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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1953

Page

23

Puzzle of Prices Turns Up Again

Sam Dawson reports on farm price pressures as crop surpluses grow and federal price supports shape moves in wheat cotton and corn. Government stocks and loans aim to stabilize farmers income while butter prices prompt debate on wholesale cuts. A potential Korean War peace lull and truce rumors influence trader expectations for next year's support levels. Large grain stocks top a billion bushels with exports easing amid bumper crops.

U. S. Treasury United States Canada Argentina Australia

Egg truck overturns on Highway 50 near Kyburz

Charles Nixon of Albert Lea Minnesota drove a trailer carrying 600 cases of eggs when the rig ran off the road and overturned near Kyburz California. Investigating officers said only about 60 cases or 10 percent of the load were damaged.

Placersville Calif Charles Nixon Albert Lea Minn Kyburz U.S. Highway 50

Five Herds Lead Field In July Dairy Report

July report by Chun Bradford for the DHIA lists top milk and butterfat producers. In large herds, Roy Holter and Clark Ihle lead milk and butterfat respectively. headley and Rose follow. In small herds, Thereon Johnson and Douglas Circle show high milk averages, with Korndyke and Flossie leading butterfat among individuals.

C. E. Blakeslee Meigs Chun Bradford DHIA Roy Holter Clark Thle WN. G. Rose C. M. Headley Harold Carnahan Clark Ihle Thereoan Johnson Douglas Circle Homer Circle Earl Dean Norma Dean Johnson Bessie John Felix Alkire Flossie Butte F Alkire Ther Johnsons Douglas Korndyke Norma Deans Guernsey Rilk Ring N. G. Rose Clark Thies GC. Meadiey Charles Theiss M. G. Rose Zarlida Red

Fire blight control using streptomycin in Ohio orchards

Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports streptomycin at 120 parts per million gave 198 percent control of blossom and twig fire blight on Jonathan apple trees. H F Winter notes bloom-stage spraying is crucial and plans to issue commercial recommendations next year. Orchard Day in Wooster on Aug 20 invites observers of ongoing fire blight research and tree-fruit studies. Two pond fish types, bass and bluegill, favored for Ohio farms. Davis cautions best results with few species and clean stock. federal or commercial sources provide stocking fish.

Ohio H. F. Winter Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Jonathan Winter Ifit Wooster R. K. Davis Extensions Wildlife Conservationist Davis

You May Have To Pay For Accident on Farm

An article by George L. Zeis notes farming as a hazardous occupation and discusses farm liability insurance. It explains why liability coverage matters, the risk of lawsuits from visitors or motorists, and the costs and gaps in workers compensation.

George L. Zeis iThe National Safety Council Columbus Insurance Company Damazi Enangel Tome Utah

Turkeys Dead in Utah Heat Wave Incident

Turkeys in Utah collapsed during extreme heat with around 1000 birds smothered. Report notes deaths and possible missing animals as conditions worsened, with local handlers unable to prevent losses.

Utah Cleveland

Breeders Cooperative Meeting Set For Monday at Jackson's Mill

The West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative annual meeting takes place at Jackson's Mill in the Century of Progress Building starting 8 p m August 17. Directors N P Swackhammer W A Barker and Charles Lewis lead Mason Unit with Woodrow Mace as area technician. The cooperative, begun in 1946 with 403 members, now lists 6631 members and has bred over 112006 cows including 22882 in the year ending June 20 1933. Bill Schaefer manager of Marihenst ern Pennsylvania Artificial Breeders will be guest speaker.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative Jackson's Mill Century of Progress Mason N. P. Swackhammer W. A. Barker Southside Charles Lewis Woodrow Mace North Park Drive Bill Schaefer Marihenstern Pennsylvania Schaefer Pennsylvania

Feed Resale Reports Discounted by Senator

Senator Anderson of New Mexico notes isolated abuse in drought aid to stockmen but defends the program. He says county committees carefully check applicants and that very few incidents will occur while reports of resales are discounted as unlikely.

Anderson

Ohio Farm and Home Research Bulletin Preview

The July August issue of Ohio Farm and Home Research is reviewed, highlighting articles on Tru wergreans, spittlebugs in meadows, and spraying timing. It notes a new organic insecticide, meadow pest management, apple varieties, pasture health, and a study of young farmer families, with a subscription offer from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station.

Luster Coudlehy Oho Sohio Farm Farness Scientis Worden Statin Agproulta College Colur Puy Charwick Truwergreans Theo Jidiuratiuins Jbay Ohio

Weevils threaten grain crop in Ohio study

Ohio State University entomologist T. M. Parks warns one pair of grain weevils can yield 60 000 offspring in four months. Two hundred pairs may contaminate 144 bushels of wheat, risking FDA findings of unfit grain. defense centers on cleaning bins and spraying with lime and 5 percent DDT before harvest.

Columbus Ohio T. M. Parks Ohio State University Food and Drug Administration Parks

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