Ground Water Balance Laments Panhandle Shortfall
The Nebraska water report notes that ground water recharge lags behind withdrawals in several counties and warns that some Panhandle and southwest areas may see lower levels even with better precipitation. It cites irrigation growth since the drought era and urges careful, realistic development while recognizing above average statewide rainfall in 1960.
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Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Box Butte
Clay
Dawson
Fillmore
Hall
Hamilton
York Counties
Millions of tree seedlings to be available through state and federal programs
State Forester reports 2 million seedlings via Clark McNary program for planting this year. 0.9 to 1 million more from the Game Commission with extra trees from nurseries. Nationally the Forest Service cites 2 to 2.5 billion seedlings from state private and industrial sources. Farmers can seek ACP cost sharing at the county ASC office. last year Cheyenne County planted 12 acres with 0.77 share. Contact Sidney County ASC for erosion control tree plantings while supplies last.
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Clark - McNary
Game Commission
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
ASC
Agricultural Conservation Program
Sidney
Can The Dust Bowl Return
The piece argues severe February dust storms harmed Cheyenne County farmland but notes damaged areas are offset by undamaged fields. It highlights soil conservation practices like grass cover, summer fallowing, stable mulch, strip farming, fall clover for wind protection, and winter crops to reduce erosion, making another dust bowl unlikely.
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Cheyenne County
Native Grass Usually Best On Worn Soil
Discussion on using native grasses for degraded soils such as Nebraska Sand Hills. Native species sustain peak production on poor soils, unlike crested and intermediate wheatgrass which decline after 2-3 years. Farmers may favor natives for long run pasture, with cost around 10.90 per acre and seed availability improving.
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Nebraska
United States
Population growth presses soil and water conservation
The piece forecasts population growth to 230 million by 1975 and 300 million by 2000, highlights rising water use and timber depletion, and urges accelerated soil and water conservation. It reviews past Nebraska efforts, current resources, and the need for planning, cooperation, and full use of programs to meet future food and fiber needs.
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Nebraska
Soil Conservation Service
Extension Service
Farmers Home Administration
Forest Service
Great Plains
Poster Contest Rules Outlined
The Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District announces a 1961 poster contest for all area students. Prizes are 5, 3, and 1 dollars for first to third places. Posters should be 14 by 22 inches and submitted by May 15 to the Marx building Sidney office, no names on posters. Judging based on thought, local relevance, neatness, and originality.
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Board of Supervisors
Cheyenne County
Office of the Soil and Water Conservation Distric
Marx
8Th Avenue
Sidney
Best Crop Varieties Outlined In Bulletin
Nebraska University Extension Service outlines Recommended Crop Varieties for Nebraska in 1961 in Campaign Circular 178. Bulletin available at County Extension Offices statewide.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service
Mulch Cover Value For Wheat Lands In Nebraska
Stubble mulching on western Nebraska wheat lands provides year round residue to combat wind and water erosion. Farmers aim to leave a protective residue depth, estimating by a rule of thumb that 100 pounds per acre per bushel of wheat remains, with 1500 pounds per acre needed on medium soils for protection.
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Nebraska
Potter cooperative awards farmer for 188 acre contour work
In 1961 a farmer completed a plan for award winning farming and contour stripping of 188 acres. The project culminated in a Conservation Award presented by Potter Co-operative Grain Company and The Potter State Bank of Potter.
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Potter Co-operative Grain Company
Potter State Bank of
Potter
Stubble Mulch Tillage Residue Reduction Factors
Factors affecting residue reduction include tractor speed machine size residue type and operation depth. Different tillage operations and tools yield varying residue per acre figures, with longer residues harder to cover and deeper tillage burying more residue. Good management adapts machines to residue and conditions to protect soil.
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Program Aims to Boost Conservation Efforts County
The Agricultural Conservation Program run by the County and Community Committeemen seeks nationwide conservation gains by sharing with farmers the cost of soil and water practices. In 1961 the Federal Government assists Cheyenne County farmers with approved conservation work under federal provisions.
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Cheyenne
Congress of the
United States
Soil and Water Conservation Program Totals in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne ASC Committee reports Federal cost sharing of 86,696 matched by 58,200 paid by local farmers in 1960, totaling nearly 145,000 for public-benefit soil and water conservation. Over 500 acres seeded to grass, 5800 acres strip cropped, 2750 acres terraced, 95 leveled, and 20 240 acres mulched.
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Cheyenne Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Eight Percent Rise Seen in Cheyenne County Conservation
The 1961 Agricultural Conservation Program in Cheyenne ASC County reports an eight percent increase in participation over last year. Farmers are urged to visit the ASC office to review soil and water conservation practices, aided by a handbook developed with 4-H Juniors. The handbook, first issued in 1958, outlines practices, purposes, and maximum federal cost shares.
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Cheyenne Asc County Committee
Cheyenne
ASC
Congress of the
United States
Cheyenne Asc
Nebraska
State Dept Tips On Food Preferences For White House Guests
The State Department offers guidance on menu choices and religious restrictions for foreign leaders visiting the White House. Officials stress sensitivity to dietary needs and customs to maintain cordial diplomacy during official entertainment.
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State Department
White House
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John Sell
E. C. Reed
Conservation and Survey Division
University of Nebraska
By Lee Girardot
Great ~ Plains
C. Dale Jaedicke
State Conservationist
C. R. Fenster
Agronomist
Virgil Nelson
Esther Tefft
Weeping Water
Nebr
Cheyenne County Soil & Water Conservation District
Nelson
Soil Bank
The
Soil and Water Conservation District
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