No change in 1962 farm outlook and commodity figures
The Agriculture Department maintains the 1962 farm outlook similar to last fall. Net income is projected around 12.7 billion dollars, with cash receipts rising but higher production costs keeping net income near 1961 levels. Meat, milk, eggs, and poultry prices and production are outlined with modest gains expected in cattle and lamb prices and milk production possibly topping last year by about two billion pounds.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Agricultural Outlook Digest
Broiler
Turkey
Lawn care facts and nitrogen sources for home lawns
An Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station summary notes that lawn quality does not rely on a single nitrogen source and that most nitrogen fertilizers form acids. It warns against misleading ads and stresses using balanced, informed applications, including lime to correct soil acidity and avoiding excessive summer feeding.
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Ohio
R. R
Davis
Lawn Care Tips For Spring Green Color
Readers learn how to improve grass color and deter rust on Kentucky bluegrass Merion. Avoid fertilizing thin sod in summer due to crabgrass and weeds. Nitrogen is key, with phosphorus and potash stored in soil. Control dandelions in spring and use chemicals against crabgrass. acid soil causes moss and sour grass.
Wheat excess acreage urged to meet 1962 program rules
Growers with excess wheat acreage were told it benefits them to dispose of it under program rules. Officials led by Gordon Greene explained revised 1962 provisions raise penalties, with excess acreage facing 65 percent parity marketing quota penalties and potential double the farm yield in penalties.
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Gordon Greene
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Twilight greenhouse tour invites growers in North Ridgeville area
A four stop twilight tour for greenhouse growers in North Ridgeville will be held Wednesday evening May 2. The program includes tomato crop demonstrations and a miniature tractor tipping demo supported by the Ohio Agricultural Extension Service and the Industrial Commission. Stops are at North Ridgeville Greenhouse Dunham Greenhouse Fields Greenhouse and Butternut Ridge Greenhouse with orchestration by Ohio State University Extension staff. A separate note describes a new beef grading system trial starting July 1, detailing quality and yield metrics and intended to adjust grading with a numeric scale.
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North Ridgeville
Ohio Agricultural Extension Service
The
Industrial Commission
North Ridgeville Greenhouse
Bagley Road
Dunham Greenhouse
Lorain Road
Field's
North Root Road
Butternut Ridge
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio State University Extension
Columbus
USDA
B. D. VanStavern
Vanstavern
E. C. Wittmeyer
Department of Agriculture
Ohio State University Extension Horticulturis
Ohio
Wittmeyer
New beef grading system trial begins July 1
Spokesmen say the new beef grading system will pay producers based on retail value and encourage meat type cattle with balanced quality, muscling, and low fat. Dr VanStavern cites research backing quality and meatiness standards, noted during Ohio State University Beef Cattle Day cassava demonstration. Starter lime aids plant growth, Wittmeyer notes.
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Sun
VanStavern
Ohio
Ohio State University
New London Guernsey Earns Gold Star Dam Award
Donna the registered Guernsey cow from New London Pattenholm Farm receives the Gold Star Guernsey Dam award for outstanding progeny and production. Owned by William A. Patton, Donna produced 14 844 pounds of milk and 738 pounds of fat, with progeny records highlighted by three top daughters. Special certificate will go to William A. Patton for Donna’s performance.
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Peterborough
N. H
Pattenholm
Guernsey
Lorain
Aacteauvcil Sofone
Lorain County
Ross Pat
Prague Ata
New London
Deetie Roe
William A. Patton
Pat
Sie
Tonholm Farm
Meeting Room
Wewneson
Pattenholm Dilley
Ridgeville Area
Pattenham Delta
Experiment Station
Woos
Ami Pattenholm Royal Dora
Ag Center
Ohio Demonstration Council
Donna
Fireside General
Pattenholm Paragon
Diana
R. D. Stewart
AGOC
Firelands Delegates Attend State FFA Convention
Four members from the Firelands Chapter James Crandall Thomas Crawford Charles Draga and William Born join about 3000 delegates at the annual Future Farmers of America convention in Columbus This year FFA Advisor F L Miller will accompany the group Highlights include a public speaking contest awards banquet and music by the state FFA Band Guest speaker is Darryl Eastvold vice president of the National FFA from Mayville North Dakota
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Firelands
Future Farmers of America
Columbus
James Crandall
Thomas Crawford
Charles Draga
William Born
F. L. Miller
Ff.a
Firelands High School
F.F.A
Darryl Eastvold
Mayville
North Dakota
F.A
Farm Bureau opposes Freeman plan in Washington drive
John Lynn of the American Farm Bureau Feder ation says the group seeks to slow the Freeman farm program. They propose a three year contract with voluntary retirement of land by competitive bid and price supports at 90 percent of prior three years or 65 percent parity. The Senate debate stalls. House action expected after.
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Freeman
John Lynn
American Farm Bureau Federation
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Ohio
National Farm Bureau
Lynn
American Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
House of Representative
Senate
House
Frank Lausche
Stephen Young
Ohio Farm Bureau
Washington
Greenhouse Vegetable Day Sets May 3 at Ohio Station
Greenhouse vegetable growers from across the state will tour entomology horticulture botany and agricultural engineering projects at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station on May 3. Registration at 9 30 a m, program at 10, noon luncheon features Wallis E Martin Cleveland discussing A Century of Progress in Greenhouse Vegetables as part of the centennial observances of Land Grant College and USDA. Formal adjourns at 3 30 p m with researchers available for consultation.
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Wooster
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wallis E. Martin
Cleveland
Land- Grant College
United States Department of Agriculture
Feiday Officers and Advisors Conference Planning Meeting
Feiday officers and advisors hold an eight pm conference planning meeting in the Ag Center meeting room to discuss upcoming events and procedures.
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Feiday
Ag Center
Fumigant use urged for diseases of soil
Soilborne diseases and nematodes hinder seedling emergence and yields. Dr. R E Partyka, OSU Extension, explains fumigants like dibromochloropropane and methyl bromide can disinfest soil when used properly. Prekill organisms, prep soil well, and follow specific timing and temperature guidelines before planting.
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Columbus
R. E. Partyka
Ohio State University Extension
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