Poster highlights sun over Midwestern agriculture at Columbus forum
At the Midwest Governors Conference in Columbus, state ag directors outlined optimism and alarm. Mavis Hogan of South Dakota warned that agriculture no longer dominates economic thinking, while others noted farm distress, loan practices, and retraining programs. States push marketing efforts, foreign trade, and local farming to meet customer needs.
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Lorain County Soil and Water Inventory Warns of Erosion
The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District reports 46.3 percent of land in crops and an annual topsoil loss of 515,000 tons. Erosion concentrates on cropland, especially Mahoning soils, with 124,600 acres needing conservation and 38,000 acres of woodland requiring treatment. Contact details provided for more information.
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Karl Schneider
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Thorium storage silo seen as public danger near Fernald plant
Westinghouse Materials Co. warns a defective thorium silo near the Fernald uranium processing facility could expose people within a half mile to radiation far above federal safety limits. The 1100 metric ton silo, half full, weighs about 400 pounds per cubic foot and is under study for stability though officials report no leaks.
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Bruce Boswell
Westinghouse Materials Company of Ohio
State Fair Sets Entry Deadlines for Livestock
Ohio State Fair allocates June 20 as the postmark deadline for all Jr. Fair animal entries by 4-H and FFA members. Horses and dogs are excluded. Entry forms are available from the Cooperative Extension Service, with premium books for reference at the Extension Service to aid form completion.
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Litchfield
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Grafton
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State Fair
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Hormone to boost milk production eyed by Reagan officials
Washington officials told Congress the government supports research into a bovine growth hormone or BGH to raise milk output by 10 to 25 percent. The administration cites past and planned spending while arguing for progress amid a $1.8 billion dairy subsidy drive.
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Ohio crop report details storm damage and diverse field conditions
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rainfall across Ohio causing localized floods and damage to low spots and chemicals including fertilizer washouts. Farmers report ongoing planting, cultivating, spraying, sidedressing, and harvesting hay and vegetables with corn, soybeans, winter wheat, and oats in good condition and rains delaying progress in several areas.
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