Crown borers threaten orchards and turkey farm rises in Indiana
American Fruit Grower and Kentucky Experiment Station warn crown borers spread rapidly. Removing slips from old beds before warm weather reduces spread. Infested beds must be cleaned before replanting. The piece also profiles the Kepler turkey operation in Butler Indiana with 1500 breeders and 10000 turkeys roosting under floodlights on a 150 acre farm, plus a separate note on calf favored beef production and various farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Turkey World
Chas. Kepler
Butler
Indiana
Kepler
Keplers
Farm hacks for curing hay in wet weather
A Pennsylvania farmer uses a pole hung haystack system to build hay piles anywhere. A modified Model T with rear steering serves as a buck rake to load hay. Missouri farmer adds a sheet metal hopper and water to harvest grasshoppers. A back-top devise for tall straw stacks is shown. Norwegian farmers hang hay on fences to cure when rains persist. American farmers adopt similar stunts to cure soybeans in wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Norway
Lime method aids corn fields for next crops in Ohio
Ohio State University extension agronomist Earl Jones says applying lime to corn fields after planting improves soil for ensuing wheat or oats. The practice fits into slack work periods and helps incorporate lime with cultivation. If done when corn is a few inches high extra care is needed to avoid damaging the plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Earl Jones
Ohio State University
Jones
Ohio Experiment Station
Billion Dollar Wheat Crop Seen Possible
The Department of Agriculture forecast a winter wheat crop of 654,295,000 bushels, aiming for a $1,000,000,000 wheat crop in 10 years. With spring wheat at 320,000,000 bushels, total production could reach 974,295,000 bushels, aided by favorable prices and varying regional moisture, while drought effects persist on pastures and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mary
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Ohio Livestock Day Set For May 26
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and Ohio State University announce Ohio Livestock Day set for May 26 in Columbus. The event highlights state livestock progress and agricultural science outreach with demonstrations and talks by university experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Agricultural Experiment , Station
Ohio State Univers
Pittsfield Stallion Prince Drives Breeding Biz Across Counties
William H Mugkelburg of Pittsfield travels with his 11-year-old Belgian stallion Prince to serve farms in Lorain County and nearby areas. Prince sired 186 colts last year and is expected to remain in demand. Mugkelburg has run a breeding operation for over 30 years and also owns Silent Mack Oberlin Boy, a 24-year-old Percheron stallion said to have sired many colts. Both horses are registered and well known in the county.
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William H. Mugkelburg
Pittsfield
Prince
Mugkelburg
Lorain County
Silent Mack Qberlin Boy
Ohio beef cattle feeding program to be held May 26
A joint program by the Ohio Experiment Station and Madison County Experimental Farm will feature talks on feeding beef cattle lambs and hogs. Events begin at 9 30 a m at the Madison farm with a drive to the University and lunch at Pomerene Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Experimental Farm
University
Paul Gerlaugh
Animal Industry Department
Ohio Experiment Station
Lane Avenue
Olentangy River
Pomerene Hall
H. W Rogers
Madison Farm
L. P. McCann
M. A. Rachtell, Wooster
C. W. Gay
FE. A. Silver
D. S
W. S. Robinson
Finds Strip Farming Saves Soil Water
William Cradley, a dairy farmer north of Oxford in Butler County, is cited by J. E. Bradfute of the Soil Conservation Service for adopting strip farming to conserve soil and water. He notes erosion control benefits and that strip cropping increases yield, recalling his shift from straight rows to grass between crop bands.
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Columbus
William Cradley
Oxford
Butler County
J. E. Bradfute
Sol! Conservation Service
Hamilton
Bradley
Ohio Leads Nation In Electrification of Farm Homes
Ohio maintains a national lead in farm and farm home electrification as Rural Electrification Administration marks its second anniversary. Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative serves about 3,500 farm families across Miami, Shelby and Champaign counties with 5,000 farms connected, at a cost near 1 million dollars. New contracts and bids on further projects, plus REA-backed agreements, push Ohio's cooperative movement forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Rural Electrification Administration
Murray D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau
Columbus
Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative
Lincoln
Fioneer Co-Op
Mami
Shelby
Champaign
Iean
REA
Washington
Western Farm Bureau Rural Electric Cooperative
Datis-Hudaker Company
Spencerville
Reports Show Income Higher On U S Farms
Washington May 12 Department of Agriculture reports rising prices favorable weather and substantially increased farm income indicate growing farm prosperity. Cash farm income in the first quarter totalled 1 942 000 000 with marketing income 1 735 000 000 and government payments 207 000 400. Prices for corn cotton and wheat are at multi year highs and livestock prices near peaks. Abundant rains and favorable conditions forecast an excellent crop year with normal rainfall in major belts except parts of the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UTI
Department of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
U. S. Weather Bureau
Ohio rural electric lines expand to serve 4000 farms
Construction in Auglaize and Mercer counties advances as Western Will connect 4000 farms across Hardin Allen Van Wert Auglaize and Mercer counties. The Lorale Medina Rural Electric Cooperative and Holmes County Rural Electric Cooperative drive project A as lines near completion and already energized. Ohio loans and allocations for construction total 5750000 dollars, higher than any other state. Mr. Lincoln said.
