Elevator Men Highlight Wheat Levy Support in Nebraska
Carson Smith of Ogallala says elevator operators collect a fourth of a cent per bushel to fund Nebraska’s Wheat Development and Marketing Committee. The levy aims to raise 100 000 to 125 000 dollars yearly for research at the University of Nebraska and for program administration by a new Wheat Division in Lincoln.
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Drought Hits Nebraska Farmers Amid Hard Year
University of Nebraska survey shows drought last summer hurting farm income and prompting adjustments across counties. Findings note potential for another severe year without irrigation funding, with more credit needed, delayed bill payments, cutbacks in building and equipment, and a shift to dairying for basic living costs.
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Collision prompts driver swerves to avoid oncoming vehicle
Police estimate damage at 150 dollars after Ed Wihorst 55 of Potter and Isaac Wills 63 of SOD collide on West Hier St Willis swerved to miss a southbound car on 23rd Ave driven by Blanch Glasspoole 34 of Sidney as per the accident report.
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Farm Gas Tax Repeal Favored by Senator Curtis
Senator Carl T. Curtis reports strong sentiment in Congress for repeal of the federal gasoline tax on farm use. The 2 cent per gallon tax is estimated to raise about 48 million dollars annually for farm operations. Curtis notes possible administrative burdens but expects a workable exemption this session.
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