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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1966
Page
5
Home gardeners report tomato problems from Fusarium wilt with yellowing lower leaves and brown stem rings. High temperature shifts and irregular moisture favor fungi. Resistant tomato varieties and careful watering help, while Nabam soil drench provides some control. Fungus diseases also plague lawns and ornamentals under temperature and humidity stress.
Cattle prices in early 1966 remained higher than last year but ERS cautions on a sustained margin over the next five to six years. Slaughter rates stay high, meat supply may fall 8-10 pounds per capita in 2-3 years, with inventory near 107.2 million head at the start of last year. Retail beef prices rise to 85 cents per pound in June, pork at 72 cents. A House agriculture subcommittee will vote by August 18 on a proposal to create a federal rural electric band to broaden REA loans for cooperatives.
Junior Fair at Ohio State Fair will showcase more than 5,000 head of livestock with arrivals starting August 24. Judging begins August 25 and premiums rise this year. Dairy classes combine 4 H and FFA entries in Brown Swiss Milking Shorthorn and Red Poll. Major sales include market lambs at 7 p.m. Saturday and barrow sale at 8 p.m. Swine steer events run August 26 with sales through Monday.
Raised corky areas on home-grown potatoes likely indicate common scab, a century-old potato disease. Dr. R.E. Partyka of Ohio State University notes scab varies in size and color from grayish white to dark tan or reddish brown, with some lesions pitted or packed on certain varieties. Do not confuse with enlarged lenticels near the pores.
Columbus Ohio fair officials unveil a near 3 million dollar upgrade at the Ohio State Fair opening August 25 including a new Highway Exhibits Building a 135 foot circular glass front and a 1 000 horse multi purpose barn. The changes also add a new Red Cross facility a Fine Arts Center and a bright grandstand renovation with aluminum panels.
More than 80 Ohio 4-H club delegates travel to Washington this month for Citizenship Short Courses. About 40 youths meet there this week with a second session August 14 20 bringing total this year to 246. Dorothy Emerson will speak as delegates tour national shrines and visit the Capitol Supreme Court and National Archives while discussing home state memorials and citizenship with Senators and Congressmen.
Auction results show 721 head including 210 hogs and 223 feeder pigs with prices mixed. cattle and sheep markets mostly steady to lower with steers 20 down to 26.40, heifers 18.50 down to 25.20, cows 15 to 21.20, veal calves 26 down to 29, wool and aged sheep for slaughter 4.50 to 8.50.
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