Standby generators for farm emergencies and safety checks
Guides for families to manage standby generators during power outages. Includes transfer switch operation, shutoff procedures, and prioritizing essential equipment. Advises on livestock waterers with electrical heating, wiring checks, grounding, thermostat testing, and safe reenergizing after maintenance. Emphasizes training family members and careful restraint of electrical load.
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Nebraska Irrigation Short Course Set for January
Lincoln Nebraska The 197 Nebraska Irrigation Short Course is scheduled for January 17 18 at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Paul Ks Flechbath Extension Irrigationist says the program will feature invited specialists and experts in herbicides and insecticides. The conference will cover new irrigation techniques including fertilizer and herbicide delivery through irrigation systems and more efficient water use.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Theebraska
Paul Ks. Flechbath
University’ of Nebraska-Lincoln
Fischbarh
Lightning Damage Billions Hit U.S. Farms in 1988
The article notes more than 2.6 billion dollars in losses from lightning damage on farms in the United States through 1988, highlighting widespread agricultural impact and weather-related destruction.
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United States
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Te CORA TELEGRAM partnership notice and postal details
Publication data shows a weekly telegram service with rates and distribution by counties including Merrick and Platte. It notes second class mailing in Columbus Nebraska and Nebraska and surrounding states with yearly subscription charges and forwarding address details.
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Columbus
Senators debate Butz as agriculture secretary in 1970s mood
Washington reports on the farm front: Sen. Hubert Humphrey and Sen. Milton Young oppose Earl Butz's confirmation as agriculture secretary. A lively hearing features jokes and political maneuvering as Anderson urges to nominate Milton Young, echoing old GOP farm bloc dynamics.
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Washington
Hubert J. Humphrey
Dminn
Milton R. Young
Senate
Earl B. Butz
Agriculture Committee
Ako
Humphrey
Buty
Tony T. Deehant
National
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George D. Aiken
RVI
Holing Deehant
Fariners Alatt Tealer
Deehant
Dechant
Jack Miller
Nixon
Young
Baler Sien
Carl Anderson
Trem
Minnesota
Bula
Anderson
Wong
Farmer Agriculture
Ezta Taft Benson
Milton Young
Humpheys
Bubs
Hopes Dim for Early Approval of Rural Development Credit Bill
Washington officials report mounting opposition from bankers and several senators delays the massive rural development credit bill. The measure would create a multibillion dollar banking system with federal seed capital to finance loans for hospitals sewers transportation and new industries in rural areas.
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Gilly
Jereman
Talmadge
DeGa
Rlobert J. Humphrey
Senate
Sion
Humphrey
Humphrey - Talmadge
Humpherey
National League of Cities
Corn rootworm control by starter fertilizer mix method
Lincoln notes advise a starter fertilizer insecticide blend placed as 2 inch bands beside and below the seed. A one-acre aerial application at Mead in 1967 yielded host results. one pound per row side was also effective. Only certain insecticides suit liquid starter blends. Di-Systan is risky and variable.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Mead
Ratio of Mineral Intake for Cows Warns of Imbalance
Experts advise mineral supplements in cattle feed to limit trace element ratios. Ensure calcium and phosphorus levels remain balanced with other minerals to avoid health issues and reduced fertility. Monitor bath or rinse water exposure to prevent excess intake.
Veterinary warns ketosis linked to improper dairy cow diets
Dr. Sauel B. 0 of Pennsylvania State University cautions that ketosis and displaced abomasums in breeding stock may arise from feeding errors on diets not aligned with proper dairy ration guidelines.
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Ross
Sauel B
Pemnsyly State University
Junior Grain Shows Planned With Three Venues This December
Lincoln announces 19 percent Junior Grain Shows with entries submitted and preparations under way for events at North Platte Station on December 7, at the 4-H Building December 1, and at Gateway Auditorium Lincoln December. Champions to be named for corn, grain sorghum, oats, soybeans and wheat. Top ribbon winners earn expenses to Grain Improvement Day in Omaha. Competition opens to 4H and PRA members with multiple crop projects. FFA and FRA participants also compete for county and chapter honors.
