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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1968
Page
5
Milan Play School children toured James Suhanic farm near Milan. A pony cart ride delighted 45 youngsters while pigs chickens ducks cows and goats drew interest. Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Preisler of Sandusky led the visit.
The National Advisory Committee on Grains proposes a 10 percent rise in feed grain program compliance. The American Soybean Association warns this could lower prices for all soybean growers and add to the soybean carryover problem.
An association focuses on supply side issues while urging more debate on demand stimulation and global sales. It backs the committee on keeping the $2.50 per bushel soybean price support and pushes for loans to all growers equally, not limited to those in a crop supply control program.
The national 4-H Grain Marketing program now includes 33 states up from 12 and is sponsored by the Chicago Board of Trade. It broadens participation beyond farm projects to include studies of commodity markets and non farm settings with guidance from the Extension Service and media sources.
Presidential hopeful George C. Wallace backs 90 percent parity for main crops including corn and wheat, with 100 percent parity possible. He seeks to cap payments to large farms and to allow a vote on production controls, while boosting corn and wheat support loans and keeping milk supports near 89 percent.
A corn harvest clinic will be held October 29 at the Lee Buckingham farm south of Willard at the junction of Routes 99 and 224. The Agronomy Committee led by Joe Sherman will demonstrate various harvest machines to reveal losses and suggest adjustments. Machinery dealers will provide combines shellers and pickers, with D M Bgg and Walter Schmidt assisting. If weather permits, the event runs a full afternoon. no rain date is set.
Ohio farm insect damage to stored grains totals about 5 million dollars yearly. Extension entomologist William F. Lyon advises farmers on storage facility quality, moisture exclusion, cleaning, old grain removal, and fumigation by trained operators. Use dry grain under 14 percent moisture and consider residual sprays like methoxychlor or malathion to deter pests.
The Puerto Rican parrot facing possible extinction has prompted joint action by the US Forest Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service in the 28 000 acre Caribbean National Forest. Federal ornithologists estimate 50 to 200 parrots remain. Dr Cameron B Kepler of the Interior's Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife will lead an study into reproduction, nesting, diet, predators, migration, and survival factors.
Ohio State University researchers from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service study red winged blackbirds to cut crop damage. The program covers nesting habits roosts flight lines and feeding activity with an emphasis on the birds overall biology.
Dairymen in Huron County face updated brucellosis rules effective Jan 1 1970. Herd tests will include official vaccinates over 20 months, calfhood vaccination age set at 3 to 6 months. Official vaccinates must receive approved brucella vaccine between 90 and 180 days old. Cattle sold must show a negative test within 30 days. Program aims to protect public health and milk quality.
menus list weekly meals by day for multiple schools including Berlin Milan Norwalk South Central New London Western Reserve and others. items feature sandwiches stews soups meats vegetables fruits desserts and milk across Monday to Friday with varied sides and drinks.
The National 4-H survey shows top projects include animal science clothing foods plant science with strong interest in health fitness and safety. Over 300 000 members participate across core areas while overlapping interests in conservation and home management shape personal development and community impact.
Auction reports list consignors totaling 170 with 1403 head including hogs 492 cattle 347 calves 3 sheep 539 and wool fats. Market notes show steers up to 28.60 with various grades, cows steady 15 to 19, bulls 20 to 23.70, feeders and feeders lambs priced across multiple classes. Breeding ewes and aged sheep also recorded with limited ranges.
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