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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1962
Page
8
Out of old Nebraska harvest days memories recall the threshing methods that once powered the state’s grain boom. From horse powered sweep engines to steam and traction engines, threshers evolved from minimal tools to coordinated crews as threshing rings wove into economic and social life.
Lincoln Its time to take soil samples advises Delno Knudsen University of Nebraska extension specialist Samples should be sent to testing agencies immediately for alfalfa fields and by August 15 for wheat fields A soil test guides fertilization for best yields About 25 000 samples were tested last year Learn to take representative composite samples from 10 20 spots at uniform depth Use soil survey maps and avoid alkali patches Request EC 56 116 circular from county agents and College of Agriculture
The world's tallest mountain is Mauna Kea in the Hawaiian Islands, partly submerged in the Pacific Ocean. It rises to 33 476 feet in total height when its underwater base is included, making it taller than landlocked peaks.
University of Nebraska scientist Dr. Laren R. Robison has joined Box Butte Experiment Station in Alliance to lead a safflower breeding program funded by the Nebraska Agricultural Products Fund. The aim is high yield, disease resistant safflower with high oil content for Western Nebraska, where about 75,000 acres were grown in 1961.
Asst County Extension Agent millet can be sprayed with 2 4 D to control weeds. Because growing conditions this year are favorable lower rates are advised using same rates as for wheat or corn. For 2 4 D amine one half pound active per acre equals one pint of 4 pound per gallon material. For 2 4 D ester four percent pound per acre equals one half pint of 4 pound per gallon material. Best to spray before or after heading as this is the most critical stage. Purslane is very hardy no chemical fully controls it. 2 4 D may slow growth and allow crop to shade weed. Silvex best chemical for checkweed control in lawn available at stores carrying chemicals.
Nebraska plant pathologist Dr John Weihing warns towns not to rush Dutch elm disease prevention. Maintain sanitation and good elm care. spraying should wait until the disease is present or imminent. Eastern Nebraska has dense elm stands along streams, aiding spread. western towns may escape unless connected by main waterways. Extension agents will keep the public informed as the disease moves into different areas.
An Ohio State University extension specialist notes roadside markets in Columbus have seen rapid growth, with suits and vegetables sold in varied package sizes and packaging materials.
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