Grasshopper Control Urged Across Nebraska Now
Extension entomologist Robert E Rascilles of the University of Nebraska warns that two striped and migratory grasshopper species are hatching across Nebraska. Control should begin this week with field margins and hatching beds sprayed using toxaphene at 144 pounds per acre. Beef cattle may graze immediately after spraying, while dairy cattle should avoid grazed fields for six weeks before slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Robert E.,rascilles
University of Nebraska
Roselle
4H Clubs Report Varied Meetings And Demos
Several 4H clubs held meetings in late spring and early June at members’ homes and the 4-H Club building. Demonstrations covered sewing, apple crisp, vegetable plates, and toy electric motors, with plans for picnics and upcoming camps. Reporters include DeLois Bauman and Kathy Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Statley
Cindy Miller
Janis Gell
DeeAna
Kathy Miles
Dryland Toughies
David’ Polipky
Joe McMillen
Iy Mars
Arthur McMillen
Ape Sp
Rae Nelson
Ivey
Mss. Ghielsann
Sinha
Ken “Olsen
A ’ Tariy ‘Nelson
Teachers Go to Class in New York City
Forty five New York City teachers attend a 15 session course at the Hospital for Joint Diseases learning to detect bore and jour ailments among pupils and how to handle handicapped children in classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Wheat streak mosaic seen in Nebraska wheat fields
Dr John Weihling extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska reports eastern Nebraska wheat fields show lower plant symptoms but upper parts clear, identified as wheat streak mosaic. Warm weather earlier caused symptoms, cold weather later halted them, with expectations that symptoms will reappear with warming. Samples from Polk Butler Saunders Seward and Fillmore counties indicate volunteers in eastern Nebraska last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
John
Z. University
Swindank
College of Agriculture
Weihing
Lloyd Anderson
Scotts Bell
Mitchell
Nebraskaj
Polk
Butler
Saunders
Seward
Fillmore
Weihings
Best Feeding Ration For Beef Calves Revealed Fort Robinson
At Fort Robinson Beef Research Station Walter Rowden reports calves fed 4 pounds of alfalfa hay or 1 pound of 40 percent protein cake achieve the cheapest gains across winter and summer. Full fed hay at 4 pounds yields strong winter gains with summer pasture offsetting small winter gains. Costs show 4 pounds alfalfa hay or 1 pound 40 percent protein cake as the most economical for combined seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Robinson
Waport
Walter Rowden
Electric heating proves its comfort at Laban farm
The Garden County farm of Mr and Mrs Ernest Laban northeast of Oshkosh is highlighted as an all electric home with radiant heat panels replacing an oil burner in August 1958. The Labans praise warmth even at low temperature, low maintenance costs, and a chimney no longer needed, showing strong satisfaction with electric heating and future plans to replace fossil systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebras
Gene Lienemanm
Wheat Belt
Nebraska Rural Electric
Asan
Lienemann
Gardent
Ernest Laban
Oshkosh
Garden County
Nebraska
Labans
Ernest
Laban
Contract Feeding Advantages Hinge Upon The Circumstance
Mitchell reports on contract feeding of livestock per Cliff Ashburn at Scotts Bluff Experiment Station. He outlines owner and feeder roles, profit division, and risks. Benefits include extra income, hay and grain markets, fertility, and winter labor use. drawbacks cover high risk, price shifts, disease, and weather impact on profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Cliff Ashburn
Scotts Bluff Experiment Station
Ashburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Handy Helpers
Jackie Kurz
Rosa Jelinek
Weel Reid
Jackie
Joan -Juners
Carol’ Hare Meader
DeLois Bauman
Marla
Walker
Janice Treinen
Peifed Lyr
A? & Moat
Treak
Sewae
Panhandle
Telegraph
Miller
J. J
Aidney
Garden‘ County
Jie
Fender
Cheyenne County
Hebrigen
Sidney
Pon Oil Gaseng
Sper Ee TD Seaeets
Lloyd J. Marti
Phoebe ‘Ann Fender
First National Bank
Lincola
Mebrasia
Citharton
Amy Cinamoe
Cimarron
the Insurance Center
Jackson St
Cerd
Yaaro
Kansas
Fant
Jeu Age
Rsoege & T E
Coop Nitrogen Solutions
Toaliey Barn
Behlen
Foland Farm Machinery
Moline and Calkins
Farmers Union Co-Op Gas & Oil
Sme
McCormick Ne
inTtaMations Marvesti
McCormick No
Corp
Maccormick No
McCormick
Custer
McCormick Farm Equipment Store
Illinois Street
Nebr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!