22 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1972
Page
1
Extension specialists warn seed-attacking insects hurt sorghum last year and may slow corn stands, so farmers should mix a labeled insecticide into seed if not already treated. They note weather and routine fungicide use in corn may reduce issues, advise checking seed tags, and mention insecticide choices like aldrin, dieldrin, lindane, or heptachlor.
American soybean processors crush over 7 million bushels of soybeans yearly. They produce about 8 million pounds of soybean oil and 48 million tons of soybean meal for domestic and foreign markets.
Published each evening except Sundays and holidays. Subscription rates listed for carrier delivery in Columbus and mail in various regions. Geographic and price details include Columbus carrier $2.00 per month, Plate Rock Buller Calfare areas $15.00 per year, Nebraska and office states $47.00 per year. Address change instructions request subscribers to confirm proper postal and Telegram delivery address.
A compiled report lists multiple 4 H clubs including Busy Minis Cooking Cuties and Golden Red Club. Members, leaders, demonstrations on cakes sewing knitting and crafts are noted with meetings at homes or clubs, lunches, and upcoming events like bake sales and a speech contest.
The Agriculture Department urged Southwest ranchers to monitor livestock this spring for screwworm signs after March cases reached 111, the worst since the 1962 Spader program began. Sterile-fly releases between Mexico and the United States have increased to 160 million weekly, up from 100 million.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports that Australia has surged in world fruit markets with large gains in pears peaches and apricots. Canned fruit exports climbed with Britain as a major buyer while Canada West Germany and the United States show notable growth. US fruit exports reached 341 million dollars in 1970 71 and Australia shipped over four million dollars in fruit related trade.
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz said Washington would not offer concessional credit to the Soviet Union for feed grains despite optimism over grain talks. He noted political thaw and future sales possible, tied to broader U.S.-Soviet relations while ruling out automatic large loans.
Washington AP reports wool output fell to 172 million pounds in 1971, down 3 percent from 1970, the smallest since record keeping began in 1873. Sheep shorn totaled 18.9 million head, mohair output dropped 17 percent, and average wool price slipped to 154 cents per pound, the lowest since 1938.
Ninety livestock industry veterans were honored by the Stack Yards 400 Club at its annual Old Timers Recognition Banquet in Omaha Nebraska. Club President Harold J. Norman said the event recognized those who began in the industry 40 or more years ago. The most senior attendee was Hans Nielsen a retired cattle trader and order buyer. Others honored included William West Max H. Vance and E. Vchal all retirees.
Washington AP reports farmers have redeemed about 76.2 million bushels of 1971 crop corn from government price support loans through March 31, signaling stronger market demand after last fall’s low prices when a record 55 billion bushels were harvested. A USDA ASCS note says about 829.3 million bushels remained in price support loans at end of March, down 138 million from February.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will feature milk and dairy products in its plentiful foods promotion. March daily output rose to the highest year over year increase since 1964, with production remaining near seasonal peaks and expected to reach or near June highs.
The U S Agriculture Department describes a call feeding project in Korea using American grain and dehydrated alfalfa pellets. About 264 calves lifted from Oklahoma in October for an eight month pilot show average gains over 63 pounds each, double their weight since October. The project, sponsored by Daehan Livestock and Feed Co Seoul and the U S Feed Grains Council, uses four daily feedings with steady access to grain, contrasting with traditional Korean feeding of wheat bran and rice straw cooked into a mash.
Lincoln reports that Nebraska feedlots contained 1 456 000 head of cattle on April 1, up 11 percent from the year-ago figure. The April total was four percent lower than March.
Final plans for the Nebraska Village Field Day in Columbus Tuesday April 25 were announced by co sponsors Lop Power District and K TTT. Four farms will demonstrate planting equipment including Allis Chalmers No Till planters Ford tractors and Jon Deere planters. Participants will plant two four acre plots beginning at 10 am using Northrup King seed corn Super Rainbow fertilizer Geigy herbicide and Chevron insecticide. Harvest demonstrations and a fall Harvest Day will follow with crop yield comparisons and equipment displays.
The Agriculture Department reports world corn production rose 15 percent last year driven mainly by the U.S. and Canada. Canada gained seven percent, Mexico three, Western Europe six, Eastern Europe two, Africa two, and Australia eight. The global harvest reached about 28 million metric tons, with the United States at 140.7 million, while the Soviet Union increased eight percent from 1970 to boost feed production.
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