Local farmers win wheat yield contest
Seed Genetics Direct, the Eastern Corn Belt’s fastest-growing independent seed company, recently announced the winners of its annual Wheat Yield Contest. Cunningham and Foor...
Three running for two Fayette SWCD Board seats
Three candidates are running to fill two seats on the Board of Supervisors of the Fayette Soil & Water Conservation District.The supervisors are public...
How the climate deal would help farmers aid the environment
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce...
Farm Bureau annual meeting set for Aug. 16
The Fayette County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16.The dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Fayette...
4-H Tractor Club holds rodeo
The Fayette County 4-H Tractor Club had its rodeo at the fairgrounds on Sunday, all members had their hands at the wheel of a...
The best time to control bagworm is now
Bagworm eggs will be hatching soon. It is time to watch trees and shrubs that had bagworm last year. Their favorite hosts are evergreen...
National FFA Organization awards locals $29,000 in scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS – The National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation have awarded a total of $29,000 in scholarships to six FFA members pursuing their...
May story times focus on farming
In partnership with Fayette County Farm Bureau, Carnegie Public Library in Washington Court House is offering “Story-time with a Farmer” during the month of...
Farmers Market season on its way
Spring has sprung and the Fayette County Farmers Market vendors are gearing up for a superior 2022 market season.On March 31, the FC Farmers...
Watch out for Spotted Lanternfly
It is time to watch out for Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula).The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is not a fly but a large invasive plant hopper...
