Study urges limiting some soil subsidies nationwide
A GAO report says conservation subsidies boost yields but do not provide lasting soil protection. It urges Congress to rewrite laws to limit or ban subsidies for non erosion controlling practices and shift funds to long lasting conservation, noting 84 percent of sampled farms eroded beyond five tons annually.
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State dairymen to meet in Columbus Wednesday
The Nebraska State Dairymen's Association will hold its annual meeting at the Holiday Inn in Columbus Wednesday. Dr. George M. Ward of Kansas State University will address dairy physiology and calcium phosphorus vitamin D. Dr. Clinton Meadows of Michigan State University will discuss dairy cattle breeding. The 10 a.m. business session includes officer elections, with UNL dairy staff presenting new university research. luncheon at noon costs 4 dollars and reservations are due by Monday via the UNL Extension dairy office.
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Short calving interval boosts profits for Nebraska dairy herds
Dr. Foster Owen of Nebraska Lincoln Extension urges dairymen to breed reproductively normal cows 45 days after calving to hit a 12 month calving interval. He notes 85 days from calving to conception is needed on average, with early breeding for most cows and extra care for high producers and those with abnormal tracts. Rectal palpation at about 35 days post calving helps identify normal reproductive status.
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Concrete houses gain traction with Nebraska pig producers
Lincoln Nebraska pork producers show high interest in insulated concrete swine houses to cut drafts and fuel costs. Olson Nebraska Extension ag engineer notes two inch insulation in precast panels and three inch in nursery or farrowing walls. Plans and supplier lists available via University of Nebraska Extension newsletters and engineering plans.
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University of Nebraska- Lincoln
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Lincoln land selling high near Carleston farm
Raymond Phipps heir to Abraham Lincoln’s only farm offers a 34 acre tract near Carleston Illinois at 5 dollars per square inch to turn a profit on the historic property.
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Raymond Phipps
Abraham Lincoln
Carleston
Ill
Price drops and water needs in 1977 farming notes
Farmers face herbicide price cuts up to 20 percent due to patent expirations and increased competition. Cattle water needs rise with age and season, from six to eight gallons in winter to 17 to 18 gallons in peak summer, including water tied to high moisture feeds.
Carter plan aims to inform consumers on food nutrition
Agriculture Secretary Bergland announced a consumer education push on nutritional value of foods and the impact of purchases. He cited potential market effects on junk foods and noted a forthcoming public service campaign and revised pamphlets. He also outlined sugar price actions, a March 22 request for a long term farm bill, and a grain reserve proposal.
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UPI
Carter Administration
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Bob Bergland
Bergland
National Press Club
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Carter
Congress
Hogs on the Hoof and the Early Livestock Drives
Farm notes recount a livestock drive phrase as hogs were driven from Midwest farms to urban markets. Toll gate records along the National Trail now U S 40 in the Appalachian region show millions of hogs moved along this route in the early nineteenth century.
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U.S. 40
Appalachian Mountains
Inspection fee hike to start April 10
The USDA announced higher hourly inspection fees for processed grain products, dry beans, dry peas, lentils, hay, straw, and hops from $14.60 to $16.00. The increases reflect Congressional salary rises and rising costs of operating the program, under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, with higher fees for laboratory testing and related services.
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Area ag students honored by Nebraska Gamma Sigma Delta
Six area agriculture students were named by the Nebraska Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta for ranking in the top 10 percent of their classes at the University of Nebraska. The Outstanding Senior Award went to Edward Runty of Dewitt.
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Platte Center
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Dewitt
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