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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
3
University of Nebraska engineers warn farmers to control midseason grain moisture during fall and winter storage. Moisture concentrates at the top center of bins as cool air moves, risking reduced quality and higher losses. Methods include vertical ducts with suction fans, perforated floors, and air movement of about one cfm per 10 bushels.
AP reports under Agriculture Department notes that men eat more than women in weekly food cost charts. Costs vary by household type from elderly to four-person families, with men typically $1.60 to $3 more weekly. Officials cite meat as costly though production also includes hides and tallow in the market.
Washington AP reports a 10610 grant to Tennessee State University for a one year study on using animal manure crop clippings and sludge as fuel. The project aims to identify methane production and best mixtures to possibly replace natural gas or gasoline, with a focus on feasibility and precision of methods.
Washington AP Edwin M Wheeler president of the Fertilizer Institute says domestic fertilizer production for four months through October rose 44 percent from a year earlier. But larger crop acreages expected in 1974 will keep supplies tight as farmers and producers must manage shortages.
The USDA Outlook and Situation Board projects net farm income of 20 to 23 billion dollars in 1974 with record asset growth totaling about 454 billion on June 1 and further rise to 498 billion by January 1, 1978. Farmers face higher costs and borrowing needs but stronger cash balances and deposits help support funds for livestock and crops.
The Agriculture Department aims to publish weekly surveys on fuel constraints for farmers. ASCS data show critical gasoline and diesel shortages in numerous states and some producers exhausting 1972 fuel stocks by November. Senate Agriculture Chair Talmadge warns shortages could force 1974 food rationing without more farm energy priority.
Washington AP report shows Agriculture Department vehicles averaging 12 mpg versus GSA fleet at 16 mpg in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Officials cite vehicle types, rough terrain, and older models lacking anti pollution devices as key factors.
NebGuide, a notebook style system from the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service, rapidly disseminates farm management information. More than 60 guides are in notebooks or production, aiming to curb publication costs while providing concise, up to ten page sheets with official Extension branding for quick access and revision.
A Ford Foundation analysis notes higher grain prices and transport costs pressuring foreign buyers, especially less developed nations. USDA data show Gulf of Mexico wheat prices rising to about 1.20 per bushel in mid November, with ongoing strength into 1972. North Carolina leads in sweet potato production, surpassing other states.
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