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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1969
Page
6
A proposed government purchase of 20 year crop production easements on 353000 marginal farms could end farm support woes. The plan estimates saving $20 billion over 10 years and moves toward elimination of price supports and direct payments.
4 H Junior Leaders planned a Science Career Day for June 26 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster. They will tour facilities and join career exploring sessions. George Linn Jr discussed ads content with the group. July meeting will include a County Jail tour.
Washington officials weigh new measures to boost farmers bargaining power as five farm bloc lawmakers push a Farm Bureau drafted proposal. Richard Lyng says he has not studied the bill but the department will consider realistic plans to help producers organize. The plan would require bargaining when invited by bona fide farmer associations, with court action possible to compel negotiation but no mandatory arbitration or guaranteed terms.
The cereal leaf beetle has been spotted in most Ohio counties and in Huron County oats. Entomologist William F. Lyon urges farmers to inspect for white tipped or frosted plants, noting two larvae per stem justifies spraying. Full grown larva is 3/16 inch, adult beetle is metallic blue black. Control includes Sevin or Malathion with timing to avoid harvest.
Livestock market notes show 130 consignors and total head 806 with hogs at 21 to 25.90 for butcher weights and sows 18 to 20.50. Cattle on a steady to higher trend with steers 29 to 36.40, heifers 22.25 to 33.20, cows 18.50 to 24, bulls 23 and up. Calves 25 to 47, sheep and lambs 75 cents higher. wools and clips also listed.
John Wells, Huron County Agricultural Agent, spoke at the Home Flower Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Ted Towstiak. He discussed garden lawn and tree sprays and safe application. Early plans for the July Garden Party were made with Mrs. Ralph Stone as hostess. date to be announced.
Columbus report quotes Ohio State University Extension Agricultural Engineer Roger Miller advising latex repainting depends on existing paint. If weathered or chalky, use an oil based exterior primer as a first coat to ensure bonding. Primer aids adhesion and often two coats are needed for a quality repaint.
A dense schedule lists community events for Monroeville Groton Norwalk Willard New London Raritan Wakeman Greenwich North Fairfield and other areas. Activities include Vacation Bible School Kiwanis and Rotary meetings church services Scout activities council meetings and band parades across the week with multiple venues and times.
The National Threshers Assn plans a four day reunion June 26 to 29 at the fairgrounds off State Route 108 Exit 3 on the Ohio Turnpike north of Wauseon. More than 25 steam engines will run and demonstrate log sawing grain threshing and hill climbs. Displays include model steam engines gas engines oil pulls Prong brakes Baker fans and other antique equipment. Four parades are scheduled on the race track with parades Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Ohio State University horticulturists warn to inspect peach trees for borer damage especially in young trees. Look for gum at the base and chewed bark particles. Apply a trunk spray of DDT three times at 20 day intervals starting by July 1, around the base of the tree. Remove nearby weeds and debris or cover spray material. If bearing, use parathion for oriental fruit moth during control season and spray DDT on the trunk after harvest.
The 4-H horticultural program shows results nationwide with youth growing flowers fruits and vegetables and engaging in landscaping. About 175 000 youths participate under Cooperative Extension Service supervision with Allis Chalmers funding eight $600 national scholarships, trips to Chicago Congress and county honor medals.
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