Border Collies See Varied Roles On Local Farms
In Huron County farmers debate the changing farm dog role while agreeing Border Collies remain vital. Wilbert Lawrence notes their intelligence and watchfulness, naming two dogs Lady and Lucy, and Gerald Palm describes training five commands and the dog’s helper role in rounding up stock.
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Huron County
Wilbert Lawrence
Border Collies
Scotland
Norwalk
Ridge Road
Lawrence
Lady
Lucy
Bird
White House
Gerald Palm
Old State
North Fairfield
Peg
Palm
Farm and City Forages for Huron County Soils and Pastures
Farm and City Forages outline best crops to improve soil aeration and organic matter in Huron County. Alfalfa remains the top legume with new resistant varieties. mix with grasses like Timothy, brome, or orchard grass for pastures and meadows. Seeding dates and rates for pastures, hogs, and horses are given, plus guidance on nitrogen needs and where to obtain the Agronomy Guide.
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Huron County
Four Speak At Agronomy Clinic For Area Farmers
Four speakers addressed the Agronomy Clinic held Thursday for farmers in Huron Erie Lorain and Richland counties. Dr Larry Shepherd OSU Extension agronomist urged farmers not to fall below 130 bushels per acre and warned of row narrowing from 40 inch spacing. Dr George Gist OSU noted forage advances and new legume cutting timing to maximize nutrients per acre. Dr Berlie Schmidt from Wooster spoke as well.
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Huron
Erie
Lorain
Richland
Larry Shepherd
Extension Agronomist
Ohio State University
George Gist
Agronomy Guide Now Available at Local Extension Office
The new Agronomy Guide offers soils testing and plant analysis information. It provides comparative values for major crops and lists about 15 alfalfa varieties.
Holstein Breeders Observe Third Annual Good Neighbor Day
Holstein breeders across the nation plan a March 19 Good Neighbor Day with local clubs hosting dinners barn tours field days sales and demonstrations. Individual breeders will visit dairymen while the national association backs publicity planning and materials. State proclamations have been issued by nearly a dozen governors.
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Holstein - Friesian Association of America
National Association
Holstein Association
State House
Markets Report Hogs Cattle Calves Sheep Prices Mixed
Market totals show hogs 791 head with feeders down 1 dollar, sows 21.25 to 25.80, boars 23.50 to 24.50, feeder pigs 154 head down 1. Cattle at 248 head mixed with steers and cows down about 50 cents, calves 67 head two dollars lower. Sheep and lambs 248 head fractionally lower with prime lambs near 29 and feeder lambs around 27.
New Milk Inspection Laws Discussed at Dairy Day
Ohio will require milk producers and processors to obtain licenses from the Department of Health after July 1. Ned Baker outlined anticipated inspection standards including water, manure disposal, sanitation, cow cleanliness, and minimum loafing and bedded areas per cow. Ralph Porterfield urged proper cow management to maximize net income and highlighted state purebred sales as a source of better cows.
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Ohio Department of Health
Ned Baker
Huron-Erie County
Baker
Ralph Porterfield
Ohio State University
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Wibert Lawrence
Allen Ruggles
Ridgefield Township
Ohio
Berlie Schmidt
The
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Wooster
Porterfield
PY Lil Bat
Tte
Ahem Lee Waste & Vent Systems
House OF Service
Wayne
Wayne Research Farm
Firelands
Elevator Assn
Norwalk Parts Co
Firelands Tool Rental, Inc
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