Community farming program notes and pollution concerns
The report outlines a cooperative project with NASA, ASCS, ARS and Purdue University involving Platte and neighboring counties. It mentions weekly field observations, disease and insect management during the growing season, and results from 1971 agricultural programs, plus notes on soil erosion pollution and Rural Environmental Assistance funding. It also advertises a Tractor Safety Course and references a local extension agent.
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Soleresign
Puldig
Sail and Water Conservation
Lichens and algae threaten Nebraska lawns and trees
Nebraska gardeners face algae and lichen growth on lawns and shaded trees. The algae form green crusts in damp areas and can damage turf by shading and moisture competition. Copper sulfate with a spreader sticker recommended for better coverage.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Fay
Watt
Lincoln Nebraska All Farm Commodity Price Index Drops
Mid April index falls 20 points from March to 205 as reported by state Agricultural Statistics. Livestock and dairy prices show declines year over year with beef, pork, and milk figures noted, while crop prices like wheat and corn are listed with per bushel values.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Iaeeriment Agricultual
Servier
Revision of veterinary fee filings for stockyards markets
The Packers and Stockyards Administration USDA announces a revision to regulation 201.82 to speed veterinary fee changes at auction markets. Market operators must post schedules of notes and services, with rates set jointly with the assigned veterinarian. Changes take effect two days after posting, with amendments published in Federal Register and available from the PSA Information Officer.
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USDA
P&sa
Fis
P&8a
Federal Register
Washington, D.C
4 H Notes Ghiving Candies Meeting Report
Mrs Victor Wilke showed a film Swing into Swing for the club. They visited Williams Bros for a demonstration and met at Lorene Fovlehirst home with Susan Koch as reporter. Meeting at Dan Medlar’s home handed out record and project books. May dodging clinic discussed. Debby Suribaes reports lunch.
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Victor Wilke
Williams Bros
Keit Meterial
Lorene Fovlehirst
Susan Koch
Dan Medlar
Kotton Kulias
Humphrey City Hall
Gall Vail
Theresa Frisch
Fray
Walt Frisely Seevers
Mary Pfeffer
Rural development plan eyed by Agriculture Secretary
Washington officials report Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin aims to create a new rural development service to coordinate federal programs with states under President Nixon. The plan centers on a revenue sharing program and echoes earlier attempts during the Johnson era to form a nationwide Rural Community Development Service, later reduced to a small coordinating staff.
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Bernardo Brenner
UPI
Washington
Clifford ML. Haryter
Anil
Nixon
Hardin
Hubert Ho Humphrey
Dminn
Jahmson
Capitol Hill
Rural Development Service
Congress
Johnson
Agriculire Secrat
Orville Lb. Breech
Rural Community Development Service
Stles
Freeman
Tice
RCOS
Jamie L. Whitten
TeMiss
House Agriculture Appropriations
Lincoln farmers urged to secure storage ahead of big crop
Lincoln farmers lacking storage space are urged to arrange facilities early, says Dr. D C Hanway, head of the University of Nebraska agronomy department. A grain boxcar and storage shortage is feared after past shortages, with federal loans available for bins and drying spaces.
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Lincoln — Nebraska
D.C. Hanway Hanway
University of Nebra Neal College of Agriculture
Leon E. F. Frolik
College of Agriculture
Hanway
Wool production declines in Nebraska in 1970
Nebraska wool production fell to 2,298,000 pounds in 1970, a 970 drop from 1969, according to the State Federation of Agricultural Statistics. The value reached 847,000 dollars, down 16 percent, while the average price was 3 cents per pound, four cents below the prior year.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
UPN
State Federation of Air Litre
Seagree
Truck Driving Age Rules Spark Farmer Concern in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Department of Transportation regulates truck drivers amid farm use. Since 1999 farmers' operators faced enforcement questions. New rules require age minimum, physician certificate, road test, safety exam, and employer disclosures. delays pushed dates to July 2 1971 with ongoing committee work to balance farmer needs.
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Lincoln — Department of Transportation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
R. D. Schnieder
Schnieder
Facnor
Department of Transportation
Nebraska to expand crop production contests in 1972
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association announces expanded Crop Production Contests for grain sorghum and wheat. Corn and soybean contests continue from 1970 with irrigated and non irrigated divisions. Regional wheat divisions, trophies, cash awards, and yield based prizes set. Entry by August 1 for corn sorghum and soybeans. wheat entries in spring 1972. $2 fee.
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Duane Foole
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
Nebraska Grain ‘Improvement Association
Lineair Ftrain Exchange
Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service
Nebraska Crag Improvement Association
Nebraska Saybean Association
Idole
Nebraska Wheat Division
Foote
Regina
Nebraska Grain Inprovement Association
Guide to medicinal plants of Appalachia
Washington, UIT. An newly published handbook by the US Forest Service, A Guide to Medicinal Plants of Appalachia, details 126 wild Appalachian plants with descriptions and illustrations. Experts caution it is not a DIY medicine kit and warn against improper use of plant drugs due to toxicity.
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U.S. Forest Service
Appalachia
Appalachian
Forest Service
U.S
More Hogs As Population Grows and Hog Numbers Rise
Population growth drives hog production forecasts. Farmers expect to raise 431,000 hogs for every additional million people, reflecting demand-linked expansion in U S hog farming as urbanization and dietary trends shift.
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United States
Stitch and Stir Lassies April meeting report
The Hentges home hosted the April Stitch and Stir Lassies gathering. Members modeled and judged skirts, Ken Wentgres demonstrated oatment cookies, and the group sampled treats while planning future projects and apron work.
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Hentges
Ken Wentgres
Brenner Furniture Vacuum Bags Advert
Brenner Furniture promotes Muse Lustre vacuum cleaner bags designed to boost performance. Bags use filter materials tailored to each sweeper and are chemically treated to resist perms, moth and mildew. Prices start at $1 per package, tax included.
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Muse Lustre
Brenner!'s
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