Agriculture is going through a lot of farm stress lately with lower crop prices and high input prices. Several farmers recently commented how stressful they were about buying new equipment or farmland and how to pay for that with today’s prices? Sometimes it helps to know that you are not the only one going through it. Here are some tips for reducing farm stress so that you have a clear mind for making important farm decisions.
This article is a reminder for those with farmland leases that Sept. 1 is just around the corner. Many acres of land in Putnam County are leased each year to grow a variety of crops. If you are involved in a lease agreement, does your document have an established date or method for termination? If your answer is “no”, then be advised that Ohio law requires landlords who want to terminate farm crop leases to do so in writing by Sept. 1.
- Jefferson Boys Golf 8/13 - vs Fort Jennings (Delphos Country Club) Mason Wiltsie: 43 (Medalist) Isaac Rostorfer: 53 Austyn Orndorff: 56 Jacob Aurand: 61 Aiden Kroeger: 69 Team Score: 2. Jefferson- 213 8/14 - @ Woodmore Wildcat Invitational (Stone Ridge Golf Club) Mason Wiltsie: 84 Austyn Orndorff: 96 Isaac Rostorfer: 109 Jacob Aurand: 126 Aiden Kroeger: 161 Team Score: 17.
Allen County Delphos Keaser, Terence Lee to Johnson, Caleb Bentley/ Ambroza, Abbey, 120 Monroe St., Delphos, $74,000 Spencerville Gilbert, Matthew R/ Gilbert, Crystal to Whetstone, Bradley/Whetstone, Janet, 527 E. 5th St., Spencerville, $140,000 Mowery, Rose M Administrator/Koenig, Norman L/Estate Of Nancy Carol Koenig/Mowery, Michael to Koenig, Norman L, 309 N.
A report from the International Monetary Fund in the summer of 2023 indicated that a new challenge awaits the world in the coming years. The global population increased by one billion people between 2010 and 2022. That remarkable increase saw the world surpass the eight billion people mark in November of 2022.
“I received 39 calls in 2 days, and I was so mad …” “I WANT TO GIVE A RATING OF ZERO …” “I get 30 to 50 calls a day from the Feed Foundation …” “I get at least 20 calls a day from The Feed Foundation. I have blocked so many numbers at this point it’s not even funny …” These are just a few of the customer reviews and the consumer complaints BBB has received concerning a non-profit organization, The Feed Foundation, Inc., based in New York. www.feedfoundation.org.
DELPHOS — Akua Peprish is new digital trainer at the Delphos Public Library, board members learned Aug. 14.
VAN WERT—The Brumback has been doing some housecleaning lately, and Director Nellie Schmidt briefed the Board during their August meeting last Thursday at 5 p.m. “We have a lot of things that are taking up space that we don’t need anymore,” she told them.
FORT JENNINGS— in Putnam County, Fort Jennings comes alive each year, celebrating its history and remembering veterans who fought for our freedoms. Activities on Saturday included war reenactments in the park, helicopter rides, and the 1812 encampment for those inclined to focus on history.