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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
2
President Nixon faces a political and economic cloud as a devastating corn blight affects the 1970 crop and raises questions about 1972 planting, prices, and farm supports. Agriculture officials warn surpluses or high food costs could hurt administration credibility amid uncertain weather and future yields.
Washington AP reports that government authorities say farm workers are pushing to form unions more quickly than employers move to bargain over prices. Experts note the idea of farmers forming cooperatives to bargain with buyers as an old concept with limited impact on US agriculture.
Farm Bureau Federation membership captains will meet at 8 tonight in the Farm Bureau office on Huron Street. Frank Bislch, chairman, will present reports on the ongoing membership drive and introduce team captains for Avon Carlisle Elvrra North Ridgeville Harold Sweet Tom Younglas Columbia Eaton Grafton LaGrange Penfield Bill Born Amherst Brownhelm Camden Henrietta Russia Glen Ziegler Huntington Pittsfield Rochester Wellington. Assistant Secretary Lyng said farm bargaining has progressed for a few commodities and urged focus on fair returns via a freer market system. A preliminary AP survey shows mixed planting plans as farmers weigh blight risk and crop shifts to milo, soybeans, or sorghum. A special survey aims to gauge corn and other spring crop intentions for the year.
Frank Herrmann of Farm Bureau promotes bird care with a 25 pound bag of wild bird seed that blends granite grit into the mix. The ad stresses that birds need grit to grind food when ground is frozen and urges continued winter feeding for feathered friends and even suggests rabbit pellets as an extra option.
National Farmers Union president Tony T. Dechant denounces the Nixon administration for public relations gimmickry in a planned January farm price and cost report using a 1967 base. He urges monthly parity reports and strict adherence to the Cong ress parity procedure.
A winter day on a farm shows a farmer and his wife savoring domestic idleness. Morning routines give way to leisure, weather talk, letters, and meals. The wife bakes bread to honor generations of farming, while the home fills with warmth and simple work, ending in potato soup and peace.
The Ohio Agricultural Marketing Association, linked to the American Farm Bureau, recommends a 27 percent price rise for Ohio popcorn growers. It proposes a minimum 1971 contract price of 3.65 dollars per hundred pounds of ear popcorn, up from 1970. Ohio harvested 11,500 acres in 1970, down from 20,000, with a crop value of 869,000 dollars.
Star Builders formerly Industrial and Farm Builders on Rt. 58 South Amherst markets pole type buildings for farms. They claim 50 percent lower cost with no quality loss, using 2 by 4 sheathing and sturdy poles for wind and nail-hold strength. Office manager Pete Costello invites visits to show adaptable, rugged structures for machines, livestock and more.
Arthur Walkden, Lorain County agricultural agent, resigns effective March 1 to assist at Spencer Farmer Savings Bank. No replacement named. Walkden served 23 months at the Lorain County Extension office. A Spencer native, he is a Spencer High School and Ohio State University graduate. He and his wife Rita have five daughters and reside in Huntington.
The Dairy Herd Improvement Association rescheduled its meeting to February 16 at 9 45 a m in Pittsfield Town Hall with lunch at Pittsfield Church. Luncheon reservations are due tomorrow. Arthur Walkden notes recognition for butterfat and milk production for records ending April 30 1970. The Dairymen banquet is set for March 20 at Firelands High School.
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