Severe Winter Hits Fall Crops Across Erie County
ERIE The open winter and extreme cold harmed fall sown crops with winter barley largely razed and alfalfa fescue and bromes damaged. Farmers should inspect stands to decide reseeding, and fertilizer from last fall may aid next crop. Soil borne mosaic infects Neosho County wheat. Ottawa Concho and Commanche resist. Consider Ottawa seed wheat this fall.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Ottawa
Fat Cattle Prices Spark Cattleman Concerns in Wilson County
Dan Pherigo, Wilson County farm agent, warns feedlot operators that fat cattle prices vary and profit depends on margin beyond gain. He lists approximate costs to add 100 pounds for steers at different weights and cautions that holding cattle past 900 to 1,000 pounds yields little profit without higher grade or rising market. Optimists should verify feed costs for patience. pessimists may face discounts if cattle lack final 30 days of full feed.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Pherigo
Bean Varieties Guiding Kansas Soybean Plans This Year
Kansas farmers can use three proven varieties Clark Kent and Shelby for 1963 tests. Over 1959 to 1962 Kent yielded 2 to 5 bushels per acre more than Clark in southeast Kansas fields at Mound Valley and Columbus. Kent matures about six days later than Clark, while Clark yields 2 to 7 bushels more than Shelby in southeast tests.
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Erie
Kansas
Bill Dickson
Clark
Kent
Shelby
Mound Valley
Columbus
Southeast Kansas
Neosho County
Raburn Powers
Earlton
Dickson
Neosho-Wilson Farm Calendar Highlights
April events listed include Cedar Creek Watershed election at Thornburg Grange Hall and Emil Graff farm from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 3 covers Grain Drying and Farm Electric at REA Building Fredonia and Home Demonstration Unit Spring Tea in Stark Neosho County.
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Cedar Creek
Thornburg Grange Hall
Emil Graff Farm
REA
Fredonia
Stark
Neosho County
Wilson County
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Erie
Adams Ranch
Faraker
Okla
Harold Stover
Extension Booklets Help Farmers in Beef and Ponding
Extension offices received new beef equipment plans from Kansas State University covering chutes working corrals head gates and cattle guards with simple farm friendly designs. Forestry Fish and Game Commission issued bulletins on fish pond management including site selection stocking ponds and care after stocking. A bulletin on Performance Testing of Beef Cattle explains setting up a cowherd for weighing and grading calves and simple record keeping and culling methods.
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Kansas State University
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Kansas State hosts annual equipment program in Manhattan
K State planning annual equipment program details at Manhattan hold on April 9. The event at Ahearn Fieldhouse features farm feed handling exhibits and an afternoon session on sewage disposal. Talks cover lagoons livestock handling liquids and swine floors. Last year over 60 exhibitors shown $250 000 in silo unloaders wagons augers and related gear.
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Erie
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Bill Dickson
Ahearn
K-State
Wheat balloting due this spring
Erie producers with a 1964 farm wheat acreage allotment may vote in the 1964 wheat referendum. County chair Glenn Neely notes eligibility hinges on participation status for farms under 15 acres. Voting occurs by signing the back of the allotment notice and submitting to the ALCS office, with one vote per person except specified affiliations. The referendum is planned for May or June, date to be announced.
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Glenn Neely
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ALCS
Neely
Spray Early To Control Rose Blight
Advisory from Erie county farm agent Bill Dickson urges pre season rose protection. Begin spraying when leaves appear, after each rain, then every seven to ten days with fungicides such as captan maneb phaltan zineb ferbam or fixed copper to prevent black spot and powdery mildew. If mildew was severe previously add actidione PM karathane capryl mildex or sulfur and spray in the evening to avoid foliage burn. Also prune diseased or winter damaged wood and disinfect pruners with rubbing alcohol. Check for mites by tapping a leaf. treat with kelthane malathion or diazinon if seen.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Captan
Vitamin A Deficiency May Hit Cattle Before Grass Turnout
Wilson County farm agent Dan Pherigo notes vitamin A deficiency can appear in beef herds as calves show scours or cows have breeding troubles. Vet Dr. George Watson warned more herds suffer deficiencies than realized and urged cooperation with feed dealers and veterinarians to address suspected cases.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
George Watson
Kingman
Wilson County Livestock Assn
Soybean Yields Rise in Wilson County
County agent Dan Pherigo reports two years of gains in Wilson County soybean output. Last year 25 000 acres produced about 362 000 bushels with Kent Clark Shelby S-100 on the recommended list. Shelby is a short season variety, best if planting late while Clark or Kent yield best when planted early.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Kent
Clark
Shelby
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