Farmland values fall nationwide in 1984
Land values dropped more than 15 percent in 1984 with bankers forecasting an 8 percent decline in 1985. A survey of about 900 agricultural bankers led by William Herr of Southern Illinois University found 85 percent reporting declines and only 5 percent reporting increases. The Cornbelt and Plains are expected to see the sharpest 1985 drops.
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Carbondale, Il
William Herr
Department of Agribusiness Economics
Southern Illinois University
Herr
Tlinois
Noseprint registration for cattle spreads to farms
Moo prints indicate a new program allowing farmers to register their cattle noseprints to prove ownership. A public notice notes Ohio 4 H and Future Farmers of America members showing steers at the 1985 Ohio State Fair must have each steer noseprint card on file by Friday with a contact number for more information.
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Moelwyn Llewelyn
Tom Coward
Wales
Ohio
Farmers of America
Private farmers hold future timber supply in their hands
Robert D. Touse of Ohio State University notes private tree farmers control most hardwood timber, contradicting the belief that national forests are the primary source. He advises hiring a consulting forester to manage timber sales from inventory to payment and provides the OSU Forestry contact 614-422-2816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Touse
Ohio State University
Touse
OSU Division of Forestry
Accidental farm deaths rate drops further in 1983
The National Safety Council reports farm resident accidental deaths fell to about 3,200 in 1983 from 3,300 in 1982 and 4,400 in 1978. The rate was 55.3 per 100,000 farm residents, down from 66.7 in 1978. Beef farms showed the highest work injury rate at 19.2 per million hours. grain farms were lowest at 16.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Safety Council
Pesticide Classes Offer Credit and Recertification
Multi County Crop Production and Pesticide Re-Certification and Soil Fertility Workshops begin Tuesday. Private applicators with licenses expiring in 1985 may earn recertification credit. Contact the Department of Agriculture via the Cooperative Extension Service at 1575 Lowell St. Elyria for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Tal
Meade Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Lowell St
Elyria
Cattle cycle holds expansion until 1986 says USDA
The United States cattle industry remains in a holding pattern after years of recession, weak demand, high interest rates, drought and rising feed costs. The Agriculture Department report says expansion is not likely before 1986 but notes a turning point may be near as demand and prices improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
USDA
Economic Research Service
Dairy referendum extended for milk promotion program
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department seeks public comments to shape procedures for a dairy farmer referendum on continuing a 15 cent per 100 pounds checkoff. The 1983 act funds a national dairy research program, set to end Sept 30 1985 unless approved for extension. The referendum will occur in the 60 days before Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Contiguous States
Night hitchhiking to a stranger's door in Ohio
A traveler stranded by 18 below zero finds shelter with Ken and Brenda in a yellow brick ranch house. They warm his car, provide food, and offer hospitality for two nights, illustrating that there are no strangers in the American countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Brenda
Ohio
Hyatt Regency
Brenda
Ken
Andrew
Farmers face higher food costs or tax support say economists
Wilmington College economist Donald Chafin warns that farmers must receive more money to stay in business as consumer food prices rise or taxes must fund agriculture. He notes farmers are near broke despite government aid and criticizes calls to curb price supports. Protest waves mark rising farm unrest nationwide.
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Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington College
Donald Chafin
Chafin
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