Ohio State University Extension and the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District will host Crop and Conservation Field Day from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at its office at 06879 Evansport Road in Defiance.

The event is free and incudes a meal, featured speakers and board of supervisor election voting.

Anyone who plans to attend this event should make reservations by Aug. 30 at [email protected] or call 419-782-1794.

Keynote speakers will be Dr. Stephanie Karhoff, “Evaluating Cover Crop Seeding Rate and Planting Date;” Gregory Labarge, “Factors to Reduce Field Dissolved P Loss;” Dr. Manbir Rakkar, “A Tool in the Toolbox for Improving Soil and Water Quality: Cover Crops;” Dr. Steven Lyon, “Cascading Waterways Tour;” and Dr. Vinayak Shedekar, “DARA Drainage Plots.”

For more information, contact Kyle Verhoff at 419-782-4771, or email at [email protected].

Global Impact FFA members to represent Ohio

Global Impact STEM Academy announces two of its students, Jackson DeWitt and Mailynne Rudnicki, have qualified for the regional agriscience fair competition hosted by The Big E in West Springfield, Mass., this September.

Formerly known as the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E has been a premier event for showcasing the finest livestock; most innovative commercial, industrial, and artistic developments; and highest caliber of varied entertainment in the northeastern U.S. for over a century.

The Big E hosts 22 FFA career and leadership development events, including the competitive agriscience fair. DeWitt, a junior, and Rudnicki, an incoming freshman at Global Impact, earned their chance to be selected after winning their respective research categories and divisions during the 96th Ohio FFA Convention held in May.

Out of the 36 state winners from Ohio, only six student projects were selected to advance to the regional event, making this a unique and prestigious opportunity for DeWitt and Rudnicki.

Relentless Ag launches in Ohio

Founded by industry veterans Doug Coe and Jared Cox, Relentless Ag delivers Pioneer seed, advanced crop protection solutions, and agronomy services designed to maximize farm productivity and profitability.

"Our approach is all about helping farmers avoid problems before they happen," Coe says. "We provide the best seed and crop protection and an in-the-field, boots-on-the-ground standard of service."

Relentless Ag's product and service portfolio includes:

For more information about Relentless Ag, visit relentlessag.com.

Pohlman named to Health Benefits Plan board

Craig Pohlman of Venedocia was recently named to the seven-member Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan board of trustees.

Pohlman and his wife, Sheila, raise corn, soybeans and grain sorghum.

A 19-year Van Wert County Farm Bureau member, he serves on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees, representing Farm Bureau members in Allen, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan is part of the suite of competitive business solutions Ohio Farm Bureau offers to its members. HBP is a flexible and high-quality health coverage option specifically created for sole proprietors and small businesses in Ohio’s agricultural economic sector.

Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.