Couple Retools Farm to Grow Pickles in Huron County
Norwalk couple Herm and Carol McCreary moved to a 42 acre Laylin Road farm with their children Ray and Desiree to raise pickles. They hired Gonya Brothers for stock, plan a 15 worker harvest in July, and will ship small pickles to Fremont processors while building barns and a pond with help from farm friends.
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Huron County
Herman
Carol McCreary
Ray
Desiree
Laylin Road
McCreary
Norwalk
Mac’s
Herm
Gonya
John Wells
Fremont
Chicago
McCrearys
Soil Conservation Service
Celeryville Muck Station Tests New Crops and Chemicals
The muck crop experimental station near Celeryville plans a busy summer testing 22 celery varieties along with onions and other vegetables. Ed Postema notes irrigation, fungicide and insecticide trials to aid commercial growers. Data will be shared at muck crop school and through reports to farmers.
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Celeryville
Ed Postema
Huron County
Postema
Wooster
Agriculture official urges targeted pesticide bans stop
U S Department of Agriculture science director Ned D Bayley said farmers can help oppose broad congressional bans on pesticides. He urged selective cancellations of individual uses based on scientific data and questioned sweeping actions as emotionally driven. His remarks followed a Nebraska Kansas farmers delegation visit.
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Washington
UPI
U. S. Agriculture Department
USDA
Ned D. Bayley
Department
Bayley
Nebraska
Kansas Farmers Union
FHA Home Program Booming
The Farmers Home Administration reports its rural housing credit program is booming and seeks permission to lend an extra 50 million dollars before June 30. The agency aims for a record 850 million in loans this year, totaling about 1.435 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1 with roughly 156 000 loans, two thirds in the South and Southwest, insured against loss by the government to aid low income rural families unable to obtain credit.
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Washington
UPI
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
James V. Smith
Agriculture Department Credit Agency
Mosquito Control Rules For Farm And City
Warm weather brings picnics and outdoor activities while the nuisance mosquito is a top concern. The article outlines life stages from egg to adult, water needs, and generation numbers, plus practical control tips from removing standing water to using approved chemicals with manufacturer guidelines.
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John K. Wells
Pure Food and Drug Administration
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Bologna
Celeryville Experimental Station
Celery
Paul Cok
Celery Planter
Delco Remy
Autolite
Norwalk Parts
En Rouse of Service
S.inwood
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