04 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1972
Page
1
University of Nebraska extension agent warns farmers about seasonal strangers selling so called soil conditioners and organic enrichments at high prices. Research small plots first and buy from reputable firms. Consider indoors starting versus direct sowing and weigh options with local greenhouse sources.
The Blue Valley Beef Revue will be observed at the annual exposition April 5 with exhibitors from Angus Charolais Hereford and Shorthorn herds. 4 H and FEA members compete in market beef and showmanship events while adults join a pre revue judging contest and social hour. Gene Wiese of Manning Iowa will judge cattle. blanks available from Revue secretary Richard Niemeier in Fairbury or the Jefferson County Extension office.
Evening edition brief notes subscription rates and mailing details for Columbus Nebraska. Contains garbled names and stray phrases about addresses and postmaster prompts, with unclear references to states and a new address.
The White House rejected a bid by Senator Hernan E. Talmadge and other senators to release remaining funds for farm operating loans. The dispute centers on shifting $270 million from Treasury funds to insured private funds, with final adoption tied to a rural development bill and insurance mechanism still pending.
Two midwestern lawmakers push a January hearing on how family farms compare with giant corporations. The plan includes Abourezk’s Family Farm Act of 1972 to bar large firms from land control for agriculture, with five years to wind down holdings. Public hearings tentatively set for March 22-23 before an antitrust subcommittee.
The Silver Star Club and Busy Beavers Olivers report new members and officer elections at meetings held in Lindsay and at member homes. New clubs formed with officers named Timmy Ashe and Tom Fehringer, plus several reports tag reporters, leaders, and planned roll calls. Members discussed projects, pamphlets, refreshments, and upcoming meetings, with various names listed as officers and reporters.
The US Department of Agriculture offers instant market data via 87 numbers across 67 cities with daily updates through recorded market news. A directory titled Federal State Market News Reports a Directory of Services Available lists reports nationwide by commodity, USDA teletype circuits, and a map of office locations. A free copy of C&MS-21 can be requested by postcard to Washington DC. Nebraska may lead in beef by new processing tech and feed resource development.
University of Nebraska Extension released nine bulletins guiding the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow planning. Authors say the concepts are traditional but the methods clarify usability for farmers and ranchers, with forms for each tool and step by step procedures. The pack, titled Your Plans for Profit, helps measure net income, assess financial position, and estimate cash needs for the year ahead, available free at local county Extension offices.
Washington says Chinese demand for U.S. wheat remains uncertain after President Nixon’s Peking trip. Steve Washenko, U.S. official in Hong Kong, notes China’s 1871 grain output may be inflated and that fertilizer use and machinery help keep a high yield. He cites December Canada‑signed imports at 3.2 million tons and no clear sign of sudden new purchases.
Dr Bart Behimont of Colorado State University warns that many ordinary foods and pesticides can be harmful in abnormal quantities. He argues pesticides require wide safety margins and that if common foods were held to the same standard, many would be withdrawn from the market.
Washington UPI reports farmers enrolled in the 1972 surplus control and price support programs for feed grains and wheat by Feb 24. Gil 733 Farms joined the feed grain plan, with offers to idle 13.27 million acres. Officials note progress is well short of goals to idle 36–38 million acres for corn sorghum and barley, while wheat sign ups total 372,635 of 13 million farms with 7.3 million acres idle.
The Central Nebraska Pork Producers Association will halt its annual banquet at 7 p m on March 18 in the H building at Central City. Gerald Tealia, past president of the Nebraska Pork Council and current National Pork Council member, will speak and present slides on his park operation at Sumner. The menu features Windsor Loin. Vickers are available from Park Association board members. The association backs the Central Nebraska Market Hog Show with York State Bank and York Packing Company, still set for April 8 at the York Fairgrounds.
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