cool temperatures ifthey have dry bedding and are protected from draftsand temperature extremes. Chicks should NOT behoused with older birds, as the mature birds may passdiseases and parasites to the young chicks. Severaldays before the chicks arrive, thoroughly clean and dis-infect the brooder house and any equipment the chickswill be using. Doing this several days ahead of arrival al-lows everything to dry completely. Dampness is a mor-tal enemy to chicks, resulting in chilling andencouraging disease such as coccidiosis.

Adjust the heat lamps 24 hours before the chicks ar-rive so that there is a comfort zone that is 90 F at thelevel of the chicks upon their arrival (if you are raisingturkeys, the comfort zone should be 100 F). Use abrooder guard (a plastic, cardboard or wire barrier) fora few days to encircle the brooding area so the chicksdon‘t wander too far from the warmth. Once the chickshave learned where the heat is, remove the guard.

Chicks can get overheated, which can be as danger-ous as getting chilled. Chicks that are huddled underthe lamp are too cold. Chicks that are sprawled alongthe brooder guard are too hot. Chicks happily millingaround all portions of the brooder area are comfort-able. The temperature can be gradually reduced by 5°Fper 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 ALLchicks to start them at a rate of 2 pounds per chick. Atthis point, you have a choice depending on the type ofbirds you have.

MMeeaatt--ttyyppee bbiirrddssYou can either keep them on the 21 percent chicken

feed or change them over to an 18 percent chicken feedto finish them on. A typical male Cornish chick finishedrequires around 24 pounds plus 2 pound of starter. Interms a group of 25 chicks will take 650 pounds of feedto feed them out.

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feed in them, then change them over to an 18 percentpoultry feed. You’ll feed this feed until you begin to seesmall (pigeon-sized) eggs being produced. Once yousee this change those over to a Layer feed. The differ-ence between an 18 percent poultry feed and a layerfeed is that a layer feed contains a high amount of cal-cium to improve the shell quality. This can be fed up towhen 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 theedges of the comfort zone. This will keep the watercleaner, and it also encourages the chicks to movearound and get exercise. Dip the beaks of severalchicks into the water to help them locate it. Then thesewill show the rest. Feed and water should always beclean. Never let feed get wet or dirty!

As the birds grow, the height of the feeders and wa-terers should be adjusted to the height of the back of astanding bird.

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GREENVILLE – TheOhio Agri Women groupmet at the AndersonsEthanol Plant in Februarywhere they planned for fu-ture growth and held astrategic planning ses-sion. The group’s missionis to be a positive voice forwomen in agriculture, andthe event had 15 mem-bers attend the five-hoursession in Greenville.

Ohio Agri Women ispart of a larger nationalagricultural group calledAmerican Agri Women,which is a coalition ofmore than 40,000 farm,ranch and agribusinesswomen, representing 60state and commodity affil-iates.

February’s meeting fo-cused on identifying anddeveloping the group’sstrengths for the future.

“One of our biggeststrengths is the women inour group. It’s such a di-verse group,” said OhioAgri Women’s PresidentJane Marshall. “We have agood blend of genera-tions. New people to thegroup and people whohave been there forawhile.”

The group has mem-bers who run roadsidemarkets, cultivate andfarm grain or even spe-cialize in making home-made ice cream.

“The other really coolpart about Ohio AgriWomen is that we havepeople from all over thestate,” said Marshall.

Since Ohio is a smallerstate, members are able tomake the trip from all fourcorners without having totake significant out oftheir schedules.

The meeting also fea-tured speaker and Certi-fied Public AccountantKaren Welch from PrebleCounty. Welch discussedthe fiscal cliff and how it isaffecting current agricul-tural economic condi-tions.

The members alsostopped for a bite at localfavorite Farmer Brown’sfor a taste of authenticDarke County cuisine.

After the guest speaker,the group honored thepassing of one of theirmost prominent membersin January.

“We lost a very specialmember this year: Pat Le-imbach,” said Marshall.“So we made a donation tothe American Agri Re-source Center in hermemory.”

Leimbach wrote “TheCountry Wife” columnsfrom 1965 to 2003, andwas one of the foundingmembers of the Ohio AgriWomen in the 1970’s.

The group also took a

moment to re-elect itsPresident Jane Mar-shall and Vice Presi-dent RachelVonderhaar, andspoke about the ongoingdevelopment of their on-line presence on popularsites like Facebook andTwitter.

“We want to get theword out about Ohio AgriWomen,” Marshall said.

In addition to the all theactivities planned, theOhio Agri Women groupis planning to expand itsrange across the state bystarting up regional seg-ments.

“We’re always lookingfor new members, andone of our goals has al-ways been to start new re-

gional chapters,” Marshallsaid. “It’s good to be ableto have more local deci-sions; it’s a better thing.”

Their next meeting isMarch 20 at the DerDutchman Restaurant inPlain City, and the groupinvites any new memberswho may be interested.

Contact Ohio AgriWomen President, JaneMarshall with any ques-tions or comments at [email protected] or callher at 937-336-1456.

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Over the long term, disease is likely tooccur in almost every poultry flock.Signs will be reduced feed consumption,reduced egg production, droopy, sicklooking birds, very loose droppings onthe floor or dead birds. Immediate actionshould be taken when any of these prob-lems appear.

How to Prevent Disease in myFlock? “Starts with sound manage-ment”

This starts with a strict sanitation pro-gram between flocks, and relies on elim-inating problems before they occur.Different age groups should be kept iso-lated. Housing and equipment should bethoroughly cleaned and disinfected be-tween broods.

Unnecessary traffic between flocksshould be avoided. Surroundings shouldbe kept comfortable, with good ventila-tion and dry litter.

