Rain Delays Wheat Harvest in Huron County
Wheat harvest lags due to heavy rains with estimates of 7 to 14 days behind normal. Managers report grain moisture high and prices down from last year while corn and beans benefit from the wet weather. Some foresees possible financial loss, others see potential gains in other crops. Local extension agent notes adequate supplies and lower bread costs due to input factors.
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Huron County
Bob Zorn
Firelands Elevator Association
George Ebright
Monroeville Co-operative Grain Co
Boughtonville
Greenwich Mill & Elevator Co
Floyd Sisinger
Verlin Meier
Farm Bureau
George Deering
Ernie Laughlin
Collins Farmers Elevator
Boughtonville Mill
John Wells
Huron County Extension
Gilbert Burras
North Fairfield
Burras
Market Summary of Hogs Cattle Calves and Sheep
Supply totals include 1,439 hogs and 373 cattle with steady to softer prices. Hogs top at 23.30 per cwt with sows and boars lower. cattle steady to higher for primes and good feeder classes. calves 32 to 40 for prime and choice. sheep and lambs trend $11.25 lower with varied wool ranges and breeding ewes around 25.90.
European corn borer and aphid impact in Huron County fields
Farmers report heavy corn borer damage in southern and western Huron County despite past control success from May planting windows and resistant hybrids. Entomologists note 15 counties with moderate to serious damage and warn of corn leaf aphid risk. malathion suggested with Sevin for late season sprays though timing is critical. Community club notices follow, including social events and 4-H activities.
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Huron County
Ohio State University
East Norwalk Mix and Stitch 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The eighth meeting of the East Norwalk Mix and Stitch 4-H Club took place July 26 at Memorial Lake Park. A picnic lunch was served and clothes for the needy were collected as a community project. The next meeting is August 2 at Becky Grosswiler's house to complete projects for judging.
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West Hartland Merry Mixers
Melinda Zimmerman
Valley Beach Park
Sandra
Susie Ott
Hartland
Kramers
Conger
East Norwalk
Memorial Lake Park
Becky Grosswiler
World’s Heaviest Bull Sets One Year Weight Record
Charolais bull HVR Patricio 629, bred by Bob Evans at Hidden Valley Ranch Bidwell, California, weighed 1548 pounds on its first birthday, beating the prior world record. The calf from Patricio shows strong growth, with 205 day weight of 905 pounds and PRI BCI ratings up to 64. The sire Patricio was a notable herd sire with lineage tracing to FWT Bar 016 and Bar 545, marking a significant breeding milestone.
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Performance Registry International
Bob Evans
Hidden Valley Ranch
Bidwell
HVR
Patricio 629
Patricio
Hidden Valley
Litton
Sam
Glenave
Miss Lee
Charolais
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Wells
Ray Hammersmith
Norwalk
John Seitz
James Seitz
Bucyrus Auction
Bologna
WBA
West Hartland
Snappy
Busy Bakers
4-H Club
Busy Bakers 4-H Club
Albert Wilson
Meat Packing Company
Peng
Woodlann
STAL
Wakeman
PRI
BCI
THE
House OF Service
Bill Heyman
Norwalk Parts CO
Linwood
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