Farm trucks, elevator cups now runneth over
Shelby reads like a harvest crisis as 78 trucks queued when the Shelby Co-op elevator opened at 7 am. New corn in storage reaches 550,000 bushels with 280,000 more piled north of the elevator and another 50,000 bushels growing elsewhere. Milo piles outside total about 400,000. A boxcar shortage and broad harvest trends compound farmer and elevator manager Jerome Gabriel’s challenges.
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Shelby
Shelby Co-op
Jerome Gabriel
New Corh
Posthumous honors for two Ag leaders
In Lincoln the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement will honor two cultural and civic leaders posthumously at a December 10 meeting. Dr. A W Epp notes the late State Senator Stanley Matzke Sr. of Milford and the late Honor Gehsner of Madison will be recognized. their portraits will hang in the gallery at the C Thompson Library on the University of Nebraska East Campus. The public event starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Thompson Library.
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University of Nebraska East
Thompson
Epp
Forest products thriving on Nebraska farms
Forestry expert Ralph Monalam says Nebraska’s forest industry is a multimillion dollar sector. Local cottonwood yields lumber and crates while other species like hackberry and maple supply furniture and panels. State wood industries directory is available from the State Forester’s Office Lincoln. Liners note credit squeeze looms for farmers as FCA chief warns of high rates and tightening funds.
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Lincoln
Iran
Pine Ridge
Nebraska
State Forester’s Office
Animal Science
University of Nebraska
Washington
Edwin Adraenke
Harm Credit Administration
FCA
Danke Gald
Ollvr Neban
Janke
FCA Unis
Coop Credit System
Midwest Market Hog Show set March 14
Fremont organizers announce the Midwest Market Hog Show will take place March 14 1970 at the Wells Livestock Sales Pavilion in Kremont Archie White show superintendent says the annual event draws hundreds of market hogs from several states The show is sponsored by George A Hormel Co Fremont and the University of Nebraska and Iowa State University Agricultural Extension Services.
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Fremont
Wells Livestock Sales
Kremont
Archie White
George A. Hormel Co
University of Nebraska
Iowa State University Agricultural, Extension Services
Two thirds Majority Needed in Congress to Override Veto
The rule requires a two thirds vote in both chambers to pass a bill over the president's veto. This high threshold ensures strong support across the legislature before a veto can be overturned.
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House of Congress
Feedlot Waste Study Aims To Shield Soils Water And Health
Extension agents report rapid cattle feeding growth raises feedlot waste runoff concerns. A study will test disposal methods and soil nutrient limits to prevent contamination of cropland soils and water supplies. Field tests will follow core soil analyses and aim to guide feedlot planning. Farmers tax guides available at Extension Office.
Peanut program faces rising costs and surpluses
UPI reporting from Washington says Nixon administration farm officials question the growing expense of the peanut support program. They note output rising about 6 percent while consumption grows slower, with about three quarters of grown peanuts sold at or above support prices and the rest diverted to government surpluses or export.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon Administration
Jonson
J. Phil Campbell
Campbell
Vigilance Urged for Hog Cholera in Winter Period
Nebraska reports October hog cholera outbreak with about 140 animals culled at roughly $4092 in indemnity. State and Federal veterinarians warn against winter complacency, urging farmers to monitor signs and vaccinate at first illness to curb spread ahead of spring pig movements.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
S. HL. Flora
E. H. Nordstrom
US 8 Department of Agriculture
Flora
Nordstrom
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