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About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Delaware County is located approximately twenty miles north of the state capital, Columbus, and is not only the fastest growing county in Ohio, but one of the fastest growing in the nation. OSU Extension helps farmers and landowners manage their property including woodlands, streams, and water resources. In 2011 - helping farmers to find innovative ways to improve efficiency in production - while protecting the environment. Some facts about Ag in Delaware County According to the Ohio Ag Statistics for 2009, the number of farms in the county was approximately 720 with the average size being 183 acres. Total land in production was estimated at 132,000 acres. In 2009 the number of cattle and calves totaled 3,500 with hogs and pigs numbering 35,100. Delaware county had 1,100 sheep and lambs. Crop yields for 2009 were: Corn: 38,600 acres harvested with an average yield of 187 bushels per acre. Soybeans: 70,500 acres harvested with an average yield of 52.5 bushels per acre. Wheat: 2009 stats: 12,600 acres harvested with a yield of 80, and Hay: 2009 statistics were not available. Last reported date, 2008 stats included: 8,200 acres harvested with a yield of 2.60.
State Agriculture and Natural Resources News
Farm Custom Rates are Updated
Farm Custom Rates are Updated
Ohio farmers were surveyed recently
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This yellow weed is NOT a wild flower!
This yellow weed is NOT a wild flower!
Cressleaf groundsel, a noxious weed poisonous to livestock, seems to be everywhere this spring
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