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Auglaize
Mercer
Western
Hardin
Allen
van Wert
Lorale- Medina Rural Electric Cooperative
Holmes County Rural Electric Cooperative
Ohio
Lincoln
Jersey Cattle Club Honors Ohio Breeder
W N May 12 New York Jersey breeder W W Trout of Spring Valley Ontario prominent in Jersey circles has been notified by Lewis W Morley secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Club that he qualifies for the Constructive Breeders Registry a honor list for breeders with outstanding Jersey results. To earn this place a breeder must own a herd meeting strict production and conformation standards and be free from disease with many cows bred by the owner and active in local or state Jersey associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WN. C
W. W. Trout
Spring Valley
Lewis W. Morley
American Jersey Cattle Club
N. Y
National Association of Owners
United States
Morley
Readable bold-face girts resemble a book
Readable bold-face paragraphs resemble a book as readers scan bold text for key details. The phrase notes how heavy emphasis in print can guide comprehension and highlight important points within an article.
Ohio Winter Wheat Crop Expected At 46.5 Million Bushels This Year
The Federated State Crop Service reports Ohio winter wheat likely totals 46,531,000 bushels, up from last year in some regions but weaker in the west central district. Maple syrup output reaches 401,000 gallons, with 1,180,000 trees tapped. Hay crops fail to meet needs due to drought and March freezes. Milk production averages 16.6 pounds per cow, up from prior years. In Mansfield, a starlings scare led to a brief police response and over 1,000 casualties.
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Columbus
Federated State Crop Service
Ohio
West Central
Oblo Farma
Mothers Honored at Carlisle Tea by Lambda Chi
Carlisle The Lambda Chi club held an eleven year Mothers Day Tea at Miss June Harrisons home. Ten mothers and daughters attended with welcome by Mrs W H Goodspeed. Mothers received gardenia and sweet pea corsages. Miss Harrison poured tea as committee members listed include Mrs La Vaughn Cropp Mrs Myron Lausalter Mrs Frank Harrison and Misses Maxine Jackson Joyce Gregg and June Harrison.
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Carlisle
Lambdachi
June Harrison
W. H. Goodspeed
la Vaughn Cropp
Lindy Lodge
Misa Harrison
Myron Lausalter
Frank Harrison
Maxine Jackson
Joyce Gregg
Tribute and community notes from two churches
PAX TRIBUTE TO PASTOR Columbia and La Porte 1 BE. Church members and friends met for a joint supper at La Porte Church. Dr W Waser presided and spoke of Bishop McDowell’s vision, urging spiritual security and courage. Reports praised new church life, paying bills to May 1, and salary increases for the pastor. Hoist includes PTA musical evening at East Carlisle with student performances, instrumentals, and officer elections.
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Columbia and
la Porte 1
la Porte
W. Waser
Oberlin
McDowell
Thomas Hughes
James E. Dewhurst
LaPorte
Columbia
Dewhurst
Rev. Hughes
Dr. Waser
Mother’s Day service and Prisoner at the Bar play noted
Sunday morning special music honored mothers as flowers lined the pulpit and a large attendance filled the church. Sunday evening Captain F W Wilkinson of LaGrange led the prisoner's bar presentation with vocal talents and an address, followed by a duet and a free will offering for the Anti-Saloon League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wilkinson
LaGrange
Honor Mother Sunday Breakfast Hosts in Elyria
Mrs. Ella Aldrich of Norwalk spent Saturday night with her daughter Mrs. H Manly Hurlbut on Oberlin Road and attended a Mother's Day Breakfast at the American Legion Home Elyria on Sunday morning. The Hurlbuts and Mrs Aldrich also joined dinner at Mr. and Mrs. E V Aldrich's Norwalk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Aldrich
Norwalk
H. Manly Hurlbut
Oberlin Road
American Legon
Elyria
A. Aldrich
E. V. Aldrich
Russel Gooden
Richard
J. Kristoff
Jack Harrison
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Frank Harrison
Grafton Road
Elizabeth Chapman
Oberlin Conservatory
O. B. Chapman
Lr Porte
Ray Jackson
Arlys
Lynn Hamlin
Lorain
Johnsons Return to La Porte After Florida California Winter
Mr and Mrs C M Johnson have returned to their La Porte home after spending the winter months in Florida and in California with their son and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte
C. M. Johnson
LaPorte
Florida
California
Party Honors Son At Grafton Road Home
Mr and Mrs J Kristof of Grafton Road honored their son Billys birthday at their home with a decorated cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Huttnger and family from Elyria, Oswald Poulson of LaPorte, and others.
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J. Kristof
Grafton Road
Billy
George Huttinger
Helen
Bobby
Elyria
Oswald Poulson
LaPorte
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Illinois
Cappers
American Poultry Journal
R. V. McKee
Marshall County
Illinois Experiment Station
McKee
Capper
Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri Agriculturist
John Case
Missouri Ruralist
Pennsylvania
Leuy
James Meir
Cleveland Press
William B. Ashbolt
Foster Park Road
U.S
Jersey Cattle Club
Mansfield
Pax
Pastor
Frogram
East Carlisle
Digitman
Lake Avenue
Kirwin
East Car- Timle
Mra Meinke
Mable Spaeth
Ruth Williams
Miss Spaeth
Farm Bureau
Asset
Wellington
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