Nebraska approves training for pesticide applicators
The legislature approved LB332 to train and certify commercial pesticide applicators. The University of Nebraska Extension and Agriculture Department would issue certificates showing knowledge in pesticide use. A companion funding measure providing 225000 dollars for the next fiscal year passed 36 to 8. The report notes a Worlds of Fun trip and a decoupage demonstration by Carole Podraza.
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Carole Podraza
PBB contamination tied to cattle feed sparks health concerns
Testimony details a weak chemical family PBBs found in livestock feed since 1973 mix ups. Farmers report cattle deaths and meat and milk contamination affecting thousands of cattle and at least eight thousand families. FDA and other agencies plan long term follow up on exposed Michiganians.
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Alexander M. Tromley
Ohio
David Salvatti
Big Rapids
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National Barrow Show entries include Nebraskans in Austin event
Six entries from the Columbus area plus others part of 1251 total for the Production Tested Barrow Contest at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin on September 13 to 15. Nebraska exhibitors include Herman Tripp Danny Wilke Mike Wilke Chuck Beck and Dean King. All entries move to St Ansgar Test Station May 7 8 for testing before the live show and class division.
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Austin
St. Ansgar
Iowa
Agricultural herbicide guidance and tax credit update
Instructions on 2 4 D handling and storage stability for wheat fields and weed control. Notes on field infestations by pennycress tansy mustard blue mustard kochia and other broadleaf weeds with spray timing and rates. Tax changes from 1971 to 1975 investment credit details and farm depreciation. PlaCo Pork Producers meet April 13 at Johnnie’s Steak House Schuyler with Bill Ahlschwede as speaker. 1976 Pla Co Park Queen to be selected.
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PlaCo Pork Producers
Johnnies
Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn Yield Projections
Guidance emphasizes soil-based fertilizer plans to maximize corn yield. It urges following soil-tested recommendations to optimize nutrient use and improve output.
Swine Expert to Discuss European Swine Trip
Swine expert will talk about his European journey at the Pla Co Pork Producers meeting Tuesday the 13th in Fe starting at 8 p.m. Dinner and remarks by President Marvin Classen of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Parkettes will conduct a demonstration by Mrs Mary Norton Mrs Duff Christensen and Mrs Eddie Aerni of Columbus. All swine producers and wives invited.
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Soa Fe
Marvin Classen
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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European
Mary Norton
Duff Christensen
Eddie Aerni
Columbus
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