Bench Leveling Offers Mixed Prospects for Farmers
Ivan Liljefren reports on Cliff Ashburn and Roger Plantz visiting the Bob Sprengel farm near Lodgepole to review bench leveling irrigation. The system offers water efficiency and erosion control but poses fertility, soil, and machinery challenges as initial trials develop in Scotts Bluff and Cheyenne counties.
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Ivan Liljegren
Cliff Ashburn
Mitchell Ashburn
Bob Sprengel
Lodgepole
Roger Plantz
Sprengel
Wheat carryover and exports rise on USDA forecast
The Agriculture Department projects a July 1 carryover of 1.525 billion bushels of wheat, up from this year, with total US supplies for 1960-61 at about 2.688 billion. Domestic use is seen near 610 million, exports reaching 550 million, boosted by Western Europe sales and government program sales.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U. S
Department
Europe
Cows Fed Record Grain For October First
U S farmers fed milk cows an average 5.86 pounds of grain on October 1, up three percent from last year. Milk production per cow averaged 19.40 pounds, just under the previous record for the date, but 18 percent above the October 1 average.
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U. S
Box Elder Bug Seen As Nuisance Yet Harmless Pest
Lincoln homeowners face an invasion of box elder bugs during warm fall and winter days. The pests do not damage homes but swarm windows banners. Spraying south and west sides helps reduce numbers, while interior sprays or vacuums remove them. Seal cracks and caulk openings to keep bugs out.
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Lincoln — Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Robert E. Roselle
College of Agriculture
Roselle
Pre-Drying Desiccants Boost Sorghum Harvest Quality
University of Nebraska researchers report six years of data showing chemical desiccants reduce grain moisture in sorghum for both wet and dry years. Early harvesting can cut losses and improve quality, with treatments advised as grain nears 30 percent moisture rather than 40 percent. Extension agronomists caution delaying until 30 percent.
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University of Nebraska
Extension Agronomists
College of Agriculture
Sugar Study Set and 1960 Corn Outlook in Brief
The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced a sugar study group to assess sugar and its national economic role. The October 1960 corn crop is down about 2 percent from last year with an estimated 4,258 million bushels and large 1960 feed grain tonnage. Old corn stocks on farms were 464 million bushels, and farm disappearance in July-September hit a record 870 million bushels. The 1960 county price-support rate for corn is fixed at 1.06 per bushel, based on a national rate of 1.06. No acreage restriction on 1961 sugar beets. farms’ planted acreage will count against their allotment to fit plant capacity and orderly marketing.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Agriculture Committee
House of Representatives
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
North Central States
U. S
Earl Gell
Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Today
ASC
Progress in Rural Development Hearing and Outlook
A five year Rural Development Program report cites extensive research to combat chronic poverty in farming areas, new approaches for small towns, and an unparalleled effort to focus national attention. The initiative has created thousands of jobs, expanded farm product outlets, educated families on small farms, aided youth, and funded health facility construction among other activities.
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Benson
Lessman Tops Alliance Carlot Sale With Steer Calves
Over 3000 head of yearling steers and calves sold at the Alliance Livestock Commission Company's carlot sale. C H Lessman of Dalton led with top steer calves at 28 and 29.40 dollars. Eckman and Sloan of Alliance followed at 28 and 29.30 dollars. Hinman and Boyd of Dalton earned 29.30 for Angus steer calves.
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Alliance
Alliance Livestock Commision Company
C. H. Lessman
Dalton
Eckman and Sloan
Hinman
Western Nebraska Hereford Assn Sale set for Nov 14 in Alliance
The 43rd semi annual show and sale of the Western Nebraska Hereford Association will occur in Alliance on Monday November 14. Show at 9 a.m. sale at 1 p.m. at Alliance Livestock Commission Co. Judge is Berry of Cheyenne Wyo. Auctioneer Col Charles Corkle of Norfolk. A total of 74 Hereford bulls have been consigned with many local consignors from Alliance Sidney Hemingford Mullen Mitchell Marsland and Sunol among others.
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Western Nebraska Hereford Association
Alliance
Alliance Livestock Commission Co
Berry
Cheyenne
Wyo
Charles Corkle
Norfolk
Hereford
Curtis Acton
Mitchell
Tom Allington
William J. Sodence
Hemingford
JAJ Herefords, Inc
Minatare
Vernon C. Jones
Easiest and Slowest Stump Removal Methods
The article outlines simple stump removal by cutting at ground level and burying under moist soil to decay, noting that grass can grow over a thin, kept moist soil layer. It also mentions burning stumps with charcoal or coal using a metal container stove, per Karl Loerch of the University of Nebraska Extension.
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Karl Loerch
University of Nebraska
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Cheyenne County
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Bésighes
Aglig
Chappell Livestock Commission
Chappell
Nebraska
Wm. A
Michie
J. W
Jim” Marten
Sidney
Aeninge
ASC News Corner
Standard Chemical Mig. Co
Bill) Frederick
Jackson
Joe Miles
Lessman
Otto Horst
Auteomycin
Tetramycin
Trri
PAPEC
Burr
Foland Farm Machinery
Man
Lyle R. Phipps
Whitman
Monahan Cattle Company
Hyan
Marvin S. Tucker
Mullen
Telegraph
Farmers Union
Co-Op Gas & Oil
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