Cattlemen hear on crossbreeding value and limits
Frank Baker of the University of Nebraska discusses crossbreeding technology for beef cattle before the Utah cattlemen’s association. He notes hybrid vigor can boost output, with 76 to 85 percent of gains in the preweaning phase, and cites research mainly on Hereford, Angus, and Shorthorn breeds while noting unmeasured milk production benefits from dairy genetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Wah
Ula Caltlemen's Association
Frank 4. Baker
University of Nebraska Animal Science Department
Nebraska
Terminal marts as accurate price barometer in cattle trade
University of Nebraska expert Dr. Michael Turner asserts terminal markets reflect livestock prices better than price quotations. He notes cattle value hinges on beef carcasses, by products, dressing percentage, plant costs, and packer competition, with feedlot news and bid competition shaping direct sales conclusions.
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Lincoln
Michael Turner
University of Nebraska
Turner
Nebraska
Bigger Exports Bring Higher Wheat Prices
Nebraska Wheat Division analyzes 1950 to 1967 data showing in seven of eight years exports above 600 million bushels correlated with prices above loan rate. Chief Marx Koehnke notes higher exports raise prices and lower exports cause declines, backing Nebraska’s foreign market program in 47 countries and its impact on local wheat prices.
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U.S
Nebraska Wheat Division
Marx Koehnke
Neraska
Japan
Venezuela
Netherlands
Tom Gran
Nebraska
Federal shell egg inspection fight heats in Congress
Farm officials clash with three House Democrats over whether shell egg plants should face federal inspection. The dispute centers on mandatory checks for plants processing dried eggs and those with 2000 plus weekly capacity. The Aiken plan favors spot checks. administration says existing grading plus spot checks suffice.
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Bernard Brenner
Washington
UPL
Nixon Administration
House Democrats
Agriculture Department
Foley- Smith
Department
4 H notes and meeting recap at Grubaugh home
4 H notes describe the Lets Bake activity at Kelli Grubaugh s home with baked apples. A discussion on fan caroling and plans for a mothers lunch occurred. New member Kelly Schmid joined while Connie Maslenka served as reporter. Debbie Davidson presented a Happy Honey Bees demonstration on Peanut Butter Cookies at the Davidson home.
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Guy Mods
Kelli Grubaugh
Kelli
Kelly Schmid
Connie Maslenka
Debbie Davidson
Davidson Hone
Lynn ‘Toregan
Bhelly Davidson
Diane Moger
Crackdown on tires labeled farm use only widens
Washington reports government plans to curb sale of tires branded farm use only or not for highway use. Officials say unscrupulous dealers misbrand tires with defects to sell them for highway use, prompting proposed rules to remove or deeply stamp farm use markings and limit tire data on molded text.
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Washington
UPL
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hal William W. Dordan
Metro Brane
National Highway Safety Bureau
Department of Transpartis Jnl
Sayds
Bureau
Kellen
Andy
Agriculture in Nebraska Gains as Farm Investments Rise
Lincoln reports total Nebraska farm and ranch investments surpass nine billion dollars with farmers cash receipts at 1.68 billion and production expenses at 0.41 billion in 1967. Nebraska leads in alfalfa meal wilt hay and navy bean production while ranking high in beef cows fed cattle and sorghum silage. The Campaign Circular CC 187 details agriculture as the state’s top industry and how to obtain copies from County Extension offices.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Great Northern
Zalanbus Brings First Cal tle to the New World in 1498
A fragment notes Zalanbus arriving with the first cattle to the New World in 1498, marking an early livestock introduction during early explorations. The text provides a brief historical reference without broader context.
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Zalanbus
Rural Livestock Costs and Heat Lamps for Winter Farm Work
Farmers receive guidance on non feed costs in livestock. Non feed costs per hundred of pork, per cow in cow calf operations, and per ewe in sheep ventures are rising due to new tech and higher interest. Heat lamps offer warmth and light but require safe wiring and porcelain sockets for long use. A Rural Recognition Banquet is planned for Day 13.
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Uckers
Guest speaker for St Edward FFA inspires local youths
Clarence Newton of the Nebraska Game and Park Commission spoke to the St Edward FFA on using waste areas and woodlands as gate preserves and hunting zones. He urged public speaking and announced a wildlife speaking contest in February. Ten local boys attended a York recognition banquet for era record keeping on crop projects. honored were Avon Condreau, Blain Condreau, Ross Davidson, Francis Whidden, Joe Drug, Alan Hall, David Kaul, Chick Long, Max Nieman and Rod Jasa.
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ST Edward
Clarence Newton
Nebraska Game and Park Commission
St. Edward
Avon Condreau
Blain Condreau
Ross Davidson
Francis Whidden
Joe Drug
Alan Hall
David Kaul
Chick Long
Max Nieman
Rod Jasa
Moon module carries 15 miles of wire for Apollo 11
The Apollo 11 command module that ferried Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins from the moon contains about 15 miles of wire ready to power 50 two bedroom houses. The craft uses roughly 3,000 watts, about the draw of an electric range, for its systems.
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Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Moon
Feeders Pass 14 Resolutions at Nebraska Convention
Members of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association at Columbus approved 14 resolutions on topics including reducing meat processing costs, a Livestock Weather Warning System, a constitutional amendment to classify personal property, agricultural land valuation, and opposing county tax levy ceilings. Other items cover farm machinery taxation, funding for livestock health, waste control education, carcass grading weighing methods, support for the Nebraska Livestock Foundation and University of Nebraska Beef Feeding Research Fund, feedlot waste control cost sharing, eminent domain rights, and Platte River projects. STROMSBURG report notes Mrs. James Rosenquist and son Scott returning from Denver after Scott’s surgery.
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Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association
Columbus
Association
Livestock Conservation Inc
Department of Animal Health
Bureau of Animal Industry
Packers and Stockyards Act
Nebraska Livestock Foundation
University of Nebraska Beef Feediot Research Fund
Mead Association
Mead Research Station
Fishler herd average told in Vermont testing release
A new annual herd production average for the Registered Holstein herd owned by Join EB and Maryin L. Fishler Pawnee Dairy Central City shows an official con average of 16138 pounds of milk and butterfat across 22 lactations. The Holstein Friesian Association of America reports the results conducted with state and local testing partners. Dairymen pay for this service as part of official production testing used to guide breeding and herd management progress.
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Brattleboro
Vermont
Join Eb, & Maryin L. Fishler
Pawnee
Central City
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Holstein-Frieslao Association of America
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Baker
Division of Wheat Development, Utilization and Marketing
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Loah
IPT OF Agriculture
Hcomomic Research S
Aerson
Bob
Voboril
St. Edward Ffa
Philco
Ron Muallor
June Meacham
Juné Meacham
Arta H ‘Ork
Humphrey
Horé
Ies
ACP
Platte
Stromsburg
James Rosenquist
Scott
Denver
Colo
Sears
Miri
Ante Sayre
Hubbard
Focal
Hubbard Cattle Booster
Cash & Haul Discounts
Columbus Hatchery
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