UN-L expert surveys California water woes for Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension water resources specialist Dean Axthelm reports from drought affected California on how seven districts from Orange County to Fresno manage water. He cites surface and groundwater recharge as key, notes high costs and deep wells, and urges Nebraska to fund diverse water development and conservation efforts.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
California
Dean Axthelm
Natural Resource District
Groundwater District
Orange County
Los Angeles
Fresno
Axthelm
Arvin-Edison
Arvin-Esison
Uncle Sam
Federal takeover of grain inspections sparks mixed views
A nationwide probe led to a federal shift in grain inspections at several elevators. Proponents say federal controls curb abuse and bias, while opponents warn of higher costs and bureaucratic drag.
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Peter M. Zollman
New Orleans
UPI
Federal Grain Inspection Service
Ederal
Iarlan Ryan
S. Department of Agriculture
Ryan
Norco
Mississippi River
Estrehan
Estrehan Board of
Louisiana
Williamson
Ason
Agriculture Department
Cornelius Heusel
U.S
Texas
Farm Compromise Seen As Carter Weighs Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee chair Thomas Foley says a compromise on the omnibus farm and food stamp bill with President Carter is likely. Carter had threatened a veto over a Senate approved version that exceeded his spending proposals. Foley cites administration guidelines and notes the package strengthens asset tests and fraud enforcement while shaping supports for crops and food stamps.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Thomas Foley
Dwash
Congress
Carter
Senate
Senate House
House ‘Agriculture Committee
House
Foley
White House
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
Iacaneaeerie Wet Toes Committee
Poage
Farm Leader
Cattle Exports Fly Record 2938 Head to Japan
U S dealers sent a record 2938 head of slaughter cattle to Japan in 1976. The livestock were airfreighted in five animal aluminum stalls or crates suitable for long flights.
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Japan
U.S
Nebraska Feed Grain Stock Report Shows Yearly Increases
Nebraska Crop and Livestock Service reports June 1 feed grain stocks at 6.5 million tons up 16 percent from 1976. Total corn in all locations reached 188.9 million bushels up 13 percent with on farm 129 million and off farm 60 million. Sorghum stocks rose 39 percent to 38 million bushels with on farm 18 million and off farm 20 million. Oats totaled 85 million bushels down 8 percent. on farms 7 million and off farm 1.5 million. Wheat at 67.4 million bushels up 87 percent. on farms 23.6 million and off farm higher. Soybeans 8.2 million bushels, down 48 percent from 1976. on farms 2.7 million and off farm 5.5 million. Barley 55 000 bushels up 45 percent and rye 100 000 bushels up 47 percent.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Nebraska
Nebraska Among Top Leaders in 1976 Farm Receipts
Nebraska ranks high in combined cattle hog and lamb receipts for 1976 with just over two billion dollars. Iowa led national cash receipts from meat animal marketing at 3.5 billion dollars. Texas led in cattle sales and Iowa in hogs, while Colorado headed lambs and sheep receipts.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Texas
Colorado
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