Practical tips on fuel storage and gardening sprays
The article warns that heat accelerates fuel evaporation, risking up to 15 percent loss from open tanks in 90 to 100 degree weather. It recommends shading tanks, light colors, proper tank height, and pressure relief valves. It also covers pest control tips for planters, ticks, and fruiting crabs, emphasizing precise chemical use and timing. It includes Sevin, malathion, and safety steps for tick removal.
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Nebraska
Declines Raise Worries Among Wheat Growers in Colorado
The National Association of Wheat Growers reports producers complain of sharp price drops from peaks near 63% per bushel to about 2.40 in Colorado by early April. Executive VP Jerry Rees says reactions depend on market conditions, noting shortages chatter had driven prices higher before supply adequacy shifted the market into a buyers regime.
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Washington
National Association of Wheat Growers
Association
Colorado
Jerry Rees
Sharp rise in farm land values across Nebraska and nation
An Economic Research Service report shows U S farm real estate values increased sharply from late 1972 to late 1973, with Nebraska up about 22 percent. Other western states posted 21 to 33 percent gains while U S indices show long term growth since 1939. experts cite inflation and demand for land, with 1974 likely higher. future gains depend on farmer sentiment and farm earnings.
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Lincoln
Economicesearch Service
USDA
U.S
Phil Henderson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Kansas
Missouri
Henderson
United States
Europe moving toward grain self sufficiency says USDA report
An Agriculture Department analysis by Ronald Phillips Jr. warns Europe is rapidly becoming self sufficient in grain and could export up to four million metric tons by 1983. If realized, U.S. farm sales to the European Community would shrink, with imports likely easing after 1975 as EC production grows.
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Don Kendall
Washington Cas
Europe
U.S
Eastier
Agriculture Department
Ronald M. Phillips Jr
Department
Economic Research Service
Phillips
Uhlmann
West German
Institute of Agriculture Marketing Research
Belgium
France
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
West Germany
Denmark
Ireland
Britain
Uhhnan
Cattlemen Press Renewal Effort With Canada Trade
The American National Cattlemen's Association asks Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz to renew cattle and beef exports to Canada after Ottawa banned U S livestock and meat imports. The group seeks an open trade policy and questions Canada’s certification demand that products never contained growth hormones.
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Washington
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Canada
U.S
Agriculture Department
Bury
Co op council rebuts claim on farmer control
National Council of Farmer Co operatives calls an Agribusiness Accountability Project report absurd, saying it fails to show how co ops aid farmer members. Kenneth D B Naden argues strong management is essential in large cooperative operations to serve former members.
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Washington
National Council of Farmer Cobperatives
Kenneth DB. Naden
Council
Agribusiness Accountability Project
Cooperative Board
Naden
Liveweight meat production dips amid higher values in 1973
USDA figures show total liveweight gains from cattle calves hogs sheep and lambs at 62.5 billion pounds in 1973, down from 63.3 billion, while cash receipts from livestock sales rose to a record 26.3 billion. Beef output reached a record 41.5 billion pounds despite a 6 percent decline in slaughter plant beef in 1973.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Deartment
Lon
Rains Boost Winter Wheat Across Plains States
The Agriculture Department said substantial rains last week improved the 1074 winter wheat crop in parts of the southern Great Plains. Growth is good from Montana and South Dakota southward and eastward, except in Texas, with harvest to start next month in some areas.
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Wassington
Great, Plains
Agriculture Department
Montana
South Dakota
Texas
Kansas-Oklahoma
Department
New England
New York
New Jersey
Atlantic
Sudhtatt
Florida
Upstate
Toronto
Chicago
Great Lakes
Great Plains
Central Great Plains
Fexas-Oklahoma
Rocky Mountaiy
Southwest
Dover
Pacific Northwest
CalHornia
Traveling sprinkler hat irrigates 40 000 acres per day
Designed for quick service by the operator with two sets, the machine is built by seasoned travelers using various drive concepts. Made in Grand Island, it invites a visit to see the £ 440 in operation and offers a trade-in lineup including 180 foot and 140 inch Vermeer booms, Lindsay components, a 4 inch mainline, and a centrifugal pump request.
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Grand Island
Vermeer
War on Flies Aims to Prevent Cholera Outbreak
Italy declares a nationwide fight against flies in its central and southern regions to curb a potential cholera outbreak. Authorities will warn locals, ensure sanitary garbage disposal, and keep disinfectants stocked after a deadly incident last act that claimed 27 lives.
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Tlaly
Elieg
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