Farmland values fall nationwide in 1984 survey
National data show farmland values down over 5 percent in 1984 with further declines expected in 1985. Bankers report 85 percent saw decreases, 5 percent increases, and Cornell Cornbelt and Plains regions expected to lose 8 and 9 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Ill
William Herr
Department of Agribusiness Economics
Southern Illinois University
Herr
Illinois
Plains
Farm resident accidental deaths fall again in 1983
The National Safety Council reports 3,200 farm residents died accidentally in 1983, down from 3,300 in 1982 and 4,400 in 1978 when the current definition began. The death rate was 55.3 per 100,000, with beef farms showing the highest work injury rate at 19.2 per million hours, while grain farms were lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Safety Council
Island Visionaries Dream of Prince Edward Island
A U.S. farm writer recounts planting seed potatoes in Ohio while dreaming of Prince Edward Island. He attends a farm women’s seminar, does TV and radio interviews, and learns PEI blends agriculture with tourism. Despite snowy days, locals appear worldly and engaged. he ends with a simple farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Prince Edward Island
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Paul
Ministry of Agriculture
Island
Pei
Ohio Pork Congress set for Dayton with 5000 expected
The 1985 Ohio Pork Congress runs Friday and Saturday at the Dayton Convention Center. More than 5,000 expect to attend, with seminars and a major trade show. Notables include pork industry leaders, a Monte Carlo night, and the Pork Queen pageant. The Queen’s Luncheon honors 1984 queen Sara Wolfe. Registration starts at 8 a.m. each day. trade show hours run Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 8:30 to 3:30. All activities are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dayton
Gene Isler
Animal Science
Ohio State University
Ohio
Sara Wolfe
Soybean supplies inch up as 1984-85 outlook outlined
Ohio State Extension economist Dennis Henderson reports 1984-85 soybean supplies at just over 2 billion bushels based on 1.9 billion harvested in 1984 and a 175 million carryover from 1983, with prices 15 to 20 percent below earlier expectations. Use projected at 1.8 to 1.9 billion bushels. Also Brownhelm 4-H Club holds its annual organizational meeting at 7 30 p m at Brownhelm United Church of Christ Vermilion parents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Department
Ohio
Ohio Forestry Association
Columbus
Dennis Henderson
Ohio State University
Brownhelm
Brownhelm Perfection
Brownhelm United Church of Christ
North Ridge Road
Vermilion
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Robert D. Touse
Touse
OSU Division of Forestry
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Lowell St
Elyria
Keystone High
Keystone High School
The
Woodshed
Keystone Chapter
FFA
Lorain Landmark, Inc
Landmark
Bucyrus
Jim Elliott
Federated Regional Farm Supply and Marketing Coop
Chuck Silver
Area Feed
Jeff Powell
Lorain Landmark
Chuck Reed
Mark Goebler
Brian Spalding
Island Dreams
Atlantic
William
Buckley and
John Block
Pat Leimbach
North Dakota
Jim Kusler
Senate
Bismark
Sen
Dean
Ohio State University Fawcett Center
Olentangy River Road
Randall Reeder
OSU
James H. Taylor
USDA
Hidden Hollow
Mansfield
Brownhelm 4-H Club
LaGrange Tractor Sales & Service
N. Center St
LaGrange
Scheafer
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