Manure as fertilizer and farm meetings urged by Nebraska expert
An Nebraska agricultural column argues manure remains a valuable fertilizer despite rising status as a problem. It notes nutrients and organic matter, stresses proper storage and immediate incorporation, and lists upcoming meetings on livestock, crops, estate planning, and a feeder pig exposition at Ag Park. It also mentions tree program changes and rodent repellents, ending with workplace punctuality advice.
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University of Nebraska Agronomist
CCC report shows grain stockpile decline and uncommitted reserves
The Commodity Credit Corp reported a drop in government owned grain inventories to 33.6 million bushels as of December 3, with wheat nearly depleted at 4.9 million. Uncommitted reserves totaled 36.7 million dollars, down from 558.2 million a year earlier, reflecting higher export and domestic sales.
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Washington
Commodity Credit Corp
CCCI
CCC
Agriculture Department
GCC
OCC
CCG
TGE Affects Many Swine In Nebraska This Winter
Nebraska swine herds suffer high baby pig deaths from Transmissible Gastroenteritis. Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hogg notes widespread cases with recent imports linked to infections. Preventive steps include limiting feeder pig introductions, using separate boots, and strict biosecurity at farrowing sites.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Alex Yogg
University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension
Hoge
Iowa
Miami
Indiana
Missouri
Hogg
Prices Seen Falling On Some Commodities In 1974 Harvest
Washington AP reports Nixon administration budget figures indicating substantial price declines expected for several farm commodities due to large 1974 harvests. Budget shows lower total values for Title I aid shipments though expected quantity increases for crops like wheat and corn. Rice faces the steepest drop from about 27 per hundredweight to roughly 11.70 per hundredweight in 1974–75.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Jong Levi
Fuel allocation system snarled in winter snarl
Washington AP Agriculture Department reports the fuel allocation system for farmers is in a new winter snarl. Distributors confuse supply expectations with 100 percent of needs while awaiting company guidance. officials say the program is not self administering and state local help is needed. Distributors urge farmers to seek ASCS USDA assistance.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Energy Office
Ascs Office
Agriculture Stabiization and Conservation Service
USDA
Government urges open market in wheat amid baking scare
In Washington a month of clashes between the Agriculture Department and industry spokesmen ends with the push to drop government surplus wheat. Campbell Taggart Inc chairman Bill O Mead notes in a stockholders letter that ABA leaders warned of flour shortages, yet his firm had a record 1973 and bought ample flour while others could not.
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Wastiington
Agriculture Department
Campbell Taggart Inc
Bill O. Mead
Washington
USDA
American Bakers Association
Mead
ABA
Record cattle inventory hits all-time New Year peak
Washington reports 127.5 million cattle and calves on farms and ranches at Jan 1, the highest start of year total on record. Herds rose 4 percent from 1973, with average value per head at 321 dollars, boosting total cattle wealth to about 40.9 billion. Dairy farms fell, reflecting consolidations and state losses across Illinois Iowa Texas and other states.
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Crop Reporting Board
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Iowa
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New Jersey
Oregon
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Virginia
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Tennessee
Feeder Pig Exposition Planned by University Experts
The Nebraska Feeder Pig Exposition runs February 13 and 14 at Platte County Agricultural Park with speakers from the University of Nebraska Animal Science Department and NN Extension veterinary staff. Dr. Hogg opens at 10 a.m. on day one, followed by talks by Paul Neil and Ben Littlehanne, with Dr. Baker starting the 1:20 session and Elmer Timson and LaVince Kumm presenting later. Thirty six companies will display swine equipment and products. hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with free admission. The event is sponsored by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and partners.
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Ag Park
University of Nebraska, & Swine Task Force
Frank Baker
University of Nebraska
Alex Hogg
NN Extension
Nebraska
Platte County Agricultural Park
Hogg
Paul Neil
Cozad
Ben Littlehanne
Dr. Baker
Elmer Timson
First National Bank of Stanton
LaVince Kumm
Stanton
Nebraska Pork Producers Association
Pork Industry Development Task Force
Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service
NN Animal Science Department
Reduced tillage touted to cut erosion and save fuel
Soil Conservation Service notes Earl Bulz says to produce more you must protect more. Reduced tillage keeps crop residue on surface to cushion rain impact, reduce erosion, and save tractor fuel. Missouri and Nebraska studies show mixed effects on yield but clear fuel savings. Farmers urged to contact local Soil Conservation Service for details.
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Soil Conservation Service
Cohmmis
Platte County
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl Bulz
Midwest
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska Department of Agricultural Engineering
Incal Soil Conservation Service Office
Brazil Seen As Key To 1974 Soybean Outlook
Agriculture Department analyst Alan Holz predicts a bright 1974 for U.S. soybean farmers despite a world protein meal surplus. He cites record 1973 U.S. soybean output, rising Brazil production, Peru fishmeal recovery, larger India peanut crops, and bigger Soviet sunflower harvests as factors shaping a 65.9 million metric ton protein meal outlook, with growth driven by demand for livestock products and midterm market risks from fuel shortages and inflation.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Alan K. Holz
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Foreign Agricultural Service
Peru
India
Soviet Union
Holz
Nolz
Lolz
Whale conduct contradicts famed savage reputation
Zoologist Dr. Roger Payne reports that the night whale’s disposition clashes with centuries of belief in its boat smashing nature. He notes the whale’s violent acts occurred only after harpooning and lancing, when the creature weighed in agony.
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Roger Payne
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