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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1966
Page
5
Ohio farms average 146 acres with buildings valued near 45000 per farm. In 1964 about one quarter of operators sold 10000 or more, while others near poverty level. Capital invested exceeds 6 billion dollars. land value 304 per acre up from 245 in 1959.
Director John M. Stack urges Ohio farmers to use fresh viable legume inoculants to boost clover and soybean yields. The law, effective Jan 1, requires labeling with a viability date on packaged inoculants and on seed coatings. Charles L. Sciple notes expanded lab facilities at Reynoldsburg and a larger inoculant testing program next spring.
Survey data on live stock poultry eggs crops farm labor and wages and land in farms will be collected by on the spot interviews counts and mailed questionnaires filled by farmers said Dan Tucker statistician in charge. Data from farm visits and questionnaires are summarized by the Ohio office of USDA's Crop Reporting Board in Washington DC for final analysis by statisticians.
Fitchville club members plan weekly fox hunts to curb a rising fox population. President Richard Sommers explains the drive line method and noise tactics to drive foxes toward shooters. The group also offers trap and turkey shoots and trains Boy Scouts in safe gun handling.
Farm and city corn and soybeans account for the largest share of total farm income at 26 percent about 4.7 million dollars for Huron County. Safe storage is critical to prevent mold rodents and insects. Grain stored for winter can be kept at 15 to 16 percent moisture, but year round storage requires 12 to 13 percent moisture without aeration.
Hog prices rise slightly with total head counts listed for hogs and cattle including descriptions of weights and prices. Sheep and lambs show steady demand with feeder lambs and aged sheep figures. The report also covers corn harvest moisture levels, drying needs, aeration basics, and guidance on storage ventilation.
New tillage methods use little tillage beyond plowing to conserve soil and water while cutting labor and machine costs.
Agriculture Secretary Freeman declares parity prices do not reflect farmer well being due to productivity gains and government programs. Net farm income in 1966 reached 16.1 billion, with 1967 expected near 15.3 billion. The National Grange marked its 100th annual meeting in Minneapolis with speeches by Humphrey and Laird.
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