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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1987
Page
6
The account recalls a harsh growing season with a warm spring, a long June rainfall, and persistent insects. Drowned soybeans and beans three weeks spoiled by moisture followed by beetle invasions and crippled corn fields. Only lima beans thrived. potato beetles devastated the potato patch before a late chemical effort reduced losses.
Safety officials warn farming ranks among the nation's most dangerous industries as harvest begins. Charles Paige recalls a 14 month old tractor accident near Bainbridge that left him with multiple injuries after brakes failed. Ohio research shows 919 tractor deaths since 1956. the cost of farm accidents surpasses five billion dollars annually.
Farmers like Darrell Pitts of Wellington expect an early harvest as crops mature ahead of schedule. Corn and beans near ready, soybeans rising in price around five dollars, while dairy prices remain livable. Others report mixed yields with potential for a decent year despite heat and weather losses.
Two Grafton area youths Ray Beriswill and Mark Sayers are nominated for the American Farmer Degree by the National Future Farmers of America Organization. The degree honors outstanding agricultural production leadership and service. Beriswill is active in farming with corn soybeans wheat cattle sheep and hog projects, while Sayers is a Ohio State University junior studying dairy science with corn placement wheat soybeans and dairy beef steer projects.
An organizational meeting for the Junior Fair Crossbreed beef steer classes will be held September 30 at 7 30 p m in the Keystone High School Cafeteria LaGrange. Cooperative Extension Service personnel will cover rules selecting a steer calf project care and upcoming 4 H and FFA beef activities.
An Ohio poll of 144 CPAs serving farms finds high debt remains the top threat at 54.7 percent, with oversupply second at 38.4 percent. About 22.5 percent expect improvement next year, while 9.1 percent rate agribusiness conditions as good. The survey notes subsidies keep many mismanaged farms running.
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