Experts Examine Nebraska Ground Water Quality and Fertilizer Use
University of Nebraska researchers led by Dr. Paul Schleusener study groundwater nitrate levels linked to nitrogen fertilizer, irrigation depth, and timing. Findings address economic loss, animal and human health implications, with input from US Geological Survey and state agencies.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
E. F. Frolik
College of Agriculture
Paul Schleusener
Schleusener
U S. Geological Survey
State Water Resources Department
State Health Department
Paul Fischbach
R A. Olson
University
Agronomy
Agricultural Extension Service
Seward County Irrigators Association
Fischbach
Delno Knudsen
Extension Agronomist
Seward County
Oson
E. C. Reed
Conservation and Survey Division
Reed
University Health Service
Olson
Farm Corner airs cost squeeze on farming families in 1961
Ivan Liljegren notes 1961 likely to bring ongoing price squeeze for farmers. He stresses meticulous record keeping for budgeting and tax filing and promotes Nebraska Farm Business Record and home account books. Community meetings include Brucellosis eradication, farm policy talks at Ogallala, and an upcoming extension meeting with Miss Margaret Stahley as guest speaker.
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Ivan Liljegren
Nebraska
Margaret Stahley
International Farm
England
Miss Stahley
Milford
Neb
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Scotts Bluff County
Decrease Noted In Production Of Certified Potatoes
Nebraska certified potato production fell in 1960 from 1959 as more fields were rejected. Acreage certified dropped from 3,012 to 2,420 acres, while total production slipped from 322,701 to 315,528 hundredweights. Twenty varieties were grown with leading red and white types listed, and 61 carloads have already shipped to several states. Officials urge early seed stock orders due to tight supply.
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Trank
Pontiac
Progress
Bounty
Haig
Kennebec
Gem
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Arizona
California
Certification Association
Nebraska
Wave Something to Sell or Trade Telegraph Wantads
A playful note promoting telegraph wantads as a quick, reliable way to advertise items for sale or trade with broad reach. It invites readers to craft concise notices to reach potential buyers or traders.
Stockman's Ball Set For Jan 12
The fifth annual Stockmen's Ball will take place January 12 in the Grand Ball Room of the Denver Hilton from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Orville Rennie, Bears Stadium Promotion Director, chairs the ball committee as Denver Chamber President John C. Davis III says plans aim to outdo prior events. Miss Rodeo America Marie Mass will lead the grand march with the All Around Cowboy Champion to be named January 1 in Dallas. Tickets are $5 per couple, available through the Denver Chamber and at several local venues.
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Colorado
West
Orville Rennie
Bears
Direcor
John C. Davis III
Denver Chamber
Marie Mass
Colorado State University
Pinon
Pueblo
Dallas
Texas
Bob A. Robinson
Tuttle
Idaho
Harry Hopkins
Dublin
Denver Hilton Hotel
Frank Leathers
Swift & Company
Denver
Francis Petersen
Denver U S. National Bank
Ball
Stockyard Exchange
Charles Money
Colorado Cowbelles
James B. Gammon
Denver Cowbelles
Patents Pose Problem For Farm Research
Nebraska's 1961 L B 722 research program faces patent disposal issues to benefit the state and fund research. The aim is to enable patent handling and royalty flows, spurring industry location and collaboration with Baker Castor Oil Co. and others. A high amylose corn program seeks national freight-rate legislation to unlock Midwest industrial crop development.
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Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Baker Castor Oil Company
J. W. Evans
American Maizen Products Company
Roby
Indiana
Charles Ford
Chicago
Middle West
Nebraka
Denver Stock Show Week Events Highlight Livestock Tribute
The Mile High Cow Belles committee will organize the Stockmen's Ball with Western, popular, and dance music by Rocky Starr and Clyde Comnillo orchestras. The Denver Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Livestock Division sponsors the event as part of Stock Show Week, along with the downtown Stock Show Parade on January 14 at 10:00 am. The livestock industry in Denver accounted for $267 million in sales in 1960.
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Denver
Farm Brief Reports Western Bean Cutworm Infestation
Infestations of the western bean cutworm were reported in southwestern Nebraska from Phelps to Dundy and Perkins counties in 1960. Severe damage affected many fields. Extension entomologist Robert E Roselle of the Nebraska College of Agriculture said this is the first time the insect has appeared in corn to such a degree.
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Nebraska
Phelps
Dundy
Perkins
Robert E Roselle
Nebraska College of Agriculture
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Boulier
Ogallala
Panhandle
Cheyenne
Clarke McNary
Cheyenne County
Sidney National
American National Banks
Sidney
ASC
John Orr
Fnr
Auteomycin
Tetramycin
Vet Supplies
Tristate Supply
Nebraska Motor Carriers’ Association
South 13Th Street
L. E. Whitlock
Stockman
Pearle F. Finigan
Dekel
Standard Oil
AMERICAN O/L COMPANY
Illinois
de Mers
Standard Service
H. W
Red” Statler
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