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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1967
Page
5
The Huron County growing season shows generally favorable conditions overall but rainfall is uneven. Northern and western farmers have shifted from pessimism to cautious optimism for a decent year, while southeastern farmers report increasing rain needs.
Weather notes from Celeryville Muck Crops Experimental Station show 1.6 inches more precipitation in the first seven months of 1967 versus 1966, with July rainfall down from 1966. Local farmers including Lewis Heyman report dryness hurting corn and beans, while some crops like wheat and sugar beets show resilience as the season progresses.
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center engineers test planting corn seeds inside moisture retaining plastic film capsules to improve germination and stand. They seek a dependable moisture environment to prevent overplanting and support root and sprout growth.
Consignors offered 230 head totaling 1661 hogs with prices .10 lower than last week. Cattle included 339 head with steers at 20.50 to 28.30, heifers 18.00 to 25.80, cows 15.50 to 19.80, bulls 21.00 to 23.70, and calves 24.00 to 42.00. Sheep and lambs numbered 477 with prices 4.00 to 24.15.
Eight Huron County National Farmers Organization members met in Des Moines Iowa on a Wednesday to discuss preparations for an all out holding action on farm products. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Worcester Mr and Mrs Al Hershiser Keith Huffman Harry Hintz and Mr and Mrs Howard Cummings. Cummings NFO president said directors were told to contact processors about production contracts immediately. He warned the alternative would be holding action remembered as the granddaddy of them all.
A UPI report cites Agriculture Department data showing 55 percent of U.S. farms in 1966 earned more from nonfarm sources than from farming. Small farms with sales under 5,000 dominated nonfarm income, while larger commercial farms drew most production expenses and farm earnings, with the number of sizable farms rising amid overall farm declines.
Ohio State Extension engineer D M Bug urges farmers to cut harvest losses to 5 percent or less to gain profits. He cites current farm losses averaging 13 percent and details four steps: locate losses, measure them quickly, set a target at peak efficiency, and apply proper machine adjustments. Focus on gathering unit loss, cutter bar proximity, and minimizing bean fall to the ground.
Huron County guidance urges sowing high quality grass seed between August 15 and September 15 to avoid summer weeds. Use low seeding rates with bulking aids, mix with fertilizer cautiously, and spread evenly. After seeding, mulch lightly, roll, water, and keep moist until seedlings establish. Also advise choosing large, undamaged bulbs of tulips narcissus and hyacinths for fall planting in well drained soil with sun.
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