Recent Prices Guidance for Investment in Hog Production
Kansas State University extension economist Wilton B Thomas argues long term farm investments require careful price and future prospects. Hog prices show wide fluctuations with 18.35 average annual butcher hog quotations since 1950 at Kansas City, with years in the 15 range and others around 21 in the early 1950s and mid 1960s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Wilton B. Thomas
Kansas State University
Kansas City
Kansas
Outlook for Cattle in 1967 Ports Bright
Kansas State University economist predicts an optimistic cattle year. Fed and feeder prices rise after early 1967 dips, with 1967 calf crops around 41 million, imports from Canada and Mexico falling, and stronger feeder demand offset by reduced cow herds and shifting slaughter patterns.
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Robert L. Coppersm
Kansas State University
Canada
Mexico
Puri-lak Mineral Yeast Blend Aids Gains and Health
Puri-lak combines major minor and trace minerals with eight yeast types and added vitamins to boost health production and profits in animals. The product promises faster gains better health and higher output for owners and farmers.
Cost of Weeds Tops Crop Loss
Manhattan reports that weeds cost American farmers 4 to 5 billion dollars annually, surpassing losses from insect pests and crop diseases. The regional weed control conference runs in Wichita at the Broadview Hotel with 16 U.S. and Canadian universities presenting talks on weed control and related fields. L. M. Thompson of Iowa State University delivered the keynote on world food needs and American agriculture. Section meetings cover agronomic crops weed control, industrial weed control, methods, ecology, horticulture, and extension research.
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Manhattan
Wichita
Frank G. Bieberly
Extension Agronomist
Kansas State University
U. S
Broadview Hotel
L. M. Thompson
Iowa State University
Ten Teams Qualify For Land Judging
Kansas State University reports ten 4 H and FFA land judging teams qualified to represent the state at the national land judging contest in Oklahoma City on April 27. The 4 H squads hail from Rawlins Ford Ellsworth Clay and Crawford counties, while the FFA teams come from Norton Ness City Ellsworth Marysville and Council Grove high schools. District contests drew a record turnout with 52 4 H teams totaling 121 girls and boys and 100 FFA teams comprising 388 boys.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Farmers of America
Oklahoma City
Harold Harper
Kansas State University
Rawlins
Ford
Ellsworth
Clay
Crawford
Norton
Ness City
Marysville
Council Grove
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
An Adv section emphasizes careful purchasing practices and consumer protections. It highlights tips for verifying product claims, comparing prices, and avoiding scams to help readers shop confidently.
Kansas Judgers 4th at Chicago
Kansas 4-H teams placed in Chicago during National 4-H Congress events. The poultry squad finished fourth among 18 teams, led by Ed Gagner Winfield Stanley Nichols Hutchinson and Shirley Culver Alden. The Harvey county livestock team finished seventh, with Tom and Ron Gatz Don McClure and Jimmy Meetz Newton. Ron Gatz was 8th high individual. Tom Gatz sixth and Jimmy Meetz 10th for oral reasons. Ron Gatz was 3rd high in cattle while Meetz was 10th in swine judging.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Chicago
Ed Gagner
Winfield
Stanley Nichols
Burden
John Yost
Hutchinson
Shirley Culver
Alden
Harvey County
Tom
Ron Gatz
Don McClure
Jimmy Meetz
Newton
Tom Gatz
Three Farm Youths Return From Germany
Kansas State University 4H reports three Kansas IFYE delegates Karen DeGood Linda Keller and G Loren Zabel have returned after six months living with German farm families. They will speak share slide shows and give media interviews to recount their overseas experiences as one of the first of five 1966 Kansas delegates. In 1966 about 100 U S young adults went abroad as delegates and 104 exchangees from 35 countries visited the U S Kansas hosts hosted 12 exchangees in June and July.
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Karen DeGood
Linda Keller
St. Francis
G. Loren Zabel
Hooker
Okla
Germany
R. B. Tomkinson
Kansas State University
Gates
IFYE
United States
Kansas
Sawmill Clinic Set at Wyandotte Fair Grounds
Kansas State University foresters schedule a December 16 clinic at Wyandotte county fair grounds in Manhattan with theme Labor Its Problems and Situations. Panelists include Tom McGinness United States Department of Labor Charles L Simons U S Forest Service Loyal Fortmzero ver Topeka and John Strickler KS U extension forester. An afternoon tour of American Walnut Co sawmill at 18th Argentin Kansas City Kansas will follow. The event opens at 9 a m and welcomes all saw millers loggers and wood product manufacturers.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University Foresters
Wyandotte County Fairgrounds
Leonard Gould
American Walnut Co
Kansas City
Kan
Wider Use of Motors in Rural Power Developments
Manhattan reports advances in electric power enabling broader motor use on farm tasks. Harold E. Stover of Kansas State University notes capacitors improve starting of single phase motors up to 20 horsepower. Phase converters allow three phase motors on single phase rural lines, with supplier approval required.
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Manhattan
Harold E. Stover
Kansas State University
Stover
Kansas 4 H Electric Leaders Train At Rock Springs
Kansas 4 H electric leaders training conference at Rock Springs Ranch covers living with electricity basic electronics and lighting for today. Attendees include adult leaders and Kansas State University faculty Dr Robert Johnson Dr Glenn Busset Mrs Jean Carlson Mrs Ethel Self and Harold Stover with sponsors Kansas Rural Electrical Cooperatives investor electric companies and the Kansas Committee on the Relation of Electricity to Agriculture.
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Manhattan
Rock Springs Ranch
State
Charles Bates
KSU
Bates
Robert Johnson
Glenn M. Busset
Jean K. Carlson
Ethel Self
Harold Stover
The
Kansas Rural Electrical Cooperatives
Investor Electric Companies
Kansas Committee On the Relation of
Kansas Cooperative Extension Service
Yield indicators for grain sorghum in selection programs
In Manhattan studies grain yield shows strong positive correlations with head weight, head size, half blooming, stalk diameter and leaf number, suggesting these as yield indicators for selection. Yield is negatively correlated with protein content and germination percentage, making simultaneous high yield and high protein unlikely.
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Manhattan
Honors Earned Not Just Given
A teen letters column advises Margaretha to curb jealousy by building self-control. It urges congratulating others on honors, avoiding self pity, and reframing dates as neutral. The panel stresses that honors come from effort, not luck, and suggests practical steps to replace envy with reason. Readers can request a free copy of a booklet on social challenges.
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Chanute Tribune
Temple City
Calif
Brandeis Launches $46 Million Campaign for Campus Growth
Brandeis University announced a $46 million development drive funding seven new schools endowments and scholarships plus campus land purchases. The plan targets expanding facilities and academic capacity across the Boston campus.
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Boston
Brandeis University
Lobster Tail Skewers with Garlic Butter
Grill lobster tails cut from the shell and skewered. Baste with melted butter and crushed garlic while cooking for a rich flavor.
Homemakers Begin Banking Study in January
Mrs. Elinor Anderson of Kansas State University presents "Family Business at the Bank" for Extension Homemakers to study in January. A leader training meeting will be held tomorrow at the Radiant Electric building at 9 30 a.m. Banking starts a four lesson series on business and legal matters for Homemaker unit members next year. Vera S. Hunziker reports.
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Fredonia
Elinor Anderson
Kansas State University
Radiant Electric
Vera S. Hunziker
Wilson County
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