07 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
1
A reminiscence on the 1971 Platte County Mary fair credits organizers and families, while a university expert warns about pesticide skin exposure and nitrate poisoning in forage plants. Safety rules include wearing protective gear, washing skin, and avoiding contact during spraying.
A UPI report summarizes Agriculture Department economists predicting over half of U S food and fiber will come from about 95 000 large farms by 1980. The total number of U S farms is expected to fall to around 5.9 million from 2.9 million, a decline near 3 percent, with large operations earning at least 50 000 in annual sales accounting for most survivors.
Subscription rates listed for delivery by cartier in Gefaiitus 429% per month and by rail to Platze Mocs Buiter Calfax Merrick larce. Annual rate 113.00 by rail biome yes 3 Hebteské and other states. Change of address instructions require subscribers to verify receipt and provide old and new addresses.
A July outbreak of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis VEE in Latin America has killed scores of horses and sickened humans, triggering a national campaign led by the Agricultural Department Animal Health Division. Vet Dr Lloyd C Weldon collects blood samples for analysis in Denver and Atlanta as authorities mobilize response.
Agriculture Department inspectors report about 750 small egg product plants have gone out of business under a new federal inspection law that took effect. The law mandates federal inspection for plants rendering dried frozen or liquid egg items and requires high sanitation and costly pasteurization equipment. About 138 plants now operate under federal or state supervision, with penalties including prison terms and fines for noncompliance.
Washington sources say a key farm credit reform bill, backed by administration officials, aims to finish committee action next month. The Senate proposal would liberalize lending areas for Farm Credit System units, allow loans to nonfarmers, and expand services to rural businesses while facing industry criticism and House scrutiny.
Nebraska extension livestock specialist Dr Ahlschwede says good wheat yields and high corn prices make wheat a viable feed grain for swine. Wheat can replace all or part of corn without reduced performance and may offer a cost advantage. He notes Nebraska wheat protein is higher than corn but lysine is similar, advising ration adjustments using wheat when cheaper per pound.
Sen Hubert Humphrey leads a Senate subcommittee on rural development and schedules hearings starting Sept 20 on Nixon's proposed 1.1 billion dollar rural development revenue sharing plan. The clash centers on credit provisions and the broader reform package, with President Nixon arguing revenue sharing better serves states. Local lawmakers like Senator Miller caution timing and stress a two-track approach to aid rural areas.
A.14 motes Club met at Elizabeth dense as home. Guests included Robert Morton Sherry and ally. Rot call wits wered by Happiness Is. Everhady braight coastmeal cookies were compared. The group Sarg Happy Birthday to Mrs aga Jensen Elizabeth Jensen reporter.
Report notes a gathering at DaAnie Luger's home with glowing candles and fashion outfits described as stylish. Susan Koch, Heporler, remarks on the event and attire.
A fragmentary report notes a Platte Center group meeting at Mrs Mortons. Attendees include Sue Marker Joan Idasienraps Renee Nrei vrs Cheryl Langan and others. Discussion covered potential projects after current tasks and community activities.
Lincoln farmers face rising weed pressure as crops reach silking and head formation. BR Robison warns broadleaf weeds are abundant and herbicide rates often exceed safe levels, risking crop injury. He urges noting infestations before planting next year and using measured spray to avoid drift and damage.
The Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics reports 1.1 million pounds of net whole milk equivalent used in Nebraska manufacturing dairy products in 1970, up 5 percent from the previous year.
A historical note posits that if every U.S. family owned a Tariment of 13 acres they would farm about 27a acres overall, dedicating most land to pasture woodland or fallow ground while caring for six atrey of crops.
The note covers lawn burn spots and watering, onion curing by drying in shade, confirming raspberries should be trimmed to ground, apples worm control needs weekly spraying, horseradish root depth resists hoeing, and elm disease susceptibility with American and Ned elms most vulnerable while Astaire varieties resist best.
Winners announced at the Platte County Beef Carcass Show with Wendt and Clarkson topping the carcass event. Top heifer entered by Kenneth Klug of Columbus, while Lawrence and Walter Oppliger won the pen of steers as overall champion. Placings listed include Hollinger Brothers and Herb Oppl Columbus. Certificates of merit were awarded in the cattle divisions. the event was sponsored by the Mate County Agricultural Society and Platte County Livestock Feeders Association.
A dairy cow producing 11 000 pounds of milk yearly uses about 43 tons of feed annually. The cow yields roughly 5 000 quarts of milk and consumes about 247 pounds of feed per day.
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