Aerial Fly Control Trial Reported by Nebraska Scientist
Dr Karl Rau of the University of Nebraska reports on aerial fly control using fixed wing planes and helicopters in eastern Nebraska pasture tests. Ultra low volume sprays with Naled and Malathion achieved 75 to 88 percent fly control, with costs around 25 cents per head at peak season and potential weekly applications for best results.
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UN8
Fevilluts
Match Calle
Nebraska
Aures
Raud
Uganda
Rau
Ranche
Ag Uere
Ratin
Haun
Bread and wheat price linkless as inflation widens
The article notes little visible correlation between bread and wheat prices. It cites inflation driven by wages and interest, discusses rising costs for bakers and mills, and gives regional and historical price data for bread and flour. It references Bureau of Labor Statistics figures and Grand Union Stores observations on wholesale flour.
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New York
clPl
Tau
Exay
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Grand Union Stores
Graund Chion
4 H notes Circle C Livestock Officers Elected
4 H notes Circle C Livestock Organization held at Carroll Melliger home. Officers elected were Bill Lucker president, Dog Killbam vice president, Dave Luckey secretary, Dave Melliger reporter. After the meeting Sergei and Dave Melliger served as reporters. Blue Bells Chih met Vera Schacher home. Mrs Presidia Nickles discussed food projects. Judy Hofetde spoke on Groom Your Room projects. Lunch served by My Boloya Gertseh and Vera Schache Mela Gerisch, reporters. Short Circuits Aloor meeting practiced wiring a single bulb two bulbs in parallel and 1o bulbs in series Terry Ludden brought treats. Bright Stars Club met at Paul Karamer home with Debbie Rhiuommer president Dorothy Stee vice president Carolyn Kummer secretary Roxene Meede Cindy Tiaden song Karen Stee pledge leader Susan Kummer discussed color wheel colors Carolyn Kummer demonstrated kitchen utensil measuring tools. Stoxene Model reported.
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Circle C Livestock Organization
Carroll Melliger
Bill Lucker
Dog Killbam
Dave Luckey
Dave Melliger
Sergei
Blue Bells Chih
Vera Schacher
Presidia Nickles
Judy Hofetde
Boloya Gertseh
Vera Schache
Mela Gerisch
Aloor
Terry Ludden
Bol Brega
Bright Stars Club
Paul Karamer
Debbie Rhiuommer
Dorothy Stee
Carolyn Kummer
Roxene Meede
Cindy Tiaden
Marty Kutomer
Karen Stee
Susan Kummer
Change of Address Notice for Subscribers
The notice requests subscribers to update their address records. It references a postal service and a charge amount, noting compliance is required and accounts may be affected if updates are not made. Specific names, dates, and locations are unclear due to garbled text.
January milk production up in Nebraska in 1969
Lincoln report from the State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics shows Nebraska January milk production at 125 million pounds, down 3 percent from January 1968. Output per cow rose to 633 pounds, up 2 percent from last year. Annual totals through 1969 reached 1.83 billion pounds, down 4 percent from 1968.
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Lincoln
GPS
Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Energy sources discussed at Nebraska beef cattle meeting
Dr. Stan Farlin University of Nebraska Extension livestock specialist will discuss energy sources at the NU Beef Cattle Feeders Days February 25 26 27 in Oakland Aurora and McCook. He notes that nearly 90 percent of a typical beef finishing ration can be grains and that grain cost may reach about 85 percent of total feed cost.
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Stan Farlin
University of Nebraska Extension
NU Baef
Oakland
Aurora
McCack
Farlin
Three Major Changes In 4-H Livestock Show Rules
Nebraska 4-H livestock show rules updated by Dave Williams detail three key changes. The first requires show animals to be approved by county agents and state staff, with certification for district and state shows. The second imposes firm deadlines for certification forms to county offices, and the exhibitor must meet them. The third tightens ownership and registration rules for project animals and allows joint ownership under family members, with papers available for inspection at shows.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Dave Williams
University
Awt
National Westernhiar
Williams
Sar-Ren
Estibilor
Eady
Aller
Hannediale
Wilkiams
Wilhams
Nebraska farmers urged to test grain quality before feeding
Lincoln report says three quality tests should precede feeding ground stored grain to livestock. University of Nebraska committee released results from 40 grain samples including corn piles in western Saline County. One test rat died after eating a moldy sample described as Molly Green and Sangh caked, another rat lost weight. hogs and cattle may be more susceptible to toxins.
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Lincoln
UPL
Nebraska
Jane
University of Nebraska Grain Quality and Management
University of Minnesota
Brown Swiss Association Junior Members Discuss Membership
A fragmented note from Wisconsin's Beloit reports items about junior members of the Brown Swiss Breeders Association of America. Secretary Marvin G. Rush notes junior membership criteria and ownership details for young breeders, with unclear references to national members and past activity.
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Feacky Thelbaseh
Munley
Washeey
Brave
Nebraska calf crop ranked second in history
Nebraska's calf crop was the second highest ever, totaling 1,991,000 head, just below the 1,960,000 head record set in 1868. The decline reflected fewer cows and heifers on farms, though the calving season was slightly above the previous year.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Stilistics
Ave
Trees and farm programs urge sheltering livestock
A county man notes livestock fare better with windbreaks and trees. The Soil Conservation Office offers planning and ordering help for tree planting, with February as Nickels for Profit Month supporting hog producers. Plant care tips cover pruning and winter fruit tree maintenance.
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Ghellerbelly
Soil Conservation Office
Environmental threat demands action at once
Washington a government official warned Americans can avert environmental catastrophe if action starts now. Charles Johnson Jr urged use of skills to enrich life, while Dr T C Byerly warned agricultural pollution requires tech based, economically acceptable solutions. He projected livestock waste grows to 400 million tons by 1980 with disposal costs exceeding waste value.
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Washington
UPL
Charles C. Johnson Jr
Agriculture Department
Nixon
Jaimson
Environmental Health Service
Health, Education and Welfare Department
T. C. Byerly
Biyerly
Anust Conser
United States
Byerly
Nixon farm plan could open cropland to public recreation
The Nixon administration proposes a versatile farm bill draft that would set aside acres idle to maintain price supports while allowing public access for hunting hiking fishing and trapping with added government payments for facilities. The plan includes a 50 million dollar annual cap for crop conversion and may direct funds to buy land for open space parks and recreation facilities.
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Washington
Ush
Oonsansus
Agriculence Department
Farnieys
Minimum Tillage Gives Perfect Erosion Control
Ida Grove Iowa farmer Roland Jensen praises Buffalo Till Planner for minimal tillage. He cites near perfect erosion control weed suppression and moisture retention. He reports corn yields above 60 bushels per acre in dry conditions and beans at 45 bushels per acre.
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Roland Jensen
Ida Grove
Iowa
Teporis
Boonage
Acre
Jensen
Buffalo
Fleischer Manufacturing, Inc
Columbus
Nebraska
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