Earth Day beliefs clash with wary rural environmentalism
In Brownhelm Township residents celebrate Earth Day with 4-H projects and a recycling drive led by Bonnie Cutcher. While proud of local conservation efforts, the author warns of radical fringe elements aiming to dismantle industry and restrict science, preferring sustainable yet progressive living.
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Bonnie Cutcher
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Tim Wallace
Earth
Ten states dominate direct Agriculture Department subsidies
A 1989 Agriculture Department tally shows ten states received about 60 percent of 10.9 billion in direct farm payments led by Texas at 1.25 billion and Iowa at 941.2 million. Other top winners include Illinois Minnesota Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin North Dakota Arkansas and California with total regional payments about 6.49 billion across deficiency, CRP, disaster aid and other programs.
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
Arkansas
California
ASCS
Colorado
CRP
Milk production up slightly in first quarter
US milk output rose about 1 percent in the first quarter to roughly 36.9 billion pounds, with 21 major dairy states producing 31.3 billion pounds. Cows on farms numbered 8.51 million, and output per cow in March averaged 1,291 pounds.
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Agriculture Department
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Department
Nomination Deadline Set for FmHA County Committee
Farmers in Erie Huron and Lorain counties have until May 19 to submit nominating petitions for the Farmers Home Administration county committee. Eligible voters include farm owners tenants and share croppers with a three year term. Petition forms can be picked up at the FmHA county office 156 Norwalk Rd Norwalk.
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Lorain
Farmers Home Administration County
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Norwalk Rd
Alfalfa Weevils and Weed Control in Wheat Discussed
Agricultural guidance covers alfalfa weevil emergence in Brown and Adams counties, seed losses from Sclerotinia, and options for reestablishing or rotating fields. It lists multiple herbicides for wheat including 2 4 D MCPA Banvel Bactril Express and Harmony Extra with timing guidance and carrier considerations.
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Adams
Harmony Extra
Farmers Home Administration Seeks Nominations for County Committee
The Farmers Home Administration invites eligible voters in Ere-Huron-Lorain Counties to nominate candidates by petition for county committee elections. Nominations must be received by May 19 1990 at 156 Norwalk Rd Norwalk Ohio. Spouses of eligible nominating persons may also be nominated.
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Norwalk Rd
Norwalk
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