Locusts To Visit Huron County In 17 Year Cycle
Extension Agent John K. Wells warns that the 17 year periodical cicada will infest eastern Ohio including central and east Huron County this year. Adults swarm in short, heavy flights from spring through early July, harming trees with egg slits and causing twig breakage. Control guidance cites Levin at two pounds per 100 gallons for large areas or two teaspoons per gallon for small plots, with cautions about apple trees near bloom.
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Ohio
Huron County
John K. Wells
Tornado Victims May Claim 1964 Losses In Amended Taxes
Ohio farm victims of the Palm Sunday tornadoes may file amended 1964 tax returns if living in a designated disaster area. Amended returns due by July 15, 1965 with reinvestment deadline December 31, 1966 for insurance proceeds. Key figures include book value of destroyed property and insurance receipts. rules differ for household goods versus production items. Farmers should consult a tax accountant for guidance.
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Columbus
Ohio
R.D. Moore
Ohio State University Extension
Karl V. Clemons
Northwest
Internal Revenue Service
Huron County Plans Crops Demonstration Plots
Huron County joins 27 Ohio counties in crops demonstration plots this year. John Wells of the Norwalk extension says the project is sponsored with Ohio State University agronomy and the Ohio Seed Improvement Association. Demonstrations feature hybrid corn and soybeans to show new varieties and good farm practices. Seed quality comes from the Seed Improvement Association.
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Huron County
Ohio
John Wells
Norwalk
Wells
Ohio State University Department of Agronomy
Ohio Seed Improvement Association
Huron
Seed Improvement Association
Experiment Station Sets 4-H Career Day
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster will host a 4-H Science Career Day on June 25 for high school youths. Activities include station tours, a noon luncheon, and morning and afternoon sessions led by station personnel. Dr. W. E. Krauss will discuss "The Science of a Glass of Milk." More than 500 4-H members are expected to attend.
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Wooster
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
W. E. Krauss
Area Holstein cows set production records in Ohio report
The Holstein-Friesian Association lists area owners and cows with high milk yields and butterfat, including L-D-M Farms Norwalk with Smalley Roburke Hilda 18450 pounds milk 651 fat in 305 days and August G. Moser Bellevue entries. Ohio State University oversaw sampling and testing for the herd improvement programs.
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Holstein - Friesian Association of America
Smalley Roburke Hilda
L-D-M Farms
Norwalk
August G. Moser
Bellevue
Eric Bell
Ralph Stone
New London
Burke ‘Melody Golden Emblem
Stoneacre Eagle Roburke
Stoneacre Model Rag Apple
Bryantholme Toots Supreme
Ray Apple Dairbrook Ella
U.S
Ohio State University
Holstein Organization
Markets Close at Monee As Hoofed Livestock Rise
Wheat and corn prices show mixed moves with wheat at 1.35 and corn 1.26 in the week’s close. Cattle and hogs led gains. hogs rose to 20 and higher, sows 15.50 to 19.40, prime steers 28.50 to 29.20, and calves 33 to 34 at the Bullock Barn auction.
Record steel output and farm price escalation in 1965 outlook
Steel production through May 1 reached 40.265 million tons with the first week after the labor agreement at 2.776 million tons, down 1.1% from the prior week. Auto output for January–April rose 17% year over year, with industry sales over 1.6 million for March and April and a record May production planned. Wool legislation proposals shift toward price supports and domestic production goals. Stocker and feeder cattle shipments declined in 8 North Central states, while Ohio shipments rose. Ohio farm prices in mid April climbed to 234% of the 1910–14 base, with the U S farm price index at 244% and prices paid at 320% of the base.
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North Central States
Ohio
U.S
Asparagus Growth Determines 1966 Crop Prospects
Ohio State University Extension horticulturists say next year’s asparagus crop depends on current season fern growth. Keep ferns on until late December or later while green color remains to store food in roots. Early removal cuts food flow, reducing next season’s spear yield.
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Ohio State University Extension Horticulturists
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