Agriculture in the Space Age Exhibit Coming to Sidney
About 300 Sidney high school students will view the Agriculture in the Space Age exhibit on Tuesday October 17. The program, cooperative by land grant colleges and Union Pacific, showcases science in agriculture, career opportunities, and continuing education at the Nebraska Center.
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Sidney
Land Grant Colleges
Union Pacific Railroad
Wees
University of Nebraska
Dean Frolik
Nebraska Center For
Thant
61 Crops Not Far Under 60 In Trade Area
A Nebraska farm bulletin notes 1961 crop totals in Cheyenne County and the Sidney trade area show less than a 16 percent drop from 1960, aided by good yields in safflower and other crops. While income likely falls from 1960, estimates suggest not by much, with sugar beets and corn near or below last year. 1961 feed grains total near record tonnage. all hay up from 6.6 to 8 million tons. Wheat stocks on farms Oct 1 total about 49.24 million bushels, down from 53.14 million in 1960.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sidney
Great Western Sugar Co
Federal Division ‘of Agricultural Statistics
Washington
Kimball Soil Group Judged West's Best
Nebraska named 1960 61 grand award winners in soil conservation with Johnson County in the east and Kimball County in the west. Four district representatives will tour Goodyear's 14 000 acre desert ranch in Arizona. Cederburg farms 2040 acres focusing on wheat safflower and beef cattle with wind breaks terraces and grass seeding. Reader leads the Kimball district board and farms 1760 acres while serving on the school board and grain co op.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Johnson County
Kimball County
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Rubber Company
Arizona
Goodyear
Desert
United States
Roger Cederburg
Kimball
Carl E. Reader
Cederburg
Reader
Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Rise in Marketing Costs Affect Prices
A University of Nebraska economist notes that the largest share of the rise in retail food costs over 12 to 13 years comes from higher marketing costs. Phillip A. Henderson cites an 89 percent increase, driven by higher volume, increased service costs, and more services needed.
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University of Nebraska
Phillip’ A. Henderson
Farmer's share of consumer food dollar at 39 percent
During 1956 to 1960 the consumer's food dollars split with fats and oils 39 percent to farmers, bakery and cereals 29 percent, miscellaneous products 17 percent, and others 19 percent. In 1960 the farmer's average share remained 39 percent, per Philip A Henderson, agricultural economist, University of Nebraska.
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Philip A Henderson
University of Nebraska
Better Facilities Being Provided For Denver Stock Show
National Western Stock Show will open January 12 1962 with expanded and remodeled facilities. Sheep swine and cattle exhibits gain more space and improved housing at the show grounds and stock yards. The junior and open fat steer sale moves to January 17 with breakfast for buyers at the National Western Club. Poultry and rabbits will be shown throughout the week in newly allocated spaces. Advance arena ticket orders are running ahead of last year.
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Willard Simms
Denver Stock Yards
National Western
Denver
Stock Yards
National Western Club
Simms
Mitchells drive for hospital gets results
The Mitchell campaign for West Nebraska General Hospital development has raised over $80,000 so far, says Rev. Lawrence Dry, general chairman. Total for the hospital and school of nursing reaches $684,000 with a $750,000 goal, and Millard Yost says the drive will likely meet it as more Mitchell residents are contacted.
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Mitchell
West Nebraska General Hospital
Lawrence Dry
Tiffany
New
School of Nursing
I Millard- Yost
Yost
Oasis Texes Oh
Rural Youth and 4-H Meetoffs Set for October
Rural Youth officers plan an October 16 meeting at 8 p.m. to organize a Halloween party at the 4-H building on October 31. The Cheyenne County Junior Leader Club meets October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the 4-H building. The page also offers detailed guidance on caring for and cooking game meats with steps on field dressing, aging, storage, and preparing roasts, chops, and pheasant dishes.
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4-H
Cheyenne County
Green Pea and Turtle Soup Fusion Duo
Prepare equal parts homemade green pea soup and clear green turtle soup. Finish with a light crown of whipped cream for a rich, airy contrast.
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Ivan Liljegren
Union Pacific
College’ of Agriculture
Plant Science
Home Economist
Telegraph
Kimball Soil Group
West
Black Angus & Cross
Bert Orr
Oshkosh
Harvey Chorn
Broadwater
Bill Robinson
Harold
Moffat
Ervin ‘Tophij
Osh
Ferrell, Land & Cattle Co
Bill Rowlan
Lisco
Fred Schwartz
R & F*ashby
Sand Hill
Eldred
Lakeside
Cotton & Rounsberg
Rackett
Bruce Bennett
Hereford Ives
Bob Newell
Oshkosh Livestock Commission
Herb Hartman
Ernie Sherlock
Ronnie Woodward
Southern Panhandle Area Development Committee
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Zined
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Farmers Union
Co-Op Gas & Oil
Illinois
Jim Schneider
Bob Thurow
Vernon
Red" Rood
Robert Young
Central States Grain
A Grain, Inc
Laurence Miller
Mor
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