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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
17
Farmers may be contacted by mail between late May and early June for information on 1975 planted acreage and current livestock numbers. Data collected will underpin the June reports on spring acreage and intended harvest acres, hog and cattle inventories, with confidentiality guaranteed.
A proposal discussed to set up a national storm warning system aimed at farmers. The plan imagined using cannons fired at federal sites like post offices to signal approaching storms, floods or frost, reflecting early ideas on civil defense and weather alerts.
A quirky note recalls Nova Scotia sailors nicknamed blue noses and a ship named Bluenose. It then summarizes Old Farmer weather forecasts across regions showing varied patterns from sunny starts to showers, heat, and rain through the week in New England, New York Jersey, Middle Atlantic, Southeast, and Florida.
May a UPI report notes consumer beef costs rose to 1.24 per pound for choice cuts in April, up 6.9 cents from March, while the farm to retail spread narrowed and supermarket margins fell 21 percent. Farmers gained as live cattle prices rose, with shifts in cass retail margins reflecting tighter control on meat pricing since the 1973–74 era.
Platte NFO met May 27 at the Villager in Lindsay. County Chairman Melvin Mohrman opened the session. Ivan Haschke urged listing grain moves for immediate sale and acreage signup to reach the 0 per cent goal. Discussion covered futures pricing beyond production costs and profits.
An all-breeds judging contest forms part of the National Junior Beef Heifer Lassie at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha in July 2026. Sponsored by the American Polled Hereford Angus and Shorthorn Associations, the event runs July 24 with registration at 7 a.m. and contest at 9 a.m. Junior and senior divisions welcome junior members from three breeds plus FFA and 4-H. Awards provided by Pioneer Hi-Bred.
Buzzing with Bob notes a June 3 program at 8 p.m. featuring pork industry talks, award presentations, carcass data, and swine selection reviews with Bill Zollinger and Terry Schrick among the participants at the Hog Barn at Ag Park. Alfalfa weevil damage prompts immediate cutting and daily field checks, with chemical treatment advised at 30-40 percent tip feeding. Platte Valley Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports 18 herds on DHIA testing, weighing milk samples and herd data to help cull unprofitable cows and improve management.
The second meeting of the year was held May 22 at the Melvin Pfeifer home. Sheila Pfeifer demonstrated grading collars and Kristine Pfeifer showed how to measure. The club discussed roller skating and reviewed members patterns. Lori Weidner reported on herd returns and efficient feed production. More DHIA program details are available at our office.
Patrice Oppliger hosted a May 28 meeting at her home to discuss booth plans for the fair and Kool-Aid preparation. Little Chefs met May 23 at Delmar Mortensen’s home. activities included one pan dandy and sewing book bags. Jim Mueller of the County Extension Office spoke as a junior leader. Next meeting set for June 9.
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