12 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1972
Page
1
A fragmented article discusses irrigation costs for housewives, noting frequent water use and soil drying patterns. It advises timing irrigation with soil moisture, warns against overwatering, and covers chemical treatments for lawn and rootworm pests. It cites sprinkler efficiency, weekly water use, and August to September replanting steps. It also includes a stray social remark about gender roles.
A five day national conference on environmental education will run August 20 to 24 at the Nebraska Center. Leaders include Warren Caleb, Cecil J. Stanles, Dr. Robert Maier, Walter Hagan, and others discussing environment education policy, roles of agencies, and potential classroom impact. Participants may contact the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education for details.
The Telegram partnership based at 1254 27th Avenue Columbus Nebraska publishes every evening except Sundays and certain holidays with mail and delivery subscription rates listed. Rates include nine dollars per year by mail in state and higher for out of state, with address confirmation urged.
A farm family should use a cash flow and net worth approach to map finances. Dr Thomas Frey outlines steps including income, expenses, depreciation, inventory changes, and asset values to project cash needs and growth potential for a life-cycle farm business.
Washington reports the vegetables situation shows a brighter price outlook for potatoes. Production is expected to be down from last year but improves in major growing areas with lower supplies offset by anticipated higher prices, and a stable marketing outlook through the storage season.
AP reports US China trade relations may lift American farm sales but prospects for strong growth appear slow. FAS analyst Champean notes current shipments total about 65 million dollars monthly, with health inspections and variety of products shaping future demand and market access.
The 4 H program grows nationwide with five million young participants from urban and rural areas. National committees and corporate donors fund scholarships, incentives, and training totaling nearly $3 million this year. Local extension services coordinate activities with 55 corporate and foundation supporters.
Lincoln reports highlight a third year of SPF progress with Nebraska swine herds showing 46,540 animals inspected and 14.51 cases per herd, while 98 percent of SPF stock are purebred. The meeting covered health improvements, rhinitis lesion observations, and sustained parasite control gains across Nebraska operations.
York Nebraska reports warn of threats to sunflowers with potential crop damage. Weather and pests affect fields near York Thayer and Tireshum, prompting warnings on using sprays and methyl parathion derivatives to control outbreaks and protect yields.
Amelitight Livestek Tour, organized by Viatte County livestock Teachers Association and Hstenpion Survive, will be held August 16 at 0:43 pm from Minest Stulhiman Peerots. The program will feature Toeines Mann and Sal Ti Mage Cane Pa, with showcases on feeders, aviary fouling systems, fence Vinehsink feeding, silage feeding, and corn planting. Equipment demonstrations include feed management and pasture practices, with livestock feeders open to participants.
Washington AP reports early August hire prices for choice grade steers slid but remained well above levels a year earlier. Department figures place Omaha steer values near a hundredweight amount in the August week, with November prices about two dollars higher than last year’s $33.45 benchmark.
The Agriculture Department notes corn borers remain active ahead of harvest with 1272 losses yet to be confirmed by fall surveys. States report substantial damage and dollar losses reach hundreds of millions as farmers face a volatile season.
Soviet buyers of U S soybeans lift farmer expectations as shipments of wheat, corn and other feed grains are arranged under a three year sales framework. USDA projections indicate harvest around 1.27 billion bushels with record world demand and a season average price near four dollars per bushel, signaling tight domestic supply despite large export demand.
USDA estimates crop prospects show soybeans at about 1.27 billion bushels, up nine percent from last year, while corn and wheat forecasts drift lower amid global market shifts. The report notes ample supplies to meet domestic demand and potential export changes as the Soviet Union’s needs influence prices and trade outlook.
The Agriculture Department notes wool prices recovered from lows of 1972 with midyear values around two to three cents per pound. Analysts cite a weak decade-long trend and higher prices for raw wool, while forecasters expect further rises to support textile demand despite a mixed global market.
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