Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition Anniversary Highlights
The Ak-Sar-Ben edition features exhibitors in gold T shirts and gold ribbons. Platte County participants include Lonnie Ache and others listed, with horse show contestants led by Lisa Cumming and Kim Kummer among names. Live nightly reports air at 10:30 p.m. on Nebraska ETV channel 12. The piece notes lightning risks to livestock and veterinary steps after storms, plus outlook from Livestock Feeders Association on market steadiness and feeding trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak-Sar-Ben
Platte County
Lonnie
Rodney
Timo
Todd Ache
Debbie
Lynn Geier
Dale Gertsch
Lytettte
Rick Hellbusch
Kenny Kopecky
Kim Kummer
Karren Laudenklos
Randy Nelson
Warren Nyffeler
Brian Oppliger
Duane
Valerie Schroeder
Connie
Mike Tiaden
Dale
Mark Voboril
Danny Wilke
Ak-Sar- Ben
Lisa Cumming
Karen Laudenklos
Tiffany Legenza
Luke Lemke
Kelly Person
Cara
Sabra Sober
Keri
Qeve Tooley
Cheryl Young
Nebraska
Channel 12
Livestock Industry Panel
Livestock Feeders Association
Rural Development Policy Shakeup Urged by Bergland
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says a 90 expert conference found federal rural development programs largely failed and urged a national growth policy. Aimed at prioritizing funds, it proposed a Rural Development Bank with private loans guaranteed by the government and regional decision making.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
Bob Bergland
America
Downingtown
Bergland
Miral
Agriculture
Tom
Congress
Berpland
Carter
Estate planning urged for farmers to save land and farms
Survey finds 62 percent of responding farmers have wills while 96.9 percent have a comprehensive estate plan. The study notes estate planning includes ownership, business structure, insurance and taxes. Responses show varied methods from trusts to joint tenancy and family corporations, with 14.6 percent having no plan.
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International Harvester’s
Farm Forum Magazine
J. W. Lonney
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Government may avoid use of sugar program
UPI reports Agriculture Secretary Bergland said the government may skip the congressionally required sugar support plan, favoring existing direct payment aid to sugar growers. He expects a possible move to join an international sugar agreement by spring, potentially delaying or replacing the tariffed market program.
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Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
Powermemt
Bergland
Congress
Congressional Agriculture Committees
Plant Materials Committee Evaluates Local Plantings Near Madison County
Soil Conservation Service staff led a field trip in Madison County to review grasses wildflowers and shrubs for erosion control and beautification. The tour inspected road cut plantings south of Tilden and windbreaks near Battle Creek. The committee seeks locally adapted plants including Blackwell Switchgrass Arnot Bristly Locust and wildflowers.
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Madison County
Soil Conservation Service
Jack Walstrom
Manhattan
Kan
Bob Koerner
Lincoln
Highway 39
Tilden
Battle Creek
Ed Harmis
Columbus
SCS
Blackwell
Harms
Natural Resources Districts
Beef steak equivalence from livestock board findings
Farm News summarizes National Live Stock and Meat Board data on feed conversions. Seventeen pounds of corn four pounds of hay and two pounds of protein supplement yield one 10 ounce beef steak. A seounce cooked steak equals about two and one fifth pounds live steer and one and one third pounds carcass beef. A steer on full feed shows daily gain aligning with steak production.
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National Live Stock and Meat Board
Insect Damage Risks Grow With Stored Wheat at UNL
Lincoln report from University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension expert Robert B. Roselle notes that large wheat stocks raise insect problems in stored grain. He urges early inspection, recommends fumigation only at higher temperatures, and outlines treatments for weevils grain borers and dermestids while warning of safety hazards and alternatives for heavily infested grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
Robert B. Roselle
Roselle
Farm Bureau honors Platte County fall banquet awards
Platte County Farm Bureau held a Thursday night Fall Banquet at St. Anthony Social Hall. Harold Groteluschen earned president’s quota award, Gilbert Loseke received the membership chairman award, and Sam Luchsinger got the Service Award. Darwin Lewis noted membership rose 29 percent this year and 50 percent in two years, with about 315 members. Robert Weber of Dorchester spoke, urging farmers to be market managers in a growing market-oriented system and to aim for expanded markets. Nebraska Farm Bureau reports about 21,000 members statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County Farm Bureau
St. Anthony
Bureau
Harold Groteluschen
Gilbert Loseke
Sam Luchsinger
Darwin Lewis
Platte County
Platte County Fam Bureau
Robert Weber
Dorchester
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Weber
Nebraska
Fire damages farm hay and straw near Leth
Leigh LeRoy Folken reported a fire at his southeast of Leth farm Tuesday afternoon burning 27 tons of hay and four tons of straw. Sparks from a tractor may have started the blaze. Leigh Volunteer Fire Department responded to the alarm.
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Leigh
LeRoy Folken
Hir
Leth
The
Leigh Volunteer Fire Department
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