Farmers PCA Named Top 20 Nationwide for 1971
Local Farmers Production Credit Association based at 42670 Telegraph Rd ranks among the nation’s top 20 PCAs in eight categories for the year ending December 31 1971. Ashland association offices reported fourth in members served and fifth in farmer members totaling 4363 across multiple counties.
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Production Credit Association
Telegraph Rd
Pcas
United States
Gilman Baker
Donald Roark
Farm Credit Adminnisration
Washington, D.C
Farm Credit Administration
Farmers Ashland Association
Gil
Farmers Pca
Farmer
Ashland
Cuyahoga
Erie
Holmes
Huron
Knox
Lorain
Medina
Rich
Cattle Feeders See May Profits Lift Above Two-Year Average
The Agriculture Department report based on Texas and Iowa data shows May net returns for a typical Texas feedlot rose to 9.21 per head, beating the 20 month average of 99 cents, while Iowa figures also showed strong May returns though with higher variability. Fixed costs not included in the net return figures. May profits reflect variable costs only.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Texas
Iowa
Los Angeles
Lowa
Department
Lawrence A. Duewer
Histoplasmosis outbreaks blamed on bird droppings rise nationwide
The National Pest Control Association warns widespread histoplasmosis tied to neglected starling and pigeon infestations. Dr Philip J Spear cites risk from bird droppings in buildings, noting 500000 new US cases projected this year and 25 percent symptomatic. A Delaware Ohio junior high school Earth Day cleanup sickened 354 students.
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National Pest Control Association
Philip J. Spear
The
Pest Control Association
Spear
United States
Short supply to bolster soybeans price in 1971 72
Agriculture Department economists forecast higher prices as tight supplies meet booming demand for soybeans. The fats and oils situation summary notes a rise from 2.84 to 3.35 per bushel this season, with 3.00 projected for the full 1971-72 marketing year, up about 6 percent from 1970-71. They warn old crop prices may stay firm unless forecasts shift markedly.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Tigers Help Farmers By Reducing Crop-Eating Herds
New Delhi reports that India's tigers kill up to 60,000 sheep, cows and goats yearly. By curbing populations of deer, antelope and wild pigs that damage crops, tigers indirectly aid farmers and safeguard agriculture.
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New Delhi
India
Sixth Annual National Tractor Pulling Championships
The Wood County Agricultural Society hosts the Sixth Annual National Tractor Pulling Championships at Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green August 18 to 20. Total prizes reach 16000 dollars with eight classes led by 500 dollar first prizes. events include 5 000 and 7 000 9 000 pound stock and modified classes. The Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association runs the contest and a Parade of Power begins August 20 at 1 p.m. For more information write National Pairing Championships 636 Wallace Ave Bowling Green.
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Wood County Agricultural Society
Wood County Fairgrounds
Bowling Green
Dean Roach
Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association
Wallace Ave
The True Value of a College Degree
A columnist contrasts his own easy college path with Ed Syrowski by recounting ten years of life experience, work, and family that earned a degree through real effort. He praises adult learners who balance duties with study, noting their impact on education and the generous worth of their earned qualifications.
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Bates
ED Syrowski
Cool temperatures slow Ohio corn and grain growth
Ohio farmers faced slowed crop development the week of June 19 to 26 due to cool weather rain and wind. Corn stood at 13 inches nine inches below last year and 3 inches below the 1967-71 average. Soybeans four inches tall one inch under five year norm. Wheat 65 percent turning or beyond five points under average. Oats 55 percent headed versus 80 percent norm. Barley about 20 percent ripe. First alfalfa cut 85 percent done and first timothy cut 65 percent. Pasture conditions were good.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Oberlin
Dan Tucker
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Shepherd
Ohio Tart Cherry Output Forecast for 1972
U S Department of Agriculture estimates Ohio tart cherry production at 700 tons for 1972, up from 500 tons in 1971 and 1,000 tons in 1970. Weather has been generally favorable with minimal frost damage on June 11. Harvest should run from tomorrow to July 14. The Great Lakes region forecast at 148 700 tons, up 18 percent from last year, includes Ohio Michigan New York Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Ohio
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Great Lake States
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ohio cornfields lack enough plants for high yields
Ohio agronomist Lawrence N. Shepherd of Ohio State University warns that at least two thirds of local cornfields lack adequate plant populations to reach 150 to 200 bushels per acre. He cites average yields around 89 bushels and offers a simple row-length method to estimate stands, stressing checks this season and adjustments for next year.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
Lawrence N. Shepherd
Shepherd
Average farm prices rise 1 5 percent in June record
The Agriculture Department reports a 1.5 percent June increase in average farm prices setting a new index record at 317 percent of the 1910 14 base while the parity ratio remains at 73 percent from May. Beef cattle led gains with prices at 34.20 per hundredweight. hogs averaged a June record 25.40. calves at 43.90.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Richard Nixon
Comanches 4-H Club to sponsor Wellington horse show
The Comanches 4-H Club will sponsor a horse show at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington. There are 27 classes with trophies and ribbons for each, plus awards for high point boy and girl. Entry is $1 per class, papers required for all registered classes, and an electric timer will be used for timed events.
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Wellington
Comanches 4-H Club
Lorain County Fairgrounds
Crop Failures Decline Over Two Decades, Says USDA
Washington AP reports crop failures measured by planted acres lost have fallen sharply in twenty years. The Agriculture Department's Economic Research Service notes about seven million acres are lost annually in the past four years due to weather insects and disease. Twenty years ago losses exceeded 12 million acres yearly, peaking at 22 million in drought year 193? Farmers shifted by planting more land yet total crop acres declined from 336 million in 1950 to about 306 million last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
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