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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1971
Page
2
Improved moisture in September enabled farmers to produce four record crops. The Crop Reporting Board forecast 54 billion bushels of corn and 1.628 billion of wheat, with 1.175 billion soybeans and 892 million sorghum. Total feed grain output reached a record 202 million tons, helped by good rains and active harvest across regions.
A personal reminiscence about grade school health checks and later dental hygiene zealotry. The author recalls the intrusive exams, daily flossing routines, bleeding gums, and the tyrannical push toward “dental control” with humor and rueful self awareness.
Ridgeville Grange No. 2155 votes in new leadership led by Master Leonard Binzer. Officers include Dean Bliss overseer Leona Smith lecturer Mike Robinson steward Albert Smith assistant steward Eva Gage chaplain Violet Binzer treasurer Erna Kammiller secretary Gertrude Robinson gate keeper Florence Brandt Ceres Christine Maddock Pomona Helen Cotterman Flora Evelyn Woehrman lady assistant steward Albert Smith executive committee Evelyn Woehrman home economic chairman Leota Mitchell legislative committee Leona Smith community service Selah Bliss pianist.
The USDA notes Ohio corn for grain is 90 percent mature versus 95 percent last year at this time. Soybeans are 70 percent mature and 25 percent harvested, compared to 80 percent mature and 30 percent harvested a year ago.
U S Agriculture Department reports Dominican Republic exports of fruit and vegetables will exceed 6 million dollars this year, doubling 1967. Traditional crops such as onions and cantaloupes give way to Latin American specialty items like pigeon peas yucca plantains and fresh coconuts in Puerto Rico and on the U S east coast.
Frank Herrmann of Farm Bureau promotes a full line of fencing from rabbit to child enclosures along with snow fences for property protection. The staff offer advice on best fencing solutions and stock steel and wood posts and gates at 210 Huron St. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including Saturdays.
Ohio farmers anticipate a season average soybean price of 3 to 3.10 dollars per bushel with stronger prices after harvest. Harvested acreage rises slightly and production is forecast to be 4.4 percent above last year, with yields about 27.7 bushels per acre. Total supplies drop about 5 percent from a year ago. Export share near one half, oil price dynamics cited.
A sulfur burning unit resembling a cement mixer provides nutrient relief for soil and may aid smog controls. Chemsoil Corp. head Dixon Collins says the system burns sulfur at a controlled rate to return it to land, with water absorption towers enabling ecological benefits including potential potable water from sewage and industrial water recovery. Farmers report higher yields, pricing the machines below a tractor, though results vary. averaged field treatment costs are estimated at 3 to 4 dollars per acre.
The Ohio Farm Bureau annual meeting is scheduled for November 17 to 19 in Columbus with about 2,000 attendees expected. Featured speakers include Dr. Eric Thor of USDA Farmer Cooperative Service, William Murfess president of the American Farm Bureau, and Governor John J. Gilligan. Theme: Bringing Agriculture Together.
Two Lorain County Extension Agents, Arthur Blackwell the agricultural agent and Gary Kailes the 4-H agent, will attend the annual Extension Conference for extension personnel in Columbus from Wednesday through Friday.
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