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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
7
Washington experts predict soybean production could nearly double in 10 to 15 years, reaching at least one billion bushels annually. Growth since World War II makes soybeans a top cash crop, with exports rising and prices surging from 30 years ago.
Washington reporting from the Soil Conservation Service shows wind erosion has damaged about 2,054,000 acres in the Great Plains this growing season as of May 1, a rise of 903,000 acres or 78 percent from a month earlier. Damaged land includes 1,692,000 acres cropland, 322,000 acres range land, and 40,000 acres other land, with 596,000 acres in the southern Great Plains and 1,458,000 acres in the northern plains.
Preliminary plans outline a 20 minute air tour over Lorain County farms on June 20 from 9 am to 5 pm. About five planes will carry three passengers each. the 43.1 mile general route will take off from Oberlin Airport for a $2 ticket. Private deviations can be arranged with the pilot. Sponsored by the Lorain County Soil Conservation District and Agricultural Extension Service, tickets are to be sold later this week by district advisors, supervisors, county vocational and agricultural teachers, and the Soil Conservation Service office at 123 Lodi St.
Lorain County farmers and rental operators will see feed grain and soil bank payments counted as earnings for social security purposes. Kepner, manager of the local social security office, explains that self employed and rental participants who materially participate will have these payments counted toward earnings, potentially affecting benefit checks. Retired farmers may have checks withheld if earnings from feed grain exceed thresholds, so they are advised to report income promptly to adjust withholdings.
An important alfalfa pest has been found in 13 southeastern Ohio counties including Columbus, Meigs, Belmont, Gallia, and Guernsey. Entomologist Dr. Robert Treece warns the alfalfa weevil could devastate forage crops, mainly during late May and June. The insect attacks alfalfa leaves, not red clover, and control measures are urged to prevent widespread damage. In other news, auto insurance vending machines in Tidewater Oil stations in southern California will offer century policies, with a $7,500 personal policy for motorists via coins.
Agronomists at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster plan Hay and Pasture Day on July 7. The event includes tours of Snyder Farm Route 250 with topics on forage establishment herbicides hay quality meadow fertilization and summer forage production. Dr Willard will speak on forages in farming economy and Apple Creek pasture project talks cover sheep and beef cattle responses to pasture treatments. Registration begins 10 a.m. EDT.
The Agriculture Department aims to reduce corn and grain sorghum plantings to hold open market prices steady. More than 19 million acres of corn and 5.5 million acres of sorghum would idle, with contracts covering about 1.1 million farms. Eligible farmers receive large government payments, while nonparticipants must sell feed grains on the open market. Final signup results to be released later.
Dr. M. S. Cover chairs a poultry program at Ohio State University featuring farm life contrasts. Miriam and narrator travel from New York to Ohio, exploring urban life versus country farming, and attend a poultry industry meeting at the Ohio State campus with experts from OSU and the Agricultural Experiment Station. They describe city crowds, toll roads, and the lure of rural life while noting current poultry topics such as housing, lighting, ventilation, and marketing. The Pan-American Highway offers Costa Rica coastal views.
A nationally known authority on poultry health will address a Poultry Servicemen's school in Columbus on June 16. The discussion will focus on Chronic Respiratory Disease, a malady affecting poultry in Anetry.
Lorain County Dairy Committee plans a three day bus tour of Wisconsin dairy farms. The trip from Elyria begins August 8 and ends August 9 with visits to about ten Madison area farms. An evening with University of Wisconsin extension staff is included. Reservations due July 15 at Agricultural Extension Office 133 Lodi St.
Owners of rotary lawn mowers save on repairs with a new crankshaft straightener from Little Brute Co. and local shop Scheafer's garage. The device sharply reduces repair time and costs for bent crankshafts, a common result of blade impact. The invention emerged from research into metals and precision design to provide an affordable, accurate tool for repairmen.
A writer recalls New Yorks costly entry by tolls, noting moats around the city and the choice between Holland Lincoln and George Washington Bridge routes. They chose the Lincoln Tunnel paying four bits, musing on river entry and lack of a helicopter that day. Grow More Mow More Economy Gear Drive Tractor
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