Western Nebraska farmers push wheat boom across Cheyenne and Kimball counties
The Lincoln Star reports that Cheyenne county harvested 4,000,000 bushels of wheat and Kimball 3,000,000. wheat sold around $1.20 a bushel, netting Cheyenne about $4.8 million and Kimball $3 million. Corn, cattle, hogs, dairy, and potatoes bolster a regional boom amid rapid growth and shifting farm careers.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific
Panhandle Wheat Belt
Lodge Pole Valley
West
Lincoln Star
Cheyenne
Kimball
Cheyenne County
Sidney
United States
Changing Occupations Boon to Agriculture Says Dean Call
Dean L. E. Call of Kansas State Agricultural College argues that the shift of farmers to towns should be seen as a boon to agriculture not a threat. He contends the exodus reflects broader social change and could benefit farming through new perspectives and opportunities.
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Call
United States
Daniel Webster
L. E. Call
Kansas State Agricultural College
Dean Call
Learning a Business Habit for Thorough Research
A business learner should prefer deliberate study over casual observation. Start with a broad view, then identify general types, then break down components and details. Work top down to quickly grasp What Where How Why, focusing on informing successful business choices.
Passing of Great Men Reflects On Lost Time And Value
The article laments the death of Rudolph Valentino and the passing of Charles Eliot Harvard president emeritus. It contrasts a moving tribute to a screen idol with the modest obituary given to a renowned scholar. It argues civilization undervalues enduring public service.
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Rudolph Valentino
Sheik
America
Charles Eliot
Harvard College
Unified livestock marking system proposed for cooperatives
The U S Department of Agriculture endorses a uniform livestock marking plan for marketing in cooperative shipments. Cattle and calves would bear clipped Roman numerals on the hip with bars indicating tens. hogs get numerals on the shoulder or rump. sheep use branding fluid on the head shoulders back or rump.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Damaged by Drought Fails to Form Kernel Rows
Neb raska fields suffer severe drought damage with corn failing to develop per plant. Only a few ears form, threatening harvest yield and nutrient preservation in stressed crops.
Corn Preservation Through Shocked or Allee Piles
The article discusses maximizing value from corn by cutting and shocking in the field or placing in piles or stacks to preserve nutrients. With recent rains Nebraska fields can remain standing longer, while damaged but tall corn should be cut and shocked in large piles or placed in a silo if possible. It notes the fodder has food value and poses no poisoning risk if fed to stock.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County Exhibits At Nebraska State Fair
Cheyenne County plans a strong display for the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln led by County Agent Willey. The exhibit will feature almost every variety of small grain from the county in bundles and threshed grain, with threshed grains being cleaned and graded. Volunteers are asked to contribute corn on stalks cane and graze millet, plus vegetables root crops and vine crops to create a complete exhibit.
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Willey
Lincoln
Mr. Willey
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