11 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1971
Page
1
The piece discusses drought damage to lawns with guidance on replanting after rains and mowing patterns. It covers when to reseed, fertilize, and water, then shifts to sorghum silage harvest, moisture and fermentation factors, nitrate considerations, and feeding timing for cattle. It closes with a reflective line about beach visitors.
The Nebraska Poultry Industry convention runs September 24 at the Radisson Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. Dayie H. Free notes the theme is Management of Money Marketing and Personnel with sessions on laws disease control and marketing strategies led by leaders from agriculture and government.
A damaged OCR fragment lists an address 1154 27th Avenue Columbus Neb 68607 and stray lines about subscriptions, rates, and change of address. The legible bits hint at a local newspaper notice or postal transfer reference with unclear formatting and missing context.
An irrigation field day for reducing labor on gurfire irrigation will showcase automatic sullage irrigation on eighty acres of corn at the Lester Thom farm. The event near Hastings, September 5, runs 10:00 to noon and 3:30 to 5:90 pm. Paul Fischbach and Bill Mulliner of the Nebraska Extension will discuss system design and demonstrate operation.
Lincoln Nebraska reports that the eastern strain of the alfalfa weevil has not yet caused significant damage in Nebraska. Entomologist Manglitz notes spread across 22 counties, with damage typically lagging one to two years. The pest, first seen in 1970, now challenges control efforts statewide while Kansas and Oklahoma show broader infestation.
Dr. E A P Frolik, dean of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture, urged improved use of scarce water at a Northeast Station field day. He noted the new Irrigation Development and Water Resources Program, research on terracing and fertility, and the potential boost from processing livestock products to create retail cuts and expand value added in Nebraska's agricultural economy.
Lincoln reports the State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics estimates Nebraska turkey growers will raise about 734 000 birds this year up from 652 000 last year. The 20 percent increase reflects stronger production forecasts and higher demand for poultry products statewide.
Experts warn that without chemical fertilizers insecticides and herbicides farm costs would surge as prices climb 50 to 70 percent. Ground beet remains priced between 8 and 89 cents, potentially reaching $1.39. Ham slices bread and cheddar cheese also face sharp increases.
Washington reports a bitter fight ahead in the House Agriculture subcommittee as hearings begin on proposals to empower farmers in crop sales. Bills backed by the Farm Bureau and others would create a bargaining framework and require good faith negotiations with approved farmer associations.
Washington officials weigh how to inform the public when a state fails to meet federal inspection standards and faces federal takeover. Nebraska and Missouri cases prompted public disclosure after notices were issued, with debate over whether and when the department should reveal such actions to citizens.
Nebraska study notes seven accidents involving youths under 14 this year where speed and improper hitching contributed to overturns. Dr Dale Baker from the University of Nebraska Lincoln warns front end height and embankments raise overturn risk. He urges backing up embankments and safer routes if ascent seems unsafe.
The sector remains the nation’s largest industry employing seven million workers. It reports investment of 297 billion dollars and farm product value exceeding 18 million annually, with corporate involvement shaping the market.
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