Inflation and the farmer in facing rising food costs
A USDA official warns inflation hurts farmers at the retail end as households feel grocery price increases. He notes food dominates family budgets and political pressure from consumers shapes farm policy and imports. Harold M Stevens receives Nebraska extension award. Sen. Carl Curtis speaks. Farm exports rise but gains aren’t solely from foreign demand.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Harold M G&tevens
Cooperative Extension Service
Lexington, Neb
USDA
Nebraska
Stevens
Perkins County
Sargent, Yeb
Dawson County
University Ofebraska
Carl Curtis
Senate , Agriculture Committee
Labor Demand Seen Rising After Unseasonal Weather
A Sidney employment office monthly report forecasts growing job demand due to highway projects and area growth. Manager Francis R. Hiner notes potential interstate recruitment and a summer pool of 18 plus students, with unemployment claims rising 60 percent year over year because of bad weather. The office serves Banner Cheyenne Deuel and Kimball counties.
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Francis R. Hiner
Sidney
Mr. Hiner
Banner
Cheyenne
Deuel
Kimball
Planting to curb city pollution urged
City residents are urged to plant lawns and ornamentals to discourage pollution and improve air and water quality.
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Soil Conservation Office
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Iae
Tank Wagon Service
Husky Petroleum Products
Cheyseteenne County
Farmers Co-Op Elevator CO
Lodgepole
David Harum
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Kearney, Nebraska