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The surest way to prevent losses from

predators is to be sure fencing is secureand high enough to keep birds in. Con-fining birds eliminates losses. Double-check housing for gaps or “holes” inhousing that might be attractive to pred-ators. If they are allowed to run in a yard(free-range), be sure that all birds are inat dusk and the door of the house se-curely closed for the night.

Be sure to store feed in metal contain-ers such as big garbage cans to avoid at-tracting rats, mice, raccoons, etc. Thiswill reduce a predators’ desire to invadeyour birds’ area.

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March is the month that shows recog-nition and awareness of developmentaldisabilities. Getting to work with a childwho has a developmental disability canbe the most rewarding and life changingexperience a person could ever bare wit-ness to.

I have had the honor for the past threeyears of being adviser to a child who hasdown syndrome.

Down syndrome is a condition inwhich a person is born with a copy ofchromosome 21, and is the most com-mon chromosome abnormality in hu-mans. In the United Sates alone,research has found that every one in 691babies are born with this chromosomaldefect. One in six children born in theUnited States has some form of a Devel-opmental Disability. Brooks Henning,also known to his family as Bubby,shows rabbits and chickens at the Pre-ble County Fair. I first met Brooks sev-eral years ago, before he was old enoughto be in 4-H, because his two older sis-ters Shelby and Hunter were showing atthe time. Even from a young age, Brookshas always been very outgoing, very so-cial, and a lover of animals.

A few years ago Jay, Brooks’ dad,called and left a message wanting to puthis youngest two kids into our 4-H club,and I was beyond excited to have themin our club. I knew that I was in for achallenge trying to figure out the bestway to teach rabbit showmanship.

Rabbit showmanship can be quite achallenge to teach to someone withoutany type of learning disability, becauseof the depth of knowledge there is toknow about rabbits — such as the dif-ferent breeds, profile types, fur types,and so on. Normally I have a certain wayof teaching, and a certain plan that I liketo follow. However when Brooks was putinto the mix, I had to come up with awhole new plan of attack.

Brooks, has a hard time communicat-ing exactly what he is trying to say byspeech, however he has well definednonverbal skills like hand gestures tohelp pass along the message that he istrying to get across.

Jay told the other advisers and myself,if you ask questions and tell him to pointwhere something is, that is how he willtell you what he knows.

I have had my fair experience beingaround someone who has a develop-mental disability. I was always taught noteveryone is the same, and those who arenot what society deems “normal” are justas important as anyone else.

My family is no different; my cousin,Jake was born with his umbilical cordaround his neck, and it cut off the supplyof oxygen to his brain before birth. I canremember being around him and notknowing what do to or say around him. I

was too young to understand the powersomeone who is not like me, like Jake,can have on another person. Develop-mental disabilities are not just about thecases which fall under the DD Board,there are several forms and types of a de-velopmental disabilities. If you lookaround, the person who sits next to youat work or school may have be one ofthose. One in six, are born with a devel-opmental disability and you would neverknow it. That person could be one whohas to use their hands to keep frombeing bored, or finds their therapythough reading a book, or taking up anyform of crafting. It takes a special personto be able to care and understand thosewho have been diagnosed with a disabil-ity. For 22 years in June, my mom hasbeen a nurse at a long term care facilityin Dayton, called Stillwater Center. Still-water is a facility run by MontgomeryCounty for the severe cases of individu-als with a developmental disabilitiesfalling into the DD realm.

When my mom started working there,I was 5 years old. She always told my sib-lings and I there are some people whowill always be different from us, andthere was nothing anyone could do tochange who they are, but they canchange who we are.

Brooks, is definitely one of those peo-ple who can change who you are. Thereare many different ways a person whohas a developmental disability can findtheir “therapy” to help them understandthe world and themselves better. Onetechnique gaining popularity today is theuse animals.

How a person takes to an animal is acase by case situation, with or without adisability. I have been around the 4-Hworld now for 19 years, and I have seenhow animals can affect someone. Brooksis no different. If you were to watch himinteract with his animals, and really lis-ten to what he tells in his own way aboutthem, especially his rabbits, you can seehow animals have a power no one cansee.

Since he joined our club, I go out inthe show ring with Brooks while he isshowing. Last year during rabbit show-manship, I was with him in the ring lis-tening to him talk to the judge, and hewas asked to talk about his rabbit and tellwhat its faults were, and what the rabbitlacked overall — as if he were judging itfor placement in a breed show.

I did not know how to react to thisquestion, because being his adviser, Iknow how he communicates. I did notknow how he was going to explain to thejudge what she was looking for. Withoutreally saying much, Brooks pointed andgestured to what was what on his rabbit,and made gestures I did not even knowhe knew about judging a rabbit — and

blew myself and the judge out of thewater. There were a few classes in hisage group, and he was called back up forthe second round, and during this roundhe had switch to another exhibitor’s rab-bit and do the same thing he had donewith his own rabbit.

Again blew me away with what he did.While the placings were being named

for showmanship, Brooks took show-manship out of many others in his class.The judge later said, “He knows what heis doing, people just need to take thetime to listen and not overlook someonelike him.”

With him placing in showmanship, heshowed the audience that day that nomatter what or who you are, you canovercome anything. I do not think thathe fully understands what he did by plac-ing, but he definitely brought tears to afew people’s eyes who were close to himwatching that day.

Through animals, Brooks was able,and continues, to shine bright. When Iget to watch and interact with him in andout of the show ring he is always teach-ing everyone something new about life.I have always heard and been told thatanimals can bring out something differ-ent in everyone, and I am a solid believerin that. Although Brooks has other typesof therapy, I can tell you one is his ani-mals.

He, like anyone else, has his dayswhen animals and him are notfriends…but he has special bond withthem that you cannot break. He has his

days where he wants nothing to do withthem, but if you watch, he has a way ofcommunicating to the animals, more sowith the rabbits, and it is just amazing.You wonder how he does it.

