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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1971
Page
1
Chi Hunteman of Leigh praises a new sheep production handbook and offers copies by mail for about 50 cents. The bulletin also covers lawn care and includes pamphlets on agronomy and tree planting.
The Ibiiay County Mariners Union held its quarterly meeting at Tri-County Club Hauge with dinner. Arthur Buse of West Point, district director, reported on the national convention in Kington, criticizing the new farm program and urging revisions. Helen Wiel, representing Farmers Union Youth, praised youth involvement as the debate touched on higher corn and feed prices and general farm issues. State President Jon Korck and Senator Willan Uasehpaines cabled from Lineal that plans were canceled.
Notes from Wandaerers Weet the love of Susan Reieram show how to sew and play games. Homemakers and 4-H groups report meetings with sewing, baking, photos, and fund talks. Officers elected, projects planned, meals served, and upcoming events announced.
Farmers anticipate a 191000 acre rise in U S soybean plantings to about 1 0 1 million acres as demand remains strong domestically and for export. A 26 8 bushel yield could yield one and one third billion bushels and price forecasts stay high, boosting Nebraska income by about 1 6 million dollars.
Federal and local conservation staff in Columbus outline a windbreak program to protect farmsteads from winter wind and snow. The Soil and Water Conservation Service will supply and plant trees, with costs kept low through county and district cooperation. Farmers should contact SCS personnel within two weeks to select trees and arrange planting.
The United States remains the world’s largest exporter of realisual products. On imports, the U S trails the United Kingdom and West Germany in share, highlighting a mixed trade position amid evolving regional dynamics.
University of Nebraska plant pathology researchers test if Helminthosporium maydis overwinters in Nebraska corn residues. Monthly collections from severely diseased fields show the pathogen, with strain T, declines in viability as residues weather and decompose. Results to be reported in Plant Disease Reporter this spring.
University of Nebraska researchers study an animal enzyme from cattle and hog pancreas to break down connective tissue at refrigerated temperatures. Tests on USN choice round steaks show improved tenderness without flavor or color changes, addressing papain's mushy texture under heat.
Government economists warn the long drop in U S sheep flocks will persist through 1971 with inventories potentially down another 3 to 4 percent by year end. The Agriculture Department notes 13.5 million sheep and lambs on farms and ranches at the start of 1971, down 4 percent from 1970 and well below past highs.
A farmer and University of Nebraska Extension economist discuss how creditors, contractors, and marketing rules constrain large and small farms. They note government rules on meat inspection pollution and tax law shifts affect decisionmaking and may benefit the wealthy while offering opportunities for family farmers.
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