Crowds set records at Ohio Farm Science Review
At the Molly Carew Agricultural Center in Lafayette, the 21st Ohio Farm Science Review drew 116,800 attendees over three days, shattering the prior mark of 112,000. Wednesday drew 54,300 as exhibitors reported sluggish sales though satellite dish vendors expected solid demand, while no till equipment and irrigation topics drew strong farmer interest for future productivity gains.
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Lafayette
Ohio Farm Science Review
Molly Carew Agricultural Center
R. Craig Fendrick
Rick Collins
Athens
Ibacn
Donald G. Berger
White Farm Equipment Co
Robert Webb
Columbus Irrigation
Last gift memorials for Ted at End o' Way farm
A family carves a memorial garden and Browdhelm Church pavilion for Ted on the third anniversary of his death. They recall his love of the land and motorcycles, note the ashes returned home, and question embalming and body donation while urging readers to consider organ and body donation through Case Western Reserve University.
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Ted
Bob Stovicek
End O’ Way
Browdhelm Church
Teddy
Dane
Orrin
Case Western Reserve University
Department of Anatomy
Adelbert Road
Cleveland
Farmers Likely to Lose Fight Over Trade Dept Plan
Washington(AP) Senate committee chairman Sen. William V. Roth Jr. says support for creating a U S Department of International Trade and Industry grows despite farmer opposition as hearings end. Reagan administration backs the measure urged by manufacturing groups, while Farm Bureau fears agriculture could be harmed or isolated from trade.
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Washington
U.S. Department of International Trade and Industry
Congress
Senate Committee
William V. Roth Jr
Reagan
Trade Department
Farm Bureau
Agriculture
John C. Datt
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roth
Corn Growers
Buzzers menace and yellowjackets demand caution
The text warns of active yellowjackets wasps and honeybees during this season and advises calm withdrawal rather than swatting. It explains sting mechanics, first aid for stings, and cautions against scented products. It also covers indoor comfort, heating maintenance, and hiring reputable heating contractors to reduce costs and prevent breakdowns.
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Ohio
Better Business Bureau
Manneadeers
Tallest corn grows in Cleveland suburb
Associated Press report notes a nationwide Cornnuts seed contest yielding a 20 foot 14 inch tall plant grown by Anthony Casale in Wickliffe Ohio. Casale wins 1000 dollars and a San Francisco trip after measuring the towering stalk that stood near his house despite a strong wind.
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Cleveland
Wickliffe
Anthony Casale
Casale
Cornnuts
San Francisco
Howard Johnson
Anita
Iowa
Jay Rakus
Rock Island
Illinois
Farm debt slows for first time in 37 years
Washington AP reports a government analysis showing U.S. farm debt leveling off for the first time since 1946. By Jan 1, 1984 total farm debt is projected at 213 to 217 billion, with assets rising to 1.07 to 1.11 trillion and farmer equity seen at 860 to 900 billion, aided by PIK program effects and higher crop prices.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Drought stressed corn raises silage safety concerns
Washington report warns drought stressed corn in silos can release poisonous nitrogen gases during silage fermentation. Dairy scientist Scott B Carr notes nitrates high in drought damaged corn reduce in silage but pose risks to workers who enter silos.
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Scott B. Carr
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