Not only does he have his rabbits, buthe has his chickens, where he excels inhis knowledge. He also has a love forsheep.

Brooks is one of kind. He is a come-dian, a joker who loves to bury his ad-visers in saw dust, and quite the ladiesman. He will tip his cowboy hat to any-one and pull a prank on you quick, with-out even blinking, and with a big smile.

I know he does not know it, but he isone guy who was put here to changepeople’s lives and how they interact withsomeone who is just a little a bit differ-ent. He shows he is this through ani-mals. Brooks reminds those of us closeto him in the animal and 4-H world howspecial an animal bond can be. He willhave to go though many things in lifethat no one else will. I keep a picture ofhim on my desk at work, to remind me ofwhat he has done though 4-H, and howmuch of an effect he has had on myselfand others around me.

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Local farmers fed up with DP&LBByy RRyyaann PPeevveerrllyy

Preble County farmers have dealt with a change intheir electrical utility service for a few years now, onethey adamantly oppose, but if Gene Krebs has his way,an opportunity to appear before state legislators thismonth may go a long way in appeasing those samefarmers.

Approximately four to five years ago, a small group ofPreble farmers noticed their electrical bill from DaytonPower & Light was higher than normal. They queriedDP&L about the matter, and found out they had beenswitched to demand meters, which upped their ratefrom 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour to 19.3 and groupedthem into the same category as commercial farms.

Thing is, these farms aren’t commercial, accordingto Krebs and the men running them, and that didn’t sitwell with them.

“I’m just a farmer who does my own grain drying. Idon’t do anything commercial. I’m not commercial. I’mjust a farmer who has my own facilities,” said FloydGeeding 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 our-selves,” said Gene Henning of Camden.

Henning took issue with it immediately, contactingDP&L to try to rectify the matter.

“I questioned them about it, called DP&L, and it’sawful hard to get by the receptionist, but I demanded totalk to someone. Finally some man came on the phoneand wanted to know if he could help me. I asked himjust exactly how this service worked, and he said thecomputer figures all that out. He didn’t have any idea,and I didn’t think that was fair,” Hen-ning said.

“He said I’ll guarantee you by Dec.31 that all farms will be on demandservice in the DP&L area. This wasfour or five years ago, and that hasn’thappened.”

Henning said his understanding ofthe formula has increased since then.He said it’s around 12.5 cents a kilo-watt hour now, but it only getscheaper if you use more utilities.

Geeding’s understanding is a littledifferent.

“Mine stays the same price basedon our busiest season. They use that for the average. Itdoesn’t make any sense. They ripped us off, and they’restill ripping us off,” Geeding said.

“No one can actually tell you exactly what the for-mula 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 aggra-

vated me,” Geeding said. “They kind of dropped it afterwe raised heck, but they won’t switch me back. Theysay they’re going to switch all the famrs, but they haveonly switched a few.”

Krebs has spearheaded an effort on behalf of thesefarmers to get their rates changed back to normal res-

idential rates. Krebs said the effort has been unsuc-cessful to this point, but as chairman of the GoverningBoard of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, he said his inten-tion is to testify in front of state legislators at thismonth’s budget hearings at the Ohio House.

“DP&L had a rate increase hearing a while back, andtheir lawyer lawyered up on me when I brought this de-mand meter service up. He was very confrontational,”

K r e b ssaid. “Somy inten-tion is totestify atthe OhioH o u s ed u r i n gb u d g e thear ingsn e x tmonth ande x p l a i nhow therate is ti-

tled toward the industry and away from the consumer.”Krebs said a pact was made between farmers and

utility companies almost 90 years ago where farmersagreed not to form a cooperative and allow multiplepower 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 byDP&L.

“DP&L is changing the rules of the game on thefarmers. If you’re going to change the rules you need tohave hearings, a legal process, a clear and transparentprocess. Farmers are well satisfied with Darke RuralElectric Company and Butler Rural Electric Company,”

Krebs said.“Rural Ohio is fed up. Rural Ohio is being treated like

second-class citizens. This is part of a larger issue thatmay shift the gubernatorial race in 2014 and severallocal races by as much as six to seven percentagepoints. It’s becoming a big deal.”

Krebs noted that the slow decline in electrical con-sumption 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 Les-ley Sprigg said the company is not treating PrebleCounty farmers any differently.

“Farmers in Preble County are not treated any dif-ferently than farmers in any other county served byDayton Power & Light. After a certain level of energyconsumption, a customer is considered a business.Business are subject to a demand charge due to verylarge spikes in their demand for energy over a shorttime period. The charge allows us to have the equip-ment and power ready when those big spikes of energyconsumption occur,” Sprigg said.

Sprigg said farms should not be on residential ratesdue to their high electrical usage.

“Once the high usage was discovered, the farmwould be converted to the business rate and would besubject to a demand charge that is based on the spikesof their high energy demand,” Sprigg said.

Sprigg directed farmers to a web page that gives tipson how to reduce their demand charge. Farmers can visitd p a n d l . c o m / c u s t o m e r - s e r v i c e / a c c o u n t -center/understand-your-bill/demand-for-businesses.

Ryan Peverly is a staff writer at The Register-Herald in Eaton.

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The snow has melted, the green hazeof a cover crop has begun to appear, andthe 2012 season is still fresh on every-one’s minds. It’s currently a good time inthe year to reflect on the past in prepa-ration for the future. The 2013 crop sea-son is slowly creeping upon us, whichreminds us we must have a plan of actionfor spring planting.

Farmers may be thinking, “What shallI do with that cover crop that has beenprotecting one of my most valuable in-vestments, the soil?”

Just what aspects or actions shouldfarmers pay special attention to whentrying to terminate a cover crop that hasbeen protecting Darke County’s valuableresource? Experience and research pro-vide some of the most valuable tools insuccessful management of cover crops.Below are a few recommendations thatcould prove useful in terminating the2012 cover crop in preparation for the2013 crop season.

