The Country Wife Weekend Wave in Elyria
Weekend wave waxes and wanes as Friday to Sunday spill into Monday. The piece sketches a bustling, chaotic family rhythm with teachers, workers, teens, and parents chasing errands, meals, sports, church, and chores while weekend leisure fades into Monday.
Litchfield Elevator Introduces Improv All For Silage Control
Litchfield Elevator markets Improv All a fermentation control product for grass silage with a decade of use, two years in the area. Owner Jack Schaffer says it improves natural fermentation and boosts end-product value. One farmer reported superior silage and cows producing more milk, increasing profits. Several formulas exist for hay and corn silage. Location details and phone number supplied.
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Farm safety law deadline set back
Washington AP says the farm safety standards to protect hired workers from PTO shafts and machinery hazards have been delayed to October 25 after an earlier March 9 adoption. The extension allows time for informational pamphlets and outreach as many farms hire seasonal help. Farmers relying only on family members are exempt. others must ensure PPE guards, clear safety signage, and annual training before and after the June 7 initial date.
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May freeze slashes Kansas wheat crop near Bucyrus
Kansas farmer Jim Foote surveys waist-high field as a May 3 freeze destroys the wheat, predicting yields drop from an expected 60 to about 20 bushels per acre and a potential $140,000 loss. The Footes switch to soybeans while relief apps rise in Miami County.
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Area 4-H News Highlights Several Club Activities
Anna Koerner elected president of the Keystone Rats with Ken Deidrick Val Bittner Roy Kerring Diane Mohler Matt Bittner Bill Koerner Barbara Koerke as advisor. Sewing demonstration and first aid talk by Kelly Walkden at Columbia Happy Homemakers meeting. Outing planned to amusement park. Doris Keller Nancy Morgan as advisors. Saddle SITES of Elyria Oberlin Grafton meet June 17 at Susan Cherry home. Ribbon and trophy committee Wendy Smith Rhonda Rader Gayle Carter. Lineup committee Susan Cherry Heidi Franfelder Karen Kukuska. STEMS AND FLUFFS reports on guinea pigs rabbits at advisor Jack Ternes home. Reports by Kim Childres Dawn Harwedel David Crest. Henrietta Shamrocks represented by Kevin Muzilla and Harry Mazer in safety speech contest. Demonstrations by David Bennett Mike Temple Greg Muzilla Brian Connor. Trash can painting contest at Lorain County Fairgrounds by Wellington Cloverettes open to other 4-H clubs. painting June 25. Annual cookout June 22 Findlay Park. Brian Daily John Akerman electricity demos. Terry Berg Perry Daily guinea pigs. Jim Bishop bicycling. Kevin Dailey advisor. Obedience dog show at Lorain County Fairgrounds Wellington Saturday by Midview Heads and Tails 4-H Club. Open to all dogs. trophies and ribbons in classes. registration 10 a.m. judging 12 noon. Combined Parents Night and health meeting reports by Susan Miller Stephen Miller Colleen McKaine Carol Miller John Etzler Greg Miller Debbie Miller.
Star Builders Offers Timber-Designed Farm Buildings
Star Builders on Route 113 in South Amherst has built timber designed pole type farm buildings for nearly 20 years. The firm provides durable versatile structures costing about half as much as conventional buildings and can be easily expanded to meet farming needs. Office manager Pete Costello says each barn has its own personality and function tailored to the farming operation. Stop at Route 113, one mile west of Route 58, South Amherst, or call 986-5951 or 986-8022.
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