Producers and landowners must return  ballots to their local FSA county office or  have their ballots  postmarked by Dec. 2, 2024, for those ballots to be counted. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation.

Results of sale Monday, November 19, 2024 - 1,331 head

As of Tuesday, November 12, the Fannin Agricultural Association will be opening its sponsorship drive for the 3rd Annual Steaks on Main. Over the past two years, this event has raised $56K for the Fannin County FFA and 4H Chapters and we look forward to another successful event on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

"Producers across Fannin County have been faced with another significant drought year causing considerable economic hardship as they go to great lengths to provide adequate feed, forage and water for their livestock," said Amy Lindsey, County Executive Director for Fannin FSA.

Results of sale Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 835 head

The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings. The plastic tube container species available include Afghanistan Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Catalpa, Oriental Arborvitae, Mexican Buckeye, Osage Orange, Western Soapberry and thornless Honeylocust. Containerized species are sold in bundles of 25 for $85, plus sales tax. Bareroot species available include Black Cherry, Bur Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Lacebark Elm, Pecan, and Shumard Oak. These hardwood seedling species are also sold in bundles of 25 and are available for $70, plus sales tax.

"Since 2001, Ohio has lost 268,430 acres of agricultural land, a decline of 2.04%," said Ani Katchova, professor and Farm Income Enhancement Endowed Chair in Agricultural Policy, Trade, and Marketing with the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics. "While much of the focus has been on development, it's important to note that development accounts for only half of this land loss." The research found that nearly half (48%) of the agricultural land lost during this period was converted to developed land, with Ohio's 14 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) — including major cities such as Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland — accounting for the majority of the losses.

Results of sale Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 1,195 head, 213 cows/bulls

Results of sale Monday, November 11, 2024 - 1,275 head

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Water Quality Management Plan, before and after