! If spring conditions show a ten-dency of being dry, terminate the covercrop early. If spring begins to favor wetconditions utilize the cover crops abilityfor evapotranspiration of the moisturefrom the soil.

! Select herbicides that will kill thecover crop while not having a residual ef-fect on your cash crop. Apply herbicidesat the legal label rates; early spring tem-peratures are always a concern when ap-plying herbicides. It is advised to checkthe herbicide label for acceptable tem-peratures and environmental conditions.And finally, pay attention to weather con-ditions, especially rain events.

! Terminate the cover crop a mini-mum of 8-10 days prior to planting corn.

! Do not allow the cover crop to getover 6 inches when using tillage.

! The addition of nitrogen to a covercrop can help balance the C:N ratio, es-pecially in corn crops.

! Some farmers have used a crimpingroller to terminate their cover crop.Using this method requires a farmer to

pay attention to the maturity of the plantwith the most successful control whenthe plant is flowering or heading.

! Grazing of the cover crop is anotheroption for terminating the cover crop fol-lowed by tillage or a herbicide treatmentfor better control.

! When planting soybeans, directseeding into a living cover crop is an op-tion that farmers have been utilizing.After planting, a herbicide applicationshould be conducted to control the covercrop and any additional weeds. Do nottry this on a large amount of acres if youdo not have experience with this prac-tice.

These are just a few recommendationsfor termination of cover crops. Under-

standing the characteristics of covercrops is important in determining theproper method of control. A documentthat could be a good resource is Suc-cessful Cover Crop Termination withHerbicides (Purdue Extension’s Fact-sheet Ws-50-W).

There are also a multitude of re-sources on-line and at local Extensionand Soil and Water Conservation Dis-tricts. Remember farming is full of op-portunities; some are successful whileothers are considered a learning experi-ence. Contact the Darke SWCD withquestions on cover crops.

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A special emphasisat this meeting will befor woodland ownerswho are looking to bet-ter manage their woodsfor timber, wildlife andrecreation. This meet-ing will feature an in-formative presentationby Casey Burdick on“Managing the FarmWoodland for InvasiveSpecies and Pests”.Casey Burdick is theODNR ServiceForester for PrebleCounty. She will be dis-cussing ways to controlinvasive species suchas bush honeysuckleand grapevine in wood-

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The Preble County NaturalResources ConservationService (NRCS) will behosting an informationalmeeting at the PrebleCounty Engineers Confer-ence Room at 1000 PrebleDrive on March 11 at 1:30pm. This meeting will be in-formal and will help buildawareness of NRCS, theirtechnical services and theFarm Bill conservation pro-grams. This includes fund-ing opportunities that areavailable for eligible agri-cultural producers.

A special emphasis atthis meeting will be forwoodland owners who arelooking to better managetheir woods for timber,wildlife and recreation. Thismeeting will feature an in-formative presentation byCasey Burdick on “Manag-ing the Farm Woodland forInvasive Species andPests”. Casey Burdick isthe ODNR ServiceForester for Preble County.She will be discussing waysto control invasive speciessuch as bush honeysuckleand grapevine in woodland.Also, the latest informationon the Emerald Ash Borerand the Asian Long-HornedBeetle and how these pestsare effecting woodland inPreble County will be re-viewed.

To learn more pleasejoin us on March 11 at 1:30pm at the Preble CountyEngineers office confer-ence room. Please contactDennis Bunger at 937-456-4211, Ext.3 for additional in-formation.

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The tax rate for those in the highest taxbracket, earning $400,000 a year if single,or $450,000 a year if married, will raise to39.6 percent from 35 percent previously.This change will affect 2013 returns,which will not be filed until 2014, saidMarc Lovell, Tax School and Departmentof Agricultural and Consumer Economicsat the University of Illinois.

Those making an adjusted gross in-come of more than $250,000 (single) or$300,000 (married) may face a limitationformula on their itemized deductions,meaning they must deduct 3 percent of theincome above the threshold from theiritemized deductions, Lovell said.

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itemized deductions to get a 20 percent reduction inpersonal exemptions, said Lovell.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) of 2013creates a new top tax bracket, said Lovell, but amongthe new tax changes is an increase in the top capitalgains rate from 15 to 20 percent, applying to the new39.6 percent rate for that top tax bracket, Lovell stated.

The ATRA results in a substantially reduced itemizeddeduction amount; a possible zero personal reduction

amount; additional taxes on farming income in the toptax bracket with the new rate of 39.6 percent; and ad-ditional 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 resultof the Affordable Care Act, he said. There will be an ad-

ditional 3.8 percent increase on the “netinvestment income” tax, and an addi-tional 0.9 percent on earned income inexcess of the new threshold amount of$350,000/$400,000, Lovell said.

So, if a sale of farmland is consideredto be the sale of property from a passiveactivity in which the farmer doesn’t meetthe material participation requirement,then the 3.8 percent Medicare tax ap-plies to that sale, said Lovell. Further in-formation on the new Medicare taxes,and how they affect farming income, canbe found at farmdoc-daily.illinois.edu/2012/10/farms-and-the-new-2013-medicare.html.

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PREBLE COUNTY - TheAnnual Tree Seedling Sale isnow under way at Preble Soiland Water Conservation Dis-trict, taking place until Friday,March 15.

Species offered this yearinclude: Austrian Pine, East-ern White Pine, ColoradoBlue Spruce, NorwaySpruce, Concolor Fir, Ameri-can Arborvitae (WhiteCedar), Baldcypress, SugarMaple, Red Oak, Bur Oak,Tulip Poplar, Sweet Gum,Thornless Honeylocust, Ken-tucky Coffeetree, Washing-ton Hawthorn, AmericanPlum, Winterberry, Red Cur-rant, Blackhaw Viburnum,American Hazelnut, andPachysandra groundcover.These plants can be used forwindbreaks, landscaping, re-forestation, and wildlife habi-tat. For optimal results, thePSWCD recommends choo-ing species suitable for thearea you want to plant them.Check the tree descriptionsto help choose the right treefor a landscape.

