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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1984

Page

6

Power Mower Syndrome and the Lawn Turf War

A narrator recalls mowing over increasingly large tracts with a Sears Roebuck antique power mower. The essay contrasts personal limits, family rivalry in yard work, and the cultural fixation on lawns and chemicals, noting brother John’s expansive 23 acre drive to landscape the county.

Sears Roebuck John

Winterkill and mini terraces temper Ohio alfalfa and orchards

Winterkill hit north central Ohio alfalfa fields with uneven losses due to poor drainage old stands late harvest and severe winter. Crown rot marked fine, reseeding discouraged, and extension urged cautious management. A mini terrace erosion control structure offers soil and water benefits and guidance exists at Extension Office. Pine apple thinning notes caution about timing and chemicals. Jerry Long to leave Lorain for Marion as agricultural agent with farewell open house June 8 at Pittsfield Town Hall.

Pittsfield Jerry Long Lorain County Pittsfield Town Hall

Rural critics challenge Reagan rural progress claims

Rural America argues that federal policies fail to uplift rural regions as the administration touts progress. The group cites slower rural job growth, lagging income gains, and higher poverty in non metropolitan areas, urging policy changes and stronger attention to rural needs.

Washington Rural America America Reagan White House Metropoli Raphael

Federal agencies push loans to young beginning farmers

The Farm Credit Administration reports progress in serving young and small farmers through all districts, with a coordinated lending program alongside the Farmers Home Administration. In 1982 nearly 53,000 new land bank loans, about 20 percent to under 35 year olds, totaled near 1 billion dollars, averaging 57 400 per loan. Production credit associations show 17 percent of 390 000 loans to borrowers under 45, many with net worth under 100 000. The agency will expand surveys to better track loan sizes and demographics this fall.

Washington Farm Credit Administration Federal Congress Farmers Home Administration Production Credit Association Land Bank

Corn Insurance Cutoff Set for June 10 Final Planting Date

FCIC district director Lee McAdow announces June 10 as the final planting date for insured corn. Acreage planted by June 10 must be reported by July 15 to receive full coverage. acreage planted after should be noted on the July 15 report as late for insurance. Farmers with local conditions concerns should contact their crop insurance agent promptly.

Lee McAdow Federal Crop Insurance Corporation FCIC McAdow

Pressure canner gauges checked and home study offered

Elyria area Cooperative Extension Service will check dial temperature gauges on Thursdays 10 am to noon through June. Canner lids can be left at the Extension Office weekdays 4 am to 5 pm and picked up the following Thursday. A Water Preservation Home Study covers canning freezing drying pickling and spreads with a $2 fee.

Elyria Cooperative Extension Service Barbara Gilbert Lorain County Lowell Street

Pistachio world production climbs 41 percent in 1983

The world's pistachio output rose to 84,400 metric tons in 1983 from 60,000 tons in 1982, with Iran leading at 39,000 tons. Greece, Italy, Syria, Turkey, and the United States also reported substantial production.

Washington Iran Greece Italy Syria Turkey United States

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