Jersey farmers prove Jersey herd can match Holsteins
Clyde Ohio dairyman Harold Huber argues a 40 cow Jersey herd can equal or exceed a Holstein herd’s profit, with higher butterfat and premiums. His herd, winning grand and junior grand championships at Lorain County Fair, earned $193 in premiums and produced bulls selling for high prices. He quit his machinist job to farm full time, planning to enter more fairs and targeting state and Michigan shows.
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Clyde
Harold Huber
Huber
Haldon
Jersey
Lorain County
Hubers
Suffolk
Tiffin
Michigan
American Jersey Cattle Club
Huber Farms
Springfield
Drainage demonstration at Burrer farm on Sept 10
A surface drainage field day will be held at Corwin Burrer farm on September 10 under the Lorain County Soil Conservation District. Paul Ruth of Helena will demonstrate construction of surface drainage canals 30 to 35 feet wide and 9 to 12 inches deep using BeGe self loading pans and a tractor. costs per linear foot run 10 to 12 cents in Ottawa Seneca and Sandusky counties but may be higher in Lorain County. Richard Keep and SCS staff will be present to answer questions.
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Corwin Burrer
Lorain County
Richard Keep
SCS
Burrer Farm
Huron County Grange Youth Win Second at State Fair
The Huron County Grange youth earned a second place in the youth division at the Ohio State Fair, highlighting strong performance by the group at the statewide event.
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Huron County Grange
Farm Bureau Policy Meeting Set in Lorain County
The Lorain County Farm Bureau announces its annual policy development meeting for September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the North Eaton Church of Christ on Route 82. Members should bring suggested legislation for county state and national issues.
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Lorain County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
North Eaton Church
Women speakers and club meetings this Thursday
Wellington Farm Women's Club meets at American Legion Home with Rochester women as guests. Farm Bureau Council 6-F gathers 8 p.m. at Kenneth Butler home Rowell Rd. Eagles Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Also note two births: Nola Rose born Aug 23 to Mr. and Mrs. William Shephard. Clair Storrow born Aug 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simmins.
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Wellington
Farm Woman's Club
American Legion
Women of
Rochester
Farm Bureau Council
Kenneth Butler
Rowell Rd
Eagles
Eagles Hall
William Shepherd
Prospect St
Nola Rose
Robert Simmins
Forest St
Clair Storrow
Control program planned
A Japanese Beetle control program will be conducted in Vermilion and Florence Townships next week. Soil in other Erie County sections will also be treated with 10 percent granular Aldrin using a portable grass feeder. John M. Stackhouse oversees for the Ohio Department of Plant Industry, with the Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control Division and local officials.
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Sandusky
Vermilion
Florence
Floren James
Erie County
John M. Stackhouse
Ohio Department of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control Division
River freight traffic up across Tennessee River figures
KNOXVILLE The Tennessee Valley Authority reports total commercial freight on the Tennessee River for the first half of this year at 6,500,000 tons and 1,100,000,000 ton miles, both 13 percent above the same period in 1962. The coal shipments rose by 929,000 tons to 2,800,000.
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Knoxville
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River
Promotion up Chicago advertising costs rise to sales share
Advertising and promotion costs for Chicago supermarkets now run 2.64 percent of sales, up from 0.9 percent in 1954, signaling expanded promotional spending as retailers chase higher turnover and brand visibility.
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Chicago
Lebanese dairy project educator returns after year in Lebanon
Keith Buchs led artificial insemination training in Lebanon for 11 months under Church World Service's CROP program. He taught local families to improve herd production and market milk through a Tripoli cooperative, aiming for gradual self reliance and eventual US withdrawal of aid.
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Henrietta
Keith Buchs
Buchs
Lebanon
Church World Service
Christian Rural Overseas
Bucks
United States
Tripoli
Jibrail
Budhs
Akkar Area
Farm Bureau
Coop
Samir Maamary
Ohio State University
Wheat yield tips to boost profits in Lorain County
Harold A. Spence Lorain County agriculture extension agent outlines practical strategies to raise wheat yields. Highlights include certified seed from LaPorte Reed Lucas Seneca Menon Vermilion Red Coat or Dual varieties, optimal soil preparation, drainage, neutral pH around 6.3, and fertilizer guidance of 400–500 pounds of 5-20-20 per acre plus 49 pounds of nitrogen in winter. Weed control with 24-D MCP before jointing in spring proposed at about 30 cents per acre.
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Harold A. Spence
Lorain County
LaPorte
Reed
Lucas
Seneca
Menon
Ohio State University
Soil Laboratory
Wheat profits shrink as yields rise and prices fall
Spence argues farming can't rely on wheat alone as profits decline. From 14 bushels in 1900 to 85 in 1960, price per bushel falls from 2.47 to 1.65 with 1964 forecasts around 1.00 to 1.25. Costs per acre climb due to land, machinery, and production charges, with Lorain County land at about 12, machinery 17, and production costs 13 to 27. Break even around 30 bushels, profit requires 45 to 50 bushels per acre.
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Spence
Lorain County
Flower show success at Valley City Street Fair
Valley City Flower Show, led by Garden Club president Mrs. Virginia Brackney, awarded top prizes. Alice Dallas won Best of Show in the five-leteg at Medina County Bank event. Lois Baker won Best of Show in artistic arrangements. James Kenyon earned a silver bowl in horticulture for highest points, though Dallas had top points overall but was ineligible for that division.
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Valley City
Virginia Brackney
Valley City Garden Club
Alice Dallas
Medina County Bank
Lois Baker
York Garden Club
Land
James Kenyon
Dallas
Farmer Achieves Record Wheat Yield in Wellington Area
Charles R. Pickworth of Wellington reports a record high 55 bushels per acre from his 14.2 acre allotment using Seneca seed. He attributes the gain to improved soil tiling and ongoing soil upgrades, with late fall planting and top dressing with 150 pounds of 5-20-20 this spring, plus legumes. He increased fertilizer from 300 to 450 pounds per acre.
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Charles R. Pickworth
Wellington
Pickworth
Demonstration of Rotary and Reel Mowers at FAURS
A demonstration today features 4 ft and 3 ft rotary mowers and reel and sickle mowers with 21 quick-change attachments. Visit FAURS at 32587 Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville Ohio or call Elyria East 76491 for details.
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Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville
Ohio
Elyria East
Monon Wheat Sets Production Record in Ohio
Farm Bureau reports Monon certified seed showing strong results in recent plantings. Monon, first tested in 1959 at Wooster, leads the field this year with favorable yields across regions. Ohio average rose to 39 bushels while southern plantings hit 40 bushels, marking an exceptional year.
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Frank Herrmann
Farm Bureau Cooperative
Grafton
Ohio
Wooster
Farm Bureau
Monon
Herrmann
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