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Sincoln
Askay Grain Irproventent Association
Aumioiunnced
Beremboy
North Platte Station
Feaner Park
Chantz Island
Gateway Auditorium
EFA
Foote
Eadly Fea
FFA
Omaha
Caution Urged on Sprinkling Feedlot Runoff on Crops
Lincoln Nebraska agricultural researchers warn feedlot operators to慎 tread carefully when sprinkling runoff on fields. University of Nebraska experts report mixed results from 1969 and 1970 trials with some plots showing higher yields and protein content, while others suffered significant plant wilt and losses. Further study is needed to identify responsible chemicals and optimal application practices under varying soil and climate conditions.
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Lincoln
Cau Lions
University of Nebraska
Conrad BL Gilbertson
Usta Agricultural Research Service
Ete
Sorall
Gilbertson
Mean
Hanif Miaterial
Fia
Melvin B. Sattarwhite
Breenhouse
Glbertson
Cunelli
Consumers and farmers gain from food price shifts
Washington report shows middlemen margins narrowed in October while farm price increases rose. Consumer food costs fell 0.5 percent in October after a 0.9 percent drop in September, yet farm returns rose 1.7 percent. Farm-to-retail spreads widened slightly, as economist notes point to base program effects on price movements.
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Washington
Geluberes
Soil surveys guide community planning and building suitability
Soil surveys prepared by the Soil Conservation Service aid planning boards engineers lawyers and builders. They interpret soil water and geologic features and help detect areas unsuitable for home construction.
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The
Soil Conservation Service
Grass yields boosted by nitrogen and phosphorus mix
Lincoln University agronomists report that applying 9 pounds of nitrogen and 40 pounds of phosphorus per acre annually increases yields of a seeded warm season grass mixture over four years. Potassium sulfur and zinc showed no effect. The unfertilized control produced 2.83 tons while fertilized plots yielded 44 tons in total forage.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska-lincoln Agronomists
CW. Rehm
Concord
Wid, Moline
Jancotn
Schwarla
Governor would veto plan yet offers inventory relief alternative
Governor Exon said he would veto the 90 percent inventory tax exemption plan and propose a 50 percent inventory credit instead. He outlined a phased five to seven year reduction, keeping sales and income taxes unchanged, while delivering targeted relief for small businesses and family farmers via a capped credit against inventory taxes.
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Lincoln
API
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Exon
Lave
Rison
Fe Stad
Ota
Nebraska Farm Bureau warns reserves can manipulate markets
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation disputes train reserves supporters and warns stockpiling grains risks price depression and market manipulation. It recalls 1970 blight and government stock releases that kept dollar values similar despite shortages, urging caution on strategic reserves and supply management.
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Lincoln
UPI
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Ioiday
Ital
Iits. Ow
Federation
4-H Notes on Happy Honey Bees Meeting Highlights
The meeting at Jacckie Wolfe's featured a demonstration by Jackie. Members judged by ledgers and notes. Project books were received from leaders Mines Lyle Welle Bill Brass Roland T Davidson Barly punch and cookle, served by our hostess Davidson.
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Jacckie Wolfe
Jackie
Mines
Lyle Welle
Bill Brass
Roland T Davidson
Barly Punch
Cookle
Davidson
Young Sewers Form New Club Members Named
We met at Mrs. Gerald Rosne home and welcomed three new members Karen Lemp Chris Weyer and Lori Weyer Test covered matching colors and patterns of fabrics Plans included Christmastime caroling a party and gift exchange afterward Reporter Barbara Nyficter notes the details
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Gerald Rosne
Karen Lemp
Chris Weyer
Lori Weyer
Barbara Nyficter
Raporter
Global meat demand and population surge amid agricultural needs
The report projects rising per capita beef consumption to 130 pounds by 1080, requiring 11 to 12 billion additional cattle. Hog demand estimated at 100 to 150 million head by 1980, with the Juanan population around 3.6 billion. Global growth at 2 percent births every five days and 77 Italian annual increases underline a push for improved farming efficiency and inputs.
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U.S
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