Six steps listed to improve Nebraska wheat crop prospects
University of Nebraska Extension economists outline six steps to boost 1960 wheat yields. Tillage after harvest, soil testing, seed treatment for scab, resistant or tolerant varieties by region, destroying all volunteer wheat to curb Hessian fly and mosaic, and delayed planting to reduce pest and root rot risks.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Extension
J. D. Furrery
Ji Swinbank
Ponca
Pawnee
Digaway
Panhandle
Wheat Holds Ground in Farm Index Slump in July
Nebraska farm index fell for the fourth straight month to 253.7, led by lower hog and feed grain prices. All livestock index dropped to 280, while all crop index edged down to 183. Hog price averaged 12.80 per cwt, cattle 25.20, calves 31.40, with wheat at 1.63 per bushel and corn 1.06. Barley 0.68.
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Nebraska
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Wheel Track Planting Boosts Corn Yields At UMN
University of Minnesota scientists report wheel track planting on all plowed fields matches conventional methods. They find minimum tillage with wheel track planting produced 86 bushels per acre versus 81 on conventional plots, while saving time and up to 5 dollars per acre.
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University of Minnesota
Tele Telegraph Wantads Sell or Trade Promotion
Classified notice encourages readers to use the Tele Telegraph wantads for buying selling or trading items. Public appeal highlights affordability and convenience as a local marketplace option.
State soils 'Stull fertilizer hungry' expert says
Lincoln Nebraska crops are depleting nutrients faster than farmers return them as plant food. Clinton A Hoover extension soils specialist says Nebraska soils could profitably use more phosphate and limestone. current use was far below potential. He notes fertilizer and lime boost efficiency with $2 to $4 return per dollar spent and 232000 tons applied last year.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Clinton A. Hoover
College of Agriculture
Hoover
4-H Enrollment Up In Nebraska For 1959
Nebraska 4-H enrollment totals 31 592 an increase of 1105 from 1958 Market Beef leads with 4661 total Food clubs reach 14132 Clothing 12267 Re enrollment rate 71 percent in 1958 Fair time seen as chance to boost memberships
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Nebraska
Market Beef
Hog price rise stifled by heat, early farrowings and imports
University of Nebraska economists say summer hog prices failed to rise due to early farrowings and marketings, a June heat wave, and higher Canadian imports. They warn the next 18 months look weak for producers unless 1960 production plans are cut, with feed and hog cycle signals pointing to next year as a low price period.
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Canada
University of Nebraska Agricultural Economists
Farm Families See 7500 Fewer Accidental Deaths
United States farm families recorded 7,500 fewer accidental deaths in 1957 than in 1947, reflecting a long term decline in farm related fatalities.
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United States
Ak-Sar-Ben prize money funds county agricultural aids
County extension agents spent Ak-Sar-Ben prize money on a wide range of teaching tools and visual aids. Antelope County bought a bulletin board and rack. Cass County a slide and film strip projector. Lancaster County a portable recorder. Valley County saved funds for visual aids equipment. Several counties reported various film, projector, and display supplies while Douglas Lincoln and Red Willow had not spent their funds.
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Omaha — County
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Lloyd E. Peterson
Department of Information
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Antelope County
Burt County
Cass County
Cedar
Cheyenne
Dodge County
Franklin County
Hall County
Keith
Arthur
Lancaster County
Madison County
Merrick County
Merrill County
Nemaha County
Pierce County
Richardson County
Sarpy County
Saunders County
Scotts Bluff County
Thurston County
Valley County
Washington County
York County
Blackboard
Douglas
Lincoln
Red Willow
Harvest Rates Listed In New NY Circular
Lincoln Neb extension circulars describe cannibalism controls in poultry EC 1436 by John Skinner and provide 1958 Nebraska custom harvest rates by cropping districts in EC 59-806.
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Department of Information
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Neb
John Skinner
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Beginning farmer finds capital needs soar in today’s economy
The United States study shows new farmers require 4 percent more capital for land, 8 percent more for machinery, and 344 percent more for other capital items than in 1940, highlighting rising upfront costs for starting farms.
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United States
Sland
Food balance key to lasting soil fertility says Nebraska Agronomists
University of Nebraska agronomists stress proper plant food balance as the foundation of a durable soil fertility program. They add that healthy soil balance and favorable conditions for soil organisms and erosion control are essential building blocks.
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University of Nebraska
Agronomists
Wheat Neds Treatment For Scab Fungus
Lincoln farmers should seed wheat with treatment due to scab disease. Professor John Weihing of the University of Nebraska notes the scab fungus is active and can cause seedling blight and reduced test weight. Seed treatment with Mercury based products kills the fungus and helps seedlings start strong.
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Lincoln
John Weihing
University of Nebraska
Weihing
Nebraska
Farm counts shrink by over one million since 1940
The article notes a dramatic decrease in commercial farms across the United States, with a reduction of 1,250,000 farms since 1940, highlighting the shift in agricultural structure and land use.
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United States
Coconut Cue Sparks Cut for Short Shreds in Baked Goods
If you buy the long shred prepared sweetened coconut you may want to chop it into short lengths before using it in baked products as a kitchen tip for better distribution and texture.
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