Windbreaks for farms and feedlots in western Nebraska
A guide to planting windbreaks around farmsteads or feedlots in western Nebraska detailing purpose conditions for tree growth in arid areas and design rules. It covers spacing from 15 to 30 feet between rows, shrub and tree spacing, cover crops, watering, replanting, and cost sharing requirements with conifer and shrub row rules and available trees via Clarke McNary through county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Koester
Nebraska
Sudan
Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service Office
Wise-Grip locking wrench from DeWitt folk hero
William Petersen of DeWitt created the locking wrench known as the Wise-Grip. The famed third hand for workers using tools is still manufactured in DeWitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Petersen
DeWitt
ACP Special Projects Boost Conservation Efforts Across Counties
Lester B. Runge, vice Chairman of the Cheyenne County ASCC, says ACP Special Projects prove conservation dollars stretch further. Projects unite ASC county and community committeemen with federal and local agencies to tackle soil, water, and woodland problems, delivering erosion control, water savings, recreation, and improved farm and city incomes. The State Committee urges counties to plan early and coordinate with local communities, inviting inquiries at the Cheyenne ASCS County Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester B. Runge
Cheyenne County
ASC
Runge
ASC State Committee
ACP
Cheyenne Ascs
CAP signup ends March 3 for 1967 program
Nebraska CAP signup for 1967 runs through March 3 with 1 677 farmers having filed to divert about 213 829 acres. Chairman Hans O Jensen says interest is higher than in 1966. Previous year 1 245 signups yielded 843 agreements covering 86 695 acres. Payments depend on diverted acres, yield, and crop type with rates set for corn and sorghum and per acre ranges for other cropland. Clos ing date for requests is March 3, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Hans O. Jensen
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Jensen
4-H Emphasis Week Plans and Sidney Activities
Governor Tiemann proclaims 4-H Emphasis Week January 28 to February 4 1967 in Nebraska highlighting 38500 4-H youth and over 100000 others lacking such experiences. Massachusetts Exchange Group in Cheyenne County leads activities. Cheyenne group funds a Massachusetts tour with near $2000 raised toward a $3000 goal. Sidney 4-H clubs schedule meetings, campus events, camping plans at Halsey and Sidney, premium list prep, and a plaque proposal for champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiemann
Nebraska
Massachusetts
New England
USDA Services To Consumers Are Described
Secretary Orville L Freeman outlines USDA’s broad public services at the National Agricultural Outlook Conference. He notes two thirds of the department’s expenditures and most staffing benefit the general public, detailing the agency’s scale from forest protection to meat inspection and farm programs. A Weed and Seed Division outreach in Scottsbluff ties local cooperation to weed control, irrigation impacts, and standardization of weed districts, with future reporting promised by Archie A Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
USDA
Forest Service
Agricultural Research Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture and Economic Development
Weed and Seed Division
Scottsbluff
North Platte River
Cheyenne
Archie A
Greenwood Weed
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Sidney
By Roger E. Plantz
Lester Theis
Goodview
Lloyd Dykman
Hart Quinn
Carl Kurz
Ted Houser
Orville Kastens
Vernie Gass
Lloyd Brauer
Kermit Nelson
Elwin Linton
Leroy Childers
LaVern Draper
Fairboard
Halsey
Myron Woten
Halsey Camp
Robert Rexroth
Dryland Toughies Club
Bert Yancey
Portland
Ore
Zorwin Mead
Greenwood
Dale Katen
Travel
H Tractor
Com
Wternatonal Manvesten
Sals
Urwester
ES & Service
Kimball
Potter Co-op Grain Co
Potter, Nebr
Farmers Union Co-op Gas & Oil
Sidney - Potter - Dalton
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co
Lodgepole
County CO
Farmers Union Co-operative
Lorenzo
Nebr
Box
Farmers Union Co-op Association
Gurley, Nebraska
Farmers Co-op Grain Co
Dalton Co-operative Association
Dalton, Nebraska
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