Red River Valley farm life and a visit to the Orr community
Evelyn Landis guides a visitor through Orr North Dakota and nearby Larimore amid a large potato operation. The Landises farm 750 acres, employ three full-time workers, and navigate debt, machinery costs, and tax concerns while reflecting on shelter belts and rural resilience. The piece notes OSHA directives, drought, and hopes for farm governance involvement.
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Larimore
Evelyn
Landises
OSHA
Leyland 272 Tractor Highlights at Jim Schaefer’s Garage
The Leyland model 272, 72 BHP, versatile and powerful, debuts in Belden at Jim Schaefer’s Garage Route 3. It features balanced crankshaft, five main bearings, vibration reduction, 4000 pound lifting capacity, precision draft and position control, three lever hydraulic quadrant, and independent PTO options. See 926-7145 for details.
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Jim Schaefer
Leyland
Jim. Schaefer
Belden
Antitrust bill targets co op price boosting in farming
Washington officials push a bill to curb mergers of farm cooperatives that could create monopolies or lessen competition in farm product sales. The measure would bar co op mergers likely to reduce competition while preserving Capper Volstead protections for small co ops, unless they drop large members.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
Donald I. Baker
John Seiberling
D-Odto
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Baker
Seiberling
Justice Task Force
Agriculture Secretary
Farm real estate taxes climb after World War II
Washington AP reports farm real estate taxes rose steadily since WWII with 1975 at 2.85 billion dollars, up 7.7 percent from 1974. USDA Economic Research Service notes continued increases likely in 1976 and beyond, tied to rising state and local expenditures, education, police protection, and welfare costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Department
Economic Research Service
Mary L. Bailey
Area 4-H clubs swap meeting date and activities
Firelands Farmers shifted meetings to the first Tuesday. Officers include Mark Hartenstein president Tim Beal vice president Darrin Benedict secretary Sandy Hartenstein treasurer Kent Hechtel health and safety Doug Benedict reporter Allen Hartenstein recreation. Advisers Ed Benedict Pau Hartenstein. Assistants Al Banks Pat Mazzoni Wayne Wade. Project books distributed April 4 7 to 8 pm at Birmingham United Methodist Church. Special meeting April 12 at Henrietta School features Carolyn Seymore Columbus 4H Exchange student as guest speaker. Community clubs invited. Anita Bozievich elected Henriet ta 4-H Homemakers president. other officers Cindy Mileti Robin Dodd Karen Dodd Marcia Surrarer Linda Surrarer Erin Hayes Debra Statler. Advisers Mileti Sta- Domingo. The Columbia Dog Gone Its hold an organizational meeting April 7 5:30 pm at Bonnie Volk home 10052 North West River Rd Columbia Station. Elyria Happy Hustlers plan pancake breakfast for members and plan a tree planting at Lorain County Courthouse grounds. Club officers Kelly Howard president Randy Kauffman vice president Donna Harris secretary LeAnn Standen treasurer P J Howard recreation Cathy Castor Jennifer Trimble health and safety leaders Anne Xoviak reporter. Adviser Mrs Zarbaugh. Qur Gang Club bake sale at Clarkins later this month. Club projects include international foods with Mexican German Scandinavian Italian and future Japanese cuisine. Renegades call 365-0662 to help yard cleanup. Group meets tomorrow to discuss fair prep. Reports by Mike Patton Laurie Wowk Petra Lavon Mike Wowk at recent meeting.
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Mark Hartenstein
Tim Beal
Darrin Benedict
Sandy Hartenstein
Kent Hechtel
Doug Benedict
Allen Hartenstein
Ed Benedict
Pau Hartenstein
al Banks
Pat Mazzoni
Wayne Wade
Birmingham United Methodist Church
Henrietta School
Carolyn Seymore
Columbus
Anita Bozievich
Cindy Mileti
Robin Dodd
Karen Dodd
Marcia Surrarer
Linda Surrarer
Erin Hayes
Debra Statler
Dominic Mileti
Richard Sta
Elyria Happy Hustlers
Lorain County
Kelly Howard
Randy Kaufffman
Donna Harris
LeAnn Standen
P. J. Howard
Cathy Castor
Jennifer Trimble
Anne Xoviak
Carole Zarbaugh
Ohio farm conditions show wheat prospects improve says Wooster agronomist
Dr H H Lafever, research agronomist at Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster, reports wheat stands are strong with near full winter survival and minimal cold damage. He notes Southeastern Ohio fields begin plowing and predicts normal maturity with several warm days and adequate rain to boost tillering and large heads.
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H. H. Lafever
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Wooster
Ohio
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