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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1975
Page
2
A historical overview traces agricultural productivity and farm populations from early eras to mid twentieth century. It notes shifts in labor, migration to other sectors, and drops in the share of Americans in farming, highlighting rising mechanization and demographic changes over time.
A fragment outlines Bicentennial Farm features and historical farming trends. It notes 1830 farm population at 21 percent, a later decline in the 1980s, and continuing technological changes. It mentions labor hours per unit and a rise in output per man-hour over two decades.
Farmers urged to limit tractor work to licensed drivers on public roads and enroll a 20 hour tractor safety course for 14 and 15 year olds on May 28 and 29 at Ag Park. Advice on hay harvest timing, haylage, and protein content noted, with Beef Month promotions and grocery savings figures.
Local ASCS director Dive James announces disaster payment provisions for prevented planting and low yield in Plate county under the 1975 feed grain and wheat programs. Payments apply to eligible wheat and feed grain crops. farmers must report damages promptly. participation is open to all farmers regardless of race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
Multiple 4-H groups reported May activities at Ag Park and Chris Rickert home. Members selected project materials, learned measurements for cooking, sewing and embroidery stitches, and discussed fair booths and 4-H camp plans. Reporters include Susie Menke Connie Steiner Rachael Wilke Christine Cook Nancy Donoghue.
A corn planting bee was held Friday for Gene Nygren a farmer southwest of Newman Grove. Nygren suffered a heart attack Wednesday in the field. Planting was assisted by A Rasmussen Oscar Gustafson Jr Lowell Nelson and Mike Nelson with ground work by Douglas Nelson Lester Nelson Reuben Johnson Larry Rasmussen Dick Nelson Willie Williamson Mike Morgan and Jerry Nygren.
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