Federal Poultry Inspection Plan Options Highlighted
Washington reports on farm policy urging states to establish meat and poultry inspection programs aligned with the federal system. Officials warn that failure to progress could shift oversight to federal control, potentially affecting some 45 states and over 1,200 plants, with Georgia cited as a standout example of reluctance to create a state program.
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Washington
Pouitey
Ageculuire Department
Systein
U.S
Suittux
Peach
Agristrthe
Testan
Ates
Aue Bustoe
Aone Stilus
Ue Felaril
Georgia
Agriculture cited as key customer in industry report
The report from Sperry Wand indicates agriculture is the top customer sector in the American economy. It notes farmers annually buy tractors machinery and equipment, consuming substantial steel ore petroleum and electricity across major cities including Chicago Detroit Boston Baltimore and Washington.
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New Manan
Sperry Wand
Chicago
Detroit
Moston
Baltinore
Washington
D.C
Buzzing With Bob On Food, Noise, Pesticide News Patch
An array of odd topics appears amid fragmented notes on farming figures, strawberry crop issues, and noise induced hearing loss. It cites Caplan spray guidance, decibel levels, and pesticide cancellations by the U S Agriculture Department, with a closing quip on marriage and percentages.
Butter use decline steadies in US dairy demand
The text notes butter consumption has leveled off after a long fall in the United States. It mentions Americans consuming more than a fifth of annual milk supply as butter, and references early cheese records from 4000 B.C. and the first cheese factory built around four centuries B.C.
Subscription rates for Columbus Nebraska edition published weekly
Subscription rates listed for Columbus and surrounding counties. Rates include 317.00 per year by carrier in Platte, Doone, Outer, Collar, Merrik, Nance, Pax Counties and 315.00 by mail elsewhere. Subscriptions should address mail to postmaster in Columbus with telegraphic and address details.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Cho Fe
Platte
Doone
Outer
Collar
Merrik
Nance
Pax Counties
Otter
Telearam
Agriculture official opposes sweeping pesticide bans
USDA science chief Ned D. Hayley told Nebraska and Kansas Farmers Union members that efforts to ban all uses of pesticides lack solid scientific backing. He urged support for case by case cancellations and said pending congressional proposals could eliminate some persistent pesticide uses while cautioning against blanket bans without solid data.
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USDA
Washington
UPL
Agriculture Department
Mhe
Ned D. Hayley
Department
Science and Education
Hayley
Nebraska
Kansas Farmers Union
Bayley
Congressiung
Congress
Tor
Baysley
4 H club updates and bake sale fund-raiser notes
4 H groups meet at multiple homes with demonstrations on cooking sewing and homemaking projects. Members judge cookies sew patterns and arrange beds and drawers while a pie sale funds a Washington project. volunteers thank organizers and report on lunch and attendance.
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Bunker Hill Club
410 Center
Washington
Patrice Griesell
Pegey Welin
Alan Gomming
Bill Smith
Hank Col. Anderson
Leland Smith
bin Sith
Turkey processors protest proposed moisture rules impact
Turkey processors protest Agriculture Department plans to tighten moisture rules on poultry sales. Minnesota producers warn $1.3 million annual loss in reduced weights. Comments extended to June 19 after March 17 proposal. National groups seek longer review. some say 10 bird sample tests may be insufficient for large volumes.
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Agriculture Department
Minnesota
le Farmers Produce Co. Willmar
Min
Breyhr
Turkey
Nasional Broiler Council
Broiler
Agriculture Department At
Bear encounter ends in tragic shot by hunter
In STE ANNE DE LA POCA a hunter named Hudon shot a mother bear after his dog treed a three year cub. The bear charged, he fired, and wounded it near the eye, following a loud yell and a sharp ax incident reported in a fragmentary local account.
