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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
2
Weather and moisture trends in Solujos Nebraska on May 17 1977 point to a smaller winter wheat crop by about six percent while corn planting progresses as moist cool spring slows germination soybeans and grain sorghum plantings begin. Farmers face rising processing costs and modest bread price impact as wheat value drops against broader food costs.
UNL extension expert says groundwater minerals aid soil fertility and reduce acidity with lime needs per acre foot of water. Test water for accuracy. costs range 20 to 36 dollars per sample. High minerals can threaten yields, especially with sodium in groundwater. County agents provide testing steps and procedures.
University of Nebraska agronomist Gus Dreier says crop variety yield trials will be conducted at Lincoln, Mead Field Lab, Concord, Clay Center, North Platte, Panhandle Scottsbluff Station, and Sidney Alliance Tryon Labs. Farmers will provide land and aid. tests range from four to over 100 varieties per site, with repeated plantings for accuracy. Outstate Testing Circulars publish yield and long-term averages for planning. current and past data help farmers compare performance across years.
Secretary Bergland’s team criticizes wasteful marketing practices and seeks consumer education on reducing energy use in processing. Assistant Secretary Foreman cites savings from trimming gimmicks, while Rupert Cutler stresses energy efficiency from farm to table and cut waste in distribution. A $1 coin proposal is also mentioned.
FF Wessel, chairman of the Platte County ASC Committee, announces a new temporary conservation cost sharing program for Platte County agricultural producers. The Nebraska Drought and Flood Conservation Program funds up to 80 percent of eligible costs, with an initial $20,000 allocation. Applications must be filed by Sept 30 1977 and all practices completed by Nov 30 1977.
Rising City area national director of the Agriculture Council of America announced that Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland will head a top level panel to receive calls from farmers and consumers May 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Central Time. Twelve toll free lines will be open across the continental U.S. Citizens may offer input on the theme Citizen Guidelines for USDA via the ACA toll free line 804 424 9861 or in writing to Secretary Bergland Box 20421 Washington DC 20024. Local note Albion FHA Mother-Daughter Tea installed 1977-78 officers Jill Noble Sarah Schroeder Joye Forney Karla Nelson Connie Sanford with Nancy Mueller Shari Zabka Sue Labenz Connie Sanford and honor member Ann Milburn. The summary preserves strong entities and dates from the readable text.
University of Nebraska Lincoln agronomy professor Dr John W Schmidt says Nebraska should have a fairly normal winter wheat crop this year despite a severe winter. He notes most varieties show similar winter hardiness but some experimentals and non Nebraska varieties are less hardy and some delayed growth occurred this spring due to harsher winter. Root and crown rot and general winter kill are discussed with factors from stress and moisture influencing outcomes.
TARNOV St Anne s Altar Society met with president Mrs Kim Sliva in charge. Members will clean the church and hail May 3. Game prizes were won by Mrs Ferd Dolmen, Mrs Denis Torezon and Mrs Frank Hanzul. Refreshments were served by Mmes Pat Schmidt Pat Sliva Lavonne Raensaker and Marie Krings.
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