David City Beef Exposition Sets Second Annual Show
David City announces the May 1 beef exposition at the David City PadeB grounds sponsored by Butler County extension office and the 4 H Council. Events begin at 8 with registration, judging at 9 and showing at 10, awards include trophies and ribbons across breeding heifers, market steers and heifers, with champions in each breed and overall market.
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David City
Butler County Distension Office
4-H Council
Chamber of Commerce
University of Nebraska
Goreen Erickson
Nebraska Angus Association
Debbie Mueller
Arlington
Nebraska
Ruth Ann Strate
Litchfield
Hereford
Kathy Johnson Tops 4-H Speech Event in Columbus
Kathy Johnson of Columbus won the Timely Topics Speaking contest at the Administration Building and will represent Platte County at the district contest on May 4. County 4-H members across senior and junior divisions earned ribbons, with judges from Platte College and Lakeview High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Donavan
Myron Johnson
Columbus
Platte County
Wyerno
Dora Oliver
Humphrey
Susan Olivier
Skumphrey
Diane Olivier
Glen Lines
Connie Bernal
Susary Bierman
The Corp Terecran Association in Columbus Nebraska
A historical newspaper notice outlines subscription rates and mailing details for The Corp Terecran in Columbus Nebraska. It lists territories Platte, Boone, Merrick, Nance, and other counties, with annual and monthly prices and delivery by carrier, mail, and state options.
Farm fire causes minor damage near Lorello
Albion firefighters responded to a Wednesday morning blaze at Clint Mock farm three miles west of Lorello. A hotwire sparked the fire, injuring no one and causing minor damage, according to site chief Robert Spiegel.
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Albion
Albion Volunteer Fire Department
Htl A.m
Mesday
Clint Mock Farm
Walt Milles
Lorello
Robert Spiegel
Farm profits climb as local crops pass ten thousand sales
Production on area farms has surged beyond ten thousand dollars in annual sales, with farmers earning over a thousand dollars per farm. The report notes rising output and broader market reach for locally produced goods.
Fraday safety talks warn of more accidents and lightning risks
The article notes rising local accident and death trends, urges safety awareness, and mentions a June tractor safety course for youths. It discusses lightning damage prevention with proper farm building grounding and outlines a two ground method for smaller buildings and more for larger ones. It also covers hackberry psyllids entering homes, their life cycle, and control sprays with Sevin or diazinon.
Fertile Valley 4-H Club shines at Fairbury revue
The Fertile Valley 4-H Club sent twenty one members to Fairbury for the Blue Valley Revue. Terry Zeller of Elmwood reserved grand champion overall steer and the grand crossbred. also won Angus market heifer. Janet Schmit Terry Zeller and others placed in county team judging while Ron Sabala led adult judging. The trip included leaders Jordan Zeller Podrana Ramshek Kobez and family. about MO animals entered.
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Fellc Valley Dt Club
Helmwond
Malrbury
Vertile Valley Club
Terry’ Zeller
Eltwood
Janet Schmit
Terry Zaller
Dianne Schinkt
Becky Zeller
Ron Sabala
Terry Zeller
Susan Kobza
Mark Zeller
Benny Hramshek
Tton Sebata
Jiordan Zeller
Stan Podrana
George Ramshek
Ben Kobéi
Fairbury
Blue Valley
Nebraska and Iowa Beef Outlook Stressed by Dr. Franck L Baker
Dr Franck IL Baker Neb University animal science chair spoke at the First National Bank Round Up in Omaha. He said Nebraska and Iowa have secure feed and forage supplies, with feed costs dominating beef production. He projected Texas could rival Nebraska in finishing capacity if utilization rises, but Nebraska maintains potential to be number one. He outlined beef industry needs, including cattle building, efficient feed use, and a genetic engineering program using performance records to develop superior bulls and profitable beef enterprises.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Lowa
Franck IL. Baker
First National Bank
University of Nebraska Department of Animal Science
Texas
Southwest
Towa
Baker
Rattle Breaders
Beaft Improvement Associations
Breed Associations
Performance Registry International
Work requirement for food stamps eyed by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department proposes a work registration rule for able bodied adults on food stamps. Exemptions apply to caregivers, students enrolled at least half time, and those working 30 hours weekly. Those not exempt must register and seek work via state or federal employment offices with protections on job type, pay floor, and labor rights.
