Predictions for 1977 from local agricultural leaders
Farmers Marvin Classen Leland Nelson and Arnold Stuthman forecast a strong hog market in 1977 with lower average hog weight and steady pork demand. Cattle margins should improve with a balanced market and weather affecting finish. Feeder cattle prices may rise in fall 1977 while red meat remains a good buy. crops depend on moisture. Extension office ends with New Year wishes.
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Marvin Classen
Pla Co Pork Producers
Leland Nelson
Platte County
Classen
Nelson
Stuthman
Swine Days Set At Three UNL Sponsored Meetings
UNL Extension swine specialist Dr William Ahlschwede announced three Area Swine Days in January. Events run 10 a m to about 3 30 p m in Norfolk Shelby and Holdrege with identical programs featuring Zimmerman Birney Bush Kahle and Pee Jr covering gilt development swine nutrition and minerals. All interested persons invited.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
William Ahlischwede
UNL
Norfolk
Kings Ballroom
Shelby
American Legion Club
Holdrege
Ahlschwede
Dwane Zimmerman
Larry Birney
John Bush
Flora
Ind
Ron Kahle
Kearney
Groundwater Declines Across Nebraska in 1975 Study
A Nebraska water survey notes groundwater levels fell in 82 of 93 counties in 1975 due to below average rainfall and rising irrigation wells. The Big Blue Platte Mira basins and towns like O’Neill Imperial and Alliance saw significant drops. The report by UNL and USGS, Nebraska Water Survey Paper 43, lists county totals, well densities, and where replenishment lagged, with 3 469 wells drilled that year.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Conservation and Survey Division
U.S. Geological Survey
Box Butte
Chase
Big Blue River
Platte River Valley
Mira Valley
O’neill
Imperial
Hamilton
Fillmore
Clay
Hall
Merrick County
Richardson County
Farwell
Michael J. Ellis
Darryll T. Pederson
UNL
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation and Survey Division
Nebraska Water Survey
Conservation and Survey Division
Nebraska Hall
Prince Wenzel von Kaunitz-Rietburg Change Clothes 30 Times Daily
United Press International reports Prince Wenzel von Kaunitz-Rietburg, an 18th century Austrian statesman, reportedly changed his clothes thirty times a day, reflecting his extravagant habits and fashion obsession.
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United Press International
Prince Wenzel von Kaunitz- Rietburg
Farming Frontiers '77 program set for Jan 8 in Columbus
A film program titled Farming Frontiers '77 focusing on farm management and new John Deere equipment will be shown Saturday Jan 8 at 1 p.m. in Columbus. Furrow on Film subjects cover latest farming developments and guidance for future plans. Prizes will be awarded and lunch served according to Ey Rey Spulak John Deere dealer. Texas averages 110 tornadoes annually with most in the northeast and north central regions per the Insurance Information Institute.
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Columbus Farm
Ey Rey Spulak
John Deere
Spulak
Texas
The
Insurance Information Institute
Pesticide Certification Sessions Begin in Lincoln
A series of one day training sessions in January February and March will certify commercial applicators of restricted use pesticides. Run by University of Nebraska Lincoln pesticide training coordinator Emery W Nelson the program ends with a state exam. Certification lasts four years. The first session is January 12 in Lincoln at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education.
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Lincoln
Emery W. Nelson
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
State Department of Agriculture
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
Wool producers urged to file 1976 sales reports soon
Schuyler Gene Willers, ASCS executive director, reminds wool producers to submit applications promptly after 1976 shorn wool or unshorn lamb sales. Filing is due by January 31, 1977 to ensure data for the national average price received. Training sessions follow through March across Nebraska towns, covering agriculture standards and right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Gene Ll. Willers
Colfax County
ASCS
Armchair Tour of Scandinavia Planned by Leigh Club
The Leigh Woman's Club will host an armchair tour titled The Glory of Travel at its January 5 meeting. Mrs. Gustave Spanhake will present photographs and recount her summer trip, with hostesses listed as Mrs. Henry Beck Mrs. E F Filipi Mrs F O Nelson Mrs Ed Busse Mrs Roger Litterman and Mrs Mabel Granatowicz.
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Leigh
Scandinavian Countries
Leigh Woman’s Club
Gustave Spanhake
Henry Beck
E. F. Filipi
F. O. Nelson
Ed Busse
Roger Litterman
Mabel Granatowicz
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