July 2025

Northwest State Community College Foundation presents $1,051,000 check to Board of Trustees

ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 26th at the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation, and Foundation Board Chair Peter Beck presented the Board with a check in the amount of $1,051,000. The money is designated for student scholarships, equipment, outreach programs and student support efforts.

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Spoon feeding crops

Crops are starting to grow faster with warmer temperatures after a cool wet spring with entering rapid nutrient uptake and plant growth. Most plant nutrients are absorbed through the roots. Some nutrients get locked up in the soil making them unavailable to the plant. There are many factors that contribute to nutrient soil immobilization. If the fertilizer solution pH is too high or too low, nutrient deficient, or excessive; some nutrients might not be absorbed. Low soil organic matter, reduced microbial activity, damaged root systems, excessive water or a lack of water can all lead to lower rates of plant nutrient uptake and absorption. Many farmers regularly use some foliar feeding with herbicides or fungicides to enhance crop growth and yield.

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Memories of the Fourth of July

Growing up in the south, July the Fourth was almost always hot. When my brother and I were very young, we’d go to the town fireworks display and watch in awe, sitting on a blanket. I remember going into my own little world, entranced by the explosions of color.

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