Corn stocks largest since 1930 in decade report
The Agriculture Department released Jan 1 stock totals showing 2.576 billion bushels of corn in storage, the third largest in ten years. Farm stocks are the highest since 1930, with off farm stocks also sizable, while oats, barley, and sorghum show declines or record lows in specific categories. Wheat reserves reach 1.103 billion bushels, up 29 percent, rye down 650 thousand to 9.2 million.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Lime Fertilizer Schools Planned In Four Ohio Cities
Ohio State University Extension announces four lime and fertilizer schools in four quarters of the state. Readings will be at Lebanon High School and the Lima YMCA this week, with Ravenna Marion and Cambridge sessions on later dates. William Cupp of Columbus Grove will discuss high yields from 150 bushels of corn per acre. The programs aim to connect salesmen farmers and dealers while aiding county agents and cooperating agencies.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lebanon
Lima Ymca
Ravenna
Maren
Cambridge
E P. Reec
Ono State University
Lima
William Cupp
Columbus Grove
Motor Analyzer Promises Tractor Troubleshoot on Farm
Navratil Tractor Sales at Wellington promotes a portable Motor Analyzer that locates tune up faults in Ferguson 30 tractors. It checks battery, alternator, starter, carburetor, compression and rpm, and even tests tire pressure with a fire gauge and inflates tires. Demonstrations and field shows are offered by Myron Boise, a Navratil salesman, who also trains with Tractor Training Service in Chicago.
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Navratil Tractor
Wellington
James Navratil
Navratil
Wellington Ferguson Agency
Myron Boise
Boise
Tractor Training Service, Inc
Chicago
Thorough Soil Treatment Cited For Termite Control
A thorough treatment of soil with five per cent DDT and fuel oil is claimed to control termites for five years or more.
Rabbit industry grows nationwide with Kup rabbits on the rise
The article notes a rapid expansion of rabbit farming across the United States as a cheaper meat source. California leads in production, with about one third of national output, and Oklahoma Durant claims the rabbit capital title due to a plant processing up to 40 000 rabbits weekly.
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California
Oklahoma
Durant
Rum mell named deputy chairman of Cleveland Fed directors
Dean L. L. Rummell of Ohio State University College of Agriculture has been named deputy chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland. Rummell, director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and a bank director since 1949, is appointed by the Federal Reserve System and serves as agent for the fourth district.
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Columbus
L. L. Rummell
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Rummell
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Federal Reserve System
Rummel
Fourth Federal Reserve District
Wholesale Index Drops as Farm Prices Decline
Washington reports the wholesale price index fell .2 percent for the week ending January 20, driven by lower farm prices. The index stood at 1096 percent of 1947-49. Prices for citrus, cattle, lamb, and live poultry fell while hot, eggs, most grains, and some fresh vegetables rose.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Removal Of Trade Barriers Urged By Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation brands U S foreign trade policy short sighted and calls for removal of export-import barriers with Allies. It notes Western Europe trades strategic materials to Iran Curtain nations for food and cites Britain selling 240 million dollars of rubber goods to the Communist world last year. It warns continued barriers could trigger costly price supports and widespread controls on farmers.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
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United States
Iran
Bureau
Great Britain
Western Europe
Iron Curtain
Roundup At Hotel In Columbus Sets Beef Yield Talk
Cattle feeders meat packer retailers and a scientist will tackle how yield affects the cattle and beef trade during the Ohio Cattle Feeders Association winter roundup at Hotel Fort Hayes in Columbus. The six member panel includes James H. Warner and T Scott Sutton as moderator.
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Ohio Cattle Feeders Association
Hotel Fort Hayes
Columbus
James H. Warner
Ohio State University
Vegetable Men Hold Conference At Ohio State University
Canners fieldmen and growers attend the 22nd annual conference at Ohio State University today and tomorrow to learn about 1953 outlook soil conditioners disease and insect control canning crop rotation new tomato and sweet corn varieties weed control and related topics. Out of state speakers include Charles A. Mahoney National Canners Association Washington L S Hartley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Marshall Evans Green Grant Co LeSueur Minnesota. The event is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University with the Ohio Canners Association and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Ohio State University
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National Canners Association
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LeSueur
Minnesota
Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio Canners Association
Farmers Plan 8 Percent Cut In Turkey Crop
Washington says growers intend an eight percent cut in turkey production this year due to low prices and higher feed costs. It is the first planned output reduction since 1938, with all areas except the north central expecting cuts. The 1952 crop set a record of 58,956,000 turkeys and prices fell about ten percent in the latter half of 1951, while feed costs rose three percent. The Agriculture Department has purchased 448, ...
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Washington
Agriculture Department
North Central States
Farm Bureau Division Manager To Retire
Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Maintenance Division Manager Fes I. Vance, a Clermont County native, announced plans to retire. He will continue farming near Cozadeale. A successor was not named.
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Sies
Vance
Ohio Farm Bureau Maintenance Divion
Fes i. Vance
Clermont County
Cozadeale
Farm Bureau
Renewal Of Butter Price Supports At 90 Per Cent Urged
Washington two dairy state lawmakers urge renewing butter price supports at 90 percent of parity by March 31. Agriculture Secretary Benson is urged to maintain 90 percent while considering other parity levels. Butter prices hovered around 67 cents a pound with large government purchases to curb surplus.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
August H. Andresen
Karl E Mundt
S.D
Ezra T. Benson
Poultry Science Station Names Richard D. Carter Instructor
WOOSTER selection of Richard D. Carter as instructor in the department of poultry science at Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station was announced today by Director L L Rummell. Carter, formerly from Mansfield, Ohio, is an Ohio Live University graduate with a Masters in poultry nutrition. He will assist Dr. E N Moore on projects in poultry nutrition and turkey and chicken diseases.
Grass and legumes lead price gain in Ohio 1952
Ohio State University Extension reports December 15 1952 prices show grass and legume products rising significantly while corn wheat oats soybeans apples cattle and hogs fell. Weather drought boosted grass seed hay and silage values though cattle and hog prices dropped overall.
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Columbus
Ecurecussi
Ohe State University
Mervin G Smith
Ohio
Ohio Potato Crop Shrinks to 700000 Bushels in 1952
The Ohio Cooperative Crop Reporting Service estimated 1952 Ohio potato production at 700000 bushels, down 109000 bushels from 1951. Columbus report notes cooler spring and smaller yields across counties.
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Columbus
Ohio Cooperative Crop Reporting Service Today
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