From 4-H Pig Beginnings to National Swine Leader
Roger Whetstone of Willard rose from a 4-H project at fifteen to a celebrated swine breeder. Now 53 he directs the National Association of United Duroc Swine Registry board, serves as vice president of the Ohio Swine Breeders and Feeders Association, and acts as state Duroc secretary. He and son Richard raise 600 swine yearly, show at fairs and state exhibitions, and use OSU lean-meat evaluation to breed superior pigs.
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Roger Whetstone
Willard Farmer
Whetstone
National Association of United Duroc Swine Registry
Ohio
Ohio Swine Breeders and Feeders Association
Duroc Breeders
Richard
Huron County Fair
National Duroc Association
Southeastern Congress of Duroc Breeders
Ohio State University
Ohio Swine Breeders
Ohio State Fair Board
State Duroc Organization
What Changes Can Farmers Expect Under New Agriculture Secretary
A new Secretary of Agriculture has taken office and observers wonder about shifts in the Federal Farm Program, export and import policy, and the Common Market. The 1969 Feed Grain Program remains largely unchanged, with barley added back and specific diversion rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
Freeman
Cliff Hardin
Nixon
Hardin
Secretary of Agriculture
Discussion Of Farm Waste Disposal Meeting Scheduled
A 10 am Wednesday meeting at the American Legion Hall will discuss farm waste disposal and the new Jan 1 law. Ohio State extension specialists will cover septic systems soil capabilities and manure disposal with local experts on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
John Wells
Ohio State University
J.D. Buckle
Melville Palmer
Food Costs Lowest Of Consumer Items
Ohio State University extension expert Lois A. Simonds expects food prices to rise only slightly by mid 1969 while remaining behind increases in most other consumer items. She notes lower prices ahead for many fruits vegetables fats oils and pork, higher for eggs turkey dairy potatoes candy and soft drinks, and similar for beef cereal bakery sugar tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lois A. Simonds
Ohio State University
Miss Simonds
Turkey
Milk Records Recorded for Guernsey Cows in New London
Three registered Guernsey cows in William A Patton’s herd on New London Eastern Road topped official DHIA production. Pattenholm D Gretchen yielded 14220 pounds of milk and 661 pounds of fat, Pattenholm D Vel 12060 pounds and 639 fat, Pattenholm D Lucky 11789 pounds and 633 fat. All cows are five years old. Testing supervised by Ohio State University.
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New London
Guernsey
William A. Patton
New London Eastern Road
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Pattenholm D. Gretchen
Pattenholm D. Vel
Pattenholm D. Lucky
Ohio State University
Farm Isnt To Her Fancy Chisholm Seeks Better Fit
UPI reports Representative Shirley Chisholm shifted from the Agriculture Committee to another panel. The Brooklyn Democrat argued the farm census shows her district prefers urban life, while the column reflects on Congress power, committee influence, and strategic advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick West
Washington
UPI
Shirley Chisholm
House Agriculture Committee
Cain
Bedford Stuyvesant
Brooklyn
Congress
Agriculture Committee
Burcyus Auction Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Market activity shows hogs up to 0.40 higher with weights 17.70 to 21.40 for butcher hogs and sows 12.80 to 16.30. Cattle prices shift slow to steady with steers 25.50 to 29.40, heifers 21.50 to 25.50, cows 16.50 to 19.75, bulls 22 to 24.30. Calves steady to strong 38 to 44.50, feeder lambs 18 to 26, wools and clips quoted. aged sheep for slaughter 5 to 7.
Spending Talk For Young Couples In Huron County
Young couples in Huron County will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the Production Credit Association Building to discuss buying resistance. George Linn Jr. will present research on consumer spending habits in Huron and Erie Counties and explain how to plan spending to obtain goods at the right price and how to evaluate price marked down and limited time offers. All young couples are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron County
Production Credit Association
Whittlesey Ave
Barbara Becker
Home Economics
Huron
Erie County
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Oregon
Ottem
Tony Ottem
Yoncalla
Ore
Seontinan Gryers Troey
We. Cae
Landmark
Plana
Lanomark
Townsend & Old State Rd
Norwalk
Sam Bone
Robert Schaffer
Earnest Hayhurst
Soil Conservation Service
Clarence Ellett
Kenton Sherman
Cooperative Extension Service
Huron and
Erie County Agricultural Councils
Firelands Tool Rental, Inc
Woodlawn Ave
Norwalk, Ohio
Milk Records
For
On the Farm Service
Ralph D. Fiebiger
Fremont
T. Earl V. Hurst
America
Bucyrus Auction
George Linn, Jr
The
House of Service
Norwalk Parts
Outh Linwoo
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