Leasing, Peace Corps aid shape Ohio farm economics
Area farmers weigh leasing versus loans as interest rates rise to 14 17 percent, with leasing offering full tax deductions and flexibility to buy later. The Peace Corps seeks Ohio farmer volunteers to boost food production in developing countries, promoting independence rather than dependence.
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Ohio State University Extension
Richard Davick
Peace Corps
Ohio
Jim Carpenter
Seaweed marketed as crop booster in U.S. trial
William E. Campbell markets Agri-blend a liquified seaweed mix from Sargassum for crops promising 25 to 32 percent soybean yield gains and added soil nourishment. Clemson and Georgia studies back some benefits but caution limits, nitrogen phosphorus and potassium content, with growers urged to use as supplement not substitute.
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Raleigh, N.C
UPI
William E. Campbell
United States
Campbell
Atlantic Ocean
North Carolina
Puerto Rico
Georgia
Beaufort
Aqua-10 Corp
Minnesota
California
Mexico
T.L. Senn
Clemson University
Penfield woman named crop insurance representative
Eleanor Gnandt of 42760 Peck Wadsworth Road Penfield Township is the FCIC representative in Lorain County. The program offers all risk crop insurance on 1980 corn oats soybeans and 1981 wheat with three guarantee levels and coverage against hail fire wind drought insects wildlife and other losses. She helps run a grain farm and serves as Penfield Township clerk Chronicle Telegram correspondent and zoning secretary. For more information contact Mrs Gnandt or the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service.
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Eleanor Gnandt
Peck Wadsworth Road
Penfield Township
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Lorain County
FCIC
Compact Massey Ferguson tractors offer versatile uses for many jobs
The 20 hp 205 and 31 hp 220 compact tractors plus the 205-4 four wheel drive model are pitched for farms, landscaping, nurseries, construction and more. They feature three point hitch, PTO, easy steering and comfortable ride. Elyria Industrial Equipment, at Routes 10 and 20, advertises hours 4 m to 5 p m Mon to Fri and noon to 4 p m Saturdays with phone 322 7064.
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Tor
Elyria
Controversy Over Deacons and Deaconesses Splits Church
A female minister faces a gender naming clash as a six man six woman elder board debates whether to call all members deacons or keep deacon and deaconess distinctions. Debates hinge on equality, language, and potential church splits.
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Leimbach
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