Bright Vegetable Outlook Improves for 1977 Supplies
UPI filed report notes early fears of vegetable shortages eased by spring weather. Despite a 5 percent drop in California summer tomato acreage and a 6 percent production decline, total fresh vegetable supplies may be about 3 percent above last year as cabbage onions peppers carrots corn rise.
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Farmers urged to certify crops by deadline at ASCS office
Platte County farmers must certify planted crops by August 41 1977 per Dick James. ASCS aims to certify all crops nationwide by August 31 under the new farm bill. Only about 1,000 of 2,400 Platte County farms certified so far. about 50 per day needed to meet the deadline. Certification is voluntary but without certification, eligibility for disaster protections and price supports may be jeopardized. James urges certification by August 21 to ensure possible Farm bill protections. long lines expected at the ASCS office before August 31.
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Omaha Driver Faces Charge Over River Car Disposal
An Omaha motorist who pushed a car into the Missouri River near the South Omaha Bridge may face charges. Sgt. James Kusan saw the vehicle teetering on a dock before the owner pushed it into the water. Prosecutors say disposing of autos on public property violates city ordinance.
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Hahn elected chairman of Nebraska Water Conference Committee
Richard Hahn of Norfolk, president of the Nebraska Association of Natural Resources District, was chosen as chairman of the Nebraska Water Conference Committee. Dayle Williamson of Lincoln, executive secretary of the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, was elected vice chairman as the committee met in Grand Island Thursday night.
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UPI
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Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Expert analyzes potential of possible Cuban market
Nebraska economist Dr. Everett E. Peterson says U S Cuban ties could revive Cuba as a major importer of Nebraska and other farm state products if relations normalize and Cuba’s debt issues ease. He notes wheat rice corn soy lard canned milk cotton and oils offer strong U S export potential but faces competition from Canada USSR and others and hurdles from Cuba’s existing trade links and debt.
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Rhinelander mayor known as willow witch explains water finding
Claribel Prosser, Rhinelander Wisconsin mayor in her third term, says she uses a forked hazel branch to locate underground water. The 65 year old grandmother estimates eight to ten calls annually, never charging a fee, and cites genetics as a possible cause for her ability while noting skepticism from others.
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Lance J. Herdegen
Rhinelander
Wis
UPI
Claribel Prosser
Wisconsin
Benefits favored over pay raises rise in polls
The Columbus Telegram reports fringe benefits growing in popularity, with a Babe substitute for pay raises cited. A Roper poll shows 4 percent favor new benefits versus 39 percent in 1973, and most workers over 45 and most union members prefer benefits over wage increases.
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American Council of Life Insurance
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