Demand For Live Holiday Trees Is Up Says Grower
Three Ohio growers report rising demand for live Christmas trees over artificial ones. Mrs. Norman Ward of a 100 acre River Road farm near Fitchville cites a Christmas Tree Growers Association finding of growing natural trees. James Lucas of Norwalk notes many prefer live trees for color and longevity. Bleile Co of Norwalk sells from own stock and imported trees and emphasizes balled Norway spruce. All three stress ongoing care year round and plan to open shop next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ward
River Road
Fitchville
Christmas Tree Growers’ Association
James Lucas
Norwalk
Bob Bleile
Paul E. Bleile Co
Ward
Lucas
Bleile Co
Pennsylvania
Bleile
Bleise
Colorado
Jim
Tim Lucas
Ridge Road
Corn disease kernel red streak traced to wheat curl mite
Researchers at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center identified the wheat curl mite as the cause of kernel red streak in corn. The red pigment forms under the pericarp and does not reach the endosperm. No chemical control exists, but resistant corn lines show reduced streaking as breeders work to adapt inbred lines to maintain yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron County
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Farm Bries Feeders Meeting Slated For Huron County
The Huron County Cattle Feeders Association schedules its annual meeting at the Production Credit Association Building 55 Whittlesey Avenue starting 8:00 p m. Paul Krieger chairs and will report on association activities with plans for winter schools spring tour and banquet. Wilbert Skinn reports on the new Ohio Cattle Feeders Association issues including imports exports packing plant inspection and industry trends. Paul Wright discusses Landlord Tenant Agreements and return analysis for landlords and tenants with various leases. Public invited. 4-H committees from seven counties meet in Fremont with district and state extension leaders to discuss advisory roles and job duties. Wilbert Skinn of Norwalk cited for a 141 bushel acre corn yield using Funk s G 4401 hybrid and precise fertilizer. Federal Crop Insurance details project 2000 Ohio farmers receiving payments near 750000 in losses due to late spring drought and harvest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron County Cattle Feeders Association
Production Credit Association
Whittlesey Avenue
Paul Krieger
County Group
Wilbert Skinn
Ohio Cattle Feeders Association
Skinn
Paul Wright
Farm Management
Norwalk
Ohio
Funk
Hutson S. Smith
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Cleveland Ave
Ashland
Bucyrus Auction Reports Mixed Markets Across Livestock Traded
Closing figures show 1 401 head with hogs steady to higher and cattle mixed. Hogs 15.20 to 18.95 for butcher weights, sows 12.00 to 15.40, feeders up to 17.70. steers 19.50 to 27.30, heifers 17.50 to 24.80, cows 14.00 to 19.00, bulls 20 to 24.00, sheep and lambs steady with wool and feeder lambs quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Cow Identification Rule Changes January 1
Ohio dairymen and DHIA test supervisors will follow a new OHSA rule from January 1 1968 requiring positive identification for all new and fresh cows and identifying 10 percent of the herd at each test period by eartags or registration papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
DHIA
Richard S. Sechrist
Ohio State University
OHSA
Western Reserve Plans Adult Farming Classes
The Western Reserve Vocational Agriculture Department and the Western Reserve Board of Education announce a series of adult farming classes. Ten Tuesday evening sessions run December through February at 8 p.m. in the Western Reserve High School vocational agriculture room. Jerry Mahl leads with Gale Bachelder and an advisory council, featuring guest speakers on crops fertilizers and farm problems. Topics include year end tax diversions, drying systems, inventories and net worths, herbicides for corn and soybeans, liquids and dry fertilizer blends, corn information and maturation dates, soybean production, area feeding, partial equipment budgeting, and future Ohio dairy trends. The Ohio Dairyman’s Association panel on December 9 at the annual meeting will feature What’s Ahead for the Ohio Dairyman with a Q&A session moderated by Dr. N L Vandemark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Reserve Vocational Agriculture Department
Western Reserve Board of Education
Western Reserve High School
Gale Bachelder
Jerry Mahl
Ohio Dairyman
Ohio Dairyman’s Association
Harold Kaeser
Ohio State Univerity
N.L. VanDemark
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Bowling Green State University
San Francisco
Tim
Ager
Clifton Ketcham
Harold Adelman
Corn
Co- Operative Extension Service
Young Married Couples Committee
Wright
Huron County Extension
Fremont
Carlos Tucker
Herbert Hadley
Total
Allen Ulrich
Delco
The
House of Service
Norwalk Parts CO
S. Linwood ST
Western Reserve
ODA
Firelands Tool Rental, Inc
Woodlawn Ave
Norwalk, Ohio
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