The 1 to 3 year oldseedlings are bare-rootedand sold in packages of 5 to10 trees, with prices rangingfrom $8 to $10 per package.The roots are dipped in a pre-servative gel to keep themmoist and then placed in aplastic bag. The seedlingsshould be planted as soon asthey are received.

Stop by the Preble Soil &Water Conservation Districtat 1651 North Barron Streetin the Eaton Center, call(937) 456-5159, or accesstheir website at www.pre-bleswcd.org for an orderform and descriptions of thespecies.

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Darke County 2013 tree sale underwayThe Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is con-

ducting its annual tree seedling sale until March 15.The 2 to 3 year seedlings are bare root stock and

each tree is dipped into a preservative gel to keep rootsmoist inside a plastic bag and should be planted as soonas they are received. Our seedlings are packaged ingroups of five. An assortment of tree packets are forsale to urban and rural landowners. The plant varietiesare selected for their popularity and hardiness in theDarke County area.

This is an economical way to work toward establish-ing or adding to a wildlife area, to create a windbreak,or landscape. The pickup date is set for April 2-5. Pricesrange from $5-$20 in packets of 5 to 20 seedlings. Callthe Darke Soil & Water Conservation District @937-548-1752 or stop by the office at 1117 S. Towne Ct.,Greenville with any questions.Ohio Ag Office accepting applications

The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Office ofFarmland Preservation will accept applications fromlocal sponsors for the Local Agricultural Easement Pur-chase Program February 1 through March 15. Fromselected applicants, the department will certify land

trusts, local governments and soil and water conserva-tion districts to partner with the department to managea local program to preserve farmland.

The application is available atwww.agri.ohio.gov/divs/FarmLand/FarmLand.aspx.Organizations will be selected based on their experi-ence in managing easement programs and local sup-port for food and agriculture, Ohio’s top industry.

Once local sponsors have been certified, landownersinterested in preserving their farmland in perpetuitymay apply directly to certified organizations which havebeen granted funding from the state. Landowner appli-

cations will be accepted beginning in late April or earlyMay, with $2.7 million available this year to fund agri-cultural easement purchases.

Funding for the program is derived from the CleanOhio Conservation Fund, approved by voters in 2008.For more information on the new, local program con-tact the state Office of Farmland Preservation at 614-728-6210.


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Marilyn is survived by her children Kim (andDebbie)Fuller of Barnhart, MO; Catherine Fuller (andRichard Morton) of Lakewood, OH; David (andCathy) Fuller of Fairfax Station, VA; John (andGloria) Carter and Andrew Carter all of GooseCreek, SC; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

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ST. LOUIS, Missouri – According to a recent soy-checkoff-funded study, the overall oil levels in lastyear’s U.S. soybean crop increased over the previousyear, while average protein fell. United Soybean Board(USB) Customer Focus Action Team Chair SharonCovert says U.S. soy’s biggest users pay attention tothose results.

“The oil and protein levels in our soybeans are veryimportant to our customers,” says Covert, a soybeanfarmer from Tiskilwa, Ill. “We should take every possi-ble 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. Soy-bean Quality Survey found the oil level in the overallU.S. soybean crop rose by 0.3 point to 18.5 percent lastyear. And protein dropped a half-point to 34.3 percent.But for a crop baked by drought conditions for much ofthe year, that’s pretty good, says the scientist in chargeof the research.

Seth Naeve, Ph.D., who conducts the study, says thedrought likely had a hand in holding protein levelsdown.

“Weather has a dramatic impact on soybean quality,”says Naeve, an associate professor at the University ofMinnesota. “Last year, the drought affected differentregions differently, so we weren’t exactly sure howquality would play out. Overall, I think we’re happy thatquality was as good as it was.”

Beginning with the 2013 crop, the checkoff will beimplementing a new program to monitor weather con-ditions in soybean test plots and correlate that infor-mation with quality outcomes and variety performance.This work will complement the Soybean Quality Sur-vey.

The checkoff uses the survey to give buyers a pre-view of protein and oil levels. Naeve says he recentlyjoined the U.S. Soybean Export Council in presentingthe results to buyers in Asia, who want to know whatU.S. farmers are doing to improve quality long-term.

Animal agriculture consumes nearly 98 percent ofU.S. soy meal, feeding the protein-rich meal to poultry,swine, fish and other animals. The food industry, whichuses nearly 70 percent of soy oil, depends on an abun-dant supply of healthy and functional oil to use as frying

oil or as an ingredient in many food products.Naeve says variety selection is a farmer’s best tool to

improve soybean quality – even during a drought.“In general, the highest-protein varieties tend to be

higher-protein in most environments,” he says.The 69 farmer-directors of USB oversee the invest-

ments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportu-nities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteersinvest and leverage checkoff funds to increase thevalue of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybeanfarmers and their customers have the freedom and in-frastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S.soy’s customers. As stipulated in the federal SoybeanPromotion, Research and Consumer Information Act,the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has over-sight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board,visit www.unitedsoybean.org. Visit us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/UnitedSoybeanBoard. Follow uson Twitter: www.twitter.com/unitedsoy. View ourYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/United-SoybeanBoard

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DARKE COUNTY - TheDarke County Chapter ofFarm Safety For Just Kidswas recently invited to at-tend the Miami Valley CTCFFA Meeting. Kim Morris,member of the local FS4JKChapter, presented a pro-gram on “Hearing Safety” tomore than 185 FFA mem-bers.

