Partners on the farm redefine gender roles in agriculture
In a farm column the author argues farm women are equal partners in farming work and finance. Citing Donna Keppy and a Wall Street Journal note, she urges recognizing women as partners, sharing management, and embracing International Women's Year by realigning family farm duties and profits.
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Washington
USDA
The
Wall Street Journal
Donna Keppy
Wilton
Iowa
Tad
Lochinvar
Mama
Paul
Allen Keppy
America
Wood's RM59 rotary mower marketed as new lawn care approach
Elyria Industrial Equipment promotes Wood's RM59 rotary mower as a superior lawn tool for large areas. The ad highlights a 3/16 inch steel blade housing, heat treated blades, full safety shields, a single belt drive, easy belt adjustment, height from one to six inches, and optional leaf mulcher. The unit suits suburban acreages parks and schools. Elyria shop at 228 Oberlin Rd offers hours and contact details.
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Dick Polen
Elyria Industrial Equipment
Oberlin Rd
Gypsy Moth Traps To Be Placed Across Ohio Today
Ohio will distribute ten thousand orange triangle traps baited with Disparlure across the state to combat Gypsy Moth. Agencies including the Ohio Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation, the U S Department of Agriculture, and the National Campers and Hikers Association assist the Ohio Department of Agriculture in trapping male moths. Moths threaten forests and can defoliate large trees. vigilance helps prevent an epidemic. Campers and mobile home owners should inspect vehicles for egg masses and destroy any found eggs.
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Ohio
Ohio Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Campers and Hikers Association
Ohio Department of Agriculture
John M. Stackhouse
Pennsylvania
Stackhouse
Farmers Favor Nonfarm Jobs Despite Rural Pride
Washington United Press International reports a survey of about 1,000 readers of a major farm equipment magazine. Two thirds say youth prospects are brighter in nonfarm jobs, yet a strong majority prefer farm life to a city nine to five. Only 4 percent would choose city living if not farming.
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Washington
UPI
International Harvester
America
Plan now for grain storage and drying system
Beard Industries features the automatic Super-B grain dryer with gravity fed loading, electric eye moisture control, and automatic cycling. Howard Born of Born Implement Co. Amherst promotes Circle steel grain storage bins, offering quick delivery and installation with capacities from 1,000 to 10,000 bushels and enhanced stability. For details call 965-5675 or visit Vermilion Road Amherst location.
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Beard Industries
Beard
Born Implement Co
Ambherst
A. Howard Born
Howard
Born Implement
Vermilion Road
Amherst
Kipton
Milk cows eat hearty on Penn State scale
State College reports extension specialists at Penn State University say the average cow yields about 350 pounds of milk weekly. To support this, a cow must consume 315 pounds of silage 105 pounds of hay 118 pounds of grain 14 ounces of salt 14 ounces of general food substance and drink 175 gallons of water each week.
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UPI
Penn State University
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