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Ste. Anne DE LA Poca
Tiere Greupti
Jean
Huon
Ealing
Tapeworms Reach Unusual Lengths in Early Study
United Press International reports on unusual findings showing tapeworms attaining remarkable lengths in early research. Scientists note extreme specimens and discuss measurement challenges, while health officials advise caution and public awareness of rare parasitic cases.
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United Press International
Hope vaccine planned for 1971 calf crop
University of Nebraska veterinary scientist Dr. KE Stair said a four vaccine series to protect newborn calves from scours and calf diarrhea may be on the market for the 1971 calf crop. Research targets maternal transfer of immunity via colostrum and possibly vaccines for cows or twin calves, with breakthroughs first reported in March 1969. Research continues in bovine and swine infectious diseases across Nebraska cattle herds and Sandhills operations.
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Ancoln
University of Nebraska
KE. J. Stair
Nebraska
Sandhills
Vanite
Stair
UN Department of Veterinary Service
Nori Central Region Extension
Birds cause costly losses to grain crops worldwide
The article notes that blackbirds and other problematic birds destroy about 1 million tons of food annually, equating to roughly a third of the United States road-grain output last year. It mentions early estimates, with figures implying birds consume about 6 pounds of seed daily per starting unit.
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United States
Native origins of common vegetables
The article lists vegetables and their origins, noting corn and some beans as native to the Americas while garden peas hail from Asia. It traces cabbage to China, eggplant and cucumber to India, spinach and musk melons to Persia, watermelon to Africa, and asparagus to the Mediterranean region.
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PEW
U. S
Asia
China
India
Persia
Mediterranean
Effort to Eradicate Cotton Weevil Aids Pesticide Debate
UPI reports farmers once cursed the cotton weevil as a national legend. Officials seek a test to eradicate it, which could cut chemical pesticide use by reducing needs for about 75 million dollars spent yearly. Decision on launching and funding hinges on cotton industry support by May 1.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
United States
George W. Irving
House Appropriations
Irving
Apricalture Department
Soil Pollution Emerges as Nebraska’s Top Threat
Nebraska soils, once a cherished natural resource, are identified as the state’s leading pollutant. University of Nebraska Extension expert Marold Gilman warns soil erosion, washed fertilizer, insecticides, and herbicides threaten streams and farm ponds. He urges conservation plans for rural areas and responsible waste disposal and flood zoning in cities.
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Lincgln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Extension
Marold Gilman
Gilman
Sunburn Linked to Animal Photosensitization Disease
Possible animal disease described as sun exposure reaction in livestock. Notes photosensitization affecting cattle sheep swine and white skinned pigs. Mentions udders around the face ears and eyes as common locations and suggests visibility on open-face sheep.
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University of Nebraska Block & Briule Club
Rex Addis
Omaha Union Stock Yards Company
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Linceln
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Ieft
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St. Louis
Ronald Nelson
Jim Beller
Lindsay
Phuta
Plaile County
ED Wachal
Richland
Holmos
South Takola State University
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Ondiauy
Department of Agricultae
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ARS
Rivision
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U.S. Top
Bob
Vobori
27Th Avenue
Country Club
Jackie Ant
Debbie Liebig
Richard Reins
Gerald Krings
Vagn Jensen
Dulie Krimgs
Marga Mueller
Lindy Guela
Sue Paprocki
Paprocki
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Stylattes
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Fendrick
Kim Asche
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Judy Rudehorst
Colleen Schreiber
Gail Schreiber
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Carla Marty
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Tamara Inselman
Weve
Mary Marty
Kotton Rulies Club
Hatty Boesch
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Judy Sand
Barbara Nelson
Mrs. Nelson
Chile
Everett
Dick Temus
Paul Brockhaus
Monica Hemmer
Becky Torus
Marie Sueper
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Hemmer
Maria ‘Labenz
Teporter
Fred Asche
Rt. 2
Omaha
Asche
Edmond Scho
Osceola
Adolph Severa
Madison
Kamir Tuma
Frank Rech
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Schuyter
E. €. Cole
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Belgrade
Roy Sayers
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