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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1962
Page
7
Soil testing acts as a blueprint for fertilization and liming tailored to a field. Ohio State University soil scientists determine N P and K needs, with representative sampling crucial to accurate recommendations.
The 1962 program sets price supports for corn barley grain sorghum oats and rye with parity targets and minimum quality standards. Eligible farms must reduce, or divert acreage by at least 20 percent and meet storage and quality rules. Payments are made to deter surplus and preserve farm income via in kind or cash equivalents from CCC stocks.
The Agriculture Department reports frozen vegetables set the pace in the growing frozen foods industry. From 1941 to 1961 per-person consumption rose from 0.7 to 11 pounds annually, while production expanded from 106 million to 2.2 billion pounds. Monthly freezer stocks rose from 74 million to over 1 billion pounds, with 1961 hitting all-time highs in several items.
Farmers cite grower led driveways in tomato fields as key for efficient harvest and reduced fruit fly infestation. E C Wittmeyer notes distances must fit sprayer capacity and Ohio State guidelines, while cross fly management and ducted loading routes improve efficiency.
Ohio State University extension plant pathologist Dr. B F Janson urges seed treatment with cap tan or thiram to protect corn seeds from fungi and bacteria as planting dates move earlier in the season Tests show these fungicides are most effective when a seed specific formulation is used Farmers are advised to check jar labeling for seed treatment credentials and proper use guidance
Tomorrow Dairy Committee meets in the Ag Center afternoon. Wednesday Homemakers Achievement Day runs 16 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at the Aquamarine Club Avon Lake. Also Wednesday 4 H Council Conference 6 30 p.m. Belden School. Thursday Weight Control Class 10 a.m. Ag Center and 1 p.m. Penfield. Thursday 4 H Miniature Tractor Tipping Demonstration Senior 4 H Center Elyria. Friday Refinishing Demonstration 10 a.m. Ag Center.
Lorain County plans a silage exhibit at the Ohio State Fair inviting all interested farmers to enter. Entries may be corn or meadow crop silage with a two quart sample frozen after removal. Contact the county Extension Office or Soil Conservation Service before April 26. samples transported to Columbus April 27. Last year Ted Breyley and Sons of Wellington won Grand Champion for corn silage.
Ohio farmers supplied the export market with products valued at 117 million dollars for the fiscal year 1960 66. Principal commodities exported included field crops dairy products and other livestock and livestock products.
A study by the Soil Conservation District and Extension Service shows Huron County farmers will reduce corn acreage by about 17 993 acres and shift to soybeans and cash grain. They plan lime and tile upgrades, minimal tillage, preemergence weed control, and increased nitrogen use to boost yields and efficiency amid weather and new technology.
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