Farm folk give Stress City short shrift
A traveler recounts views of Washington's Crossing in Washington's Crossing Pennsylvania and a marathon drive to New York. He comments on traffic chaos and the city’s side street life with immigrants vendors and crowds, contrasting past visits with modern bustle. He jokes about parking fees and Manhattan real estate price reflections.
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Lorain County Steer Club weighs buyers for 1987 fair
The Lorain County Steer Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Russia Township Hall to select a steer buyer for the 1987 fair. Dave Seigel of Homerville may buy the steers in Kentucky and keep them 21 days at his farm before distributing from the fairgrounds, with insurance options under review. Eight new members joined for next season and more can join by Sept 30.
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Lorain Grain Crop Yield Club Seeks Signups
The Lorain County Grain Crop Yield Club invites farmers to join by Sept. 26. Sponsored by the Lorain County Cooperative Extension Service and the Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District, the program measures management levels across wheat corn and soybean yields. Winners, including wheat corn and soybeans, will be announced at the December Annual Meeting. Entry forms are available from the Extension Service or the Soil and Water office at 1575 Lowell Street Elyria and other county locations.
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the Club Is Sponsored By
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Ohio beef expert urges smaller market steers at shows
Richard O. Smith of The Ohio State University argues many steers shown are too big for judges and buyers. He cites 1986 Ohio State Fair data, recommends younger calves with frame score 6, adjusting calving to hit 54–56 inch height and about 1200 pounds, plus lean fat and 2 grade muscle.
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Erosion Rules Tighten Grip on Ohio Farms Under Farm Bill
Ohio farmers face new soil conservation demands under the 1985 Farm Bill. The sodbuster and swampbuster rules, now in effect, require certification of non highly erodible land and wetlands status to qualify for price supports loans and crop insurance. By 1990 a conservation plan must be drafted and by 1995 fully implemented.
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Hay and Silage Show Winners From Lorain County 1986
Lorain County entrants earned several places in the 1986 Ohio State Class 1 90 percent or more alfalfa hay through Class 22 corn and grass silage. Top finishers include Clarence Parsons Wellington Ed Schlechter Amherst Weigel Farms Grafton Pickworth Brothers Wellington and University of Ohio noted.
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Clarence Parsons
Wellington
Ed Schlechter
Amherst
Weigel Farms
Grafton
Pickworth Brothers
Clarence Parsions
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