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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1967
Page
6
In 1850s Huron County pioneer life, log cabins were built by squads of settlers as they cleared forests. Logging involved girdling trees to speed burnouts while birch and maple sometimes self fell. Once homes stood, farmers faced rough plowing amid stubborn roots and backbreaking work.
Ohio feeder pig auctions sold nearly twelve times as many pigs last year as seven years earlier. C C Bowen OSU extension swine marketing specialist notes sales rose from five to sixty six in the state, reflecting higher value and expanded markets. The article then reflects on pioneer farming life and enduring farmer habits.
Angus McDonald of the National Farmers Union says the Johnson era National Food Marketing Commission recommendations to overhaul U S food distribution remain largely ignored in Congress and by agencies. He cites limited bills and stalled action, with only a few efforts advancing and most reforms forgotten or shelved.
Ohio will host the North American Dairy Cattle Show October 14 to 19 at the Ohio Exposition Center Columbus. More than 2500 dairy cattle are expected for national judging and a share of 50000 in premiums. Jersey Ayrshire Guernsey and Brown Swiss breeds compete. Events include National 4-H and Intercollegiate contests and an FFA judging invitational.
Fertilize in fall to improve growth and reduce weeds with nitrogen rich mixes. Use 15 50 20 or 10 10 10 ideally per 1000 sq ft, apply evenly, avoid burn by not exceeding 2 lb actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft per application, water thoroughly, lime only if soil tests show need, 2 4-D controls broadleaf weeds like dandelion and ground ivy, follow label directions, and seek lawn care details at the Cooperative Extension Office.
At the Huron County Fair five exhibitors across eight grain categories earned special premiums. Winners include E. H. Sengstock Collins for best ten ears of corn, Allen Ruggles Norwalk for second best ten ears, Harry Hintz Norwalk for best four quarts shelled corn, Richard Hintz Norwalk for best four quarts shelled corn and second best four quarts, plus multiple soybeans oats and wheat awards with donors from Pioneer Seed Corn to Harosey 63 and Monon Wheat.
At Bucyrus, McKeon auction consignors offered 241 head and 1699 hogs with prices down about a quarter to last week. Cattle and veal calves shifted lower across steers and cows, while sheep and lambs eased about 75 to 100 points. Feeder pigs remained steady, hogs ranged with butcher and sow values noted.
Commodity Credit Corporation announces a new loan program through the Huron ASC County Committee. Farmers may borrow up to 85 percent of bin and equipment costs for corn wheat oats rye barley or soybeans with repayment in four annual installments over five years. Applications due within 30 days of delivery.
The first two days of the experimental teal season in Wildlife District Two varied from fair to excellent. Field men reported excellent opening day success along the Maumee River in Lucas, Wood and Fulton Counties with many limits of four teal. In the Lake Erie Marsh Area results ranged from fair to good with heavy hunting pressure at Toussaint Resthaven Little Portage and Metzger Marsh yielding a good number of teal.
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