Rural development group to press U S rural growth
Former Nebraska Governor Tiemann and Kentucky Governor Breathitt lead a drive to form a new national rural development coalition. The coalition, tentatively named Coalition for Rural America, aims to press stepped up economic development, with invitations sent to industry, agriculture, labor and other leaders for a September 7 meeting.
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Wallington
Nebraska
Kentucky
America
Ings
Coalition Forural America
Norbert
Tiemann
Edward Ry. Breathitt
Orgatzation
Nemany
Breathitt
Urban Coalition
Wreeman
Tve
Agriculture
Orville
L. Freeman
Humphrey
Reir
Farmers and conservation push clash with insect trap claims
Farmers have long led conservation efforts with vegetative cover to reduce soil erosion and pollution. The FTC warns lighting insect traps touted as insect free are unproven, unapproved, and not endorsed by USDA or major universities, urging caution to consumers.
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ASCS
Anvrica
Federal Track Commission
U.S
FTC
USDA
25th annual Nebraska district dairy shows celebrate rising animal quality
Lincoln reports the 25th district dairy show season across Nebraska ended with improved animal quality cited by UN extension dairy specialist Gale Cole. About 400 head expected at Ak Sar-Ben, 664 earned purple or blue ribbons statewide, largest Norfolk with 222 animals, Holsteins leading at 63 percent. Dairy queens were named at district shows and one candidate will reign as Ak Sar-Ben Dairy Queen.
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Lincoln
Mie
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Dairy
Up Cole
UN Dairyman
Gale
Ab- Sar-Ben
Cole
Norfolk
Hemingford
Guernsey
Ayrshire
Jersey
Sharon Meyer
Diller
Cyndi Meier
Grand Island
Debbie Frederick
Connie Polston
Arapahoe
Linda Marlin
Arlington
Teri Scranton
Plainview
Willa McCleary
Custer County
Terrie Wiles
Sheridan County
Kathy Ann Brandon
Laurel
Cale
Hay Fort's Hay Bales Halt Dorchester Attack
In the Revolusignocy War, colonials built a studdy fort from 700 pound hay bales in one night near Dorchester Bastar. By morning, frills troops abandoned their planned assault on the heights, astonished by the improvised stronghold.
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Dorchester
Bastar
Coma Telegram Ad Rates and Change of Address Notice
The Columbus carrier rate is $2.00 per month with prices listed for rail service across Platte, Boose, Butter, Colfax, Merrick, Nance, Polk counties. Mail subscrip tions show $70 per year. Subscribers must promptly notify the local postmaster of address changes.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Platte
Boose
Colfax
Merrick
Nance
Polk Counlies
Hebracka
Colukuy Teiearam
NU Field Days in September
Preliminary plans outline two University of Nebraska field days in September. The Crops Field Day at Concord and a Soybean Field Day at Mead will showcase terrace tests, water and soil conservation, weed control demos, direct seeding in alfalfa, and fertilization studies. University agronomists and Lincoln campus specialists will assist. Soybean Day will cover breeding, varieties, pests, weed control, and harvesting practices.
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University of Nebraska
Fiala
MU Northeast
NU Field Laboratory
Mead
Concord
Cal J. Ward
Maxtension
Northeast
Russell Montisw
George Rene
Wayne Fisher
University
Lincoln
University of Nebraska- Lincoln College of Agriculture
Federal move to take over intrastate meat inspection
Federal officials prepare to assume supervision of Nebraska intrastate meat plants after ruling state inspection fell below federal standards. The plan, under the 1908 Wholesome Meat Act, triggers a federal takeover 20 days after the August designation. A second state was also cited for 30 days to correct substandard inspection.
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Washington
UPI
Adi
Agriculture Department
Puerto Rico
Mindana
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
Rtule
James K. Payne
Art
Consumer and Marketing Service
Huthe
Fayne
Offier
Payne
Problen
Rhubarb Leaves Poisonous to Hogs Question
The text asks if rhubarb leaves are poisonous to hogs. It states rhubarb is poisonous to all animals with symptoms like staggering and excessive saliva appearing three to five hours after exposure, and mentions unrelated gardening tips about fertilizer and lawn care.
