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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1959
Page
9
The Soil Bank conservation drive nears its fifth year in 1960 with about 5 percent of U S cropland diverted from production under the Conservation Reserve. Some 2 million acres are going to forest, wildlife protection, and grass cover while long term contracts keep land out of production.
The Cheyenne County ASC office reports progress in farm surplus research. Cotton fabrics may gain Wash and Wear qualities and rot resistance, boosting sales. Wheat and corn starches open new paper and textile uses. Vegetable fats could form plastics and coatings. The Department of Agriculture foresees many more large scale applications.
Assistant Secretary Marvin McLain warned that hog production cycles swing and farmers should adjust. He urged careful planning of yearly pig output to prevent steep price drops and ensure gradual supply, benefiting public and swine industry. He called for prudent expansion and smoother price breaks.
Extension farm economist Everett E. Peterson advises farmers to adjust income and expenses within four weeks to balance 1959 and 1960 tax payments. Recommendations include organizing up to date records, deferring some 1959 sales, and considering off season purchases to save on taxes and financing costs.
Approximately four-fifths of Nebraska corn had been picked by last weekend as observers report near average progress. Snow, wet fields, and high moisture slowed harvesting while early hours and wind damage hindered work in parts of the state. Winter wheat is good but shorter than normal and pastures are fair with some shortages in the northwestern counties. CARE urges 225000 UK farm food packages to Iran.
Cheyenne County ASCS official Den Rapp announces government cost share at reduced rates for vegetative cover where establishment failed due to drought, wind, or disaster. Regulations allow up to 50 percent cost share for repeat or restoration of the practice.
Clayton Rand of Gulfport Mississippi will be the featured speaker at the Nebraska Stock Growers Association fall regional meeting in Ogallala on December 3. The event includes a banquet at the Elks Club with speakers Lyle Liggett of the American National Cattlemen's Association and Vernon Brandenburg of the National Beef Council. A morning panel on livestock topics moderated by W B Pearson covers brucellosis brand inspection and related legislation.
The Agriculture Department reports farm land taxes have increased about 65 percent in the last decade with 1960 per acre taxes near 109 dollars. Real estate taxes show 12 straight years of rise as local governments fund education, roads and welfare. Expenditures continue climbing at roughly 10 percent annually with no sharp reversal expected.
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