Storage And Boxcar Situation Eased In Harvest
Dr Dale G Andersen Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Nebraska notes the railroad boxcar shortage has eased as the 1970 harvest runs. Freight car shortages are less talked about. grain sorghum may lie on elevator lots temporarily but overall elevator managers report improvement over last year. He cites mixed state production prospects with Nebraska expecting a 20 percent drop in corn by October 1.
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Economics
University of Nebraska
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Credit Card Use Expands for Car Service and Maintenance
A Car Care Subcommittee of the American Petroleum Institute notes growing use of oil company credit cards for car maintenance, with over 100 million cards in use and 213,000 stations honoring them. Time Magazine’s nationwide study shows 51 percent used cards for purchases, 39 percent for batteries, 36 percent for tune-ups, and 45 percent for repairs, while 20 percent value cards for available skilled mechanics and facilities.
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Decline in Soybean Output and Grain Sorghum Reduction
A 5 percent drop in soybean production and a 37 percent decrease in grain sorghum output reflect sizable crop reductions. The figures indicate broader agricultural stress affecting yields across key crops.
Normal Weather Seen Strictly Normal
The weather outlook for western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado remains normal for the next thirty days with near normal precipitation and temperatures near to below normal. Early October snow and scattered rain slowed beet harvest but aided winter wheat. many beets were harvested this weekend under good conditions.
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Nebraska
Colrado
U.S
Grain harvest trends and railcar supply shift forecasts
The report notes a harvest driven drop in feed grain output versus 1969, with on farm storage rising as farmers expect higher prices. Dry weather and pests cut yields, while rains delay harvest. Railcar supply improves due to boxcar returns and mergers, lifting shipments to Nebraska elevators and easing bottlenecks, though future car availability remains uncertain.
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CCC
Nebraska
Beef prices not as high as feared, says economist
Lincoln report notes inflation affects shoppers but live cattle prices have not driven beef costs as high as feared. Expert cites budgeting impact and consumer relief as prices show relative stability amid broader rising costs.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Esman
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