08 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1972
Page
1
A USDA pathologist warns mold in stored grain can produce mycotoxins, including aflatoxin, dangerous to livestock and potentially cancerous. Destruction of contaminated grain is required. Prevention is stressed, with drying, storage, and avoidance of mold growth. Separate lawn guidance covers thatch removal, fertilizing, and preemergent herbicides to curb crabgrass before May 1.
Washington reports Senator Carl Curtis and Representative Dave Mardin said the administration released 38 million in Farmers Home Administration operating loans. Nebraska now totals 313 million in available funds for seed feed fertilizer fuel equipment and facilities for the 1972 crop year. The Lincoln office says Nebraska has surpassed its prior allotment and holds 370 thousand to seal loans awaiting release, with more teens on file and potential new requests for the current crop year.
University of Nebraska Lincoln agronomist Dr. Donald G. Hanway told a Soybean Seminar that Nebraska soybeans offer higher net returns and potential cost cuts versus corn. He cited yield and price trends, acreage growth, processing capacity, and suggested practices to reach future 40 bushels per acre targets including certified seed, weed control, plant density, irrigation timing, and row width.
Dr. D. M. Edwards of the University of Nebraska Lincoln says subsurface and trickle irrigation will dominate near term water application. He notes efficiency gains, costs, and maintenance differences, with historical roots in Germany and early field use in the 1960s.
Texas reported higher cattle on feed at the start of each quarter in 1971, yet Nebraska marketed more fed cattle over the year. Likely factors include Nebraska feedyards' high two way cattle purchases and feeding for a short turn by Jol operators.
Smithsonian officials say a prairie sodbuster plow from the early 19th century may join the National Museum of History and Technology collection. They seek other agricultural artifacts including a sister-type plow, a carry picker, small steam engines, and a poultry nest trap. Separately, the AP reports food stamp benefits add over 14 million dollars monthly to low income households, with February values rising to 153.4 million and 11.3 million participants nationwide, plus details on bonus coupons and average stamp value. Cattle prices at major markets edged up in late March with steers averaging 44.28 dollars per hundredweight across six markets for the week ending April 1.
A compilation of club notes covers multiple meetings. The Happy Honey Bees discuss sewing cooking and photography with Theresa and Uoris Zuerlein demonstrating banana flip and serving ranch. Other clubs report projects, demonstrations on health aid, meals, new members, officer elections, and upcoming events.
The seventh University of Nebraska County Fair Livestock Judging Clinic will be held at Sealls Bluff Station in Scottsbluff, marking its first move west from the NU Lincoln campus. Dave Williams Mixtension 4H livestock specialist says the change serves western Nebraska and Wyoming following strong interest.
Senate Agriculture Committee approved the Winnebago Watershed Project in Richardson County Nebraska. Sen. Carl Curtis said the plan covers about 12 500 acres with an estimated cost of 701 000 dollars. The federal government would fund 470 000 dollars for land treatment and structures. House Agriculture Committee must approve next.
AP Farm writer reports ERS revisions on cigarette consumption showing per capita smoking rates rising from 1967 to 1970 and stabilizing near 1971 levels. Projections for 1980 flag a slow decline or slight increase, with age group shifts noting faster growth among 25 to 34 year olds and an aging population impacting overall smoking.
SARONYILLE Neb. AP Lloyd Dale and Brian Hultine convert a waste lagoon into usable land by building a two mile waterway, recirculating pumps, and a four well reuse system. They irrigate 120 acres with Reed's Canary grass, yielding grazing while reclaiming 80 acres of the 200 acre lagoon and Stock a fish pond nearby. 430 million acres total cropland shows 68 percent harvested, 12 percent pasture, 10 percent summer fallow, and 10 percent soil-improvement land.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will begin next week buying scrambled egg mix to boost prices for egg producers. Prices have sagged for over a year, with March averaging 32 cents per dozen. parity would require about 65 cents at farm level. About 17 million pounds were bought last year for USDA food programs.
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