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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1972
Page
1
Extension notes from Buzzing with Bob discuss powdery mildew threats to shrubs trees and flowers with timing and chemical controls. warn about toxic silo gases during filling advising avoidance of sites for weeks and to run blowers before entry. conclude with a marriage quip.
Theresa Kivntke reports on a 4-H club meeting at Mrs Franzen s home where members handed in record banks and discussed judges notes to move projects from the fair. They then swam at Lake North and ate.
Detailing subscription rates and delivery areas for the Columbus Telegram. It notes carrier delivery in Columbus at 2.07 per death and mail rates of 3.00 per year, with a request to notify the postmaster of address changes in Columbus and nearby districts.
Washington AP reports sorghum grain also called milo is expected to be in good demand for fall and winter as feed production declines and livestock feeding rises. The USDA notes higher prices for sorghum due to a smaller crop and steady export demand, with 1972 marketing year outlook brighter.
Dr. Eric Thor of the U S Department of Agriculture told a conference in Columbus that coop directors must treat their roles as management duties not honorary positions. He urged planning, ongoing leadership, and director education to align farm needs with cooperative growth. The two day event was sponsored by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha and involved lenders across four states.
The Agriculture Department says higher cheese prices and other dairy products slow government purchases under milk price-support. For 1972 dairy removals are expected to stay below 1971 levels as milk production and cash receipts rise. Cash receipts from milk may hit a record 7.1 billion, with farm prices and feed ratios improving dairy cow nutrition despite a fall in hay quality in several areas.
Mel Kuska of Fairmont was elected a director of the National Live Stock and Meat Board by Nebraska feeder and producer groups. He also serves as Nebraska Beef Promotion chairman and represents the state on the Beef Industry Council. Oscar Bredthauer of Grand Island was re elected to a Meat Board directorship. Nebraskans praise cooperative efforts between state groups and the Meat Board.
The Agriculture Department plans a crop production report for release at 3 p.m. EDT Tuesday September 12 detailing field survey results through the month and offering updated forecasts for corn soybeans wheat and feeds. Past estimates showed large crops with significant export demand and program cuts aimed at stockpile management.
University of Nebraska agronomists present at the Mead Crop and Soils Field Day September 18 to address questions on maximizing soybean production and the relative ease of farming different crops. Experts discuss sorghum yield potential, fertilization rates, nitrogen needs, volunteer corn effects, cropping sequences, soil profiles, and breeding stops hosted by Ams and Ross at the East Mead station near Fourth Street and Avenue D.
Washington AP reports a regional FAO conference will examine the rising export dominance of rich industrial countries and the declining share of developing nations in world farm trade. The FAO notes developing countries fell from 46 percent of farm output in 1955 to 34 percent by 1970, linking this to limited commercialization of agriculture. Observers from Europe and other nations, including the United States, will attend.
Nebraska farm cash receipts for 1968 reached a record 2.24 billion dollars, up 5 percent from the prior year, with livestock receipts totaling 2.5 billion, or about 68 percent of the total. Government payments to farmers during the year were 111 million dollars, the lowest since 1967. Cattle and calves receipts were a record 143 billion.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports palm oil from a hoplest plant expanding as a major competitor to U S soy bean oil. Japanese investments fund a 5,000 acre palm plantation in Papua New Guinea. Production could reach 20,000 tons yearly by 1977, intensifying pressure on soy oil amid high soy demand and prices.
Illinois farmers accounted for the largest share of U S farm exports in the year ending June 30 as the Agriculture Department reported a record 4 billion in overseas sales California followed with 592 million while Iowa 620 million and other states ranged from 317 to 420 million Nebraska Ohio North Dakota and Mississippi also surpassed 200 million each in export trade
York will be the first stop on a two day tour by the Nebraska flying farmers and ranchers for September 16-17. The itinerary includes Holdrege Curtis Wallace Guffey Scottsbluff and Alliance with noon reception and Wallace planned events a tree barbeque style show antique display parade and rodeo. The group will stay overnight in Scottsbluff then continue to Alliance to finish the tour.
Paul F. Lindt 54 a Franklin County grain and livestock farmer and Navy veteran has been named executive director of the Nebraska ASCS office effective June 19 1972 He previously served as acting director and as district director for South Central Nebraska since January 1970 Lindt a University of Nebraska College of Agriculture alumnus chaired by the Dean's advisory committee, will oversee state staff and coordinate county ASCS offices in Nebraska.
Washington reports that federally inspected poultry plants show a six percent seasonal drop in slaughter. Despite the decline the metric remains about three percent above the same month last year. The Agriculture Department tallies nearly 819 billion pounds liveweight for chickens turkeys and ducks.
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