Benson Making Good Secretary Defended by Aiken
Senator Aiken defends Ezra T. Benson as making a good agriculture secretary amid GOP and Democratic calls for his resignation. Aiken argues time is running out for critics and Benson will push a new farm program. Meanwhile grocers urge limited and flexible supports to curb underconsumption and avoid overproduction.
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Washington
LLP
George D. Aiken
Senate
Milton R. Young
Agriculture Committee
Stout North Dakota
Young
Agriculture
GOP
Agricul
Ezra T. Benson
Porter
Vermont
Benson
Aiken
Wisconsin
ICES
RSE
Chicago
National Association of Retail Grocers
Choose Proper Vaccination For Hog Cholera In Ohio
Ohio swine growers should select the appropriate hog cholera vaccine to protect fall litters says Herbert Barnes, extension swine specialist at Ohio State University. He notes seven approved vaccine types and warns against wrong age or timing. Farmers should consider herd history and health to prevent heavy fall losses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Herbert Barnes
Ohio State University
Barmec
Peng Ata
Barnes
Fertilizer Advice For Yards From Floriculturist Ries
COLUMBUS Floriculture expert Victor H. Ries warns summer heat and dry soil cause brown lawns and poor blooms. He recommends applying a complete commercial fertilizer at two to four pounds per 100 square feet within the next month so roots can absorb nutrients when fall rains return.
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Columbus
Victor H. Ries
Ries
New John Deere Corn Picker Draws Farmer Interest
Kane Implement Co of Elyria reports a new two row mounted John Deere corn picker with four husking rolls per row and adjustable snapping rolls. Features include higher lift shorter turning radius one man mounting and dismounting auto elevator throw-out and enclosed drive gears. The unit emphasizes rugged construction and easy operation for heavy hybrid corn yields.
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Kane Implement Co
John Deere
Kane Implement and Supply Co
Oberlin Road
Elyria
Deater
John Deere Equipment
Henry Kane
Spring Planting Called Better For Fruit Trees
Vernon Patterson of Ohio State University says spring planting is better for fruit trees. Fall planting finishes the job and helps roots, but risks winter damage to stone fruits. apples and pears tolerate normal winter temperatures. Delay pruning to spring and mulch to reduce cold injury though rodents may increase.
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Columbus
Vernon Patterson
Ohio State University
Patterson
Hixon Peterson Lumber Aids Home Improvers
Hixon Peterson Lumber Co at 272 South Main Obertin helps homeowners plan remodeling projects illustrated by the Gilbert Denfelds of Sioux Falls South Dakota Their 160 acre farm house was upgraded with a modern kitchen built in cupboards and writing desk with family labor and occasional carpentry support A service note offers more remodeling guidance from the company and references broader farm and agricultural context.
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Hixon-Peterson Lumber Co
South Main Street
Obertin
Gilbert Denfelds
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Denfelds
Denfeld
Una Yeas
Joyce
Gilbert
de Scrop
Benson
Hixson-Peterson Co
Management Is Big Disease Control Factor
Columbus report quotes C L Blackman of Ohio State University extension dairy specialist on brucellosis control. He notes laws reduce spread but do not prevent losses and outlines testing rules for cattle moved or sold in Ohio and California. Farmers should buy cattle only from brucellosis-free herds to avoid later infections.
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Columbus
C. L. Blackman
Ohio State University Extension Dairy
Ohio
California
Blackman
Carryover stock outlook: farm products to stay large in 1954
Washington reports the Agriculture Department expects carryover stocks of major farm products to remain large in 1954 with cotton supplies above normal and total cash receipts not likely to match 1953. Production controls on wheat and cotton may extend to corn. Prices may stay near current levels if demand and supply hold.
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Washington
Culture Department
Agr Secretary Sets National Acreage Allotment for Next Year
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson imposes a national allotment of 18 million acres for next year, lowering from about 25 million acres used under cultivation. This action signals a federal effort to control crop production amid abundant supplies.
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Ezra Taft Benson
Wheat seed dormancy and rain concerns hit Ohio fields
Ohio wheat farmers worry as seed remains dormant after planting. Officials say high soil temperature threatens next year more than current drought. Wheat scab can attack young plants if soils stay warm and dry, though snow cover may help germination in spring to fill gaps.
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Ohio
C. J. Willard
Agronomy
Ohio State University
Columbus
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