Portable sow feeder designs from Oklahoma State and Virgine Poly Institute
An instructional building plan for two portable sow feeders, one steel stall and one wood stall, designed at OSU and Virgine Poly Institute. Features include separate feeding stalls, 25-gallon drum troughs, three skid supports, beveled front blocks for easy feed access, and safe construction notes. Contact university extension offices for complete drawings, 25 cents.
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Oklahoma State University
Virgine Polytechnic Institute
Agricultural College of Agriculture and Home Economics
University of Nebraska
Linegin
Usda Cooperative Arin
Exchinge
Osh
Expert views sprinkler unit of the future
Nebraska extension researchers at the South Central Station near Clay Center test retractable underground sprinkler visors. The units rise 19 inches to water form a circular spray pattern, then retract after use, staying below ground to avoid tillage damage.
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H. KR
Mulliner
University of
Grand Island
Auth Central
Gu Feck
Dairy science field offers opportunities for young people
Dr. Robert Appleman of University of Nebraska Lincoln urges youth to consider dairy science as a career. He notes on-farm positions, agribusiness roles, and teaching as paths, with demand for scientific knowledge, business sense, and ambition as dairy farming modernizes. Roles span banking, credit, processing, packaging, distribution, and government work.
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Lincoln
Robert Appleman
University Nebraska - Licoln Associ
Applewan
Data Serene
Pecan Farm Income Relative To Nonfarm Earnings
The article reports that the average after tax income of pecan farm workers stood at 78.2 percent of nonfarm personal income. This compares with 77.4 percent in 1969 and 74.5 percent in 1968, indicating a rising parity between farm and nonfarm earnings over the period.
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U.S
Nebraska entomologists urge cautious pesticide rules
University of Nebraska experts told the Lincoln inlets committee that central pesticide legislation should protect agriculture without crushing it. Roselle argued against total bans, favoring restricted use and increased education. Phil Ages noted wildlife tests show good results, while warning federal pressure may rise.
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Lincoln
UPI
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Intevns
Robert Roselle
Roselle
Phil Ages
State Game Commission
Wildlife Levines
Hol Femson
Nbraska
Activities at the Mueller cabin gathering near Wagner Lakes
Mary Pfeifer reports a Pawnee Planners meeting at the Mueller cabin with a lunch and songs planned for the State Fair. Libbie Thiele notes a picnic at Wagner Lakes with swimming boating and water skiing.
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Pawnee
Wagner Lakes
Libbie Thiele
Wyman to Continue Veterinary Technology Training at Curtis
Timothy Wyman, son of Mr and Mrs William Wyman, returns to the University of Nebraska to complete two years of veterinary technology training at Curtis. He has finished the third quarter work experience requirement by working at Fenner Park. Other notes mention Swihart, Leslie, and Bader in related farm and racing season contexts.
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Timothy Wyman
Unl Mars
Wiliam Wyman
University of Nebraska
Curtis
Wyman
A-T. Swihart
Fenner Park
Coring
Robert Leslie
TYAS
Grant Island
Dean HK. Bader
TAVM
Palmer
Farm Briefings Tie Officials To Price Freeze Plan
Washington's background briefing on the administration price freeze drew a wide circle of trade groups and firms. Attendees included the National Association of Food Chains, Ice Cream Manufacturers, American Farm Bureau, Cattlemen, grain firms, and many others. Officials urged secrecy, with press barred and no attribution.
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Bernard Brenner
Washington
UPL
Formul
Backrav
Clifford Mr. Jardin
Trade and Farm Organization
National Association of Food Chains
International Association of Ice Cream Manuacturers
American National Cattlemen's Association
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Soybean Processors Association
American Cotton Shippers Association
National Canners Association
The
Annual Health Institute
National Grange
National Farmers Union
U.S. Chanteler of Commerce
Cargill, Inc
Giant
Grain and Commodity Firm
Ture
Gris
Courag
The Sunflower Next Wonder Crop in the U S
A single push in agricultural balance aims to build a sunflower industry in the United States. Russia produces about two billion tons of air annually from sunflower. The versatile plant tolerates extreme climates better than corn or soybeans, and recent hybridization breakthroughs promise it as a viable alternate crop in both hemispheres.
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U.S
Russia
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