Farm Youth Must Seek New Fields
Ohio State University Extension economists say the next decade will bring farming opportunities for about one farm hay in six as farms enlarge and fewer remain. Family operations persist but numbers have fallen 30 percent in ten years. investments grow from 190000 to around a quarter million dollars, with total farm value near six billion and potential rise of 15 to 30 percent.
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Columbus
Ohio State University Extension
Ohio
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Battlefield Heat and Civil War Reenactment Echoes
A recollection of a searing reenactment at Manassas with vivid sights and sounds. The narrator recalls Union and Confederate maneuvers, scorching heat, spectators and press access, and a dramatic misadventure near a cannon that left him shell shocked yet intrigued by a future anniversary reenactment. It mentions Abiam and Robert in Union attire, and a teenage onlooker expressing a bloody curiosity about battlefield kill fantasies.
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Abiam
Robert
J. Robert
Pennsylvania
Organic Matter Stores Nitrogen In Soil Storage
Organic matter can trap nitrogen for long periods when incorporated into soil. As organic matter decomposes it releases nitrogen back into the soil, aiding continued nutrient availability.
Ohio and national peach harvest forecast and farm leader profile
U S peaches see a three percent higher 1961 crop projection than last year with a total near seven million bushels led by favorable southern growing conditions. Ohio foresees about one million bushels, with early varieties ready this week and others to follow into October. Direct orchard sales and pick your own remain common. per capita fresh peach consumption nears ten pounds in three years. Howard, a veteran Muskingum County farmer, champions soil conservation and fruit handling, shaping state ag policy and racing barn safety efforts at the Ohio State Fair.
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United States
Edwin J. Rover
Ohoo State University Extension
Rover
Ohio
Roger
California
Howard
Thelhe
Fellson
Hillards
Scicta Downs
Muskingum County
Hull
Louis Bromfield
Friends of the Land Organization
Althonzhi
Isaak Walton
Bace
Improved Economy May Hit Farmers In The Pocketbook
Washington a Agriculture Department official warns an improving national economy could raise farm costs and squeeze net income. Nathan M Koffsky says 1961 farm income may rise about 1 billion to 2 75 billion due to higher price supports and feed grain payments. Land values rise with farm income and account for two thirds of farm assets.
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Gaylord
GODW
Washington
UPL
Agriculture Department
Nathan M. Koffsky
Department
Economic Research Service
Gale Qednehran
Kofisky Sud. 1
Roffsky
Koffsky
Kotfsky
Farm Ponds in Lorain County Need Better Management
In Lorain County the number of ponds exceeds 1,000 and many are poorly managed for weed and algae control. Richard Keep of the U. S. Conservation Service notes the issue and cites recommended chemicals and applications. Details available at the Agricultural Extension Office, 123 Lodi St.
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Lorain County
Richard Keep
U.S. Conservation Service
Keep
Noto Bulletin
Agricultural Extension Office
Lodi St
Sheep derive up to ninety two percent of feed from forage
Ohio State University Extension sheep specialists report that forage can supply as much as 92 percent of the total feed for sheep. The finding highlights the importance of pasture and roughage in sheep nutrition and farm management.
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Ohio State University Extension
Lawn Faults Cited by OSU Extension Specialists
Ohio State University Extension specialists cite two basic reasons for poor lawns. They warn about improper care and destructive practices that harm turf quality.
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Ohio State University Extension
Disease Control Work Is Beneficial To All
United Press International outlines Pennsylvania agriculture department efforts in animal disease control. It highlights cooperation with federal agencies, the benefits to farmers and non farmers, and the reduction of illnesses transferable to humans through milk and meat. Tuberculosis testing and pasteurization advances are noted along with rabies undulant fever typhoid and cholera control programs.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Agricaiture
Department of Agriculture
Sqenis
Pennsylvania
Government Plans Chicken Purchases for School Lunch Program
Secretary Freeman announces the Agriculture Department will buy frozen cut up young chickens for the national school lunch program. In March a limited test batch was well received. Purchases will be U.S. inspected grade A birds, 214 to 71 pounds, cut into 10 pieces packed 12 birds per box with giblets.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Dairy Testing Programs Boost Farm Profits Say Ohio State Experts
Ohio State University Extension dairy specialists say testing programs help farmers identify which cows are the most profitable producers. The guidance emphasizes accurate herd analysis to improve breeding and milk yields.
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Ohio
Mate University Extension Dairy Specialists
Roughage Key in Economical Dairy Cow Feeding
Ohio State University Extension dairy men emphasize roughage as the foundation of economical feeding for dairy cows.
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Ohio State University Extension
Farm Export Volume and Value Hit New Peak
U.S. farm exports reached a record 47 billion dollars in 1960-61, driven by wheat and cotton. Soybeans tobacco hides and other products rose in both volume and value amid Suez crisis effects and broader government program support. Major gains centered on animal fats cottonseed soybeans and rice with Asia and developing countries key destinations.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
U.S
Ani
Asia
India
Pakistan
U.A R.edmund
Howard Willl
Egypt
Spain
Poland
Indonesia
Brazil
Republic of Korea
Japan
Columbus
LaGrange Tractor Display At County Fair
LaGrange Tractor Sales promotes Case equipment with on site demonstrations for farmers. Tractors models 530 630 730 820 and combines 600 800 1000 are shown with gasoline or diesel engines and Case o matic drive. Financing plans include no down payment and special terms. used tractors also available with guarantee. Much equipment will be at Wellington County Fair this week.
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Lyle Behner
Ralph Rahrig
LaGrange Tractor Sales
LaGrange Tractor
Case
Wellington
Behnert
Per-Sons
LaGrange
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