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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1971
Page
1
A Nebraska extension summary notes that farm credit, properly used, can boost net income and expand operations, while misused credit risks liability. Hackberry emerges as a hardy, in demand hardwood for industry, windbreaks, and wildlife plantings, with Clarke McNary seedling restock and application forms available.
Nebraska December egg production fell to 5,084,000 layers, down 46,000 from a year earlier according to the State Department of Agricultural Statistics. Egg yield averaged 1,736 per 100 hens, slightly below last year, while commercial hatcheries produced 360,000 chicks, about eight percent less than December 1969.
A Census estimate places seven million horses in the United States now, about one horse for every 20 people. Projections say by 1977 the population could hit 18 million as 82 million Americans ride a horse at least once annually, including a core of ex 4-H members who learned riding training showing and care.
The notice lists subscription rates by mail and carrier with yearly and monthly options. It mentions delivery arrangements, portmaster contact, and service areas, emphasizing price structure and payment methods.
At the Flying D ranch northwest of Columbus, motorist observers will see five to ten day old Murray Grey cross calves. Three bulls born small yet sturdy, a first cross with Angus and Holstein sires, meet expectations. Plan to breed Charolais Angu females with Murray Grey semen from Australia, imported frozen via Midwest Breeders in Wisconsin.
Bernard Brenner reports that the Agriculture Department may move parity references off the front page of the monthly farm price report and update statistics to a 1967 base. December parity read was 67 percent, the lowest in 17 years, with potential shifts under discussion.
National Farmers Union President Tony Dechant charges the Nixon administration with a public relations gimmick in launching a new farm price to cost ratio report based on a 1987 base. He says the plan camouflages deteriorating farm income and parity status and urges Congress to insist parity be reported per the established method.
Lincoln UP I says Nebraska cattle on feed for slaughter on January 1 totaled about 1,422,000 head, four percent below the January 3, 1970 figure of 1,477,000 but slightly above last month’s 1,408,000 head. Sheep and lambs on feed reached 170,000, up five percent from 162,000 a year earlier, yet eight percent below the November 1, 1979 estimate of 194,000.
A series of brief 4 H reports from January shows meetings at various homes including Keith and Tammy Runge Lila Janssen and the Den Lloyds. Members discussed homemaking projects sewing projects record books officer elections and refreshments were served at several gatherings.
University of Nebraska researchers led by Rob Eritsehen discussed the 1970 outbreak of the bleeding edema syndrome in swine and its containment. Fritschen, swine project leader at Northeast Station, noted the condition is not widespread but devastating in affected herds. Talks were planned for Swine Day programs January 25 Beatrice, January 26 Lexington, and January 27 Plainview.
Lincoln Nebraska E program reports year end 4-H enrollment at 42838 youth including 27099 girls and 14499 boys. 3170 older youth act as junior leaders with 8329 volunteer adults in 3147 clubs. Rudman cites ongoing project expansion and leadership development as keys to continued growth.
University of Nebraska and ARS scientists led by Virgil A. Johnson report Atlas 66 derived lines with 20 to 25 percent higher grain protein. Experiments show average yields near 41 bushels per acre at Nebraska sites, with improved essential amino acids like lysine, methionine, and threonine. Researchers aim to combine protein gains with amino acid balance for nutrition. World interest is high with 26 high protein lines released in 1970 and requests from 16 states and 16 foreign countries.
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