USDA Announces August 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, August, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2023, which are effective Aug. 1, 2023. USDA’s Farm...
Agriculture Education Foundation Offers Scholarships for Future Agri-Science Educators
The Foundation Is Accepting Applications for Six $1000 Scholarships and Scholarships for an Immersive Education Experience (Columbus, Ohio) The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting applications...
Alfalfa Testing Research
An Extension Forage Specialist from the University of Kentucky is looking to sample alfalfa stands from farmers in Darke County. In particular, they are looking...
Deadline July 26 to Apply for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance
The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including...
This year’s Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen are from Versailles
First of all a huge compliment: the 2022 Royalties, Jayden Hicks and Mariah Kreusch lead the Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen Pageant on...
Greenville Farm Power of the Past opened their doors!
The Greenville Farm Power of the Past held their opening ceremony this morning at 9 AM. From today until July 9 Greenville Farm Power of...
USDA Announces July 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2023, which are effective July 3, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency...
Junior Fair to hold Royalty Pageant
The Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen Pageant will be held Tuesday, July 11, 7:00pm, Radiant Lighthouse, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville. The contestants must be 16-18 years...
Top Notch 4H holds May Meeting
By Kamryn Beisner | The Top Notch 4-H Club met at the Youth Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds on May 21, 2023. 20 members...
Producers Have Until May 31 to Respond to the Census of Agriculture!
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is letting producers know they have less than a week to return their 2022 ag census form. Data collection...
Versailles FFA name members of the month
Kaiyla Hecht, Trevor Luthman, and Carile Gehret named the May FFA members of the month: Kaiyla Hecht, the daughter of Nathan and Kelli Hect, was...
New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior
Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production? Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their...
FFA Greenville’s Greenhouse is open for business
The Greenhouse, located to the west of the Career Tech Building, is now open for business (check their facebook page and contact them for opening...
8 Versailles FFA members received their State FFA Degree
Congratulations to the 8 Versailles FFA members who received their State FFA Degree at State Convention on Friday 5/5! State FFA Degree recipients include: Seniors:...
Greenville FFA members been cheered on at State Convention
It has been a GREAT two days of convention! Members got to see the opening of the convention, listen to Lasada Pippen, and Zoe Kent...