Treat Barley Disease With Seed Treatment Expert Says
Dr. Jesse Livingston of the University of Nebraska urges farmers to treat barley seed to reduce diseases like covered and loose smut. Seed treatment with organic mercury compounds improves stand, vigor, and control of covered smut, while Velvon II offers resistance to loose smut. Proper coverage and dry storage after treatment are essential for safety and effectiveness.
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Jesse Livingston
University of Nebraska
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Livingston
Polio Drive Is Successful In Nebraska Campaign
Nebraska's 1947 March of Dimes drive is set to exceed 255000 in net donations, far above 1946 totals. Campaign chair Walter F. Cozad thanks all for widespread support and notes strongest per capita gifts come from the southwest and Panhandle regions hit hardest by polio.
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Lincoln
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Walter F. Cozad
Cozad
National Foundation
Cezad
Panhandle
Counties Hold Strong Per Capita Averages In State
Fox summer and fall listings show Hitch cock county led with a net 5587 and per capita 87c among 6 000 to 12 500 population counties. Kearney remains strong with over 58c per person under Emil Nelson. Other top counties include Dawes Sheridan Cheyenne Washington Franklin Box Butte Cherry with per capita figures ranging from 6c to 42c.
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Hitchcock County
C. M. Bosley
Palisade
Kearney County
Emil Nelson
Minden
Dawes
M. B. McDowell
Sheridan
Anne Graeber
Cheyenne
John W. Martinosky
Washington
Chris Bendorf
Franklin
EB. L. Jennings
Box Butte
P. T. Grove
Cherry
J. C. Coupland
Larger Budget For Ay Extension Asked
Farm groups urge legislature to liberalize county extension funding. LB405 would raise annual county extension budgets to 2,400 to 10,000 dollars based on population, up from 2,000 to 2,800. Speakers seek higher levy limits, from one-fifth to three-fourths of a mill, and a 3,000 dollar cap in small counties.
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