Fort Wayne Conservatory hosts 40th SWCD meeting at city center
The Allen County Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District held its 40th anniversary meeting at the Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory. Bill Sower led a tale of a $5.5 million philanthropic effort that funded the Foellinger Freimann Conservatory, now run by the Parks and Recreation Department with volunteers.
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Neighbors Help Harvest for Stricken Wellington Farmer
Gilman R. Baker, 52, a Wellington area farmer and PCA administrator, underwent triple bypass surgery December 12 at the Cleveland Clinic. His farming friends rallied to harvest about 25 acres of his corn, including volunteers led by Jim Knapp and Ernst Knapp. Baker is recovering at home and plans a three week checkup, with hopes to return to work soon. His wife Lorene teaches at Wellington High, and his sons are Gary and Doug.
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Wheat sale shows global grain pull and farm shock
In a billion-dollar grain market, Cargill planned to import 25,000 tons of Argentinian wheat before canceling the deal amid public uproar. The episode highlights how U.S. agriculture remains exposed to global price dynamics and imports, prompting sharp political and economic scrutiny from farmers and officials.
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Commodity exchanges brace for protests in Chicago
The Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange brace for demonstrations by farmers led by Wayne Cryts of the American Agriculture Group. Protesters accuse futures markets of depressing farm prices while exchanges deny pricing influence. security will be tightened and markets closed to visitors. Cryts threatens disruption and jail, comparing the act to a televised political moment.
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Wood stove creosote tips from Ohio State expert
Extension lines advise air-dried wood for a year to cut moisture and creosote. Use hardwoods for heat and less creosote. Fire at full capacity daily for about 30 minutes to clear flue deposits. Consider basement placement or central heating to prevent overheating and improve heat distribution. Check stove pipe thermometer every two weeks.
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Ohio soybean growers to vote again on marketing surcharges
Ohio soybean association executive director Doug Loudenslager says farmers will be asked to vote again within two years on a commodity marketing program financed by a per bushel surcharge. The program funds promotions and research, with other Ohio farm sectors also enrolled.
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