Farmers Aid Urged During Pheasant Hatch Peak
Ohio Division of Wildlife reports nesting surveys show ring necked pheasants in northwestern and southwestern belts will hatch mainly in the three week window June 6 to 25. To reduce nest losses during the reproductive season, farmers are urged to minimize mowing then and follow precautions such as delaying mowing in nest concentrations and mowing large fields from the center to protect edge nests.
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Ohio Division of Wildlife Field
Ohio
Division of Wildlife
Dairy Herd Tester Resigns in Huron County
Larry Miller, dairy herd testing supervisor, resigns. The Huron County Dairy Service Committee seeks a replacement. Applicants who have taken the dairy testing course or have related experience and can take the course promptly are eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Miller
Huron County Dairy Service Committee
Contest Plans Dairy Princess Contest for June 15
The Dairy Princess Contest to be held June 15 by the Service Committee with applications extended to June 1. Eligible entrants are single girls ages 16 to 21, high school graduates or graduating this spring, with dairy farm background. The contest is part of the American Dairy Association. Applications available at the Cooperative Extension Office.
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Huron County Dairy Service Committee
Huron County
American Dairy Association
Cooperative Extension Office
Strawberry frost May Crush Berry Patch Near Norwalk
W F Swabley and fellow growers report heavy damage from Monday night frost across Norwalk area strawberry patches. Buds and blossoms were killed with some fields nearly wiped out, while others expect a late but reduced crop. Livengood notes ideal rain earlier but cold snaps now threaten yields.
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Lorry Livengood
Norwalk
W.F. Swabley
Route 61
Fred Boose
Swabley’s
Area Strawberry Growers
Larry Livengood
Milan
Livengood
Plum Brook
National Aeronautical and Space Administration
Fruit Growers Tours Highlight Ohio Horticulture Meeting
Columbus visits two modern fruit farms as the Ohio State Horticultural Society and the Ohio Apple Institute hold a joint meeting June 30 at the Salem Fruit Growers Cooperative Association packing plant Greenford Mahoning County. Ralph Papania and Sons New Waterford and Joseph Less of Salem host tours with El don Banta noting fruit diversity and quality. Dr Roy M Kottman dean of OSU College of Agriculture and Director of the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service delivers the afternoon talk.
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Columbus
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Ohio Apple Institute
Salem Fruit Growers Cooperative Association
Greenford
Mahoning County
Ralph Papania
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
Proper soil fertilization tips for garden success
Extension agent advises on drainage lime and soil differences, notes sandy soils leach and need frequent fertilizing. Recommends complete fertilizers with analyses like 12-12-12 or 5-20-20, preplant broadcast application, furrow planting with 1-2 pounds per 100 feet, and cautious follow up for leafy vegetables with 10-6-4.
Farm costs to rise as 1966 expenses set to hit record
Agriculture Department forecasts farm production expenses may total about 32 billion dollars in 1966, surpassing 1965’s 30.3 billion. Increases expected in feed, livestock, fertilizer, fuel, repairs, and depreciation taxes. Hired labor may fall, while overall overhead and interest rise amid continued heavy fertilizer use and high feeding rates. Corn planting advances across the Southeast and Great Plains with varied completion rates by state.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Southeast
Great Plains
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Arizona
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Lisa
Berry Growers Watch
Wall
Wayne Hog Balancer
Firelands Elevator Ass'n
N. Hester ST
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House OF Service
Norwalk Parts Co
S. Linwood
John Wells
H&r Agricultural Service
Ralph J. Helmstetter
H&r (Center
By Gaylord P. Godwin
Carlow
Waste & Vent Systems
Carson Products Corporation
U.S
Firelands Tool Rental
Woodlawn
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