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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1986
Page
11
Ohio State dairy economist Robert E. Jacobson says the federal whole herd buyout will reduce the state's milk supply by 5.5 percent, less than the national average. About 484 herds, 34 600 cattle, calves and heifers, are affected with average farmer compensation around 81 000 dollars.
Congress and cattlemen accuse the Reagan administration of mishandling a subsidized dairy cow slaughter program that aims to cut milk surpluses. Lawmakers cite losses from price swings as the National Cattlemen’s Association sues the Agriculture Department to spread slaughter more evenly over the 18 month program affecting over 1.5 million cattle.
Erie Soil and Water Conservation District announces rental access to a new Great Plains No Till Drill for Erie County farmers in 1986. The program, now in its sixth year, offers seven dollar per acre rental with five free acres per crop if cultural and pesticide plans are followed, excluding double crop soybeans.
Erie District Board Chairman Daryl Deering announced two Erie County youths selected by the Erie Soil and Water Conservation District to attend Otsa Forestry Camp in June with full sponsorship of 135 dollars per camper. Ken and Mike may choose session dates June eighth to thirteenth or June fifteenth to twentieth, with camp at Hidden Hollow near Mohican State Forest.
Lorain Medin a Rural Electric Cooperative Inc selects two area teens to travel to Washington D C for the Rural Electric Youth Tour June 13 to 20 Accompanied by their families the winners are Richard Reed son of Richard A Reed and Marla Stewart daughter of Ron Stewart both active in school clubs and community groups They join about 1000 youths from coast to coast on an expenses paid trip sponsored by rural electric cooperatives nationwide.
The Lorain County Agricultural Society offers six 350 scholarships for 4-H members who will be freshmen or sophomores this fall. One 250 Hoertz Memorial Scholarship goes to a 4-H or FFA member entering a two or four year college. Three 350 Wendy's Scholarships assist 4-H FFA or FHA members who are high school seniors or college freshmen. Applications are due May 31 and available from the Cooperative Extension Service at 1475 Lowell St Elyria. phone 322-0127.
Pat Leimbach hosts an Erma interview at the Saints Peter and Paul church gym in Ruth Michigan on April 8 at 4 30 pm. ABC cameras follow as Erma and Pat discuss writing career shy traits and shared Ohioan farmer roots while a 50th annual Ruth Farmers Elevator gathering offers a free meal and community warmth.
Gerald Onen Wakeman of Greenwich led a 218 cow herd to top Huron County milk production at 1858 pounds per cow and butterfat 810 pounds per cow during 1985. He earned honors at the Huron County dairy banquet March 22 at Western Reserve High School. Karen Lund of Norwalk was named Dairy Princess for 1986 with Linda Cawrse of New London as runner-up.
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