Scab Fungus Treatment of Wheat Urged
Nebraska farmers urged to treat seed wheat before fall planting to combat scab fungus, which remains alive and ready to attack once seeds are sown. Dr John L Weihing notes seed treatment with mercury compounds can kill the fungus, aiding healthy starts for seedlings. Copies of Circular 57-1816 detailing chemical seed treatment are available at county extension offices.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
John L. Weihing
The
College of Agriculture
Weihing
Exaion
Dairy Cows Show Strong Cash Return in Nebraska AP Herds
University of Nebraska Extension dairy man C W Nibler reports Nebraska Dairy Herd Improvement Association herds average 9866 pounds of milk per cow with 410 dollars in milk value and 246 dollars profit per cow after costs. Nine associations exceed 10 000 pounds milk per cow and eight exceed 400 pounds butterfat. top herds reach 13 7 pounds milk and 465 pounds butterfat.
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Ncoln
Nebraska
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
C." W. Nibler
University of Nebrasska
Nibler
Cornhusker Association
Lancaster
Cass
Otoe Counties
Mowing Roadsides Kills Game Birds
Lincoln reports show mowing roadsides damages quail and pheasant nests rather than adult birds. Howard L. Wiegers of the College of Agriculture notes nest destruction and abandonment in alfalfa fields, with examples from Agricultural Experiment Station work.
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Lincoln
Howard L. Wiegers
College of Agriculture
Wiegers
Methods Told To Halt Hessian Fly In Nebraska Fields
University of Nebraska Extension entomologist Robert Roelle urges early Hessian fly prevention. Plow under infested stubble and destroy volunteer wheat to cut fly numbers and prevent overwintering, with repeat plowing if falls are wet, and consider chemicals four weeks before fall planting. County agents can provide control guidelines.
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Lincoln
Robert FE. Roselle
University of Nebraska Extension
Missouri
Iowa
Roelle
Roselle
Rogers Barley Not Adaptable for Nebraska Winters
University of Nebraska agronomist J C Swinbank warns Rogers winter barley is not winter-hardy enough for Nebraska. Tests show 54 percent survival nationally versus 82 percent for Dicktoo. in North Platte only 5 percent survived 1952 and 1954 winters. Swinbank advises Nebraska farmers to use Kearney and Dicktoo instead.
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Lincoln — Rogers
Nebraska
J. C. Swinbank
University of Nebraska Agronomist
Rogers
Swinbank
Oklahoma Extension Station
United States
Rogers Battley
North Platte Experiment Station
Manhattan
Kan
Reno
Kearney
Dicktoo
Harrison FFA group among eight top chapters
The Harrison Future Farmers of America Chapter, representing the White River Soil and Water Conservation District, was named one of eight top conservation chapters by the Nebraska Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts youth committee. A state winner award of 500 dollars will be presented to the top-ranked chapter from the eight area winners at a banquet during the association convention on Oct 4.
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Harrison
Harrison Future Farmers of America
White River
Okmulgee Tech School Builds Modern Pig Pens
Okmulgee Oklahoma the technical training school has constructed new pig pens with concrete floors and sprinklers to keep the livestock cool and comfortable. The advance reduces mud and heat stress for the pigs on campus farm facilities.
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Okmulgee, Oklaw
Okmulgee
Telegraph Wantads Prominently Offer Ads for Selling
Community readers are urged to use the Telegraph wantads to place sales and trade notices. Classifieds advertise items for sale or barter across local neighborhoods, highlighting affordable goods and quick transactions.
First Day Covers For World First Soil Conservation Stamp
Ed Block announces first day covers for the four cent three color soil conservation stamp. Rapid City postmaster will process addressed envelopes with proper remittance on August 26 27 at the Soil Conservation Society of America events. Instructions include envelope layout sealing and remittance methods. Local district offers first day envelopes and detailed handling steps to avoid damage.
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Rapid City
S. D
Ed Block
Soil and Water Conservation District
Soil Conservation Society of America
Block
Soil Conservation
Walnut Enriched Chocolate Bread Pudding Feature
Walnuts added to chocolate bread pudding enhance texture and flavor. The recipe notes walnuts bring nuttiness and crunch to the pudding, elevating a classic dessert.
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Massey-Harris
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Larson Machinery CO
Rogers Barley
Pete
Pete Rapp
Sidney National Bank
Early Alliance Livestock Commission Co. Alliance
Nebrhone
Sandy” McCormick
John Deere
Olivers
Illinois
Saster
New Holland
P.T.O
PAPEC
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Calkins
Cheyenne County Fair
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Conrad
Mr. Messing
Denver
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