Morris had assistancefrom her mannequin “Deci Bell.” She uses the man-nequin to teach people about unwanted sound called“noise” to avoid noise induced hearing loss (NIHL).NIHL is 100 percent preventable. The younger popula-tion has thehighest rateof NIHL everseen before.The man-nequin canhelp people“see” noiseusing thesound meterto explaindecibels; thehigher thenumber, themore poten-tial for hear-ing loss. Themannequincan beplaced in anynoisy placeto show peo-ple how loudthe noise(barn, trac-tor, tractorpulls, lawnmowers, pepbands, etc.)or plug in theear budsfrom a mp3player to seehow loud themusic isplaying.

Loud rockmusic is notthe only thing that could be damaging to the futurehearing ability of our next generation of farmers. Whilehearing loss is usually associated with the elderly, itdoesn’t usually happen overnight.

Those who live and work on the farm are in closeproximity to many loud noises such as running tractors,machinery, tools, and livestock. It’s never too early tobe concerned about exposure to high noise levels on

the farm. Farm residents and visitors should not be ex-posed to deafening decibel levels.

Continuous sounds of more than 85 decibels are con-sidered hazardous. If you have to shout to be heardthree feet away the noise level is probably greater than

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squeal, the noiselevel can reach 130decibels. Distancefrom the noisesource also im-pacts the expo-sure. As a personmoves away fromthe sound, thedecibels drop offquickly. The key isto keep noisyitems as far awayas possible. Whenthat’s not possible,wear hearing pro-tection.

The noisy farmenvironment hastaken its toll onmany farm opera-tors’ hearing capa-bilities. To preventchildren fromearly hearing loss:

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- Do not allowchildren in confined livestock areas, especially whenthe animals are being handled

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- Be an example - wear your own hearing protectionHearing protection devices such as muffs and ear

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field of soil conservation in the UnitedStates of America. He founded andheaded the Soil Conservation Service,a federal agency now referred to as theNatural Resources Conservation Serv-ice. Appropriately described as “the fa-ther of soil conservation,” he was alsoaffectionately known as “Chief” and“Big Hugh.” Dr. Bennett’s contribu-tions to soil science and to humankindhave been far reaching. In fact, the im-pacts of his vision and his achieve-ments are continually beingrecognized today.

Hugh Hammond Bennett was bornApril 15, 1881, in Anson County, NorthCarolina. Hugh’s father operated a1,200-acre plantation in the Carolinas.Hugh’s conservation education startedat a very young age. He remembershelping his father lay off terrace lineswhen he was about ten years old. Awooden ‘horse’ or bipod, later knownas an A-frame, substituted for a transitand tripod in establishing level lines.Hugh’s job was to dig small holes witha hoe to mark the successive points toform the plow line for turning up soilfor terraces. Bennett recalled vividlyasking his father why they were goingto all that trouble, his father’s answerseared deep into his memory: “Tokeep the land from washing away!”

Hugh earned his university from theUniversity of North Carolina. He spe-cialized in geology and chemistry atthe university. Dr. Collier Cobb influ-enced him greatly, he taught him ge-ology. Hugh graduated from theUniversity of North Carolina in thespring of 1903.

Hugh Bennett had numerous job op-portunities available to him as a resultof his college degree and his phar-macy work experience. It was a sheeraccident that caused him to take a jobwith the old Bureau of Soils. Whileconsidering several offers, he saw anannouncement of a Civil Service ex-amination for chemist in the Bureau ofSoils, U.S. Department of Agriculture.It was for a job that would pay onethousand dollars a year, and in thosedays was considered good pay for a

youngsterfresh outof school.

B e n -nett’s many observations of soil ero-sion, originating with his home placein Anson County, were beginning tomold deep impressions in his thinking.Years later he would write, “The dam-aging effects of soil erosion were in ev-idence to right and left through therolling farm country encountered inNorth Carolina, Tennessee, and Vir-ginia during my first two years of sur-veying, but it was not until 1905 that Ibegan to understand just what was tak-ing place on the land.”

In Louisa County, Virginia in 1905,was a turning point for Bennett, onethat he referred to throughout his life.In his retelling of the event, he made itclear that the immediate situation, thegood soil with forest cover and a“washed” soil of the same subsoil pro-vided them the crucial clues to this dis-covery—soil versus no soil. Theycould see that the “washed” soil hadno topsoil when the contrasting soilwas friable and soft, with organic mat-ter, among other things. He attributedthe strong impression of the experi-ence to the shock of recognizing thetrue nature of a process he had livedwith all of his life.

A second turning point that helpeddefine the future direction of Bennett’scareer occurred in 1908 when Presi-dent Theodore Roosevelt held theGovernor’s Conference on Natural Re-sources at the White House. T. C.Chamberlain, Head, Department ofGeology, University of Chicago, spokeon “soil wastage.” Chamberlain con-firmed for Bennett that he was right tobe concerned about the soil body andthe connection between soils and thesurvival of a people. Bennett oftencited Chamberlain in his writings andcredited him with giving legitimacy toerosion as a serious national issue.

In his single-minded pursuit of ameans of dealing with erosion, Ben-nett gained a reputation as a vora-cious reader of publications ongeology and soils. Although Ben-nett was primarily motivated to do

something about erosion, he contin-ued to build his professional reputa-tion by contributing to the primary,disciplinary focus of the period,namely, a sound basis for soil classifi-cation.

Bennett was moved out of the fieldto Washington in 1918, and at thatpoint began to speak and write moreforcefully. In the mid-1920s, Bennettbegan publishing in the popular andfarm magazines, such as AmericanGame, Country Gentleman, and Na-ture, and he contributed a monthly ar-ticle to Farm Journal from late 1925through 1926. In total, he published atleast 40 items between 1920 and 1930,despite having had several assign-ments in South and Central Americaand the Caribbean during that period.

