Demonstration corn plots aim to double county yield
The Schmalz Brothers Farm Brownhelm Township hosts a 20-variety test plot with uniform tillage fertilizer and weed killer use. Extension agents anticipate yields of 174 to 200 bushels per acre, far above the county average of 60 to 75. An Oct 3 4 drive it yourself tour will inform city residents about farm practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmalz
Ohio State University Agronomist
Huntington Township
Clark Rd
Carl Haines
Don Davis
Donald Butz
Butz
Arthur Walkden
Walkden
Lorain County
New Holly apple created by Ohio horticulturist Howlett
Dr. Freeman Howlett of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster unveils Holly a new Jonathan and Delicious cross. The cherry red fruit marks a quicker path to production reaching bearing in seven years and stores flavors well. Commercial nurseries will begin distributing the cultivar next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman §. Howlett
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Wooster
Jonathan
Delicious
Howlett
Ohio
Sediment best defense urged to curb urban stream pollution
Donald L. Butz, district conservationist, says sediment is the nation's top polluter by volume, especially from urban areas during development. He cites temporary seedings using oats and rye and permanent seedings of grasses and Crownvetch, plus lime and fertilizer to speed establishment, with straw mulch on steep banks. Contact Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Butz
Butz
Lorain
Grange elects Snyder to another term as Master
New London Grange reelects Lawrence Snyder as Master with Carl Ruess as overseer and a slate of officers including Mrs. Lawrence Snyder lecturer Joseph Kortan steward Ellis Cook and others. The Huron County Fair is set for Aug 20, causing the next meeting to be postponed to Sept 3 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Snyder
New London
Carl Ruess
Joseph Kortan
Ellis Cook
Robert Patton
Robert Szimmerman
Robert Zimmerman
George Johns
Jack Hall
Ceres
Helen Lucas
Pomona
Lucille Johns
Flora
Rosalyn Cook
King Rowland
Farm Bureau policy talks set Lorain County meeting
Lorain County Farm Bureau Federation announces its annual policy development meeting to discuss problems in agriculture and rural areas. The 7 30 p m Thursday session will be at North Eaton Church of Christ on Rt 82 with officials and agency representatives invited. Proposals will go to the policy development committee for draft resolutions ahead of the next month’s annual Farm Bureau meeting. Alan Carpenter leads the Federation as president.
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Lorain County
North Eaton Church of Christ
Rt. 82
Glenn Ziegler
Policy Development Committee
Farm Bureau
Alan Carpenter
Federation
Dawn Awakening as a Morning Habit
The excerpt shares Pat Leimbach’s note on dawn as the best time of day for early risers. It describes dawn as an evolving sensory moment with light, wakeful birds, breeze, mist, and mingled odors signaling the start of awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Agriculture aids economy in the United States
The article notes agriculture remains a vital part of the U.S. economy despite farmers being less than 5 percent of the population, with agriculture valued at about 50 billion dollars. It highlights farmers purchase of tractors and equipment, reliance on steel, petroleum, and electricity, and contrasts this with urban energy use. It also recounts personal dawn memories of youthful berry picking and its enduring emotional resonance.
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U.S
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
U.S Department of Agriculture
John
Bill
Johnny
Industrial and Farm Builders pole buildings firm ad
Northeast Ohio based Industrial and Farm Builders presents pole type buildings for housing stock and machinery. Designs include wood aluminum or colored steel with options for dairy installations. Bill Starbuck pledges guaranteed quality and personal service from a local contractor at Rt 113 near Rt 58. phone 986 5951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial
Farm Buiders, Inc
Bill Starbuck
Industrial and Farm Builders, Inc
Rt. 113
Rt. 58
Two area men attend state soil water school
Robert Pitts of Wellington and Alan Carpenter of Columbia Station attended the annual state school for Soil and Water Supervisors at Muskingum College New Concord. The conference, themed around man’s role in environmental improvement, was sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Topics covered include year around grazing recreation watersheds trees and people agricultural pollution memorandums of understanding with other agencies and matching funds with a Southeast Ohio tour noted by district contact Donald Butz.
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Robert Pitts
Wellington
Alan Carpenter
Columbia Station
State School For Soil and Water Conservation District
Muskingum College
New Concord
Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Lorain County Fair Planning At LaGrange Meeting
Ron Pickworth led discussion on Lorain County Fair requirements at the LaGrange Sod Busters gathering. Demonstrations by Tim Stewert and Tim Knit le highlighted farm crafts and gardening. Duane Suggs and Stewert were chosen to cultivate a flower bed at Vets Park. Gu anc pigs and rabbits were slated for the next meeting of the Lo Lo Ettes at Lorna Perkins home Russia Road 7 p.m. Members urged to bring fair booth articles. MOTHERS WERE hosted by LaGrange 4 H Pinups focusing on clothing projects and booth setup next Monday at 10 a.m. George Suvar spoke on state 4 H conservation camp during North Ridgeville Junior Stockmen meeting. Robert Slusher advised on fair judging procedures.
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Lorain County Fair
Ron Pickworth
LaGrange
Tim Stewert
Tim Knitle
Duane Suggs
Stewert
Vets Park
Lorna Perkins
Russia Rd
LaGrange 4-H
George Suvar
North Ridgeville
Robert Slusher
Crop conditions and harvest progress across the state
Statewide crop reports show soil moisture adequate from 80 percent of respondents. Corn averages 65 inches with 65 percent silked. soybeans average 28 inches, 1 inch taller than normal. Wheat 95 percent harvested, well ahead. oat harvest 55 percent complete.
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Statistical Reporting Service
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By Blanche Wack
David Lindell
Area Extension Agronomist
Columbus
Ravenna
Medina
Ford Good
Seville
Creston Poultry & Egg Auction
RA Tiger
Allis-Chalmers
GEHL
Brady Feed Grinders
Mathews
Jim Scheafer
Belden
Timothy
Kipton
Gaphive
Grange Reelects
Snyder
Pitts Brothers
Brighton
Bob
Stanley Pitts
Pat Leimbach
Derie
Murray Ridge Road
Lagrange Tractor
Soil Water School
Southeast
Pittsfield
Forget-Me- Nots
Clare- Mar Park
Judy Rabrig
Mary Jo Bockmore
Cheryl McConnell
Industrial Farm Burdings, Inc
South
Amherst
Farm Bureau Cooperatives
Huron Street
Elyria
Erie
Ontario Streets
Creston
Shute Equipment
Rte
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