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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1988
Page
19
In a Midwest column the author notes winter's lingering snows amid talk of new Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service policies. Farmers confront reshuffled rules, shifting milk surpluses, soil conservation plans, and potential changes to milk quotas, with stray voltage concerns adding to the woes.
Winter wheat faces kill from extreme cold when snow is absent and temperatures near zero. We note weakened plants succumb to cold stress, especially with prior diseases or insect pressure. The Lorain County Extension offers Finirb, a free confidential farm analysis program showing potential net earnings gains from new or expanded enterprises, based on minimal records. Jerry Long, Lorain County Extension ag agent, provides access at 1575 Lowell St Elyria 44035, phone 322-0127.
Farmers discuss preparation for the spring season with Tim Abraham of Oberlin planning about 100 acres of oats and corn in late April to early May while targeting full soybean planting by mid June. Clarence Conrad of Penfield says equipment is ready and has joined the 88 corn program reducing his corn base by 20 percent with plans to plant by mid April if weather cooperates.
In Tamaulipas Mexico the minicow project cross breeds zebu cattle to create 3 foot, 300 pound cattle. After 18 years and six generations the herd on a Tanleon ranch produces 2,970 pounds of meat from ten minicows and about 1 gallon of milk daily per cow. Researchers claim smaller cattle use less land and resources, potentially boosting cattle industries in land poor regions.
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