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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1976
Page
5
Agriculture Department economists project the 1976 77 feed season will see corn prices near 2.55 per bushel, with total corn and grain feed use rising over 5 percent for livestock. Carryover stocks stay near minimal, wheat feeding up, hay and protein feeds tighter, and prices higher than last year.
Global crop production rose in 1975 led by rice and wheat with a total around 1.284 billion metric tons, about 1.2 percent above forecasts and 6.4 percent above last year’s crop. The Agriculture Department says demand will total about 1.272 billion tons next year, leaving a sizable surplus to rebuild reserves.
Lincoln dairy officials announce a Friday noon luncheon in Columbus to honor 250 dairymen with Silver Plaque and silver bars for every five years of testing. Nine herds will be recognized for 600 lb butterfat with one surpassing 700 lb. awards also go to top herd in six breeds and lifetime producers.
A series of US Crop Protection Clinics will be held in Nebraska during 1977 offering up to date weed insect and disease control information from University of Nebraska Lincoln specialists. Short presentations and a Q and A exchange allow farmers to attend several sessions. The series begins January 10 in Lincoln and ends January 27 in O'Neill.
The Nebraska School of Technical Cereuture at Carts near Columbus reports 40 students enrolled, up from 27 last year, an 8.3 percent increase. USDA plans a Beef Research and Information Order with a vote by cattle producers, with a Beef Board to oversee assessments and information activities.
A National Research Council panel says world weather changes could reduce future food output and US reserves are barely enough for a single bad harvest. The report urges a national program to boost weather forecasting, drought resistant crops, farmer education, pest control studies, and prudent use of rainmaking research.
Commercials about farming to be shown during John Denver television specials this fall propose a theme of American farmer unity. Scenes for the agricultural story were shot at Mt. Pleasant Iowa. The two hourlong programs, co sponsored by Farmland Industries Inc Kansas City MO, will air on ABC Network November 17 and December 14.
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