Genoa man raises buffalo for breeding and slaughter
Mike Williams of Route 2 Genoa buys a herd of buffalo to raise for breeding and meat. He plans to grow to about 70 head, notes buffalo meat fetches a higher price and is leaner than cattle. He cites feeding needs, taming challenges, and long calving life as factors, with registration through the American Buffalo Association.
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Dib Gondringer
Mike Williams
Genoa
Williams
Hordville
Nebraska
American Buffalo Association
Coffeyville
Kan
Karen
Farm drug residues hit 9.4 percent of hogs in first quarter
Agriculture Department reports 9.4 percent of hogs slaughtered January through March carried illegal sulfa drug residues, with many violations found in kidneys and carcass meat. Testing will rise to about 1,000 samples monthly as officials warn of stricter future restrictions on markets from farms with violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Food Safety and Quality Service
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
U S pushes plan to stabilize world grain markets
Agriculture Secretary Bergland outlines steps to stabilize grain markets by cutting 1976 wheat acreage if needed and building stockpiles. A 200 million bushel farmer controlled reserve is in place as he plans a six nation Asian tour and a June speech to the World Food Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brenner
Washington
UPI
United States
Bob Bergland
Bergland
World Food Council
Registration schedule for beef producers vote
The Platte County ASCS will register beef producers June 6 17 to vote on the beef research and information order. Producers eligible produced beef in 1976 including feedlots and dairymen. each entity gets one vote. A final list of registered voters will be posted June 22 with challenges allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Dick James
Secretary of Agriculture
FFA
The Tree Removal State in Nebraska
Forester John Vanells argues Nebraska risks losing 25 percent of its forest land since 1955. He cites an aerial survey by the University of Nebraska and Lower Loop NRD showing 51,400 acres of commercial forest, with further losses expected to 1977. He urges residents to consult foresters to keep trees, leverage cost sharing, and debate tax incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanells Forester
Lower Loop
NRD
Nebraska
Department of Forestry
University of Nebraska
Forestry Department
Investment by American farmers noted in new report
A new report highlights total investments by American farmers across land, equipment, livestock, and other assets. It details funding patterns and sector growth expectations for agriculture, with emphasis on farm modernization and productivity improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feailinger
Milian
Raw farm product prices rise again by two percent
Raw farm product prices climbed another 2 percent in the month ending May 15, marking the sixth straight monthly gain. The latest increase leaves the farm price average 2 percent above a year earlier and follows a 1.5 percent rise in April.
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Washington
UPI
University of Nebraska Lincoln field day schedule announced
The University of Nebraska Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources released dates for summer and early field days to inform farmers and interested residents about new crop and livestock developments. Events span June 24 at High Plains Agricultural Lab Sidney to September 25 Horticultural Open House North Platte with multiple stations and a July 28 Tractor Power and Safety Day near Mead. Mentions of price changes for cattle hogs soybeans potatoes peaches and declines in wheat corn and eggs follow, noting potential impacts on farm costs and retail prices.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska- Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
High Plains Agricultural Lab
Sidney
Sandhills Ag Gab
Tryon
Pathandle Station
Scottsbluff
South Central
Clay Center
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Aloe
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William L. Murphy
17Th St. Columbus
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John Deere
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Columbus
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