Corn grading standards may change after UNL research
University of Nebraska Lincoln researchers study corn grading in five areas including test weight moisture content broken corn and foreign matter to guide USDA changes. Dr Dean Linsenmeyer notes current standards may be outdated with fall USDA decisions pending and studies echoed at Illinois.
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University of Nebraska- Lincoln
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Iowa Development Council
Nebraska
Gulf Port
Lingenmeyer
University of Illinois
Buzzing with Bob on crops and pests in the county
Local agriculture notes highlight good rain improving soils and crop vigor. Extension soil specialist explains mineral content in irrigation water may obviate fertilizer additions if tested, with a UNL lab test costing 25 to 35 dollars. Landscape pests include winter burn on pines and spring cankerworms, with control tips and timing.
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del Knudsen
UNL Soil Testing Laboratory
Wheat prospects brighten as vegetable outlook mixes in
Agriculture Department weather and supply reports show winter wheat in good condition across major production areas after rainfall in the southern Plains. Surplus concerns persist with potential acreage retirements and a farmer reserve program. Vegetable supplies rebound from Florida freezes but California drought could keep prices above last year. Wholesale canned prices rose in April, likely nudging retail prices higher.
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UPI
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Agriculture Department
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California
Salinas
World grain output seen dipping. stocks rise to record
The Agriculture Department projects world grain production may slip slightly in 1977 to about 1.089 billion metric tons. Global grain stocks are expected to rise, potentially reaching a new high near 208 million metric tons by mid-1978, according to department analysts.
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Washlawion
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Swine Production Workshop Planned for Platte College
Platte College announces a Swine Production Workshop in the second summer session led by instructor Donald Engel. The course covers production research, disease control, breeding, nutrition, housing, record keeping, and sanitation, with emphasis on both new learners and experienced producers. Final registration and fee payment run May 25-27.
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Donald Engel
United States
Engel
Having a Baby and the Personal Garden of Gethsemane
Paul Harvey reflects on childbirth and motherhood as a strength in facing war, poverty, and public scandal. He frames pregnancy as a sacred personal journey, urging mothers to persevere through dawns of labor and societal turmoil.
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Korea
Lake Michigan
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Kentucky
Gethsemane
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