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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
2
Nebraska Public Service Commission voted 41 to join Iowa in seeking to eliminate the federal grain warehouse inspection system. Commissioner Eric Rasmussen dissented, urging delay for surveys and a public hearing while Duane Gay led the move with state action to work with Iowa on the issue.estions
A dairy farm spokesman notes prospects for government action to halt imports of casein that have edged US non fat dry milk from some markets. Patrick B Healy of the National Milk Producers Federation says producers tolerated imports over 100 million pounds yearly when they served industrial uses, but now push to restrict them as they affect food markets.
Healy cites two reasons to curb imports of casein. FDA proposals expand nonfat milk use in ice cream while foreign casein threatens U.S. dairy markets. Milk federation inquires to Agriculture Dept for a zero import quota and White House review. Healy says officials and Congressmen back potential action.
Government agencies and state officials warn farmers about pesticide telemarketing selling below standard products with exaggerated or false claims. Prosecutions scarce outside North Carolina as calls misrepresent herbicides that may damage crops and pastures while claiming safety for people, livestock, and fish.
The Platte County Fair will run July 15 to 19 with a livestock auction and Bicentennial themed ribbons. 4 H and FFA projects highlight the week while an U.S. 30 Center Mall Lawn and Garden Clinic hosts horticulture experts to diagnose real plant issues.
An old report argues rising fuel and fertilizer prices would push bread costs up from 1.37 to 1.68. It warns the average family would need to cut bread consumption if prices surge proportionately.
Lincoln Nebraska University of Nebraska Lincoln junior Beiermann won the 250 Farmers National Scholarship for 1976 77. Beiermann an agricultural economics major plans to enter agribusiness or farming after graduation. He holds Alpha Zeta Ad Advisory Board and Men Fraternity memberships and has prior honors including Regents Haskell Columbus Sertoma and honor roll status.
Area Extension Agronomist Duane Kantor notes varying weekly rainfall boosts farmer morale but stresses additional moisture is required to sustain growth and combat sunscald. He reports cornborer and rootworm activity, dry soils stressing roots, and irrigation may be needed to maintain yields across corn, sorghum, and alfalfa fields.
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