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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1959
Page
10
Gary Sander of Oregon State College argues that small forestland owners, including about 3.5 million farmers with under 100 acres, control three-quarters of the nation’s commercial lands. He notes much land is underutilized, an issue highlighted by a 1952 U S forest service survey showing a quarter of lands poorly utilized.
Land areas totaling over 40. million acres show less than 10 percent stocking and 73. million acres at 10 to 40 percent. If fully used, forests still may struggle to meet future demand. USDA specialists project timber product demand to rise 25 to 40 percent by 1975.
R G Carlisle of the University of Illinois reports that beef cattle performance traits such as weaning weight gain rate feed efficiency and body type are inherited. Two bulls from the same herd can differ markedly in performance, with one gaining 3.56 pounds daily post weaning versus 2.39 for the other, yet sharing similar yearling type scores.
In San Diego a study by P. Geerlings and colleagues examined how three feeding regimens affected meat quality and quantity in hogs. The experiment used triplet piglets Janet A, Joanne B, and Jean C to compare outcomes, with Earl Weatherby presenting the findings.
The Agriculture Department reported 1958 net farm income per person rose 10 percent to a record 1068.9 dollars, with total realized net income at 13.1 billion dollars, up 21 percent from 1957. Gross income reached a record 38.0 billion, while farm operating costs climbed 6 percent to 24.9 billion. A shrinking farm population spread income among fewer farmers, boosting per capita gains. Senator Humphrey planned a Senate probe into the price support program amid drafting a new direct payment bill with Senator Talmadge.
Five per cent of all U S cropland, more than 23 million acres, is expected to be out of production and placed in conservation under the Federal Soil Bank program this year. James C. Johnson, Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee chairman, announced. A Department of Agriculture survey shows over 17 million acres in crops like grain, oilseeds, and cotton, nearly four million in hay and pasture, and about two million in other crops, summer fallow, idle, or failure acreage. The Conservation Reserve remains the ongoing Soil Bank component, with farmers contracting to withhold cropland for up to ten years while pursuing soil and wildlife practices. The total acreage expected to participate was not yet finalized.
Donated surplus foods for the school lunch program and needy rose 65 percent in the second half of 1958 versus a year earlier, while aid to foreign countries fell 23 percent. The USDA says the program is chargeable against farm control efforts, influencing farmer perspectives. Sidney schools benefit by obtaining large quantities of foods, enabling affordable meals.
The record notes an estimated 13 million acres from the current signup and about 10 million acres placed under contract in prior years.
Grain sorghum prices will be supported at a national average of 1.52 dollars per hundredweight this year. Chairman James C. Johnson of the Cheyenne County ASC announced. The rate applies to No 2 grade sorghum or better, with discounts for lower grades. county rates to follow. Support through loans on farm and warehouse stored grain and by purchase agreements, available at the county ASC office from harvest through January 31, 1960.
Oshkosh reports that a local flying club may be organized. Pilots Floyd Marian and King Rhiley Jr, both eager to gauge interest, invite anyone from the area to contact them. Non pilots may join. ranchers and farmers who fly or wish to fly are eligible.
Legislative leaders debate secrecy of executive-session votes in standing committees during Nebraska's early session. The right to secret ballots and public accountability clash as committee members are trusted not to reveal fellow votes, while the press cannot disclose them without endangering access. The piece notes extreme cases justify secrecy, reflecting tensions between transparency and confidential negotiation.
The piece notes debates on executive session secrecy in Nebraska committees, praising openness while acknowledging rare justified secret hearings. It cites editors as champions of public knowledge and recalls Norse settlement in Iceland in 874 amid broader reflections on transparency and record keeping.
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