Pruning Tips for Evergreens and Economics Event
A mixed bulletin covers pruning evergreen growth to keep pines spruces and firs dense without cutting into older wood. It also promotes a teen economics program Economies in Action at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education July 5 10 for ages 16 to 18 with $4 fee and $200 scholarships and regional participation across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fur Imo
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
National
4- HW Foundation
Nebraska
North Dakota
Missouri
Colorado
South Dakota
Wyoming
Mechanized Agriculture Club Tackles Noise Pollution in Nebraska
In Lincoln and across Nebraska the Mechanized Agriculture Club launches a awareness and education program to fight farm equipment noise. Excessive tractor and motor noise has caused hearing losses, motivating members to provide affordable hearing protection devices and promote safety. Over seventy thousand ear protectors and related gear have been distributed, with a new muffler device combining a tractor radio speaker and hearing protection under study for broader use in farming communities. Kenneth Van Hargen is noted in association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mechanized
Seip
Nebraska
Ctu
Mechanized Agriculture Club
Department of Agricultural Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nncertine
Kenneth van Hargen
Substandard Telegraphed Notice From Celartes Post
An unclear OCR item lists subscription details and changes of address for Celartes postal customers. It mentions costs 913.00 per year and mail delivery in multiple areas including Platte Boers Colfax Merrick Marca and Tioga postmaster, with directives to update addresses and subs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enen
Excesi Sanday
Celartes
Hetraske
Celatres
Wall i Platte
Tioga
Colaartys
4-H Notes On Meetings And Demonstrations At Clubs
A collage of 4-H club notes covers meetings at Vie Welter home and Gengas basement. Demonstrations range from tuba salad submarine to icebox cake, with recipes like baked beans and green beans. Reports from Mary Pfeifer and Susanne Lemp note demonstrations on salads, table manners, and knot types. Proceeds from a silent auction benefit the national 4-H office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Welter
Jeanette Keller
Chris Keller
Rell
Fullerton
Flassey
Eastern Star Club
Christine Rickert
Fallawag
Pean LeAnne
Susan Ickers
Cindy Stetken
Kimberly Asch
Christine Kitham
Cindy Klug
Cheryl Wennekawp
Lurch
Cheryl Wennekamp
West Island
Gayle
Wagratu
Susanne Lenip
Family-type farms hold up well against big corporations
Washington reports a 1968 Agriculture Department review finds family and individually owned farms remain resilient amid corporate farming growth. Corporations total 14,200, about a third in California and Meridida, yet they account for only 1 percent of commercial farms and 7 percent of farmland. Corporate farms average 4,411 acres, larger than the state and national farm averages, with California firms averaging 878 acres. Milk nutrition data mentioned broadly in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Agriculture Department
Rink Corporation
California
Meridil
Wos
Cornwall
Cali Fornia
Tractor Operators Contest Set For July 29 At Mead
The 4 H lawn and extension program hosts Tractor Power and Safety Day on July 29 at Mead with a state contest. Delbert Lane notes 4 Hers prepare by studying tractor operation, safety, and maintenance for five evaluation parts including written and practical tests and wheel driving events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Delbert Lane
Extension
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lane
Mead
Ultimate tillage plan tested at University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln researchers test a minimal tillage system using a modified planter that opens a narrow slot deposits seed and closes the slot. The sod planting method cuts soil loss by about a third and aims for a two-step process of planting and harvesting. Field demonstrations, including sod planting near Mead, highlight the July Tractor Power and Safety Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln — Agricultural
University of Nebraska-Lincol
Enuiners
Howard Wiltenuss
Lane
Extension
Nebraska
Ike Field Laboratory
Mead
Floor Flan Plan for Machine Shed
Plan for a durable machine shed with concrete construction. Features include rust resistant wall panels, footings at corners, reinforced center columns, and a clear span roof for easy machine movement. Developed at University of Nebraska with Portland Cement Association. plans cost 180 plus sales tax and are available from Agricultural Extension Engineering at UNL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Portland Cement Association
Usda Cooperative Farm Building Exchange
Agricultural Extension Engineering
Agriculural Engineering
University of Nebraska East
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mixed feelings over new sugar bill and quotas
Washington reports the administration showing mixed reactions to the new sugar measure. Agriculture Secretary Hardin declines to confirm changes, while House committee contemplates a three year program through 1964 with portions backing administration proposals, including a possible 202,000-ton quota rise for Florida cane areas and continued domestic grower payments.
