Well Test Demonstration On Larson Farm
A well test demonstration on the Dewey Larson farm near Potter attracted local farmers. Dean D. Axthelm conducted the tests, with County Agent Ivan Liljegren supervising. The 130 foot well powers a spray irrigation system, showing pumping rate, water drawdown, pressures, and efficiency curves to identify operating costs and performance. Wayne Larson cited corn yields of 90 bushels per acre under irrigation along with alfalfa, wheat, and milo benefits since installation in the 1950s as drought insurance from irrigation.
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J. Fred Thompson
Dewey Larson
Potter
Ivan Liljegren
Dean D. Axthelm
University of Nebraska School of Agriculture
Lincoln
Larson Farm
Wayne Larson
Dean Axthelm
Telegraph
Don't Rush Grazing Season Advise to Nebraska Farmers
University of Nebraska agronomists urge delaying spring grazing to protect legume pastures. Do not turn livestock onto pasture until plants reach six inches, split pastures into two or more sections, graze in 3 to 4 week rotations, and clip after grazing. Top-dress with phosphate potassium fertilizer to spur regrowth and maintain profitability with regular fertilization.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
University of Nebraska Agronomists
Midwestern
Water management study notes irrigation and sumping efficiency
Axthelm discusses measurement of water flow pressure at outputs and nozzles to gauge sumping facility efficiency. Farmers learn to use a soil moisture probe to gauge depth of moisture penetration and decide when to irrigate, enhancing spray and flood methods.
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Axthelm
Arson
Farm News Chronicle Promotes Telegraph Farm Page
Local paper invites reader contributions to the Farm Page and teases more timely farm news on the following page. Emphasizes community involvement and ongoing coverage of agricultural topics.
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More Farm News
Dow
The
Telegraph
May Farm Calendar with Livestock and Agriculture Events
May calendar lists events across Nebraska including Milking Shorthorn Field Day at Oakland Fair Grounds, Stubble Mulch Tillage demonstrations in Benkelman Trenton and Box Butte Alliance, Homemaker Recognition in Omaha Fremont and Lincoln. 4-H Sunday Soil Stewardship Week Dairy Royal and Aggie Royal Ball events at Lincoln College of Agriculture. Jersey Parish Show in Seward and Quarterhorse Show Rodeo also at Lincoln with Rural Youth Camp at Camp Sheldon Columbus and Crop Drying Conference Lincoln.
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Fair Grounds
Oakland
Benkelman
Knox County
Trenton
Omaha
Fremont
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Nebraska Home Economics Association
Box Butte
Alliance
Camp Sheldon
Columbus
Jersey Parish
Seward
How to Use Pastures circular urges better grazing
Lincoln report says Overgrazing is a common fault in pasture management. The University of Nebraska College of Agriculture circular lists ten practices to achieve proper grazing including subdividing pastures, avoiding overgrazing, protecting new growth, clipping, dragging droppings, avoiding wet trampling, providing dry roughage, using recommended varieties, supplying salt and water, and delaying grazing after weed or insect control. The circular titled How to Use Pastures is part of a state wide campaign to boost pasture productivity.
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Lincoln
Pasure Committee
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Spray Time Is Here for Weeding with 2 4 D
The note advises spraying now with 2,4 D on common fawn weeds like dandelions shepherds purse and knotweed. Follow rule to spray as soon as the first buds appear for best results.
Dryland sorghum tests sought in area by Farm Corner agent
Ivan Lillegen seeks dryland sorghum test sites for nitrogen phosphorus potassium and micronutrient plots on light sandy soils or fields with color problems. Area 335 feet by 48 rods, with random field visits if multiple sites. Extension agronomist Phil Grabouski will guide cooperator selection. Karl Loerch to lead tours May 22.
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Ivan Lilegren
Conrad Messing
Liljegren
Phil Grabouski
Karl Loerch
Loerch
Grass silage surpasses poor hay in feed value
University of Nebraska researchers report grass silage outranks rain damaged or poor quality hay. Three tons of average grass silage equal one ton of average alfalfa hay in feeding value. Grass silage suits dairy beef cattle and sheep, with higher protein than corn silage but slightly lower total digestible nutrients.
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University of Nebraska
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