North Ohio Peach and Potato King Grows Record Crop
Ralph Walcher of North Fairfield, nicknamed the Potato King, reports a bumper season with over 170 acres of potatoes and 70 acres of peaches among 600 acres of fruit and vegetables. His orchards offer drive through selling with a busy greet at the gate, while a 5 July flood damaged parts of the crop earlier.
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Ralph Walcher
North Fairfield
Walcher
South Carolina
Huron County
Amendment Could Extend Cotton Transfer Rights Under Farm Bill
A House Agriculture Committee amendment lets cotton growers seal or lease allotments across the state for three years 1971 through 1973, potentially triggering timely transfers that sidestep the $55 000 per person subsidy cap. If many growers switch payments, federal savings shrink. estimates show possible gains of about 58.2 million across wheat feed grains and cotton. URBANA Ohio W Mary Stankowski named Urbana College dean of student affairs succeeding George Lilley who resigns to pursue a doctorate at Indiana University.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Committee
Urbana, Ohio
W. Mary Stankowski
Marathon County
University of Wisconsin
Urbana College
George Lilley
University of Indiana
Farm And City Trends In County Livestock By John Wells
Beef cattle producers form the main income source for local livestock. Dairy industry shifts force farms to adjust while cash grain profits fade. County totals show roughly 12 700 sheep 22 000 hogs and pigs and beef cattle growth with dairy cows falling to about 5600 and cattle on feed rising to 19 200. Ohio Beef Cattle Day and Cattlemen’s Roundup join at Wooster August 1 with tours of the OARDC facilities and talks by industry leaders including T R Moorhead C W McMillan and Dr S A Ewing.
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John Wells
Huron County
Ohio Crop Reporting Service
Ohio
Ohio Beef
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Wooster
Research Center
T.R. Moorhead
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association
C.W. McMillan
American National Cattlemen's Association
WC. Helming
Cattle-Fox
Emerson Pelton
Ohio Cattle-Fox Pool
S.A. Ewing
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
OARDC
George R. Johnson
Ohio State University
Meat inspection debate touches housewives and farmers
Ohio farm column argues import meat should face equal inspection and pesticide standards as U S produced meat. It notes 600 million pounds imported this year and 540 million more expected, with USDA claims of adequacy but evidence suggesting higher risks. The GAO cites over 14 500 workers and costs above 185 million annually, urging parity in safety and oversight.
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C. William Swank
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
UPI
Columbus
Washington
United States
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Livestock Market Report Summary
Market lively with 226 consignors and 1537 hogs. hogs mostly steady to 30 lower. Cattle trends mixed with steers and heifers steady to lower. cows and calves down. sheep and lambs sharply lower. Feeder lambs and wool prices noted along with clips and aged slaughter sheep. Bologna and feeders also listed with price ranges.
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Bologna
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Doug
United Press International
U.S. General Accounting Office
Huron County Fair
Barrow
Sandusky, C
Richard Wiles Swine
Willard
GEO. Ryerson, Secy
S. Linwood
Norwalk Parts CO
House OF Service
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