Confusion Over USDA Reorganization Highlights SCS Role
George L. Zeis reports that the USDA reorganization sparks debate over Soil Conservation Service and Extension Service. Secretary Benson defends changes, stressing streamlined SCS operations and closer state ties, with about 900 regional workers affected and 75 percent district support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Zeis
United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Fara Taft Benson
Benson
Washington
Farmer
Buckeye State Has Few Buckeye Trees
Ohio, known as the Buckeye State, has few buckeye trees left. The tree gained its name from a round poisonous seed that polishes to a gloss. Each brown seed bears a pale scar. Indians called the seed hetuck meaning buckeye, and early settlers used the wood for furniture and boxes. Tree expert Martin L. Davey Jr. provides details.
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Buckeye State
Kent
Ohio
Martin L. Davey, Jr
Certified Seed Tagging Promotes Varietal Purity and History
Seed certification assures varietal purity and traceable pedigree from seed lots to the bag tag. The Foundation Seed Program, started in 1949, boosted certified seed availability for alfalfa, clovers, and grasses, funded by taxpayers and seed industry investments. Agencies and seedsmen offer Ranger alfalfa and other certified varieties through community dealers with cash pay plans for wool supports and broader agricultural price discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundagame
Iton
Iask
Foundation
Washington
INS
Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Wool Advisory Committee
Charles F. Brannan
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Florida
Farm Machinery Sale Offers Big Savings Before Year End
Stanley Houghton of Houghton Brothers, Route 53 north of Oberlin, markets Allis Chalmers farm machinery with strong buyer advantages before year end. Dealers seek to liquidate inventories to avoid insurance and tax costs in the new year, benefiting buyers with substantial price reductions on new and used equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Houghton
Houghton Brothers Company
Oberlin
Allis- Chalmers
Houghton
Houghton Company
Shrubs and Trees Press Need Water For Winter Survival
Ohio State University horticulturist Ray Keene warns thirsty evergreens and other shrubs may die this winter due to summer drought. He urges soaking soil to 18 inches depth before freeze, avoid overwatering, and using mulch such as manure or sawdust to retain moisture and guard against winter damage.
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Columbus
Ray Keene
Ohio State University
Keene
Maytag Washer and Ironer Gift Hauls Christmas Cheer
Flowers Hardware Co of Amherst promotes a Maytag washer and ironer as a memorable Christmas gift. The ad touts the gyrofoam action on conventional and automatic washers, notes Maytag's wide adoption in homes, and highlights easy operation and time savings with the ironer. It invites readers to contact Flowers Hardware for information and demonstrations.
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Flowers Hardware Fat Amherst
Flowers Hardware Co
Amherst
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