The long term drought conditions we have been experiencing in parts of the county this summer have created a major hardship to many farms and especially those grazing and feeding hay to livestock. The USDA has made some disaster assistance available to all farms in Licking County with grazing animals. I can’t think of any grazing animals that are excluded. The Farm Service Agency is implementing these programs and will help you through the process. Many livestock producers may not have experience working with the Farm Service Agency. That will not stop you from receiving assistance. The workers will walk you through the process and let you know what may be available to you. The Licking County office number is 740-670-5340. We have not reached the deadline to apply but don’t put it off. Let your neighbors know about this also. To make your appointment go smoothly please see the tips below. Continue reading Drought assistance for all Licking County grazing animals
Month: November 2024
Deadline approaching for Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations
The Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame was established to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long exemplary service to their community and the industry of agriculture. We are currently accepting nominations. If you have questions about nominating someone please call Dean at 740-670-5315.
The deadline for nominations is December 31st.
Inductees and families will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on March 28, 2025.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by any individual or organization by completing a nomination form and returning it to The Ohio State University Extension, Attn: Licking County Hall of Fame Committee, 771 E. Main St., Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055. Nominations forms can also be emailed to the OSU Licking County Extension Office at kreager.5@osu.edu.
Farmer and farmland owner tax webinar coming up on December 6
By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Are you a farmer or farmland owner wanting to learn more about recent tax law changes and proposals? If so, join OSU Extension Educators Barry Ward, Jeff Lewis, Robert Moore and David Marrison on Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. for a special edition of our Farm Office Live webinar presented by OSU’s Income Tax School. The team will discuss tax issues that may affect farmers and farmland owners for the 2024 tax season and beyond.
Topics include:
- Farm Economy and Tax Planning
- Tax Planning in Low Income/Drought Years
- Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting
- Pending Sunset of Larger Estate Tax Exclusion Amount (Unified Credit)
- Residual Fertility/Fertilizer Deduction
- Clean Fuel Production Credit (I.R.C. § 45Z)
- Current Ag Use Valuation (CAUV) Changes in 2024
- IRC § 45Q – Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration
- Farm Loan Immediate Relief Under Inflation Reduction Act: Income Tax Options Triggered by Corrected 1099s
- Taxability of USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Awards
- Pending Expiration (Sunsetting) of other Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Provisions
This two-hour program will be presented in a live webinar format via Zoom. Individuals who operate farms, own property, or are involved with renting farmland are encouraged to participate. Registration is necessary and if you’re a regular Farm Office Live attendee, you’re already registered for the webinar. For others, register at https://go.osu.edu/farmofficelive.
Management Strategies in Times of Drought
Some suggest during this year Southeastern Ohio experienced what might be the worst drought in our history. Regardless where it may rank, few of this generation have the experience of managing through a time when feed resources were in such short supply for a commodity as valuable as beef cattle and other ruminant livestock.
That said, please plan to join us in the Fairfield County Ag Center on Monday, December 2 beginning at 7 p.m. when we will explore not only feed management strategies for times such as these, but also the drought disaster relief programs presently available to farmers in much of Ohio. Representatives from Ohio State University Extension, USDA/NRCS and the Farm Service Agency will discuss feed alternatives, feed management strategies, Federal and State drought “disaster” programs and funding opportunities for both feed and water.
Reservations are encouraged but not required by contacting OSU Extension in Fairfield County (740-653-5419) or simply following this link: go.osu.edu/feedmanagement
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Affects Many Farms
Written by Tyler Zimpfer, NALC Law Fellow with the OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), enacted in 2021, requires “reporting companies” to file documents with the federal government indicating beneficial ownership information (BOI) for the business. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting BOI filings from certain companies doing business in the United States. While reporting has begun, several legal disputes have sprung up around the country challenging the constitutionality and enforcement of the CTA. Despite the ongoing litigation, however, the initial filing deadline of January 1, 2025 remains in effect for businesses subject to the CTA. Continue reading Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Affects Many Farms
Weeds University coming to OSU Newark / COTC November 21, 2024
OSU Extension invites crop producers, CCAs, and agribusinesses to attend a regional at the Fall 2024 Ohio State Weeds University on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program will take place at locations across the state. Locations include Darke, Highland, Sandusky, Licking, Paulding, and Mahoning counties. This program is designed to keep agronomic crop producers on the cutting edge of weed control for their operations. Topics addressed will include preharvest weeds survey results, drone applications of herbicides, burcucumber control, new herbicides, and new technology in weed science. Hands-on exercises such as weed ID with live plants will also be part of the program and tailored to local needs. This is an in-person event with a portion of the presentations being broadcast virtually at each regional location.
Featured presentations and speakers include:
Continue reading Weeds University coming to OSU Newark / COTC November 21, 2024
Soil Health Week Breakfast 11/13/2025
Come join us for breakfast and learn about some soil related topics
Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame was established to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long exemplary service to their community and the industry of agriculture. We are currently accepting nominations. If you have questions about nominating someone please call Dean at 740-670-5315.
Inductees and families will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on March 28, 2025.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by any individual or organization by completing a nomination form and returning it to The Ohio State University Extension, Attn: Licking County Hall of Fame Committee, 771 E. Main St., Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055. Nominations forms can also be emailed to the OSU Licking County Extension Office at kreager.5@osu.edu.
Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame Nomination Form
The deadline for nominations is December 31st.
Drought related fencing issues
– Dean Kreager, Licking County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
Dry soils can create grounding issues.
The drought in this part of the country continues with very little chance of rain in the forecast. With the shortage of available pasture and hay supplies, livestock may start thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. How secure are your fences? No one likes to get that wake-up call or knock on the door letting you know you have livestock out. There are a couple fencing issues that are related to drought to keep in mind.
One of the common problems that result in livestock escapes is the loss in effectiveness of electric fences. Some animals have a knack of finding a faulted fence. In wet conditions the problem is often with electrical faults from weeds overtaking fences, resulting in a greatly reduced electrical charge. In dry conditions, these faults are not much of a concern since nothing is growing on the fence. Despite this, there are times the indicator light on the fence charger, or a fence tester may not indicate problems, but animals may still be going through the fence. Continue reading Drought related fencing issues
Registration open for Ohio Maple Days Dec. 6-7
Registration is now open for Ohio Maple Days 2024.
Friday December 6th we will be offering a workshop on transition and estate planning featuring Ohio State University’s own David Marrison and Robert Moore. While this workshop is a part of Ohio Maple Days it is open to any landowner who wants to participate. Registration is available here
Saturday December 7th is a day for everything maple. Topics this year include an expert panel on filtering, cost share programs, managing a timber sale, marketing for producers and a grading and tasting session to name a few. Visit with vendors and enjoy a maple themed lunch. Registration is available here.
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