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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1971
Page
1
Agricultural notes warn the two critical months for corn borer growth are June and August. Severe feeding signs trigger chemical control costs offset by higher yields. Recommended materials include Diazinon WG IPN and carbaryl plus timing restrictions. Observations cover larval breakage, second-brood timing, and drift risks to grapes and tomatoes.
An Agriculture Department scientist notes sprays can be economical for defending corn crops against southern leaf blight, marking a shift from earlier warnings. State authorities expect recommendations soon, with farmers weighing costs as prices rise and weather influences efficacy. Six weeks of sprays may be needed, potentially every seven days in wet conditions.
President Nixon likely would appoint a special farm advisor to the White House staff if the right person is found, Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin says. Hardin notes ongoing discussions and that top candidates have been circulated to the White House for review, with names like Robert N. Spivey mentioned in media speculation.
University and state researchers nationwide pursue hotter poultry items for consumers. Purdue studies self hosting materials boosting turkey tenderness and flavor, while USDA labs seek labor-saving, sanitary equipment. Nebraska and other universities test shell strength, high frequency cleaning, rapid freezing with liquid nitrogen, and effects on protein, fat, and color.
President Nixon dropped the paupers oath for drought aid applications. County farmer committees will judge eligibility and may limit changes in aid. The Agriculture Department retains basic application terms including a hardship statement. Officials say the change closes loopholes while keeping aid targeted to needed farmers.
University of Nebraska extension agronomist Don Sander explains nitrogen needs for grain sorghum mirror corn, but sorghum benefits from soil moisture and is more drought resistant. Under nitrogen deficiency sorghum can yield more than corn, though protein may lag, and starter fertilizer effects vary with planting date and moisture. Sorghum's best areas are southern Nebraska with hot weather tolerance and westward drought resilience, with the short fallow system favoring sorghum over corn in parts of the state.
Subscription rates detailed for Columbus delivery at 3.72 per month and 51.00 per year by mail outside Nebraska. Change of address instructions require precise notice to the publisher and include the current and new addresses. Includes names and city references in a period-voice postal notice style.
Nebraska 4-H district horse shows announced for July with 10 shows planned across locations including Fairgrounds and Saddle Club arenas. State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben qualification rules limit entries per exhibitor, with judging by Prof. William Culvertsen and entry deadlines in July.
The State Department Labor announced the first temporary Wheat Harvest Employment Station is open just south of McCook. It notes southern state counties may begin cutting by early July with Hed Willow County as an exception and estimates July 10 for Perkins, Frontier, and surrounding areas.
The total Tari operators and unpaid farm family workers on U.S. farms fell by 6 percent in 1970 from 1969. The nation's labor force averaged about 4,480,000 workers last year.
Meeting at the fore of Ann Mueller with Kathy Klug demonstrating a button sew and Guar Meissner showing fabric placement in outfits. Plans for a bake sale, July 17 meet at Barb and Kathy Klugs, new members, reports of fairs, demonstrations, and lunches. multiple clubs share notes and upcoming events.
Washington markets report the Agriculture Department attributes rising egg production to the current dip in consumer prices. Egg output this year averages about 3 percent above 1970, with farm prices at the lowest since May 1988. Experts foresee meat and poultry prices remaining subdued through the summer and fall, aided by a Marek’s disease vaccine boosting laying flock vigor.
The Agriculture Department disqualified San Gonzales grocery on Westfloro Street Chicago from accepting food stamps for six months. The move marks a shift to broader public notice with statements issued from Washington parallel to regional alerts. Disqualifications cover nonfood items like cigarettes gasoline clothing and paper products, affecting a small fraction of about 147000 stores nationwide.
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