OSU Ag College enrollment crisis threatens Ohio farming
The Ohio Farm Bureau warns that only 175 freshmen enrolled in the Ohio State University College of Agriculture signals a looming crisis for Ohio’s farm industry. Officials note aging farmers, shrinking rural populations, and limited appeal of farming careers, urging outreach to urban and suburban youth to pursue agri-business and related fields.
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Ohio
Farm Bureau
Ohio State University College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Food and Agriculture
Leimbachs
Paul
Ted
Dual careers suit Penfield man in dairy field
Clarence Conrad of Penfield Township runs a dairy farm on Indian Hollow Road while serving as Lorain Medina Ashland Huron and Erie counties representative for Milk Marketing Inc. He balances farm life with marketing work, aided by wife Nancy and sons Dave and Rick.
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Clarence Conrad
Indian Hollow Road
Milk Marketing, Inc
Strongsville
MMI
Conrad
Lorain
Medina
Ashland
Huron
Erie
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
National Dairy Council
Dave
Rick
Nancy
Penfield Township
Pond pH and nutrient guidelines for crops and water
The notes describe ideal pond pH ranges from 7 to 9.5 and dissolved oxygen above four parts per million, with copper sulfate dosing adjustments for hard water. It covers ppb and ppm concepts, soybean seeding rates for May 15 planting, fertilizer choices, well water nitrate and fluoride guidance, and nitrogen management to minimize leaching and protect water quality.
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EPA
Ag Dept forecasts bumper winter wheat crop in 1990
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department’s May 1 forecast indicates a projected 2.09 billion bushels of winter wheat, a 44 percent rise from 1989. With winter wheat about three quarters of all U.S. wheat, a normal spring yield could restore supplies. final totals are refined in monthly August estimates.
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Ag Dept
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Agricultural Statistics Board
U.S
Greased Pig War Ends as Florida Fair Cancels Contest
Stuart Florida state county fair ends two months of animal rights protests by canceling the greased pig contest. Fair manager Gregory Bean cites fears activists would damage exhibits and crowd safety, ending the ordeal sparked by Lacey Fox's charges. Activists Nanci Alexander and Sharon Bailey defend their movement while officials call the dispute over.
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Florida Fair
Martin County Fair
Gregory Bean
Bean
Lacey Fox
County Fair Association
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota
Martin County
Fair Association
Nanci Alexander
Sharon Bailey
Alexander
Tom Higgins
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People For the Ethical Treatment of
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