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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1954
Page
4
U S exports under the International Wheat Agreement remain under 60 million bushels this year. The current quotas opened last June, with U S government limits at 210 million bushels for 1953 34. Sales concluded with Yugoslavia the Netherlands Mexico and Japan total just over three million this period.
Delaware Agricultural Extension Service scientists warn rat control is year round and must stay vigilant. They note a single rat can eat up to 3 pounds of grain in a year, costing farmers a sizeable sum.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department sold an additional 9000 pounds of surplus butter for experimental use as an extender for cocoa butter. Total government sales for this purpose reach 120000 pounds. The plan, announced last month, aims to build new outlets for American butter and to expand cocoa butter use amid limited supply.
A free program at the Oberlin Inn on March 11 at 2 pm will feature four color films on soil and water conservation, wildlife and timber lands. Ernie Goodell of Farmers Supply Store will host which includes travelogues on New England and Virginia and a film on farming progress. refreshments and door prizes will be offered.
VanAusdale Carpet Shop Oberlin offers rug and furniture cleaning using powered scrubbing and special shampoos. Services include in home cleaning for wall to wall carpet, shop cleaning, reupholstering, slipcovers, drapes, and custom carpeting, linoleum work, and estimates.
Farmers seeking affordable farming power learn Navratil Tractor Sales in Wellington offers reconditioned used tractors with thorough mechanical checks, steering, braking, tires, and hydraulic lift ensured for reliable service. The dealer also lists refurbished plows and implements and acts as Ferguson tractor agent and Briggs and Stratton service station. Local ownership under Mrs Navreti with support from her brother-in-law.
Hudson Iowa The U S Department of Agriculture will set 1951 crop soybean support at 80 percent of parity and 1954 price support aims to avoid over supplies while keeping domestic use and exports strong American Soybean Association Secretary George M Strayer said producers prefer 80 percent parity with no 1954 acreage controls and want futures fixed excluding 1954 acreage in future allotments.
The Farmers Home Administration offers three loan programs: operating loans for feed and supplies, special livestock loans to support cattle sheep and goat producers, and disaster loans in designated areas. In a December 1953 report, over 2,100 farmers borrowed more than $21.7 million in special livestock loans, while 5,500 disaster loans totaling $8.74 million were issued nationwide. The Norwalk office serves Ashland, Erie, Huron, Lorain and Richland counties.
The Agriculture Department will extend its price support and loan program for Navy gum stores covering turpentine and rosin for the 1954 crop. Continuation depends on available Commodity Credit Corporation funds. The 1954 support level is 130 dollars and 33 cents per 50 gallons of turpentine and 1,400 pounds of rosin.
The Heifer Project reports that about half of Korea's chickens are purebred from hatching eggs sent by the program. In Japan, 2,200 goats sent by the Heifer Project have grown to 10,000, according to Kagawa.
Columbus Ohio State University extension floriculturist Victor H Ries warns costly lawn seed should be used wisely this spring. He says reseeding established lawns is a waste and old grass will kill new seedlings within several inches. September is ideal for seeding, March for sprit seeders, with fertilizer and smart mowing advised for thin lawns. Instructions available at county extension offices. Italian scientists take underwater pictures of a live coelacanth the world oldest fish.
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