Underground drainage needs across more than half the county soil
District Conservationist John Hocker warns that about 54 percent of local soils require subsurface drainage to boost productivity for farms and lawns. He outlines proper drainage clearances and pipe lengths, urges timely waterway and pond planning, and invites public input to soil and water programs. Recommendations include lead times of three to six months for waterways and ponds, and coordinating with the Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors Leonard Beery, John Kruggel, Glen Hoerger, Thomas Packard, and Gary Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hocker
Rick Tomko
Proper mowing methods improve turf quality and health
University guidance contrasts reel and rotary mowers showing reel cuts cleaner with less damage. It advocates choosing mowing height by use, notes root growth doubles with two inch cuts, and recommends dry mowing, regular blade sharpening, and alternating mowing directions to avoid ridges and grain. Local crop reports follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Merion and
Delta Kentucky
Biological control campaign starts in Ohio for cereal leaf beetle
A three agency effort resumes a biological control program against the cereal leaf beetle in Ohio with a Field Day at Coshocton County and parasite releases. Tiny European wasps attacking beetle larvae will be flown to Medina County and other sites for release in infested fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Division of Plant Industry
Coschoctow
Warsaw
Medina County
Europe
Kidron and Creston Livestock Auctions Report Strong Sales
Kidron Auction sold 1,832 head from 559 consignors led by hog and cattle price data across ranges. Creston Auction moved 1,077 head from 374 consignors with calves and sheep values plus hog and cattle quotes for No 1 through feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidorn
Kidron
Creston
Summer Interlude Garden Forum Preview in Akron
The Garden Forum of Greater Akron hosts a June 8 meeting at 10 a.m. in the Carriage House at Stan Hywet. A panel of four Accredited Flower Show Judges will explain the August 2 Stan Hywet Flower Show schedule with demonstrations on tricolor and creativity awards, table setting, and fresh plant material. Public invited at $1 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Garden Forum of
Greater Akron
Stan Hywet
Donald Goodwin
Garden Greetings
Medina Arangers Guild
Four Corners Garden Club
Verne E. Donner
John Poda
Harold Schick
Container gardening for vegetables indoors and outdoors
The USDA offers guidance on growing vegetables in containers with a free booklet. Five hours of sun and adequate space are essential. choose container sizes like six inch pots for shallow rooted crops and larger vessels for root crops. Use saucers and elevation to avoid water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Pueblo
Colo
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Medina County Gazette
Farm and Garden
Page
Board of Supervisors
Gary Workman
Homer Two
Charles ‘‘Puckerbursh
White
Spencer
Charley
Mike E
Miller County
Karl Greinig
Liverpool Twp
Bob Brainard
Granger
Leonard Beery
Guilford
Stanley Barth
Litchfield
Frank Ehrman
York Two
Bill Eyssen Jr
Mapleside Farms
Brunswick
Leaf Beetle
Farm Reports
Kidron Livestock
Creston Livestock
T. J. J. Dietry
Wadsworth
Brock
Beriswill
Station RD
Alley City
WELCO
Welco Enterprises. Inc
Columbia Road
Olmsted Falls
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