Farm cash surge may let farmers pay debt, buy inputs
USDA economists forecast 1984 net cash income of 29 to 34 billion dollars, with total cash receipts rising from government payments and other sources. They expect increased input use and potential debt repayment, though costs for fuel and seed could limit gains. Inventories and crop output will influence 1984 value, while no major PIK program returns for big crops.
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Vaonmuvumin
Agriculture Department
USDA
Economic Research Service
Bender couple win Lorain conservation farmer honor
Bill and Delores Bender received the Conservation Farmer of the Year Award at the Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting at Firelands High School. Bender farms 600 acres in Penfield Township and was honored for two decades of land clearing reduced tillage sod waterways tiling and erosion control. The district marked its 35th anniversary with 250 attendees as Henry Schriver stressed ongoing needs in cover crops drainage and erosion control. Re-elected to three-year terms on the Board were Robert Pitts and Jack Rollin. The district also presented a plaque to John Walker retiring after 20 years with ASCS. Jerry Long reported on demonstration plots with a $1800 check to the Fair Board for 1984 plots.
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Henrietta Twp
Bill Bender
Delores
Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District
Firelands High School
Bender
Penfield Township
The
Soil & Water Conservation District
Henry Schriver
Board of Supervisors
Robert Pitts
Jack Rollin
John “Corb” Walker
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Walker
Lorain County
Jerry Long
Lorain County Extension
Fairgrounds
Wellington
Fair Board
Running Bear Albert Albert runs into Christmas surprise
A 56 year old narrator reveals a treasured gift, a North American Bear Company Teddy Bear named Albert Albert, labeled Made in Korea, bought early for his granddaughter Sarah. The piece reflects on Christmas joy, global labor, and playful memories of a zany family tale with a provocative closing line.
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Albert
Running Bear
New York City
Sarah
all-American Bear
North American Bear Company
Korea
Hojin
Jae
Hwan
Tong
Ohio to host first international agricultural trade expo
The Toledo Sports Arena will host a three day International Agricultural Trade Exposition September 11 to 13 attracting about 1000 foreign representatives and 300 Ohio exhibitors. State officials say buyers often purchase on the spot and expect thousands of contacts with foreign consuls and procurement offices to boost interest and attendance.
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Ohio
Toledo
Phillip Code
State Development Department
Code
Wool gains and imports boost U S textile wool use
The Agriculture Department reports raw wool use by textile mills rose 9.4 percent in the second quarter from the first, and nearly 29 percent versus the second quarter of 1982. Imports from Australia and New Zealand fill the gap as grazing land turns to other uses. the U S sheep flock fell 8 percent to 11.9 million head this year.
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Agriculture Department
U.S
Australia
New Zealand
Nitrogen splitting boosts corn yields in Lorain trials
Lorain County Demonstration Plot results show significant yield gains from split nitrogen applications in no till corn. Liquid nitrogen splits added 24 bushels, anhydrous 16 bushels, and Ortho program nitrate yielded 11 bushels. Additional notes cover lambing nutrition, grain storage aeration, and OSU guidance.
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Lorain County
Lorain County Fairgrounds
Lowell Street
Elyria
Meat glut pushes supply ahead of demand into 1984
Washington reports a meat surplus with supplies of red meat and poultry at record levels this fall due to 1982 and early 1983 expansions. Drought and higher feed costs shortened producer margins as livestock markets weakened and animals that would typically be held longer were sold.
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Washington
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