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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1926

Page

4

Illinois expert outlines farm relief plan through export debentures

Dr. Stewart of the University of Illinois explains a farm relief plan using export debentures to lift farm prices toward European levels. He argues the program aids national safety and farmers, with exporters bidding up Liverpool prices and certificates paid as tariffs to fund the approach.

Illinois CL. Stewart University of Tuliness Dr. Stewart Liverpool

Open shed proves practical for cows says Beltsville study

A statement argues open shed or covered barnyard best preserves manure, feeds roughage under shelter, and keeps cows cleaner. An experiment at Beltsville Maryland shows open sheds yield a bit more milk but higher feed costs, with dehorned cows and slight labor increase. cows milking in open shed moved to separate stalls.

Beltsville Station Maryland Renahed Agri

Demand for Dairy Products Rising, Says Valley Creamery Institute

A state study from the Valley Creamery Institute estimates U S cows produce about 4 260 pounds of milk annually. It notes a single cow would yield roughly 500 gallons of milk each year and highlights substantial output in butter cheese evaporated milk and ice cream as demand grows.

Sue Valley Creamery Institute United States

Atterft 70 Grow New Kind of Corn

A report notes researchers at Ohio State and related stations have pursued pure line selections of commercial corn varieties for resilience and yield. Efforts focus on stalk strength against corn borers and compatibility with machinery. Researchers cite long record trials and diverse contributing agencies.

Ob . Meyers Ohio States Unt Olio Tilbury Derg Coun Fiey Co| E Mnes

Meat production shifts as beef gains while pork falls

A Department of Agriculture state release notes higher beef output and reduced pork production for the prior year. The revised meat production circular covers 1997 to 1955 with updated figures, inspections, and animal numbers. Copies of the figures are available from official sites.

Department of Agriculture Africal United Stas

Corn and potatoes may aid rubber dominance claim

A Dayton Rubber official said corn and potatoes could help the U S gain control of world rubber markets from Britain. The report covers synthetic rubber research, tick control in poultry, wire supports for roosts, and kale feed for cattle with regional market notes from Washington and New Hampshire.

United States A. L. Friedlander Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company Tom” Wash

Ohio Weather Devastates Crops Quietly In October

Agriculture Director Charles V. Truax warned Ohio farmers face multi million losses as rain ruins oats and wheat. Prices for oats plunged to 14 cents per bushel while normal should be 28 to 30 cents. Corn ripening is delayed and winter wheat planting may fail if wet weather continues. October 24 deadline looms for salvage.

Olumbus U.rh Ohio Charles V. Truax Truax Wynter

When Are Apples Ready to Pick In Ohio and U S tests

Readiness signs include easy separation from the spur and a ground color with a yellow tinge for varieties such as Golden Delicious Baldwins Winesap and Rome. Size and color development guide picking while overripe risks like Jonathan Delicous softening occur if left too long.

Ohio Ntniiens U. S Mint of Agriculture

Zed Long Mule Dilemma Faces Panama Gun Transport

Farmers warned against planting cover crops on poor land by EC Blair NC State College agronomist warns such practices hinder growth. The War Department reports a decision on transporting 87 mm guns for the Panama contingent. packing trials reveal the gun trail too long, raising choices about mule pack or alternative transport.

Blair North Carolina State College Pega He United State Army Panama

Eight Apples Frighten Guysville Branch Displays

An Atli ng county farmer, George Niggemeyer of near Guysville, exhibited a branch from a Starke delicious tree at Athens National Bank. The eight-year-old tree yielded eight large apples, all perfectly formed and similarly sized. The branch came from an orchard of identical trees and the farmer sprays three times yearly, contributing to blemish free fruit.

Atling County George Niggemeyer Guysville Athens National Bank Mr. Niggemeyer

Hocking County 4 H Exhibits 154 Projects At Fair

One hundred fifty four 4 H club projects were completed and shown at Hocking County fair by youth in 17 clubs nine clothing two food two crops and livestock. Judges from Ohio State University rated exhibits on work methods records and thesis with top awards listed for each category. Seed cost to grow six major Ohio crops exceeds 10 million dollars.

Charlotte Lappen Delphin Krinn Beatrice Hosler Francis Funk Ruth Bowers Floyd Anthony Joseph Lagore Aaron Adcock Kenneth Hansely

Farmers discuss factors governing prices in Ohio meetings

Extension specialists in rural economics at Ohio State University lead sessions in 23 counties with about 1200 farmers, examining price control factors for wheat, data from crop yields, world harvest patterns, and seasonal marketing. The program aims to forecast future crops and price trends for the 40 million bushel Ohio wheat season.

Ings Ohio Ohio State University C. R. Arn‘old Department of Rural Economics United States

Government Farm Facts Wheat Crop Report Highlights Production

The wheat crop outlook shows a large, yet variable, global harvest with potential gains in hard wheat demand. U S agriculture notes steady vegetable and fruit production including lettuce gains and rising dairy and meat supplies in cold storage. Codling moth larvae risk from fallen apples prompts removal and destruction measures.

Farm Bureau Seeks Members in Logan Campaign

M Blum attended a Columbus meeting of county managers for a Farm Bureau membership drive. He then met with the county directors to discuss plans for the coming weeks.

Farm Bureau Columbus Mr. Blum Logan M. Blum

WHEAT YIELD TIPS AND RECORDS FROM AGRONOMIST

Agronomist R M Salter advises late May seeding can boost yields if fertilized and seasons cooperate. Tests show Oct seedings yielding up to 34.72 bushels per acre, with best results from various October and September dates. Trials stress fertilization and soil nitrogen to overcome heavy rainfall. The outlook for beef feeders remains favorable over 18 months. Wheat record is 22 1/2 bushels per acre this year, up from 18 in recent decades, per Ohio rural station data.

R. MM. Salter Ohio Meigs County Salter Lamus Bles B.S. Warwick Onia Agricult

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