Cattle feeders turning wheat into cattle feed in Nebraska
Western Nebraska feeders are using wheat as a major ration for fattening cattle to reduce wheat surpluses and bolster the local economy. Dinklage Feed Yards near Sidney. the Carlsons at Chappell and others report 20 to 25 percent wheat in rations, with about 2,000 bushels daily. Wheat price parity with corn and supply stability drive continued use.
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Con Marshall
Nebraska
Eame
Benny von Seggern
Dinklage Feed Yards
Sidney
Dinklage
Colorado
von Seggern
Chappell
Myron
Merlyn Carlson
Carlsons
Carlson
Labor drought clouds cattle scene in Nebraska region
In western Nebraska the cattle industry faces setback as Swift & Co plans to close the Scottsbluff plant, while an IBP strike at Dakota City stalls processing. Livestock flow and prices hinge on spring moisture, with 2,5600 head weekly from the Panhandle heading to IBP. Experts warn markets could worsen if dry conditions persist and other operators do not step in.
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Great Western Sugar Co
Swift &Co
Scottsbluff
Iowa Beef Processors
Dakota City
Neb
Swift
Nebraska
IBP
Ivan Rush
Panhandle
Ile
Mickey Stewart
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Madnes
East
SUNOL
Bob Misegadis
Stewarts
Bob Rauner
Sidney
Labor disputes threaten Scottsbluff beef plant and cattle market
Rumors say a purchaser may keep the Scottsbluff IBP plant running under current labor contracts but a six month closure could deter ownership. Industry strikes across seven Midwest plants raise fears of higher costs, disrupted meat distribution, and shifted cattle flows to Omaha or Denver, with farmers forecasting price pressure and freight hikes.
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Swift
Misegadis
Omaha
Denver
Midwest
United Press International
Iowa Cablemen’s Association
FEA to hold oilman sessions in Kimball and Sidney
The Federal Energy Administration will hold meetings in Kimball at 8 30 am Tuesday and in Sidney at 9 am Thursday to explain crude pricing regulations from the new guide. Rep Virginia Smith advocates protections for small independent producers amid auditing issues and potential exemptions.
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Federal Energy Administration
Kimball
Sidney
Region 7
Kansas City
American National Bank
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
FEA
Virginia Smith
Washington
Meeting to air chamber future in Cheyenne County
A noon Tuesday meeting at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel will discuss the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce future. Chamber president Richard Fix will lead with two main questions about needing a chamber and a chamber manager and aims to decide a direction for the organization.
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Cheyenne County
Industrial optimism grows as PGI projects pickup in 1977
Panhandle Growth Inc reports renewed inquiries from dormant prospects as 1977 could bring new industry to Sidney and Cheyenne County. Jack Lowe notes a shift from inactivity to expansion planning, aided by a 40 acre industrial site purchase, a $39,900 grant, and potential spillover from Alliance investments. Board roles shift with local bankers and city officials joining PGI.
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Jack H Lowe
PGI
Lowe
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dils Laud
Farmers Home Administration
Sulney Industrial Corp
Nebraska
Ife
Pomr
Alliance
Burlington Northern Railroad
Construction in Sidney Sees Strong Start in 1977
City Inspector Dean Starr reports that through February Sidney issued 167,420 dollars in building permits, versus 36,000 in the same period 1976. The February total includes two new home permits of 55,000 dollars at 2508 El Rancho and 45,000 dollars at 1422 Lodgepole Plaza.
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Sidney
Dean Starr
Starr
el Rancho
Lodgepole Plaza
Women Involved in Farm Economics trip report due Tuesday
A report on the Washington, DC trip by Women Involved in Farm Economics will be given Tuesday at 9 30 am at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel during the group’s regular meeting. The 86 women who took the week long trip returned Friday and a covered dish supper for husbands and sponsors is planned this weekend in Sidney.
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Washington, DC
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sidney
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Hue
Rush
Telegraph
King Kong
Scotts Bluff
Dick Powell
Monfort
Stewart
Misegadts
Swifts
Packer
Rauner
Bob Aue
Potter
Aue
Fort Morgan
Larry Hammond
Matt Lukesh
Matt
Kpile
Panhandle Growth, Inc
K Yanney
Kurst
Dils
Fon
Highway 19
Upland Industries
Union Pacific Corp
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