Old Farm Equipment Reflecting Economy in Nebraska
Nebraska wheat farmers report aging equipment across tractors crawlers and combines with 59 percent of crawlers over 15 years and 55 percent of wheel tractors older than 10. Farmers would replace gear if funds allowed, planning around 660 dollars per farm, while many fear income loss without farm programs.
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Nebraska
Turf Disease Severity Survey Highlight Of Brown Patch Threat
A national turf disease severity survey places Brown Patch as the most troublesome for golf course superintendents in the United States. Melt ing-Out, Dollar Spot, and Snow Mold follow, with Powdery Mildew common after moist cool periods. Consult local extension agents for fungicide guidance.
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Wysong
United States
Nebraska
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Lincoln
Century-old British pillar box found near Kashmir edge
The Post Office Record Department reports locating a 100 year old British pillar box on a 7 000 foot Himalayan edge in Kashmir. Exported from London to serve a British army unit a century ago the find widens the known cache of old boxes from 23 to 130.
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London
Post Office Record Department
Himalayas
Kashmir
Dry Range and Pastures Can Be Helped Say Experts
Nebraska rangelands suffered drought impact in 1964 65 with close grazing restricting regrowth and lowering vigor. Agronomist D F Burzlaff advised practices to ease damage including delaying grazing, using carryover hay, avoiding close grazing, overplanting wheat, and planting sudan for mid summer grazing. He urged good water distribution, reduced livestock numbers, early culling, and careful monitoring to sustain future production. A recipe note on a carrot pea potato salad follows.
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Nebraska
D. F. Burzlaff
University of Nebraska Agronomist
Burzlaff
Sudan
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