Kansas Nut Growers to Hold 11th Annual Show at Chanute
The Kansas Nut Growers Association led by Morrison and Weese with Nix and Morrison as officers invites growers to Chanute Armory for the 11th annual nut show and pecan foods exhibit. Nine entry classes include pecan pies cakes divinity pralines cookies and nut bread with cash prizes. Speakers from Shreveport Arlington and Kansas State University cover pecan scab practices and weevil control. The event aims to promote commercial nut production and inform growers on grove development.
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Chanute
Kansas Nut Growers Association
Frank D. Morrison
Kansas State University Extension Horticulturist
Manhattan
Kansas
Growers Association
Morrison
Amon Dacus
Shreveport
Oscar Gray
Arlington
Tex
Hugh Thompson
Kansas State University
Pruning Hints for Orchards and Roses in Dormant Season
Neosho Extension notes advise pruning by Vernone Lohmann during the dormant period between now and spring. Priorities include pruning older apple and pear trees first, delaying stone fruits, careful pruning of roses, and specific caning for hybrid teas floribundas and climbers.
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Vernone
Lohmann
Neosho County
ERIE
Lohmans
Forages Focus At Southeast Kansas Field Day
About 200 farmers attended the Animal Science Field Day at the Southeast Kansas Branch Experiment Station. Dr. Fred Boren highlighted intensified forage research for beef and dairy cattle in a region suited to forage production. Studies include brome grass alfalfa Sudan winter wheat and rye pasture with emphasis on calf weight gain and dairy beef profitability.
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Mound Valley
Southeast Kansas Branch Experiment Station
Kansas
Fred Boren
Experiment Station
Sudan
Boren
Bruce Perry
Care for Poinsettias in Kansas State Extension Tips
Kansas State University Extension horticulture specialist Larry Leuthold advises poinsettias live several weeks or longer with proper care. Provide full light and regular feeding and moisture. water when soil dries on top, and feed every two weeks with half a teaspoon of 5-10-5 fertilizer per 6 inch pot. Maintain 65 degree nights to keep bracts from dropping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kansas State University Extension
Larry Leuthold
Swine Evaluation School Set for Wilson and Woodson
A swine evaluation school for Wilson and Woodson County hog raisers is planned for Wednesday and Friday. Events at the Wilson County Fairgrounds include check in, a free lunch, live evaluation of market hogs, and discussions of carcass results. Participants may enter market hogs from Wilson and Woodson counties for the traveling trophy.
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Wilson and Woodson
Fredonia
Woodson
Wilson County
Jack A. Linn
Wilson County Fairgrounds
Southeast Kansas Feeder Pig Association
Jasper Devore
Arkansas City
Kan Sas
Wilson
Woodson County
Mauer-Neuver Packing
Shorn Wool and Unshorn Lamb Reports Due in 1969
Neosho County ASC reminds wool producers to file sales documents for shorn wool and unshorn lambs to receive incentive payments. Both can be in one application. purchases of unshorn lambs must be listed. Wool payments depend on national average price, with 16 filed and about 35 more expected.
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Erie
Neosho County
ASCS
ASC
Neosho
Neely
Be Creative In Christmas Decorations
Extension expert Zoe Slinkman of Kansas State University suggests making soap suds snow to decorate. Mix detergent powder with warm water, whip to thick foam, and pile onto tree branches or wreaths, adding glitter or dried flakes. Color with food coloring and use for window paintings or snowball shapes.
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Manhattan
Zoe Slinkman
Extension Cultural Resource Development
KSU
Santa Claus
Plans to Reduce Water Pollution in Kansas Agriculture
Kansas plans to curb water pollution under the Agricultural Conservation Program ASC committee chair E R Patton notes that most land is cropland and forest, with sediment from eroded soil the major pollution source. ACP involves cost sharing to fund soil and water protection measures locally via farmer elected ASC committees.
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Manhattan
Kansas
E. R. Patton
Kansas State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Patton
United States
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
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