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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
5
Greene County 4-H Club grounds east of Switz City saw major drainage work this week. Tile and surface inlets were installed around barns to dry mud holes, directing water into a rock chute engineered to curb barn erosion. Downspouts will tie into the system. local contractors and agents supplied equipment, haulage, and supervision.
LaGrange County led Indiana’s 92 counties in 1975 hay production with 78,400 tons. Marshall County followed with 73,700 tons. Benton County posted the highest yield at 3.8 tons per acre, while Steuben and Marshall counties tied for second at 3.7. Indiana’s total 1975 hay crop reached 2.3 million tons with an average yield of 2.4 tons per acre.
The House kept funding for key USDA conservation payment programs at 1976 levels for 1977, including the Agricultural Conservation Program which provides cost sharing for soil and water projects. A $10 million wetlands subsidy and a $15 million aid plan for small forest owners were also approved.
Worthington veterans farm class visited Leon Vandeventer farm to see a new pasture improvement method. Phil Bousman of the SCS helped seed red clover with a drill like seeder and sprayed dormant sod until clover established. Within six weeks grass and clover grew together offering faster, cheaper pasture or hay crop.
The Agriculture Department projects Soviet grain output at about 190 million metric tons for 1976, up from 140 million last year but below the 205 million ton target. Winter wheat and grains total around 75 million tons, while corn and feed grains may reach a record 99 million tons. imports expected to remain high despite a likely decline in overall buys.
Greene County's beef cattle industry expands yearly with diverse breeds such as Angus Hereford Charolais and Shorthorn plus crossbreeds including Beefalo. Prices fluctuated recently with May profits falling though overall growth remains strong driven by pasture quality and improving production methods.
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