Recreation businesses told profitable with careful planning
An Agriculture Department ERS study of 254 enterprises in several states finds some recreation ventures can support a family, often requiring full-time effort and over 50000 dollars, while others like picnic areas and guide services may fit farming operations with under 15000 dollars. Assets, licensing, and changing demand shape success. Prices and pig stock trends also noted alongside broader recreation planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
ERS
New England
Ohio
South Carolina
Arkansas
Missouri
Oregon
Silage trend examined by dairy Extension experts
Dairy experts from the Cooperative Extension Service spoke at the Cows Crops Costs clinic about silage versus hay. They cited herd studies showing milk and butterfat rise with more silage up to a point, with returns over feed cost varying by silage share and herd size. They noted harvest timing, mechanization costs, and individual farm constraints as factors in optimizing silage use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Extension Service
Ag Center
C. Dan McGrew
George R. Gists
Walter G. Harter
McGrew
McGrew R
Dairymen's League proposes voluntary dairy retirement plan
The Dairyman's League Cooperative Association outlines a two year voluntary production retirement program for 16 000 dairymen in six northeastern states. Payments would total 1.00 and 0.50 per hundredweight in years one and two to retire herds, reducing government milk costs by about 145 and 95 million dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord P. Godwin
Washington
UPI
Dairymen's League Co-operative
Home Consumer Association, Inc
Lester Martin
Co-Op
Martin
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conervation Service
ASCS
League
Defensive Driving School Planned By Lorain Group
The Women's Committee of the Lorain County Farm Bureau Federation will sponsor a Defensive Driving School on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Society Hall in Penfield. Patrolman James Huth of the Elyria Post State Highway Patrol will instruct, with eight lessons on safe driving, traffic laws, vehicle condition, and freeway driving. Mrs. Cyril Reinders and Charles Manges join as organizers.
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Lorain
Richard Keep
Soil Conservation Service
The
Lorain County Farm Bureau Federation
Society Hall
Penfield
James Huth
Elyria Post
State Highway Patrol
Cyril Reinders
Women's Committee
Charles Manges
Farm Bureau Organization
When to Sell Grain Marketing Meeting Discussed
A grain marketing meeting is set for tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the west side Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Representatives from major elevators are expected. Ross Milner, extension specialist, will discuss when to sell and how storing and marketing affect profits. Harold Spence notes the timing and condition matter more than the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Cranch Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Rt. 113
Ross Milner
Ohio State
Cornell
Harold Spence
Ohio seed quality outlook for soybeans this season
Ohio seed officials warn soybean seed quality will fall short of normal with germination rates lower than usual. Indiana reduced the blue tag minimum from 80 to 75 percent and Ohio will not follow that change, urging farmers to check analysis tags, handle seeds carefully and inoculate by hand when sowing this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Becker
Roy Becker
Ager
Indiana
Market caution urged as US policy looms in tension areas
UPI reports Richard R. Doyle of Winslow, Cohn & Stetson warns the United States stance toward Communists could keep markets unsettled. He urges daily watching of world tension areas. Bache & Co notes autos and steels rally on expected strong earnings as quarter ends. Thomson & McKinnon sees earnings power as an investment opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Richard R. Doyle
Winslow, Cohn & Stetson
United States
Doyle
Bache & Co
Carlisle True 4-H elects new officers at meeting
Carlisle True 4-H members elected Ken Diedrick as president Phil Herman as vice president Ginny OConner as secretary Chuck Diedrick as treasurer Mike Webber as health and safety leader Billy Clark as recreation leader and Marilyn O'Connor as news reporter The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p m April 8 at the grange hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle True
Ken Diedrick
Phil Herman
Ginny O'Conner
Chuck Diedrick
Mike Webber
Billy Clark
Marilyn O’connor
Grange Hall
Doctor to discuss problems of youth in Lorain County
Dr Effie Ellis chief of the Lorain County Department of Health will present at a public meeting in Oberlin next month at 8 p m The program covers youth personal problems venereal disease and the need for a healthier environment The meeting is sponsored by Lorain County Farm Bureaus Women’s Committee and churches and organizations in Lorain County
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Effie Ellis
Lorain County
Ohio
Lorain
Mont County
Hall Auditors
North Main St
Oberlin
Certifying Deadlines Listed For Ohio Seed Certification
Ohio Seed Improvement Association released deadlines for certification of wheat oats barley corn and soybeans. Applications for wheat oats and barley are due May 15 while corn and soybeans deadlines are June 15 and July 15. Becker notes penalties apply after these dates. About 58 000 acres were certified in 1984 with 2 500 rejected for noncompliance. Roughly 200 Ohio certified seed producers annually supply seed to farmers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Seed Improvement Asssociation
Ray Becker
Association
Becker
Ohio
Oberlin 4-H Club Elects Officers in 21st Year
The Oberlin 4-H Club elected officers for the coming year at its 21st organizational meeting. Mike Keighley is president, Bob Gibson vice president, Bill Gibson secretary, Jeff Monroe and Bill Keighley news reporters, Kenny Clark and Lavere Osborne recreation leaders, and Mike Ives health and safety head. Five new members joined. next meeting is April 14 for installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin 4-H Club
Mike Keighley
Bob Gibson
Bill Gibson
Jeff Monroe
Bill Keighley
Kenny Clark
Lavere Osborne
Mike Ives
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Frank Sollars
Washington D. C
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Wendall Weller
Urbana
Nationwide Insurance Companies
Worcester Sales & Service
Lorain Road
North Ridgeville
Rec
Crop Reporting Board
Corn Belt
Ohio Tractor Sales
Center Ridge Rd
Rte
North Ridgevite
Gists
Harter
Dairyman
Midwest
Thomson & McKinnon
Peuple
Laaclub
Marion Fisher
Iren
Hogan’s Lake Avenue
Lavin Mower
Lake Avenue
GEHL
Jim Scheafer
Tre Qeeenet
Manall
Selden
Lagrange
Glendale
Elyria Implement and Tractor, Inc
Oberlin Road
H. W. Reighley
Landmark
Farm Bureau Cooperatives
Huron Street
Elyria
Erie
Ontario Street
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