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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1970
Page
1
At the State Fair Rollin Schneider warns Platte County leads in farm accidents and deaths. The piece notes dairy science advances including a skim milk snack and stresses water safety, pollution controls, and public health codes. A humorous line about newlyweds ends the excerpt.
Lincoln based analysis by University of Nebraska economist Dr Everett Peterson notes feed grain production near 1.6 billion tons may lift prices if crop shortfalls materialize. He cites heavy domestic use, June July Western belt drought, corn blight volatility, and uncertain 1970 71 wheat programs as key price drivers.
Global meat demand pushes steady growth in cattle and buffalo output. Cattle reached a record 1176 million head last year, with the United States near ten percent of total. Brazil shows 1.1 million, down slightly. USSR suffers another year of reduced numbers due to severe winter. Oceania posts over four percent gains, led by Australia and New Zealand.
The last decade saw a 73 percent rise in output per man hour in agriculture while nonfarm industry growth lagged, with a smaller percentage increase. This indicates stronger efficiency gains in farming compared to other sectors.
The fragment provides a postal and delivery notice for the Columbus Telegram in Nebraska with carrier and mail rates, areas served, and subscription instructions. It mentions 1254 27th Avenue Columbus Nebraska and urges subscribers to notify the paper of address changes to ensure delivery.
Nebraska 4-H promotes a state cookbook with proceeds directed to National Center expansion. The Platte County Extension Office offers the "4-H Friends Cookbook" for 2.95 each, featuring sections on casseroles breads cakes and more.
The latest figures show American consumer outlays for foods from U.S. farms total 15.2 percent of disposable income. Only 4.9 percent went to farmers while 10.4 percent covered processing distribution and food service away from home.
Farmers Home Administration reports a record rural year in Nebraska with 765 loans totaling 58.95 million for better housing, aiding 3 825 people. The state director Bowen says 1970 ended with a 32 percent rise in housing activity and anticipates exceeding the record in fiscal 1971.
Congressman Dave Martin cites a ten year conservation survey showing irrigated cropland in Nebraska s Third District rising by over 346 823 acres from 2076317 in 1958 to 2629140 in 1947 amid broader shifts toward urban and government land development.
Nebraska swine growers warned that failure to report suspected hog cholera could jeopardize the nationwide campaign to wipe out the disease. Tr. Milton J. Tillery, head of the eradication effort, urges close monitoring of suspicious cases and contacting a veterinarian at the first sign of illness, especially in newly purchased animals.
Harold H. Gilman, University of Nebraska Extension Conservationist, calls flood prevention integral to the Nebraska State Water Plan. He cites past flood damages, rising values, and building in flood zones, outlining a six part approach including land use, detentions on tributaries, mainstream storage, and channel improvements.
Nebraska’s State Water Plan divides the state into 13 river basins for planning. A completed report covers the Big Blue Basin, with the other basins named and ongoing studies to assess topography climate water and population. Recommendations will address flood control irrigation and recreation among others.
The Nixon administration will continue funding the 104 million school milk subsidy for the 1970-71 school year after pressure from lawmakers dairymen governors and mayors. Agriculture Secretary Hardin told local schools they could restart the program by October 15 while Congress acts on a new subsidy bill or extends the current spending level.
Agriculture remains America's top industry in employment, surpassing steel, autos, utilities, and transportation combined. Farming assets exceed 53 billion, and the sector holds about 2 percent of the combined assets of the ten largest U.S. corporations.
Washington officials said broiler production would ease in 1971 after a 14 percent rise in the first seven months. Agriculture Department economists urged growers to cut marketing in early 1971 to between 4 and 6 percent below the record first-quarter levels to help stabilize prices.
University of Nebraska Extension livestock specialists emphasize year round outdoor exercise as essential for boars. In confinement, provide about a quarter acre of exercise area with Breen, succulent pasture before breeding. Shade and shelter are important, and boars deserve good care and a chance to roam.
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