22 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1972
Page
1
A community fair Sunday showcases numerous hag exhibits and displays. Vendors offer arsenate herbicides for lawn weed control, detailing use, timing, and safety to prevent turf damage and protect nearby wildlife.
4 H club meeting at Art Bakerhus farm and Richard Micek home with livestock judging at equitest. Members discussed booth location, fair entries, and projects. Demonstrations on appliqué and cookie judging noted, with lunch and cookies provided. reporters Kristie Sailfeld and Theresa Kiuntke filed notes.
Washington reports from the Agriculture Department indicate record cold weather last week slowed corn growth in parts of the upper Midwest. Temperatures ran eight to one degree below normal with new low readings in northern Wisconsin and North Dakota, affecting crops.
Washington policy makers announced the 1973 Wheat program detailing a voluntary set aside of about 24 million acres, up from 20 million in 1972, with farmers paid for reduced production. Officials said no program changes are planned, while market outlook hinges on a possible Soviet purchases and a large winter wheat crop needing timely planting.
Wheat in Nebraska tests leaner this year with a 60.6 pound per bushel average vs last year’s 66 pounds. Protein stands at 1.8 percent, up from 1.1, while the study notes limited samples from eastern and southern Nebraska and data from Fremont Grand Island Hastings Lincoln and Omaha.
The Platte County ASCS outlines major 1973 wheat program provisions led by Secretary Earl Butz. Key points include an 86 percent set aside for participation, optional additional set asides up to 150 percent with 88 cents per bushel, substitution provisions for history, and loan terms. The plan aims to reduce stocks, allow farmer choice, and ensure payments with set aside and yield-based certificates.
Lincoln experts urge summer soil samples to guide fertilizer needs for fall seeded crops including wheat, rye, alfalfa, and pasture. Dr. Delno Knudsen notes top and subsoil tests reveal phosphorus and nitrogen levels and identify trouble spots in soybeans and sorghum. Samples may be sent to UNL lab or commercial labs. guidance available via county Extension offices.
Fastern Star Club and Young Homemakers meet at various homes for bake sales demonstrations and sewing shows. Members plan fair booths bake dishes teach canning and sewing, judge projects at Columbus Manor and United Methodist events, with lunches served and prizes awarded.
Reports from the USDA APHIS show a surge in screwworm infestations across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and bordering areas with 10086 cases in a single week the largest weekly total since the program began in 1962 Texas accounts for about 80 percent of cases as officials boost sterile fly production and urge vigilance by livestock producers to protect newborn calves and wounds from dehorning and castration schemes.
Texas remains the top feedlot state with 2 119 000 head on feed as of July 1 up 25 percent from a year earlier. The nation’s 12 beef states held over 124 million cattle on feed and the Corn Belt briefly led before Texas reclaimed the lead in June.
President Wixon proclaims National Safety Week with the theme Protective Equipment Your Defense. The 253ag observance highlights safety glasses hard hats respirators ear plugs muffs safety shoes with metal toe caps and reinforced soles to prevent injuries across workplaces.
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