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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1960
Page
14
Western Nebraska wheat prospects for 1960 look mixed with eastern areas affected by freeze and crop loss while western regions gain from timely rains. Nationally the 1960 winter wheat crop is forecast near 991.6 million bushels, potentially the fourth largest on record, raising worries over government surplus and price supports.
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association reports Pawnee Cheyenne Nebred and Bison as the four top wheat varieties for 1960. Pawnee holds 30.6 percent, Cheyenne 25.1 in western Nebraska, Nebred 14.7, and Bison 14.4 overall, with Ponca rising to 6.4 percent in eastern regions.
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson acts to extend the federal wheat program for 1961 with acreage allotments totaling 55 million, marketing quotas tied to allotments, and price supports at 75 percent of the current varietal rate. The Eisenhower administration asks Congress for a new plan as surplus production continues. May 15 deadline compels action. Farmers begin feeding winter wheat later in the year.
Frank A. Kemp announces promotions and retirement at The Great Western Sugar Company. John B. McDonald, Longmont factory superintendent, will retire July 1 after 48 years with the firm. L W Bill Feland moves from Gering to Longmont. S G Hooper transfers from Sterling to Gering. J W Eastman shifts from Loveland to Sterling. Feland, Hooper, and Eastman joined the company in 1932 and 1941 respectively. Also noted: the first Colt revolver origin and Canada’s top mineral profit is coal.
Dean Lancaster of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association stresses teamwork in placing the blue tag on certified Nebraska Seed. The York county chain includes Remy Suinrweco, Harry Hecht, Hollis Miller and others to ensure varietal purity and weed and disease control. Inspections begin about June 10 to certify fields before harvest and seed distribution. Applications for wheat, oats, barley, rye, and other seeds are due May 20 with further crops due June 20. Books outlining requirements are available from the College of Agriculture in Lincoln.
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