Hessian Fly Evidence Apparent In Panhandle Fields
Cheyenne County farmers report slight Hessian Fly presence north of Sidney but no alarming infestation or spread. County Agent W P Bullock notes climate and timing limit impact. fly free date around September 12 15 is unsuitable for planting in the region. recommended practices include vigilant reporting, good seed, and plowing stubble after harvest to reduce risk. The pamphlet by Bare and Munn explains the Hessian Fly life cycle including flaxseed stage and two generations, with control depending on timing and weather conditions.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
W. P. Bullock
United States
Chappell
Bullock
O. 8. Bare
Martin H. Munn
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Kimball Protests Nebraska Truck Charge Near Wyoming Border
Kimball businessmen and Wyoming farmers near the Nebraska line protested a $2.50 fee on all Wyoming entry trucks, including farm vehicles, starting Jan 1. Nebraska official Owen J. Boyles said the levy retaliates for Wyoming’s charges on out of state commercial trucks, though Wyoming reportedly does not assess Nebraska farm vehicles. Telegraph Want Ads Bring Results.
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Kimball
Wyoming
Nebraska
Owen J. Boyles
Nebraska Motor Vehicle Division
William R. Bradley
Western Nebraska Observer
Bridgeport Eyes City Buy of CPPD Electric System
Bridgeport renews talks with Consumers Public Power District on selling its distribution system. Negotiations stalled by winter blizzards, now revived with weather improving. CPPD proposed price 82209 for city distribution plus a 10 year franchise at rates 1.50 per kw max demand and tiered kWh charges. city would need to repair and extend the system to secure title. Dealings include franchise, bond handling, and sale terms within Bridgeport city limits.
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Bridgeport
Consumers Public Power District
Consumers System
Bridgeport News-Blade
Northport-Sidney
Burlington
CPPD
Evergreens proposed to bolster windbreaks against blizzards
University of Nebraska forester Earl G Maxwell urged farmers to plant evergreens 75 to 100 feet north of windbreaks to curb snow piling around farmsteads. He noted this winter’s blizzards showed evergreen windbreaks’ value and cited several species including Russian mulberry box elder and Chinese elm as suitable options for dense hedges.
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Earl G. Maxwell
University of Nebraska
Maxwell
Nebraska
Local plant stock notes indicate limited evergreen supply
The Clarke McNary program currently offers only ponderosa or western yellow pine as evergreen options. Other listed species include honey locust black locust ash wild plum soft maple hackberry and Russian olive.
North Platte schedules spring events at UN experimental substation
A list of activities at the University of Nebraska experimental substation near North Platte was released by Supt. J. C. Adams. Feeders Day is set for April 29 drawing Western stockmen to review livestock feeding trials. The Black and White Holstein cattle show occurs May 2, with vocational agriculture judging for Smith Hughes students planned for early May. A state stallion show is planned for late May with date yet to be announced.
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North Platte
University of Nebraska Experimental
Supt
J. C. Adams
Smith-Hughes
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