General Crop Outlook Improves With Recent Rainfall
Field checks show little freeze damage to winter wheat in western Nebraska but mosaic infests some Panhandle fields. Central and eastern areas report wheat injury and corn replants, while Panhandle weather remains milder. Rain revived optimism as pastures improve and cattle marketing gains pace. safflower planting continues with signup possibly lower than 1962.
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Nebraska
North Platte
Panhandle
Agricultural Department
Cheyenne
Farm Bureau appoints committees to tackle farm issues
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau formed national state and county affairs committees led by George Heumann and Robert Misegadis with several members from Sidney Potter Gurley and Lorenzo. A women's group organized with Mrs Kenneth Larson as chair and Mrs Ian Walker as vice chair to explore projects and support for nurses training funding via the Nurse's Fund.
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Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
LeMoyne Johnson
Farm Bureau
George Heumann
Sidney
Rolland Larson
Susseys Francis Smith
Dalton
Ray Neirheuser
Joe McMillen
Kenneth Larson
Gurley
Ian Walker
George Huemann
4-H Club Names Members for First Aid Kit
Four Leaf Clover 4 H clubs met at Dixie Lostroh Forrells home. Callae Jo Curless and Christine Jeppeson presented Preparing A First-Aid Kit. Next meeting is 2 pm June 17 at Chery Gordon's home. Suzanne Talich served lunch. Kristi Niemann, reporter.
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Dixie Lostroh Forrell
Callae Jo Curless
Christine Jeppeson
Chery
Gordon
Suzanne Talich
Kristi Niemann
Price Of Fat Cattle Should Improve Soon
Lincoln University of Nebraska Extension economist Everett E. Peterson says fat cattle prices should rise by mid summer due to lighter weights and slower beef production. He cautions against feeding above 1100 pounds and expects a $2 to $3 lift by October with lighter marketing.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Extension
Everett E. Peterson
Peterson
4 H Club News Merry Mixers Meeting Report
4 H Club News describes the Merry Mixers meeting at Susan Schlaman home with members naming sewing tools for roll call. Demonstrations on setting a table and selecting best scissors and related items are noted, with lunch served by Susan Schlaman and her mother.
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Susan Schlaman
Susan
Mrs. Quinn
Mrs. Dailey
Sidney
Patty Hyde
Sue Larreau
Anita Lu Quinn
Doris Ann Dailey
Gloria Quinn
Kay Glassburn
Wheat Exports Called Vital to Nebraska Wheat Growers
Lincoln Nebraska Wheat Commission chair William Lindeken tells state growers exports are a major factor for farmers and outlines five export facts. He cites 1962 exports at 59 percent of cash receipts, a $5.1 billion farm export value, and wide overseas markets while detailing four export development challenges.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Wheat Commission
Nebraska Wheat Growers
Commission
William Lindeken
Chadron
Europe
Japan
South America
India
California
Indiana
Lindeken
U. S
Nebraska
Kansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Washington
Montana
Illinois
Colorado
United States
Apron Club Reminds Members for Practice Day Photos
Sharon Sinsel notes members must send pictures. Mrs. Foster says practice demonstration in Sidney on July 2 with sack lunches. After meeting, aprons were worked on. Next gathering June 24 at 2 pm at Jill Schoolcraft's home. Rol call answered by sharing apron making experiences.
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Sharon Sinsel
Plainview Extension Club Holds Summer Cook-Out
Members of the Plainview Extension Club and families enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Legion Park in Sidney on June 2. The event ends the club’s activities until September 11 when it will meet with Mrs. Russell George. Planning for the picnic was led by Mrs. George, Mrs. Robert Lafler and Mrs. Nyle Leyipoldt.
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Plainview Club
Plainview Extension Club
Legion Park
Sidney
Russel George
George
Robert Lafler
Nyle Leyipoldt
Beet Crop Tonnage Hinge On July 15 irrigation timing
The piece notes beet yields depend on moisture and irrigation, with July 15 setting potential tonnage for August. It warns against heavy irrigation due to leaching and urges frequent light waterings early season, maximizing use of topsoil moisture for the crop. It concludes with encouragement to push beet growth and capitalize on progress.
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Carla Johnson
A & Ic
Telegraph
Dow
Fia
Rea
Federal Land Bank Association
Wm. D. Harte
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Hesston
Minneapolis
Moline
Foland Farm
Behlen
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Great Western Sugar Company
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