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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1966
Page
7
Centuries old Indian corn with red blue and purple kernels gains new popularity in Huron County as farmers like Delbert Nickels expand plantings for decorative use. Cross pollination and vine crops help color variety while Kentucky light, shade and dent kernels shape the year.
The FTC reports rising bread and milk prices in early 1960s tied to higher margins by processors bakers and retailers rather than farmers. It notes increased farm incomes from altered supply demand, with retailers expanding gross profits. Citrus prices fell from 1964 highs though a record 1966-67 citrus crop is forecast. grapefruit output up 13 percent.
The piece explains Farm and City Farm City Week links farming to the food business, notes farm investments of 100 000 to 150 000 dollars, and outlines annual costs of 15 000 to 20 000 for inputs. It highlights farming as a business, employs Ohio specifics, and urges farmers to analyze operations for steadier income.
Market results show hogs mixed with butchers 18.40 to 21.55 and feeders steady while sows 16 to 18.90. Cattle sales list steers 25 to 26.70 prime and 20 to 22.50 for standard. heifers 23.50 to 25. bulls 20.50 down. Calves steady with prime up to 40 and cull prices 31 and down. Sheep and lambs 11.25 lower with prime wools 19.90 to 22.90 and feeder lambs 20.80 to 23.50. The report includes odd local market notes and corn price references.
Holstein Friesian Association reports verified lactation data for area cows. Listed cows include Deanfield Denholm Hel wyn Site 4012217 and others from Riverside Farms and Stoneacre lineage, with milk yields from 15,680 to 20,750 pounds and butterfat from 572 to 791 pounds in 305 to 363 days. Ohio State University supervised testing in cooperation with the Holstein programs.
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