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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1953
Page
21
The Agriculture Department reports 2.576 billion bushels of corn in storage nationwide as of January 1, the third largest total in ten years. Farm stocks are the largest since 1930 and off farm stocks remain sizable. Wheat reserves reach 1.103 billion bushels, up 29 percent, while rye and other feeds show declines from last year.
Ohio extension agronomist expects four lime and fertilizer schools in four districts. Two workshops set for Lebanon High School and Lima YMCA, with Ravenna, Maren Six, and Cambridge on March 12. Topics include wheat fertilization, fertilizer trends, corn and grass topics, plus farmer yield reports.
Navratil Tractor Sales at Wellington promotes the Motor Analyzer for Ferguson 30 tractors. James Navratil says the portable device locates tune up faults and checks battery, wiring, starter, carburetor, compression, rpm and vacuum, with a tire gauge and spray paint kit included. Myron Boise joins as salesman and demonstrator to show Ferguson 30 versatility alongside Tractor Training Service guidance.
A thorough treatment of soil with five per cent DDT and fuel oil will control termites for five years or more.
A new meat industry in rabbits expands beyond meat to fur and other products. California leads production with about one third of output, while Oklahoma Durant emerges as the rabbit capital. A Durant plant processing 40,000 rabbits weekly showcases rapid growth and efficiency.
Dean L. L. Rummell of Ohio State University college of agriculture becomes deputy chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland. He serves as director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and has been a bank director since January 1, 1949, appointed by the Federal Reserve Board and is agent for the fourth district.
Washington reports a 0.2 percent drop in the weekly wholesale price index for the week ended January 20. The decline is led by farm prices, which fell six percent due to lower citrus, cattle, lamb, and live poultry prices. Gains were recorded in heat, eggs, most grains, and some fresh vegetables.
Washington The American Farm Bureau Federation calls U S foreign trade policy short sighted and urges removal of export import barriers between the United States and allies Western European nations trade strategic war materials to Iran Curtain nations for food The bureau says Great Britain sold 240 million dollars of rubber and other goods to the Communist world last year for food If barriers stay removed allies earn dollars to buy U S food and fiber supports exports while farm surpluses rise and price supports grow and controls spread.
Ohio Cattle Feeders Association hosts a two day winter roundup at Hotel Fort Hayes Columbus with a six man panel featuring James H. Warner T Scott Sutton moderating. Participants include Paul Laurence Harrod William Thompson Earl Gribbs Kroger W E Fitzgibbon L Kleinspehn and Joann Campbell. Discussion covers beef economics feeding nutrition and labor costs.
Canners fieldmen and growers gather for the 22nd annual conference at Ohio State University agenda includes 1953 economic outlook soil conditioners disease and insect control soil improving crops in canning crop rotation tomato and sweet corn varieties weed control in sweet corn and related topics. Out of state speakers include Charles A Mahoney National Canners Association Washington DC L S Hartley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Marshall Evans Green Grant Co LeSueur Minnesota. The conference is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University in cooperation with the Ohio Canners Association and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Washington estimates show growers intend an eight percent reduction in turkey production this year due to lower prices and higher feed costs. The Agriculture Department notes the 1952 crop topped 58.9 million birds, prices fell about ten percent in late year, and feed costs rose three percent from 1951. The department has purchased over 48 million pounds of frozen ready to cook turkeys since August to lift prices, with the buying program ending next week.
COLUMBUS Sies Si Vance manager of the Ohio Farm Bureau Maintenance Division announced today he will retire. Vance, a Clermont County native, will continue to operate his farm near Cozadeale. His successor was not named immediately. He had been with the Farm Bureau 42 3¢ ars.
Two dairy state lawmakers urge renewing butter price supports at 90 percent of parity by March 31. Agriculture Secretary Benson should maintain 90 percent. current year purchases have removed over 40.7 million pounds of butter at a cost exceeding 27 million dollars. Mundt and Andresen plan further talks on supports and dairy policy.
WOOSTER selection of Richard D. Carter as instructor in the department of poultry science at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station was announced by Director L L Rummell. Carter, formerly from Mansfield, is a graduate of Ohio Live University with a master’s degree in poultry nutrition. He will assist Dr. E N Moore on projects involving poultry nutrition and diseases of turkeys and chickens.
Ohio State University Extension summarized price changes from Dec 15, 1951, to Dec 15, 1952. Grass and legume seeds hay and silage climbed, while corn wheat oats soybeans apples milk cows hogs and many meats fell. Weather boosted grass and legume values. dry 1952 reduced supplies.
Columbus report from the Ohio Cooperative Crop Reporting Service projects the 1952 Ohio potato crop at 700000 bushels, down 109000 bushels from 1951.
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