Yevtushenko Captivates Audiences At Chautauqua Week
The Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko delighted a packed audience at Chautauqua with readings from A Concert for the Earth aided by Paul Winter Consort. He spoke of connecting workers across nations and promised to visit a Ohio farmer after hearing about a potato farmer.
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Yevtushenko
Chautauqua Institute
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Faul Winter Consort
Nashville
Paul Winter
Pittsburgh
America
Pat Leimbach
Lorain County Fair Steer Show Prepares 97 Animals
Wellington and Lorain County Steer Club members marshal 97 steers for the 1985 Lorain County Fair. Judge Sarah Hall of Columbus led a steer showmanship clinic at the fairgrounds, explaining terms like crest and poll and demonstrating clipping methods for safety and finish.
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Wellington
Lorain
Fairgrounds
Sarah Hall of
Columbus
Hall
Firelands Graduate Joins OSU Agriculture Group
David A. Bonnett of Henrietta Township, a 1983 Firelands High School graduate and OSU sophomore, was selected as a member of Phalanx in the College of Agriculture. He is active with Lorain County Junior Fair, Delta Theta Sigma, Student Alumni Council and the Ag-Econ Club and plans a career in agribusiness.
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Henrietta Twp
David A. Bonnett
Henrietta Township
Phalanx
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Wakeman
OSU
Firelands High School
Lorain County
Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity
Ohio Drying Improves Into Midweek With Favorable Crops
Drying rates improve through Wednesday with little precipitation. Crops see generally favorable growth over the next five days with moderate 70s temperatures and light winds reducing stress. Growing degree days base 50 will pace at 15 to 20 daily, delaying tasseling in corn. July outlook hints Ohio temps slightly below normal and below normal precipitation in northern areas, with spray opportunities early week under light variable winds. Disease risk remains low with low wetting potential.
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National Weather Service
Ohio
Ohio crop conditions and harvest progress update
The report notes corn eight leaves emerged with ongoing nitrogen sidedressing and widespread slug armyworm and corn borer infestations. Soybeans 95 percent emerged with 21 percent fair, 75 percent good, 4 percent excellent. replanting and double cropping continue. Winter wheat harvest has started with 1 percent poor, 1 percent fair, 75 percent good, 13 percent excellent. Hay cutting limited by weather. alfalfa first cutting 90 percent complete. strawberry harvest 90 percent done.
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Ohio
New Ohio hay marketing service backed by OCES and ODA
Ohio farmers gain a hay listing service with buyer outreach. REAL lab buys high speed Near Infrared equipment to test protein moisture ADF and NDF in minutes for about 5 dollars per sample. County agents gather seller data. ODA distributes listings and pursues out of state buyers. Potential small seller fee if funding allows.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
OCES
Ohio Department of Agriculture
ODA
J. Michael Sprott
Dale Locker
Ohio Research Extension Analytical Laboratory
REAL
Local control of farm credit slipping away
Ohio and neighboring states will consolidate 4th Farm Credit District PCAs and land banks into district wide entities by year end. Local advisory boards replace local directors but retain control over foreclosures. The move follows rising losses and aims to curb losses in a slumping farm economy.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisville
Pcas
Land Bank
Consolidated Pca and
Ohio Farm Bureau
William Swank
Farm Credit Administration
Washington
Ronald H. Erickson
FCA
Erickson
Spokane
Wash
Wichita
Kan
Jackson
Miss
Dairy Festival Set in LaGrange
LaGrange Lorain County dairymen lead the LaGrange Lion's Dairy Festival from July 17 to 21 with midway rides parade live entertainment a raffle and activities. Fireworks July 19 at 11 p m old fashioned milking contest Lorain County Banjo Band July 20 mud wrestling closing day 5 p m. winners in the 1500 raffle announced. Call Greg Hebble for parade entries at 355 8612.
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Lagrange
Greg Hebble
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Carol Willis
Posey County
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Ohio Weekly Crop Report
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LaGrange Tractor Sales and Service N
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Sle Sient Lee
AW Hydraulic
Roleda
Reed Hiytrac
Fadey Torgee
Elyria Oberlin
Tenge
Dart
Maan
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