Man Trials New Synthetic Grain At Vanoss Ranch
County resident Leo McNinch reports experimental planting of triticale a synthetic grain on four acres near Vanoss. He harvested about 50 bushels per acre and found strong forage value with 18 percent protein, cold and smut resistance, and pasture benefits for cattle. Auti McCullar also planted the grain noted taller stalks and larger seed heads. McNinch plans further trials partnering with Early Triumph wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo McNinch
Vaness
McNinch
Triticale
Auti McCullar
Vanoss
Bonnel
Elbourye
National Angus Cattlemen's Challenge Tour Set for Aug
Kansas and Oklahoma host the National Angus Cattlemen's Challenge Tour August 13 to 15. The tour targets serious breeders to study records production carcass evaluation show winnings and ancestry to improve breeding programs. It begins at McCurdy Brothers near Sedgwick Kansas at 9 a.m. on August 13 with buses and private cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lloyd D. Miller
American Angus Association
St. Joseph
Miller
McCurry Brothers
Sedgwick
Kan
Island Farm
Afton
Oklo
Wichita
Executive Inn
Tulsa
Bill Barnett
Bowring
Okla
Morrison Hughes
Fayette
Hughes
Barnett
Bob Hartley
Spur Ranch
Vinita
Ramsey Ranch
el Dorado
Rafters Ranch
Cambridge
Meat Packers Question Use Of Hormone
Wide spread use of the artificial hormone DES in cattle has sparked disagreement over beef quality. Officials say residues are rare and controlled, while packers claim hormone use lowers meat quality. Government inspectors report detecting DES in about 1 in 200 cattle checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United
Agriculture Department
Farm Mortgage Lending Falls Sharply in Late 1969
AP reports that high interest rates and tight credit cut life insurance funded farm lending in July December 1969 by about 44 percent from a year earlier, with life companies falling to 143.5 million dollars. FHA and land banks partly offset the drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Federal Land Bank Association
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Foundation Sets Bull Testing Program In Aug
Entry applications are open for the Nobel Foundation Bull Performance Test starting August 26 at Ardmore. Bulls from 40 ranches were evaluated for the 140 day test in 1960 70 with a 3 bull maximum. Bulls must be registered or commercial with 205 day weaning weight of 475 pounds and age limits based on Sept 24 weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobel Foundation
Ardmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karen Enis
Fittstown
Illustrated Electric Cooperative
Stillwater
National Institute of Cooperation
Ohio State University
Gary Stone
Seminole
Brenda Helms
Coalgate
Susan Storey
Wright City
Kris Slivery
Broken Bow
Great Lakes
New York
Pensylvania
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
Herb Plambeck
American Agriculture Edi
Tors Association
Plambeck
Foundation
East Central Horse Association
Ada Junior Horse Association
Schaeffer Ranch
Ada
EC Association
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