Farmers gain flexibility in crop choices under new act
Extension economist notes higher farmer participation in federst farm programs due to the Agricultural Act of 1970. The new set aside provision lets farmers plant more crop acres without losing benefits, though price, yield, and blight risk will influence uptake. Also referenced are corn base rules, consumer spend shares, and windbreak tree programs via Clarke-AcNary. inquire for Circulars and tree availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federst
Marti
Fed Gran
Ali
Sheep and lambs on feed down five percent in Nebraska
Nebraska's sheep and lambs on feed as of March 1 totaled about 79 000 head, down 5 percent from a year earlier, the State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics reported. The March 1 count stood at roughly 5 000 head fewer than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
UPL
Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Divisin
Telegraph errors and rate changes in Nebraska paper
Fragmented OCR text shows mailing and subscription rate notes for a Nebraska publication. It mentions second class postage, carrier delivery in California and Wisconsin, annual rates around 100 dollars, and a change of address section with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wate
Buller
Merrion
Chance
Herragka
Colonia
Ema
Controversial Weed Killer Ban Tests Costs
A U S government study analyzes the impact of a possible broad ban on 2 4 D 5 T and related phenoxy herbicides. It estimates farmer and nonfarm costs could top about 200 million dollars annually, with farm costs around 44 million and nonfarm use about 126 million, if substitutes are not allowed. The fate of the chemical rests with the Environmental Protection Agency amid debates on safety and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsuncton
GPI
Howe
Tong van
Agriculture Department
Environmental Protection Agency
Guinewy
Ment
Tno
Newanlad
Record soybean planting expected to hit new high this year
Washington report from the Agriculture Department shows planned crop acres rising across corn cotton and wheat with soybeans set for a record 46.5 million planted acres for the fifth straight year. If achieved 1971 soybean production could reach about 2.2 billion bushels alongside increased corn and wheat plantings nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerite Davis Washington
UPI
Parmers
Agriculture Department
Gorn Leporting Board
Gard
North Atlantic
North Central States
Ohio
Indiana
Iinois
Kansas
Neraska
South Central
Oklahomaz
Texas
North Dakota
Minnesota
Mlingis and
Angag
South Atlantic
South Central States
North Central
Seed advertising honesty warned by USDA Seed Branch
The Seed Branch of the U S Department of Agriculture warns buyers to beware exaggerated seed claims and misleading advertising. It notes that misrepresentation of seeds as hybrid or meeting standards violates the Federal Seed Act and urges farmers and gardeners to seek reliable information from local extension agents or state experiment stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Consumer and Marketing Service
Ems
Troma County
Vocational Agriculture Instructors Exceed Eleven Thousand
In the United States high schools more than 11,000 vocational agriculture instructors are reported. The figure underscores the scale of agricultural education across states and districts, reflecting a strong emphasis on hands on training for future farmers and advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VO AG
United States
Favorable Spring for Tree Planting in Nebraska
Forester predicts a highly favorable spring for tree planting in Nebraska. The Clarke McNary program has expanded from 30,000 trees in 1926 to millions planted over 45 years, with 15 million to two million trees distributed annually. The 1971 season offers bare-root and potted transplants, with 32 pickup locations and shipments starting April 1, supported by local nurseries and Extension services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennon
Clarke McNary
Nebraska
Benson
Ioyal County
Halsay
Cai
4.4 Notes Leadership Club Reorganization Meeting Report
Multiple 4-H clubs held reorganizations with officers elected. Connie Mueller led the Leadership Club as president, Rod Jaixen as vice president, Carol Louis secretary, and Susan Edmison treasurer. Reports covered citizenship courses, sewing, cooking demonstrations, and birdhouse projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monce Public School
Connie Mueller
Rod Jaixen
Carol Louis
Susan Edmison
Graig Gerisch
Vobori
Craig Gerlseh
Clunch
Robert Brega
Doug Obal
Richard Jorham
Russ Strehle
Greg Jochum
Tate
Greet Jochum
Tree seedling boom fuels industrial woodland planting
Atlanta reports a surge in tree planting with more than three billion seedlings planted in the last decade in industrial woods. Vernon J. Knight of Kimberly Clark Corp cites over 6,000 foresters directing about 70 million dollars annually to forestry programs and related efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPI
Vernon J. Knight
Nattral Resources
Kimberly Clark Corporation
Centurk: New Red Wheat Variety Released by Nebraska and USDA
Nebraska and the US Department of Agriculture jointly announce Centurk, a hard red winter wheat with high rust resistance and strong blending traits. Tested as Nebraska Selection Number 6425, Centurk outproduced Scout by 10 percent over three years and is adapted across the hard red winter region. Seed limited. initial distribution includes Nebraska Class 1 growers. Developed by Dr. Joh Schmidt and Dr. Virgil Johnson, the Centurk release marks the 12th improved variety from their program since 1956.
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Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Centurk
Agricultural Research Service
Scout
Joh Schmidt
University of Nebraska
Virgil Johnson
Johnson and Schmidt Archie
Seoul
Lincoln
University Ist
Stockmen advance waste control plans at Nebraska farms
WENTASKE livestock producers, led by University of Nebraska Extension engineer W A Olson, report growing interest in waste control systems. By mid February, 62 producers started plans, nine sent to the Water Pollution Control Council for approval, and 41 approved for construction as the Dee 1972 deadline nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentaske
University of Nebraska Extension Agricultual
W.A. Olson
Dee. Jr
Olson
Water Pollution Control Council
Proceedings from Range Beef Cow symposium available
Limited supply of proceedings from the Range Beef Cow symposium is available at $3.00 per copy. Dr Robert Match of the University of Nebraska Scotts Bluff Station reports brisk demand from Nebraska and nationwide. Foreign orders go to Dr C D Schoonaver University of Wyoming for the same price.
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Scottsbluff
Robert Match
University of Nebraska
Scotts Bluff Station
Nebraska
Versons
C.D. Schoonaver
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Wyo
Halel
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