Nitrogen forms and cost guide for Nebraska farmers
A Nebraska extension note discusses nitrogen fertilizers in liquid solid or gas forms, emphasizing total cost per pound of nitrogen plus application costs. It notes soil tests from the University of Nebraska and warns about corn worm control with aldrin or heptachlor, plus safer post-plant options like bait. It mentions a home garden vegetable guide and a light closing quip about noisy neighbors.
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University of Nebraska
Kinois
Contract farming and vertical integration expand in US agriculture
The Agriculture Department reports that contract farming and vertical integration grew, boosting U S farm production. In 1980 about 19 percent was under such arrangements, rising to around 22 percent by 1981. Vertical integration defined as production supervision from farm to processing and marketing rose from 4 percent in 1960 to 5 percent a decade later. Contract arrangements climbed from 15 percent in 1960 to 17 percent, per the Economic Research Service.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
USDA
Economic Research Service
Columbus Telegraph Ad Blunder Offers Sub Rates
A damaged notice from a Columbus Nebraska telegraph service lists subscription prices and delivery details. It references monthly carrier delivery in Columbus and yearly mail rates in Nebraska and other states, with a change of address instruction.
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Argentine beef slump and U.S. import impact noted
AP Farm Writer Dom Kendall reports that Argentina’s beef production fell to 4.4 billion pounds in 1971, triggering rationing and high live-weight cattle prices. U.S. per capita beef use reached about 113 pounds, while imports of canned corned beef and frozen cooked beef from Argentina declined sharply in 1971.
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Dom Kendall
Washington
U.S
Argentina
United States
Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS
South America
Gross income dips on chickens eggs in 1971
Washington AP reports 1971 gross income from chicken and egg sales fell to about 3.45 billion from 3.86 billion in 1970. Egg production rose two percent, but lower prices cut total revenue to 1.875 billion versus 2.23 billion in 1970. Broiler receipts neared 149 billion, up one percent due to some price gains.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Four-H Notes and Club Meetings Report
A compilation of 4-H club items with meetings at Jane King Gretchen Goedeken Robert Coffey Ton Frauendorfer Cam Medlar Susan Engel Susan Rodehorst and others. Members introduce plans and demonstrations in sewing food and crafts. lunches and reports follow with officers elected and lessons on beef conformation and measuring cups.
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Huly Fingers Club
Jane King
Sharon Johannes
Ani Muckler
Happy Helpers
Gretchen Goedeken
Gretchen Goédeken
Kelly Schoent
Anna Mueller
Lori Mueller
Westernairs
Cam Medlar
Shauna Person
Susie Radhorst
Mitch Meddlar
Debi Condreau
Laura Nettland
Luci Drozd
Mes. Medlar
Lori Drozd
Eileen Humlicek
Shay Muhle
United States
Susan Engel
Guys & Gals Fur
Susan Rodehorst
Rall Cal
Lorraine Beri
Lori Russell
Susan Roedehorst
Rewlehorst
Nation's red meat supply dips 1 percent in first quarter
U S Department of Agriculture data show total red meat supply for January through March about 9.13 billion pounds, with beef at 5.73 billion pounds and pork down 1 percent from a year earlier. Veal and mutton also declined while overall per capita meat prices eased.
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Washington
Agrigula Department
Midwest
Omaha
Neb
Rhojice
USDA
Farmers share of grocery dollar slips further
Washington AP report shows consumer grocery prices fell slightly in March as lower cattle hog and fresh produce prices offset by higher middleman costs. Farmers’ share dropped to 38.9 cents from 34.7 as the market basket annual cost stood at 1292 dollars, while middleman costs rose to 740 dollars. Agriculture Secretary Butz blames rising wages for higher food costs and notes meat packers face pressure amid tough competition.
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Washington
Axrrathture
USDA
Karl L. Rutz
Buzz Sald
Chicago
Bute
Butz
Mageh
Income from Nebraska meat marketing rises in 1971 totals
Lincoln AP cash income from marketing meat animals in Nebraska rose five percent in 1971 over 1970. The total reached 1 417 000 000, about 61 percent of Nebraska farm product marketing plus government program income. Cattle and calves made up 82 percent of receipts. sheep under 1 percent. hogs the remainder.
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Lincoln
Neb
Cotton sales teams to tour Europe and Far East next month
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will sponsor two Cotton Council International tours to promote U S cotton. One team will visit Britain France the Netherlands West Germany and Italy for sales opportunities. The other will visit Japan Korea Taiwan and Hong Kong. Both depart around May 11 and return May 20.
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Washington
Europe
Far Mast
U.S
Agriculture, Department
Council International
Britain
France
Netherlands
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Korea
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Sal
Expert reviews swine facilities at Texas course
College Station reports University of Nebraska scientist R D Fritschen and others at the Texas A and M swine short course say future facilities will favor modified open front confinement. He notes profitability hinges on management and immediate moves trend toward simpler housing and better waste and production practices.
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College Station
Tex
University of Nebraska -Annal
Fritschen
Conford
Tose
Texas “A. &'Vm
Nebraska
Fristsehen
Texas Hogmen
Sime Housing
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