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Washington
Nisgr
Agricultratary
Clfford
M. Hardin
Mati
Hewes
Peyvea
Gill
Hariiin
Advnn
Senate
Agriculture
House
U.S
Hardin
Waste management guide for Nebraska feedlots released
The University of Nebraska Extension Service issued a new publication on livestock waste management to help farmers meet Nebraska law requiring pollution controls by December 31 1972. The guide outlines site selection and waste canal controls, reflecting USDA and university research to prevent water pollution and protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
University of Nebraska Corporative Extension Service
Nebraska
B.A. Olson
Nu-Linecolna BxLevelar
Onew
Nebraska Water Pollution Control Council
Wallinan
Usda Agricultial Research Service
University of Nohparka
Production W cow yields dairy output and feed use
A cow named W produces about 5 000 quarts of milk per year from roughly 45 tons of feed and 57 tons of water. She consumes about 4 000 pounds of grain 2 880 pounds of hay 9 000 pounds of silage and drinks 7 000 pounds of water daily. Her udder pumps 10 tons of blood daily to produce 40 pounds of milk.
Farm production must keep pace with population growth
Statisticians project the United States will exceed 230 million people by 1874 with daily additions of about 9,000 nationwide and 50,000 globally. To sustain living standards Americans would require significant increases in milk, red meat, eggs, and fruits and vegetables, stressing farm output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
USA
Calcium costs in foods and daily calcium needs
An excerpt notes the price of calcium in foods: eight cents for calcium in one class of milk, A cents for broccoli, 24 cents for bread, and five dollars in milk contains a percent of daily calcium needs. The irregular text suggests a comparison of calcium costs across foods and the fraction of daily calcium supplied by milk.
Farm pesticide bill changes face House pushback
House Agriculture Committee moves to trim the Nixon administration pesticide bill by omitting a permit only category and keeping general use and restricted use groups. EPA would classify pesticides into three, with permit only requiring a written consultant prescription, drawing criticism for potential delays during rapid pest outbreaks.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
House
Nixon Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
House Agriculture Committee
Spa
EPA
Telling Agricultural Story Seminar in Lincoln
The second annual Agricultural Communications Seminar will be held June 20 at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education in Lincoln with keynote talks by Governor Exon and Dr. Hildreth. Sessions cover the farm economy and public relations for agriculture, with a noon meal, panel discussions, and a registration fee of five dollars. Reservations are due by June 23 through the University of Nebraska’s information department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
Max Brown
Kevin
Lexington
Nebraska Committee On Public Relations
D. J. Exon
Vigorlone Products Co
Cedar Rapids
Megown
Carl Curtis
R-Neb
Carroll Thompson
The
Thompson Co
Don Hovendiek
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Omaha
Roger F. Hill
Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus
Chet Frazier
Bozell and Jacbs, Inc
Omaha
Brown
NN Department of Information
East Campus
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Ammonia Eye Hazard Highlighted By Iowa Study
A University of Iowa Institute of Agricultural Medicine report warns anhydrous ammonia and related fertilizers pose eye injury risks. University of Nebraska Lincoln extension expert Mya Schnieder notes contact with corneal tissue, hose failures, leaks, and moisture draw can worsen burns. Safety practices remain essential to minimize incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Agricultural Medicine
University of Iowa
Twls
R.D. Schnieder
University, of Nebraska-Lincoln
Schnieder
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Dandy Bakers Club
Bathy Ae
Rene Hall
Tractor Operators
Vermont
Storeham
Mass
Stoneham Zoo
UPI Telephatad
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Arid Manufacturing CO
Fremont
Cooper
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