20 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1971
Page
1
Farmers and builders are advised on heating cable to prevent ice and aid concrete work. Applications include farrowing houses, parlors, driveways, and basements with wattage per square foot guidelines. Advice covers pouring timing, weather, calcium chloride use, and protective measures to avoid freezing damage and premature setting.
A curious note on mystery corn providing more food for men and beasts than other seed. It claims wider cultivation since exploration of the New World and traces watermelons to a wild plant origin. discusses 286000 acres harvested annually in the nation.
A damaged clipping from Columbus area shows subscription rates and mailing details for Columbus, Platte, Merrick, Nance, and surrounding counties. It lists annual prices, address change notices, and subscriber responsibilities with fragmented typography and misspellings.
University of Nebraska scientists propose a cyclic breeding program combining population and hybrid improvement. Led by Gardner Nordquist and Ross, the plan uses genetic and cytoplasmic male sterility with pollen restoration to rapidly develop superior, high yielding sorghum lines and hybrids through staged cycles in a Puerto Rico nursery.
Lincoln Nebraska a USDA engineer from the University of Nebraska Lincoln reports research on using radiofrequency energy to control mealworm reproduction. A team at the College of Apiculture exposed insects to high frequency electricity, noting destruction of pests in seconds but the method must be made practical and safe.
Plans for the annual University of Nebraska Swine Days have been announced by Br. William Ahtschwerke and MU Estensian livestock specialist. Programs run January 25 Hastings January 26 O Neil and January 27 Peder with topics on SPP program lysine corn for pigs reproduction waste disposal and more by NU and state experts. Nebraska purebred and commercial breeders are invited to attend.
Peppermint and spearmint grown as commercial crops cover nearly £00,000 acres of United States facilities, reflecting large scale cultivation and economic importance in the industry.
Butz, while testifying before the Senate Agriculture Committee, defended his farm policy stance noting continued price supports and production control. He aligns with Ezra Taft Benson era philosophy but supports set-aside controls under the 1970 plan to curb surpluses while maintaining freedom to plant beyond setaside acres. Critics argue the setaside system is too loose to restrain production.
University of Nebraska researchers led by Tr. O. C. Burnside and GA Wilks tested sorghum hybrids at Lincoln and North Platte in 1970 to assess weed competition and herbicide tolerance. Results indicate notable yield losses at high chemical rates, with some hybrids more tolerant to standard rates of atrazine, proparacaine, and other postemergence herbicides.
The Redeast Land Bank of Omaha and its 62 associations will grant nine scholarships totaling 4500 dollars to high school senior boys planning agricultural studies. This marks the 20th year of the program with five hundred dollar awards in South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and three in Iowa.
The 1971 Sheep Industry Development Seminar will be held December 6 and 7 at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Br Ted J Doane notes the theme Merchandising Your Future with emphasis on slaughtering and processing. Attendees from Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Iowa will participate. A second event, the Nebraska Registered Sheep Breeders Bred Ewe Sale, is set for December 18 in Grand Island with over 100 head expected to be offered.
Lincoln report on Harald A. Gilman, University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Conservationist, who has spent 15 years delivering his conservation medicine show to students and adults. He uses old pots for props and explains soil and water conservation with field demonstrations. This year he reaches a peak with 51 locations and over 7,000 people reached.
OMVID CITY Dan Lysis was ejected president of the Modern Woodman Junior Service Club. Other new officers include Diane Rush vice president Ruth Saukup secretary Mark Scheeder flag bearer Mike Hladky scrapbook Mary Isler Hook news reporter Jim Coufal helping hands committee. Thirty seven members all five adults were present for the meeting. Participating in the evening's program were Jim Coufal Mike Hoeft uth Seukup Mike SMadky Jayne Schaecher was hostess.
Government farm economists say season average soybean prices will be near record highs, potentially the highest since 1947-48, supported by strong domestic and export demand. The 1971 crop about 4.2 billion bushels may just meet demand, with carries down from 99 million to lower levels by next fall. Exports seen around 400 million bushels, with production incentives possibly boosting 1972 acreage and soybeans favored over corn due to a new substitution rule in the 1972 support program.
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