A Farmer's Optimism in April Bloom
An Idaho banker’s voice of spring frames farmers’ mood as warmth returns in April. Paul tinkers with a corn planter while peas sprout and sweet corn nears, signaling a bright, unprecedented year after harsh winter and last year’s losses. Bernie Bucks and Don Northern salvage soybeans during thaw. Ralph and Don plan a midday golf outing, underscoring a buoyant, anticipatory tone.
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Idaho
Paul
Bernie Bucks
Don Northern
Ralph
Don
USDA loosens face branding rule for dairy buyout
The Agriculture Department said dairy farmers entering the whole herd buyout may choose freeze branding instead of hot iron. If hot iron is used a thermostatically controlled iron is recommended for uniform heat and fewer injuries. The program aims to remove 1.55 million cattle in 18 months with branding on cheeks for permanent identification.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Rochester
N.Y
Daniel G. Amstutz
Amstutz
Department
Congress
USDA
Defense Department
Deadline Friday for Lorain grain program participation
Farmers must sign up by Friday for the wheat and feed grain program at the Lorain County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service office located at 1575 Lowell Street in Elyria. The submission window emphasizes timely enrollment to access program benefits and compliance steps.
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Elyria
Lorain
Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration Set in Lorain
A fruit tree pruning demonstration will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m conducted by Charles Behnke extension horticulture agent in a private orchard at 3543 Pickett Rd Lorain The public is welcome to attend this free program Call for a reservation at 322 0127 or through the county administration building extension 5350.
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Charles Behnke
Extension Horticulture
Pickett Rd
Lorain
Ohio Crop Report Notes Early Planting and Blooming Fruits
Ohio reports planting underway for corn oats potatoes sugar beets and vegetables while winter wheat greens across the state. Conditions show heaving and dehydration with some drowned-out spots and winter wheat rated 6 percent poor 39 percent fair 64 percent good 1 percent excellent. Fruit blossoms threaten freeze damage with apples blooming from south to pink in north and peaches cherries plums blooming. apples and peaches rated fair to good.
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Ohio
Star Farmer finalist follows family farm path
Ray Beriswill a Midview High senior is one of seven finalists for Ohio Star Farmer of the Year in the Future Farmers of America contest. He plans to major in farm management and economics at Ohio State and return to a 500 acre Belden area farm to raise grain and livestock.
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Beriswill
Ohio State University
Belden
Robert Beriswill
Ray
PFA
Midview
FFA
Gardening workshop on fruit and vegetable problems
A Sunday program at 2 pm at the Lorain County Metro Parks Visitors Center 12882 Diagonal Rd LaGrange will be conducted by Charles Behnke extension horticulture agent. It covers insect disease and weed issues affecting major Lorain County crops. The free event requires no reservations.
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Lorain County Metro Parks
Diagonal Rd
LaGrange
Charles Behnke
Lamb tag day set at Wellington Fairgrounds May 10
A market lamb tagging day for 4-H and FFA members is scheduled May 10 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Wellington Fairgrounds. All exhibitors aiming for the county fair in August must tag their market lambs on this date, except those in sheep breeding classes. A 50 cent fee applies per extra ear tagged lamb. Market Lamb II participants may tag up to three lambs free, with additional lambs at 50 cents each. For more details, contact Eva Weber at 322-0127.
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FFA
Wellington Fairgrounds
Eva Weber
Cooperative Extension Service
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Pat Leimbach
Ohio Weekly Crop Report
Lorain County Junior Fair Board
Farm Bureau
Tom McIntyre
National Honor Society
Ray Beriswill
Susan Cross
Lorain County
Lambs
Lariat Wieeny
Scheafer
Fuse
Durkee
Main St
Grafton
Paris
Shell Rotema
Roteba
Rotea
Starflee
Geledesstrial Soloven
Elyria Oberlin
Tuenpeke
Loren
Cleve
Mann
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