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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1977
Page
3
The Agriculture Department reports a 1 percent rise in farm prices for the month ending March 15, lifted by soybeans, cotton, cattle, and oranges. Prices for farm inputs increased slower, and overall returns stayed near 69 percent of parity.
The St. Edward and Leigh FFA chapters top Nebraska's 49th state convention awards at Ak Sar Ben. Leigh Kimball Ainsworth Rock County St Edward Ewing Elgin North Bend Howells Loup City Fullerton Raymond Central named top 12. others like Clarkson Brady East Butler Genoa Lakeview Newman Grove earned superior or gold ratings in safety and community programs.
Greg Mechem of Leigh FFA won the state extemporaneous speaking contest at the 49th State FFA Convention. He competed against seven district winners for a first prize of an all expense paid trip to the Co op Camp in Liberty Kansas, sponsored by Farmland Industries. Mark Hillen took third in FFA Creed Speaking. Tony Lesiak earned a red ribbon in Public Speaking.
Dr. Stephen H. Schneider warned Congress that the United States may face a new Dust Bowl era lasting years or a decade. He urged considering more water storage while noting political and legal hurdles and the need for national land-use planning to prevent overdevelopment.
Lincoln Nebraska seminars to control mosquitoes announced by the State Health Department will cover insecticide laws and study material for certification exams. The six cities hosting the talks were not specified in the release.
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