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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1976
Page
3
Washington August 14 1976 chairman Al Ullman D-Ore remains optimistic about passage of the estate tax bill but Republicans and some allies warn of possible delays. President Ford and key lawmakers push for swift action as opposition grows in Congress.
Armyworm activity in corn raises concerns as brood timing and silking impact potential yield. The text also notes proposed estate tax reforms, including new unified credits, farm value provisions, and generation-skipping trust adjustments amid Democratic caucus discussions on floor amendments.
A Bicentennial project by the U S Department of Agriculture compiles 335 photographs from over 50 photographers. Images captured during 1975 and early 1976 portray farming families and rural life across the nation in the United States 200th year.
University of Nebraska Lincoln economist Dr. Michael Turner projects U S feed grain output reaching records despite dry weather. Wheat production about 2.04 billion bushels with 70 million acres harvested and corn at 6.553 billion bushels, aided by higher yields and larger carryover stocks.
Nebraska cattle feeders held 1.1 million cattle on feed as of August 1, up 25 percent from a year earlier and 7 percent above two years ago. July sales reached 278,000 head, the highest for July since 1971, with 220,000 placements, the largest July total since 1970.
The Agriculture committee will hold a Thursday hearing in Room 2230 at the Capitol on meat quotas for Nebraska beef growers. Chairman Loran Schmit of Bellwood said the group will seek equitable quotas without harming the livestock industry and invites testimony from interested parties.
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