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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1968
Page
5
The piece argues price levels for farm products lag politics and production figures. Government yield forecasts influence millers and feed firms, raising costs and shaping grain purchases amid overall low farmer sentiment. It compares U S and USSR outputs in beef pork and dairy, noting exports and foreign competition.
In Brattleboro Vermont dairy circles the Holstein-Friesian Association lists 1967 68 lactation averages for Registered Holsteins. Robert William Moser Erie Bell Farm Bellevue shows 16 652 pounds milk 579 pounds butterfat from 40 records. Ralph Stone New London posts 17 366 pounds milk 602 pounds butterfat from 77 records. Ohio State University supervised testing under national herd programs.
The ad urges readers to save time and money by shopping the want ads. It stresses deals and quick finds in a concise promotional style.
Freshman Mickey West at St. Pauls bought a horse for 250 dollars with earnings from the West News Agency and babysitting. She covers feeding and care costs, rents stall space at 4 H Drifters Club events, and has earned 37 ribbons. She plans to attend the Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, funded by horse-show winnings. Her mother, Ralph Fulton, and family praise her dedication and horsemanship.
Washington UPI reports a likely move to tighten meat import restrictions next year. Cattlemen and allied lawmakers push to cut basic quotas and remove the 10 percent override, citing rising imports and aiming to keep totals well below current levels. Senator Roman L. Hruska backs the reform plan in Congress.
Auction numbers show 185 consignors and 1440 head. Hog sale lower. cattle steady to higher with varied grade prices. calves and feeder calves steady. sheep and wool lower. breeding ewes listed by head. Prime and choice ranges noted for hogs, cattle, calves, and feeders with price bands across categories.
Columbus based Ohio State University extension engineer Delbert M. Byg says improving soybean harvest methods can raise yields by 5 percent or more. He notes 80 percent of combine losses happen at the gathering unit from excessive reel speed. aims for reel speed about 25 percent faster than ground speed. He also advises cutting height, ground speed, and a 4 inch stubble to reduce shattering and loss.
The Huron County Farm Club Federation held its annual fall dinner with 86 attendees at the New London United Methodist Church. Rev. Floyd Gaugler spoke, Mrs. William Carpenter gave a legislative report on voting procedures and third party candidate George Wallace on the Ohio ballot, and Mrs. Barbara Becker discussed county extension work. Vincent Hipp provided musical entertainment.
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