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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1967
Page
7
The Plains economy hinges on wise rain use. Kansas and neighboring states face rising water demand, with 55 billion gallons daily now and projections to 105 billion by 2000. Irrigation drives growth, while inefficiencies waste vast potential resources.
Norman Prather, an 11 year old of Anderson County Kansas, is growing his dairy project with June the Holstein. He tracks DHIA records and milk tests, aims to be a dairy farmer, and shares his knowledge with peers while his sister starts her own herd. June produced 11,890 pounds of milk in 271 days with high butterfat, and Norman keeps meticulous feed and expense records.
The article warns against tree topping as a dangerous pruning method. It explains that topping causes open wounds inviting decay, weakly attached sprouts that break in wind, and eventual tree death. It recommends removing branches to a larger limb, using flush cuts, and replacing with lower growing species when crowding occurs.
Extension agronomist notes U S crop yields have risen over 100 years but questions if maximum potential is near. Washington State University survey records top yields far above state averages, showing a large gap and indicating room to raise overall production by adopting high yield practices and efficient land management.
Kansas State University Extension Service operates through 105 county offices with at least one agriculture and one home economics agent each. The system, created by the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, spreads practical information on agriculture and home economics, reaching urban and rural Kansans via 350000 phone calls, 30000 news items, 17000 broadcasts, a million publications, and over 75000 meetings drawing more than two million participants.
Kansas State University entomologist Leroy Brooks warns houseflies are the most common insect problem, breeding in damp manure and garbage. Sanitation is key. use screens, proper manure management on dairies, and targeted insecticides or baits for home and farm settings.
The origin of Topeka Kansas is linked to an Indian word described as meaning a fine place to dig potatoes. The explanation reflects local history and linguistic roots in the region.
In Waltham Massachusetts AP reports the Defense Department explores methods to identify live ballistic missiles using flight environment cues. ARPA coordinates with Sylvania Electric to test a long range radar that will locate and track incoming missiles.
W E McAdams urges Kansas farmers to expand and improve ewe flocks for profit. Choose large yearling ewes with open faces, fine wool, strong udders and health. Buy from commission men. pooling by the Kansas Quality Ewe Procurement Committee aids county needs. The sheep industry offers good prospects with more producers.
The Chanute Tribune dated Tuesday August 29 reports local notices and brief community items. Readers receive area updates, schedules, and small notices from city agencies and businesses.
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