Soon after the publication of this cir-cular, Bennett finally saw some federalfunding approved for erosion re-search. An amendment was attachedto the 1929 appropriation for the De-partment of Agriculture authorizing$160,000 over four years for soil ero-sion research. This money was to beused by the USDA “to investigate thecauses of soil erosion and the possibil-ity of increasing the absorption of rain-fall by the soil in the United States.”

President Franklin Roosevelt, inpromoting his New Deal agenda, en-couraged the Congress to establish aCivilian Conservation Corps (CCC).The Corps was envisioned as a meansof reducing unemployment, making apositive contribution to the future stateof the nation’s resources, and instillingin the young men of the Corps a senseof a stake in that future. The CCC wasestablished “to carry out reforestationand other conservation projects in thenational forests and national parks.”

A five-million-dollar appropriationwas made available for erosion controlon private and public lands, with workto be administered by the Bureau ofAgricultural Engineering in the USDA.In 1934, just as the first national surveyof soil erosion was being completed,wind storms hit the drought-strickenGreat Plains and the term “dust bowl”was born.

On May 12, 1934, a major storm hitthe plains, later to be described byBennett as a turning point in the battleto get public attention to the erosionproblem: “This particular dust storm

blotted out the sun over the nationscapital, drove grit between the teeth ofNew Yorkers, and scattered dust onthe decks of ships 200 miles out to sea.I suspect that when people along theseaboard of the eastern United Statesbegan to taste fresh soil from theplains 2,000 miles away, many of themrealized for the first time that some-where something had gone wrongwith the land. It seems to take some-thing like a disaster to awaken peoplewho have been accustomed to greatnational prosperity, such as ours, tothe presence of a national menace. Al-though we were slowly coming to re-alize that soil erosion was a majornational problem, even before thatgreat dust storm, it took that storm toawaken the nation as a whole to somerealization of the menace of erosion.”

In March 1935, a bill was introducedin Congress to set up the Soil Conser-vation Service as a permanent agencyof the government. The committeewent back to the conference table nolonger in doubt. This was the turningpoint. The 74th Congress passed with-out a dissenting vote Public Law 46,The Soil Conservation Act, the firstsoil conservation act in the history ofthis or any other nation. It was signedby the President on April 27, 1935.With the passage of Public Law 46, theSoil Conservation Service (SCS) wasestablished as a permanent agency inthe USDA.

Hugh Bennett officially concludedhis career of distinguished public serv-ice on April 30, 1952, when he retiredfrom the SCS. He died on July 7, 1960,after a long battle with cancer.

Hugh Hammond Bennett con-tributed to agriculture in many ways: avisionary, scholar, strategist, politician,tactician, realist, prophet, naturalist, toname a few. He was a man who lovedthe land, but who loved mankind evenmore. So Thank You Hugh for all thatyou have done to help agriculture andour country.

Matt Aultman is the Chairman of the Darke County

Chamber Agriculture Committeeand Chairman-elect of the Darke

County Farm Bureau. He can be reached at

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What does it mean to be aleader? According to JohnMaxwell, “leadership is influ-ence”. Being a leader meansthat your influence causes peo-ple to willingly follow you.Sometimes as farmowners/managers we forgethow powerful the “willingly”part of following is. Sometimes we settle for justbeing the boss and that can mean that people followyou only because they are required to. Employeesare still following you, but are they really being asproductive as they can be, and how long will they becontent in this kind of job?

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Edwards, who has announced numerous tractorpulls not only here in Darke County but at other pulls,received the first award from local member and presi-dent, Joe Singer, and the Hall of Fame honors fromAllen Washburn of the National Tractor Pullers Asso-ciation.

“He [the nominee] worked at Union City Body Co.and Workhorse before he retired in November [with45-plus years],” said Singer. “He was one of our originalmembers with Tony Schlechty, Dave Blocher, EstelShaw, Tim Hart and Jim and Ellie Wilson. He was for-mer president of the club.”

After his name was announced, Edwards thankedeveryone for the award.

When Washburn spoke of the Hall of Fame recipi-ent, he said, “Larry Foureman was the first announcerthe tractor pullers, before Lum took over 25 years ago.He is a 1965 Greenville High School graduate, involvedwith the FFA Alumni and is a volunteer for a lot of ac-tivities, including the Cancer Association of DarkeCounty. He is a man with a heart bigger than thisroom.”

And, before he introduced Edwards once again,Steve Singer read letters both of Edwards’ daughterswrote about their father.

“I thank the Man up above ,” Edwards said, chokingback tears. “He tried to take me 19 years ago. I thankyou so much you don’t know what this means.”

The audience was then treated to a video which fo-cused on Edwards and his work with the DCTPA.

At least 260 people attended the banquet held atRomer’s, and were entertained during the meal bymusic provided by Justin Shuttleworth.

One of the reasons for the banquet was to expressappreciation to the sponsors, pullers, fans and familymembers, and that happened.

Officers and directors were introduced. They are JoeSinger, president; Kyle Schlechty, vice president; TinaDavis, secretary; and Tony Schlechty, treasurer; and di-rectors, Mike Palmer, Dave Singer, Mark Bingham andDuane Edwards.

Plaques were awarded to the stop point-getters in the2012 pulls.

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WILMINGTON, Ohio — Small farmowners who want to learn more abouthow to make their farms work betterfor them by increasing profits, increas-ing marketing efforts, expanding oper-ations, or adding new educational oragritainment amenities can attendworkshops and presentations on theseand more issues during a small farmconference on March 8-9 in Wilming-ton, Ohio.

The “Opening Doors to Success”conference and trade show is designedto help producers learn more tips,techniques and methods and to in-crease their awareness to make theirsmall farm operations more successful,which can lead to increased farm prof-its, said Tony Nye, an Ohio State Uni-versity Extension educator.

