16 May 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1970
Page
1
K State researchers begin a project on appetite in beef cattle to identify what limits feed intake and drives gains. The study notes economic value of well eating cattle, outlines experiments feeding prairie hay then adding grain, and discusses factors that cap or boost intake. It also briefly covers mildew issues in crops and pest control tactics.
Lincoln reports Nebraska cattle feeders held 1 312 000 head on feed as of May, down five percent from a year ago and six percent from last month. April placements totaled 225 000 head, 92 percent below April last year, while April marketings reached 910 500 head, up six percent from April. Omaha feeders declined compared with both prior periods. Other large Nebraska lots rose nine percent year over year, seven percent from last month.
A food dollar split shows 40 cents on products and 68 cents on marketing services per dollar spent. The industry's share leans toward processing and packaging, while manufacturers launch over 9000 new products yearly. about 1.5 percent reach shelves, and only 500 last beyond four years. New product development tends to raise food costs.
The Coa Telegram located at 1254 27th Avenue Columbus Nebraska lists subscription rates and delivery areas. The notice includes annual and monthly pricing and indicates a change of address service and mailing options to multiple Nebraska towns.
An Agriculture Department survey finds most Americans know little about federal quality grades for food and confuse items like bacon with graded products. The study notes consumer belief in universal federal grading and shows low accuracy identifying grade marks, with beefsteak as the clearest exception.
UPI reports government economist forecasts beef output will climb over the next ten years though at a slower pace than the 1960s. Meat substitutes may gain by the end of the decade due to new technologies, while per capita beef consumption is expected to rise modestly to about 12 to 13 pounds by 1990 as demand strengthens.
The Nebraska Conservation Needs Inventory, led by Keith J. Myers, finds 1 021 000 acres of land unsuited for crops should shift to grass, trees, wildlife or recreation. It notes 2 014 000 acres of cropland require conservation treatment and 93 342 000 acres of grass and rangeland need action, with 1 400 000 acres of Class 1 cropland needing none. The report relies on county pattern sampling and urges landowners' cooperation and technical help to protect soil and water resources.
University of Nebraska expert Jim Gosey says body weight is the major factor shaping fat and meat composition in cattle and sheep. He notes fat percentages rise with heavier carcasses when feed programs allow faster weight gain, while altering plane of nutrition alone does not change composition if weights are controlled.
The Department of Agriculture reports about 2,979,000 Taras in the Census of Agriculture, a decline of nearly 8 percent from 1959 and the lowest count since 1820.
The Agriculture Department reports US fertilizer usage for the year ending June 1969 rose slightly instead of falling, counter to earlier predictions. The increase was smaller than the 7 to 4 percent gains seen in the prior two years, indicating a softer growth pace.
Reports from 4-H groups Colleen Schreiber Susan Koch and Judy Rodehorst shared blouse lay out and cutting, patterns starred. demonstrations on finishes, sewing and card games. Several meetings covered nutrition, fundraising for the 4-H center, and plans to visit Educational Service Unit 7 in Columbus.
CINCOLN UP I Nebraska's range cattle are generally in good condition, the U S Agricultural Department said in its monthly report. The State-Medara Division at Agricultural Statistics rated cattle 84 on a 100 point scale, unchanged from last year but two points below last month. Calving is nearing completion in those areas and losses from scours were light.
In modern Ireland cattle marts are run by university graduates with formal paperwork. The old lively customs of rural stalls, informal bargaining, and the palm slap over a pint have faded. Buyers now rely on labeled lots and brokered checks, while farmers drive to the market, watch the paperwork, and wait for the sale to end.
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