Tobacco production drops amid weak demand and large supplies
The 1985-86 outlook shows lower flue-cured and burley prices as production slips 12 percent to an estimated 1.53 billion pounds. Domestic supplies fall 2 percent, with ending stocks down about 3 percent, while cigarette use may dip about 1 percent and snuff output rises. Marketing quotas for barley and other allotments are due by February 1.
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U.S
Protecting hearing around older tractors on farms
Vance Haugen Shawano County soils and crops agent warns that older tractors may exceed 90 dBA, risking hearing loss. Since 1970 Nebraska tractor tests include dBA levels, OSHA backs hours-permitted at given dBA. protect ears with proper protection as cab noise varies and newer machines must meet under 90 dBA unless modified.
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Nebraska
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Vance Haugen
Shawano County
Use Plenty of Towels for Cattle Milking Hygiene
Paper towels are recommended to wash udders to reduce mastitis risk and cow culling. Two towels per cow in stanchion barns, one for washing and one for drying, and towels in milking parlors. Costs are small compared to potential losses from infected cows, with savings from reduced mastitis and improved milk yield.
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Hamburger
Wisconsin Assembly backs ethanol bill 472 6 1 vote
The Assembly Committee on Rural Development recommended for passage Assembly Bill 472. It creates an alcohol ethanol program with tax incentives for producers using grain whey potatoes wood residues. Rep Barbara Gronemus says the step helps farmers and corn markets in the upper Midwest.
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Assembly Committee On Rural Development
Wisconsin
Upper Midwest
Reagan trade deadline nears on canned fruits resolve
The Reagan administration won EU concession on canned fruits but failed to secure Japan agreement on leather goods. Deadlines set for Dec 2 passed, prompting possible retaliation as Trade Representative Yeutter reviews next actions after talks with Japanese officials.
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Reagan
United States
Japan
U.S
Clayton Yeutter
Yeutter
New alfalfa line boosts nitrogen for following crop
A non-dormant experimental alfalfa line MN-SWxUC, developed by Gary H. Heichel of USDA and a University of Minnesota team in St Paul, produced 94 pounds of nitrogen per acre in October versus 59 for the best dormant variety. Trials in four Minnesota plots from late April to September yielded about 3.4 tons per acre forage for both lines. Plans call for MN-SWxUC to be released as a commercial variety in 1987.
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Gary H. Heichel
USDA
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minn
Mn-Swxuc
Minnesota
Wind chill and warmth factors explained by Dunn agent
The wind chill concept is linked to heat loss from exposed flesh and is not the air temperature. Wind speed nourishment and metabolism influence how much clothing is needed, so the thermometer is useful but not definitive. Keith Sommerfled, Dunn as agent.
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Keith Sommerfled, Dunn
Agent
Christmas 1943 Quietly War-Torn Naples Meeting Brother
A soldier recounts a Christmas 1943 in wartime Naples and Salerno Italy. He sought a special pass to reach his base and brother in Base Ordnance while dodging German fire and lingering danger. A chance encounter with locals and fellow soldiers helps lift spirits during the long yardage toward a reunion.
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Casablanca
Oran
Africa
Naples
Italy
Stable operator Leonard Gaines admires sale animals in Arlington
The caption from Arlington Nebraska circa 1913 shows stable man Leonard Gaines with a matched pair of animals at his Livery Feed and Sale Stable. He holds his 2 year old daughter Madge while another daughter Alice Gaines DeGetting of Menomonie submitted the photo.
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Leonard Gaines
Arlington
Neb
Madge
Alice Gaines
Menomonie
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