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Bernard Brenner
UPL
Washington
Agriculture Department
Richard BE. Lyng
Nebraska range feed condition down in April report
The State Federal Division at Agricultural Statistics reports Nebraska range feed condition as of April Ve at five points below last year. The division says condition rated at Th per cent, a points below last year and four below the .iee average for that date.
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Lincoln
Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
Four 4H and club meeting notes from local groups
Multiple small 4H and club meetings are summarized with notes on venues, officers elected, activities planned, projects chosen and members present. Reports mention dates like 4 11 and events such as speech contests and booth ideas, with members named and beverages or snacks served.
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Bol Olmer
Susan Olner
Glen Olmer
Diane Olmer
Leonard Olmer
Dallan Olmer
Andy Olyner
Diane Wranendorfer
Leonard Oliner
Trial run set for new boll weevil control system
Washington reports a two year plan for a $2 million trial of a coordinated boll weevil suppression program. Centered on 30 000 acres of cotton in southern Mississippi and fringe Alabama, the effort tests advanced biological and nonpersistent chemical methods to cut insecticide use and save farmers up to 273 million dollars annually.
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Washington
UPS
South
Agriculture Department
Mississippi
Alabama
Future Farmers of America Host Parent Son Banquet
The Leigh Leigh Future Farmers of America held a parent son banquet in the high school auditorium with Stan Walker of Scottsbluff as guest speaker. Donald Tyser introduced guests including past honorary chapter farmers. awards were presented for livestock, public speaking, star Greenhand, and tractor maintenance. 1971 72 officers were introduced and the American Legion Auxiliary organized the event’s meals.
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Leigh
Future Farmers of America
Heer
Stan Walker
Scottsclaft
FRA
University of Nebraska
Donald Tyser
FPA
Gerald Vasek
Gustave Spanhake
Clarence Fassencact
Edwin Calblies
Rudulph Palenz
Colfax County
Extension Agen
Lawrence Tramain
Witley Olson Jr
Kenneth Piapergerdes
Howard Brown
Tyser
Richard Mrvink
Star Warner
Byron Bakenhus
Stac Greenhand
Stuart Osten
Steve Faye
Jim Bachman
Owl
PEA
Iepion
Harold Svoboda
Robert Lake
Henry Sehoride
Frieda Imholte
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Delmar Lange
Ran Sabata
KL 1
Bellwood
Kathy Johnson
Bone CO Platte Carnytle Lh
The
Agricultural Society
Platte County Agricultural Park
Platte ‘College
Columbus City Auditorium
Cormnittes
Sirs
Bos Pfeifer
Vamphres
We Hsirman
Ray Bargmann
Mel
Leshir Kapecky
Lindsay
Marvin Harper
Mike Rawgare T
Corp Terecran
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Aerce
Calurb.s
Hoter
Cerrice
Coruibus
Gymad
Platte
Boace
Telegram & Call
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Bex
Eros Rhett
Itals Agaz Cayrd
Usm
Sane SS
Farmers Grain & Lumber Company
Humphrey, Nebraska
Kellie Seneier
Plate County
Jextension Office
Hackberry
Vobarl
Fertile Valley
Wands
Aldée Point
Call
Iowa
Yale
Oakland
Gary Barnett
WERTZ
Cooper
Cooper Hurling
Ea Ager
Renee Vata
Feens
Lucky Caddie
Polymatian Cyaramid Co
Platte Valley
Goat Guys
Mark Lughsinger
Lynch
Sandy Wachs
Gay Shermanattes
Jolene
Susan Dirks
Latich
Norman Dirks
Shelley Ahrens
Sie Marker
Cindy Schumacher
Debbie Morton
Robert Morton
Sherry Morton
Peggy Schmidt
Joan Hassebrook
Trudy Hill
Silver Star Club
Marty
Scott Schmid
Niagara
Schmid
Darrel Rickert
Bernt
Muleria
Jennifer Liehentrill
Cheryl Heutyes
Milton Meedel
Rosene Meedel
Karen Stee
U.S
Toda
S&h
Leonhard Conoco
Ith St
27Th Ave
Hhaa
Dekalb
Allan Becher
Columbus Ri
Crostey
John Bitter
Moura
Gayle Goering
Platlo Center
Ewald Klug
Columbus Fer
Harold Oppliger
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