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The conference kicks off with apanel discussion of Ohio producerswho will talk about “Opportunities andChallenges to Running a SuccessfulSmall Farm Operation.” The group willaddress issues surrounding labor, fi-nancing, deciding on a farm specialty,dealing with customers, and whetheror not to add agritainment or educationcomponents to a farm.

The conference, which will be heldat Wilmington College, Boyd CulturalArts Center, 1870 Quaker Way inWilmington, will feature 25 sessionsfrom Ohio State and industry expertsand a trade show for small farmers thatwill offer information that can benefita variety of growers, Nye said.

About 250 people are expected to at-tend the conference. The overall goalof the event is to teach farmers, pro-ducers and growers how to connectwith buyers and to know the impor-tance of marketing to make sure they

understand what it takes to be suc-cessful in marketing their agriculturalproducts, he said.

Some of the topics to be addressedinclude: Beekeeping, Vermiculture,Vegetable Nutrient Management, Gen-erating Energy for the Small Farm, Uti-lizing Maps and Apps Technology toMarket Your Business, Christmas TreeProduction, Cover Crops, Grafting ofTrees, Lavender Production, RaisedBed Production, Pasture Management,Selecting a Livestock Enterprise for aSmall Farm, Fertigation of Tomatoes,Greenhouse/Tunnel Production, FoodSafety, Agricultural Law Considera-tions, Developing Water Systems forPastures, Growing Hops, Marketing,Financial Management and DiseaseManagement of Fruits and Vegetables

The conference is an outgrowth ofthe Ohio New and Small Farm College,an eight-week program created byOSU Extension that offers an intro-duction to the business of small farm-ing for those who are new to theindustry. The program offers informa-tion on budgeting, business planningand how to develop a farm structure,among other issues.

The conference is co-sponsored byOSU Extension’s Small Farm Program;Wilmington College; Farm Credit Mid-America; USDA’s Farm ServiceAgency; Natural Resources Conserva-tion Service; and National AgricultureStatistic Service and Rural Develop-ment.

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 forthe March 9 session, or $60 for bothdays. The deadline to register is March1. For more information or to register,go to http://clinton.osu.edu or contactNye at 937-382-0901 or by email [email protected].

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.― Produc-ers of spring-planted crops interestedin buying crop insurance, or making a

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Brian Frieden, Director of USDARisk Management Agency’s Spring-field Regional Office, urges producersto contact a crop insurance agent fordetails. Agents can help producers de-termine what policy works best fortheir operation and review a currentpolicyholders’ existing coverage to en-sure the policy meets their needs.

Crop insurance can protect produc-ers from natural disasters like lastyear’s drought, which affected cropyields across the country. Producershave a number of coverage choices, in-cluding yield coverage, revenue pro-tection and group policies. Revenueprotection safeguards a producer fromyield losses and price movement.Group policies offer coverage based oncounty yield data and are available inmost counties.

The Risk Management Agency is thepart of the United States Departmentof Agriculture that administers the fed-eral crop insurance program. Privateinsurance companies, approved by theRisk Management Agency, sell andservice the policies. These companieshave crop insurance agents who workwith producers directly. A list of cropinsurance agents is available at allUSDA Service Centers or at:www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html.Insurance for CropsFollowing a Cover Crop

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. February 19,2013 – Producers in Illinois, Indiana,Michigan and Ohio who want to insurecorn, sweet corn, popcorn, hybrid seed

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Additionally, producers are requiredto terminate a cover crop before plant-ing the spring crop. Producers with ahistory of planting into a living covercrop may apply for a written agreementto allow insurance for this practice.

In areas where double-cropping isinsurable, producers may be able to in-sure soybeans, processing beans andgrain sorghum without meeting the re-quirements above. However, additionalrules and higher premium rates apply.

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GREENVILLE - Awards were presented, a queenwas named, directors were elected and guests at theannual Darke County Cattlemen’s Association banquetheard a message from the state president.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) President SamSutherly of Troy spoke at the banquet at the GreenvilleAmerican Legion.

“I have been on an emotional roller coaster the lasteight days,” said Sutherly, who has been traveling tovarious events for the OCA. “The Ohio Cattlemen’smembership is a driven organization. We protect ourproduct. Youth are leaving, going to other industries.We do a lot of promotions to our producers. We do a lotof 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 beefcheck-off program. They’re deciding to raise it $1 towhat we already pay. We’re at our lowest levels since1950. Cattle prices are higher than they have ever been.We can’t promote with funds we have right now. I wouldlike to see support from this area to promote that deli-cacy we do raise. We have four individuals in Washing-ton, D.C., and I want to see what they can do for us. The(proposed) child labor laws will restrict us from lettingour kids work on the farm.”

Sutherly went on, “Our organization has a great thing

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

tive and wanted that blue ribbon. We as leaders, need tocreate leaders, not followers. I’m feeling we’re steeringour youth left of center. We have to get the kids goingstraight down that road again. Keep that focus. If wedon’t step up to the table, youth will be on the menus.These organizations are the only way we have to pro-mote our future.”

Recipient of the herdsman award in the junior divi-sion was Isaac Gehret and in the senior division, SarahBeanblossom, whose award was accepted by her sister,Emily. Others recognized were Kelsey Crandall, IanGehret and Jared Godown in the junior division andKatie Hart, Mason Perez and Brandi Spille in the seniordivision.

Recipients of scholarships were Trever Mann, ChrisGottemoeller, Krisney Gwin and Emily Beanblossom.

Selected as the next Beef Queen is Katie Hart.Crowning her was last year’s queen, SamanthaKarnehm.

Presented with the director’s award at the banquetwas Jim Bergman.

New to the local organization this year is the addi-tion of one new director, from six to seven. Leaving theboard of directors this year are Cheryl Campbell, RoyWhite and Bergman. The newly-appointed ones, toserve four years, are Russ Bennett, Polo Perez, TravisPrintz and Rob Godown.

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