17 May 1977
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
1
The May 1 wheat estimate points to a possible 2 billion bushel U.S. 1977 harvest if spring wheat improves, with a forecast of 500 million bushels for the spring crop. Bread prices hold at 5.2 cents per loaf while farm returns for wheat drop 38 percent from a year ago as processing and distribution costs rise.
Uzzing reports corn planting race in the county with moisture and ground temperatures favorable for sprouting in days. Some soybeans and grain sorghum also planted. Winter wheat jointing. growth potential high, but soybeans may slow due to cool wet weather. Seed treatment with fungicide urged. inoculation with nitrogen fixing bacteria recommended. Tick sightings rise. repellents limited effectiveness. Farmers urged to inspect for ticks and treat grassy areas. Wheat crop prospects for 1978 imply possible set aside regulations. Kansas leads with 384 million bushels.
UNL extension soil specialist Dr. Del Knudsen says Nebraska groundwater helps soils and crops but mineral content varies by farm. He explains lime needs per acre foot of water, fertilizer values, testing via UNL lab, and costs from 20 to 35 dollars. County agents provide testing details.
Lincoln and several field stations across Nebraska will host crop variety yield trials during the 17 growing season. Agronomist August F. Dreier notes many varieties tested per site and repeated plantings for precise data. Outstate Testing Circulars compile current and long term averages for alfalfa grains soybeans and more. Continuous trials help producers compare multi-year performance amid variable seasons.
Secretary Burgland's team pushes consumer education and cuts gimmicks in processing and marketing. Caral Foreman urges savings by dropping gimmicky packaging such as nonessential wraps while Rupert Cutler calls for energy efficient, streamlined food distribution to curb waste and lower costs.
HP. Wessel announces the Nebraska Drought and Flood Conservation Program an immediate Platte County ASCS cost share for farmers. A $20,000 initial allocation supports practices from irrigation system modification to windbreak restoration with a Sept 30 1977 application deadline and Nov 30 1977 completion requirement.
Rising City area National Director Eugene Glock announced that Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland will head a top level USDA panel receiving calls from farmers and consumers on May 24 between noon and 4 p.m. ACA urges local input via toll free line 800 424 9881, with 12 lines available nationwide. Bergland will be joined by other USDA officials and House and Senate members on matters of major food and fiber issues. The ACA stressed direct local input is essential and callers may also write to Secretary Bergland at Box 23421 Washington DC.
A new $w coin is under discussion by the U S Treasury as a possible innovation. Reports indicate the design would be bigger than a quarter but smaller than a half dollar, signaling a distinct denomination move.
UNL agronomy professor Dr John W Schmidt says Nebraska faces a fairly normal winter wheat crop despite a severe winter. He notes real good winter hardiness in Lincoln nursery wheat, with some varieties from other states less hardy and potential delays from spring conditions and possible crown damage.
Anne's Altar Society met led by president Mrs. Jim Sliva and planned a church and hall cleaning event for May 31. Prizes went to Mrs. Ford Dohmen Mrs. Denis Torezon and Mrs. Frank Hanzel, with refreshments served by Mrs. Pat Schmidt Mrs. Pat Sliva Mrs. Lavanne Raemaker and Mrs. Marie Krings.
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