Illinois Lawmaker Pushes Per Acre Cap On Farm Subsidies
Rep. Paul Findley proposes a shift from dollars per farmer to dollars per acre for farm subsidies. He cites wide state variation in per acre retirement payments, with 1971 averages around $72.30 per acre and a high of over $500 in Arizona, urging a ceiling near $75 to curb costs.
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R-Ill
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Federal Land Bank Lowers Rates for New and Existing Loans
The Federal Land Bank of Louisville cuts the new loan rate from 8 percent to 7.5 percent for loans closed after Jan 1 and lowers prior loans to 7.3 percent if they closed before Jan 1 and carry higher rates. This is the second rate cut in a year due to improved monetary conditions. The Ravenna association lends in Portage Medina Lorain Summit and Cuyahoga Counties and serves part time farmers and greenhouse owners. Visit 11 Fast Main St Ravenna or Medina office at 748 North Court St for loan details.
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Latest Ohio crop growing guide for area farmers
The 1972-73 Agronomy Guide from Ohio State University’s Cooperative Extension Service offers up to date recommendations on climate soil testing weed control and fertilizer use. Extension agronomists emphasize adapting guidance to individual farms using soil texture drainage and organic matter data.
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Ohio State University
Ohio
Samuel Bone
Extension Agronomist
Souls
Rowe
Bone
Annual Fruit Grower School Set in Milan
Area fruit growers are invited to attend the Commercial Fruit Grower’s School at KHOVE School in Milan on Wednesday. Sponsored by the Erie Lorain and Huron Cooperative Extension Service, registrations begin at 9 30 a.m. Arthur Blackwell chair man and agricultural agent said. Topics include fruit disease control future orchards strain and plant density and insect control. A Fruit Growers' Committee will be elected at the meeting.
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Khove School
Milan
Erie, Lorain and Huron Cooperative Extension Service
Arthur Blackwell
The Furnace as Covenant of Family Life
A reminiscence on tending a coal furnace in winter how the fire binds family routines and endurance. The author reflects on heat control nightly duties the role of children in fire building and the emotional value of warmth as a sign of togetherness and care. The piece notes a future switch to automatic systems.
Ohio vegetable index hits record in 1971 production
The Ohio Crop Reporting Service reports that the 1971 production of processing vegetables totaled 700,500 tons a record high valued at $30 million. Fresh market output declined overall except for early summer cabbage summer escarole dry onions and late summer tomatoes.
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Ohio
Ohio Crop Reporting Service
Krystowski's Super Six Performs the Impossible on Tough Terrain
Krystowski Ford Tractor Sales promotes the Super Six four wheel drive tractor that delivers full engine power and traction to all four wheels. It features large front wheels for better weight distribution, reduced rutting, and even weight across axles for improved pull power. Call 647-2015 or visit Rt. 18 west of Wellington to see its performance features and options.
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Ford Tractor Sales
Krystowsk
West of
Wellington
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