Farm income soars in February led by crops and livestock
February farm income rose 50 percent from a year earlier led by crops with cash crop sales totaling 31.2 million and livestock receipts at 52.9 million. January and February combined receipts reached 153.2 million, up 38 percent from 1945, driven by grain and pork shifts.
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State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Kite Derby Set for Next Sunday at High School Grounds
A kite derby for ages eight to eleven is planned for next Sunday afternoon at the high school grounds starting at 2 30. Judges include W W Schulz T H Tillotson Harvey Vizina Walter Cork and George Barlow. The event will move quickly with a large field expected and the events list to appear in Friday's paper.
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W. W. Schulz
T. H. Tillotson
Harvey Vizina
Walter Cork
George Barlow
Farm Calendar Announces 4-H Week at University Campus
The 30th annual 4-H Club Week will be at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture May 27 to 31. Eligible are 4-H members who completed their 1945 projects. About 200 outstanding members and leaders will have part of their expenses paid by sponsoring organizations. Reservations close tomorrow May 1 via county agents who can provide expenses and program details. Next Sunday May 5 begins National Home Demonstration Week May 5 to 12, honoring farm women and their contributions to rural life. Theme: Today's Home Builds Tomorrow's World.
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University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
P F L Circulars Widely Circulated
The Pas ture-Forage-Livestock program from the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture issues circulars that are highly popular with farmers. They seek guidance on DDT 2 4 D and Pasture Improvement among other topics, reflecting strong demand for concise agricultural updates.
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Agricultural Extension Service
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Extension Service
Nebraska
Government Calls Corn Loans Effective May 1st
The Government Friday called all Federal loans on the 1945 corn crop to force immediate market activity. The move aims to push grain to famine areas overseas and accelerates loan maturity from September 1. About 2,467,413 bushels on farms are affected, issued by the Commodity Credit Corporation.
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Commodity Credit, Corporation
White Flour Records Show High Share of White Flour
White Flour Records indicate that 97 percent of flour milled in the United States is white flour. The figure underscores a dominant dietary staple and industrial focus on producing refined flour across the nation.
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United States
Minor Blaze At Home Of Mrs Carrie O Neil
Firefighters were alerted Saturday night to a small blaze at the residence of Mrs Carrie O Neil caused by a furnace burner oil. The blaze was quickly controlled and damage deemed nominal thanks to the efforts of Julius Hahler who had been called to inspect the oil burner. Fire Chief W W Schulz noted a minor explosion and a sounding fire alarm.
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Carrie O'Neil
Julius Hahler
O’neil
W. W. Schulz
Nebraska Student Council Backs Negro Participation in Big Six Athletics
The University of Nebraska Student Council voted Tuesday to support Negro participation in Big Six Conference athletics. If the proposal fails to gain approval, the council recommends the university withdraw from the Big Six, signaling the seriousness of the resolution.
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University of Nebraska
Union
Pat Lahr
Alvin Saunders Johnson
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