Alfalfa Weevil Invasion Threat Fought Across Huron County
Farm And City Haymaking in Huron County last week followed reports of possible alfalfa weevil outbreaks. Infestations in Morrow Knox Wayne Ashland and parts of Richland counties prompted chemical trials Alfa-Tox Guthion and Malathion with varying durations. Officials urge field monitoring and reporting to the Cooperative Extension Office.
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Ag Dept Seeks Funds to Study Farmer Bargaining Power
Washington APs report the Agriculture Department asks Congress for 200000 dollars for the farmer cooperative service. A third funds research to boost farmers market power. the rest backs cooperative services for rural residents and rural resource development.
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Control Of Weevils Is Possible
Ohio research entomologist Dr. Harry Niemczyk says alfalfa weevils can be controlled with approved chemicals. Farmers need two to three applications per season as chemicals have short residual life and adults reinfest treated fields for egg laying.
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Bucyrus Auction Report Hogs and Cattle Prices Mixed
Consignors total 151 with 1443 head. Hogs 721 head with prices 15.00 to 22.55 for butcher hogs and sows 13.00 to 17.00. boars 12.50 to 15.00. feeders 192 head at 12 to 16.50. Cattle 348 head with steers 20.50 to 27.30. heifers 23.00 to 24.90. cows 15.00 to 19.40. bulls 21.00 to 24.40. calves 25.00 to 38.50 across grades. Maple syrup output 69,000 gallons in Ohio. ranking fourth nationally.
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