Extension beef gains and market trends discussed
The piece discusses 4-H Beef Rate of Gain contests, inheritance of gain ability, and the role of testing to identify cattle with rapid growth. It notes past steers averaging around 2 lbs daily gain, some near 3 and 1.5 lbs, and emphasizes breed, judge image, carcass traits, and tenderness.
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Beef Club
Colorado
Omaha
Grain Grading Dates Set for Nebraska Schools
The first Grain Grading School in Nebraska will be in Omaha March 1 2 with follow ups at Ogallala March 6 7 and Grand Island March 9 10. Duane Foote notes two day sessions cover grading wheat corn grain sorghum and soybeans plus sampling and FDA activities.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Ogallala
Grand Island
Duane Foote
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Foote
Grain Improvement Assn
East
University of Nebraska Grain & Feed Dealers Assn
Omaha and Lincoln Grain Exchange
Hastings Grain Inspection Office
The
Consumer & Marketing Service, Usda
Farm Science Meetings Set in Lincoln and Nebraska Cities
The 10th annual conference on Science in Agriculture for Nebraska high school students will be held in Lincoln on March 18, Scotts Bluff on March 31, and North Platte on April 1. Sponsored by the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics, the event highlights professional opportunities, agricultural science achievements, and the value of scientific advances to farming. It includes demonstrations such as Bug Battles and Death Rays, and outlines key factors in the 1967 wheat program including price support at 1.25 per bushel, marketing certificates, and parity considerations.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
North Platte
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Vrani Realinun
Burlington and Union Pacific
Cheyenne County
University of Nebraska
Tractor Testing Laboratory
NN Department of Information
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Experiment Station
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
L. F. Larsen
Larsen
Czechoslovakia
Rate of gain contest offers big cash awards for 4-H youths
The speaker looks forward to a substantial purse to back top prizes in the rate of gain contest within 4-H Club work, signaling support for youth achievement and competitive recognition.
Wildlife habitat planting for farm acreages urged
Many county farmers are urged to plan windbreak and wildlife habitat plantings this spring. The Clarke McNary tree program offers trees and shrubs with government cost sharing to help cover expenses. Soil Conservation Service staff can assist with planning and cost-sharing arrangements.
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Clarke-McNary
Soil Conservation Service
Tractor Testing Summary Ready
Lincoln reports a new tractor testing summary for 1966 detailing 176 tests at the university lab. The release notes class data, 1967 plans, wheat program signups, and geographic terms including Cheyenne County.
Farm equipment list shows multiple beet and bean planters
IHC Model 60 6 row drills beet and bean. JD Model 66 6 row beet and bean drills. JD 6 row beet and bean flex planter. Lockwood 2 row top saver. Wescon 2 row top saver. JD 10 ft fertilizer spreader.
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Lockwood
Wescon
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