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Newspaper
Union Liberty Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
9
Widespread rainfall slows fieldwork in Ohio, with only brief windows for planting. As of to date corn and soybeans plowing sits around 35 percent, oat seeding trails at 30 percent, potatoes and sugarbeets at 10 percent, and tobacco beds over 70 percent sown. Soil moisture is largely surplus, and farmers face cool temps reducing alfalfa growth while pastures supply over 30 percent of livestock forage.
Dr. John Hopkin of Texas A&M argues future farmers will be both agriculturists and business executives. They will need annual farm sales over 40000 dollars, asset control of 250000 to 300000 dollars, and strong capital, budgeting, and financing skills to profit and expand.
Allen Smith Marty Baxter and Steve Shannon of the West Chester Chapter received the State Farmer Degree at the Ohio FFA convention in Columbus. They are the 42nd 43rd and 44th West Chester recipients. Smith Baxter and Shannon are active in crop dairy poultry and swine production and will hold officer roles for 1973-74.
Ohio officials announce the 1973 County and Independent Fairs dates in Columbus. The new Fairs and Amusements Section will inspect portable rides and games for safety and issue concession licenses from the Columbus office. OFMA district officers meet in Washington Court House to plan the season and pledge cooperation.
WEST LAFAYETTE IND Vegetable gardening may rival golf and swimming for involvement but not enjoyment. With meats, produce and other food items taking more dollars, families turn to home gardening. Seed houses report brisk seed sales and Purdue extension notes proper timing and care are essential for success.
Pattern Pals gathered at Mrs. Dottie Meyer’s home. Cris Lyons and Judy Wimmer led the Pledge to the Flag and the 4 H Pledge. Miss Wimmer demonstrated pattern laying. Next meeting at Mrs Meyer’s Saturday May 12 from 10 to 11 a m. members asked to bring materials.
Indiana farmers likely will plant more than four million acres of soybeans this spring marking about one third of the state’s tillable land. Purdue extension agronomist Marvin Swearingin notes the shift reflects a historic emphasis on soybeans.
Short quiz by Dr. John A tests vine tendrils iris soil acidity marigold purslane relations and more with multiple choice answers and an answer key.
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