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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1967
Page
5
The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center tests open pedigreed corn hybrids and places them on the recommended list. The Cooperative Extension Service published this Agronomy Guide comparing closed pedigree hybrids as reported by producers, marking the first statewide summary effort.
Agronomist Robert Dougherty of Allied Chemicals in Indiana urged cautious openness to new farming methods at the North Central Ohio Fertilizer and Lime Dealers Conference. He described mixing herbicide with fertilizer at planting and discussed weed control gains and possible reasons for the method's effectiveness. The talk included field trial notes, alfalfa variety trials, and upcoming 1967 Agronomy Guide details with a Feb 15 Corn Clinic at the Norwalk American Legion Hall.
Huron County Farm Bureau announces the start of a membership drive with plans to recruit new farm and community members through local events and outreach efforts in Huron. The drive seeks to expand participation in farm policy activities and local programs.
Vegetable growers in Celeryville will hold their annual winter Muck Crops School January 19 and 20 at the Recreation Center. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. January 19. Several University of Ohio State and OARDC experts will speak on plant analysis, disease and weed control, moisture requirements, insect control, wage laws, and organic soil nutrition. The event includes a member drive for the Huron County Farm Bureau aiming for 820 member families by January 23.
A new farm equipment mechanics school in Smithville, Wayne County offers a free year of full-time study for underemployed men with farm backgrounds. The Wooster Board uses Manpower funds to train in welding, hydraulics, machining and electrical work with 8 to 4 30 schedule for 48 weeks. Enrollment is via the Ohio State Employment Service in Norwalk.
Wheat and corn prices shown with small fluctuations. The Bucyrus auction consignors report total head 1824 across hogs cattle sheep and feeder pigs. hogs steady to down, cattle steady to higher on top grades, calves steady, sheep and lambs down slightly. Trade includes detailed price ranges for steers heifers cows bulls feeders and breeding stock.
County extension agent John Wells announced the Corn Clinic moved from Wednesday to February 15. The session will begin at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Norwalk.
Wheat prices, after a sharp May to September rise, declined as farmers held stocks and speculative demand waned. Experts cite bullish farmer sentiment and fears of a looming world famine, plus a record 1966 world wheat crop, as key factors. Prices ranged from 1.75 to 2.13 per bushel across major markets, down from September peaks.
Cattle feeders in Huron County held a winter session Thursday night to learn about cattle grades. Extension specialist William Wharton discussed the record of performance testing program and benefits of using tested bulls to upgrade beef cattle. William Newland spoke on gain potentials of different cattle grades. the second session will be held Tuesday evening at the Production Credit Association building.
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