NFO Delegates Report Convention Impressions
Wilson County delegates to the National Farmers Organization convention in Des Moines Iowa last week shared impressions from a Sunday meeting at Gene McMillen’s home. They noted Staley’s re-election, a near four hour debate over charges, a minor scuffle, and the overall democratic, orderly conduct of the NFC gathering with East Coast dairy leaders praising NFC goals.
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National Farmers Organization
Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson County
Gene McMillen
McMillen
W. O. Fail
Ivan Fail
Carl Morgan
Claude White
Irvin Gibson
Allen Nunnenkamp
Charles Bettman
Oren Lee Staley
Rea
NFC
Staley
Casper
Mrs. McMillen
Michigan
Ehard Phingston
Dairy Organization
Charles Barley
Branchville
N.J
Dairy Farmers Guild
S. Cady Schoonover
Selkirk
N.Y
The
Dairy Farmers of America
Roberts
NFO
Stalay
Bill Fail
Iran
Avoid Unknown Seed Peddlers in Kansas Agriculture
County farm agent Bill Dickson warns farmers to avoid seed peddlers pushing new varieties at high prices who hurry to complete sales. He urges buying from bonafide local seed dealers offering tested varieties with support, and notes Extension office can provide the recommended Kansas crop varieties bulletin. The piece includes anecdotes from NFO convention figures praising fairness and unity to strengthen the organization.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Kansas
Storage Care is Necessary for Farm Equipment
ERIE advises rust-proofing and proper winter storage for equipment to prevent deterioration. Use a rust-proof oil and gasoline mix on cylinder walls and valves, then stop the engine and seal intake and exhaust. Drain crankcase, refill oil, clean engine with kerosene, drain cooling and fuel systems, and list repairs to perform during the off season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
1964 Feed Grain Plan Requires Farmer Participation
Erie notes participation in the 1964 feed grain program is needed for price supports on 1964 corn sorghum and barley. Signup starts February 10, 1964 with 20 percent minimum diversion and several adjustments to diversion limits yields and payment methods. Support prices and loan terms announced previously remain, with loans and purchases increasing as a share of total supports.
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Erie
Glenn Neely
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Pio-Lak Parade Feed Cattle Mineral Postponed
A brief notice indicates the Pio Lak cattle mineral feed event tied to the parade has been postponed. No further details on date or venue are provided in the fragment.
Winter nutrient needs for grazing beef cows in Erie
County agent Bill Dickson notes grass in winter lacks protein and phosphorus, advising dry cows receive about one pound daily of 40 or 30 percent protein supplement, with phosphorus needs about 12 grams daily and half met by grass. Recommend dicalcium phosphate or bone meal mixed with salt, and adjust for forage quality. Nursing cows require extra feed such as roughage or concentrates.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Beards Decline in 15th Century Europe
Beards fell from fashion as helmets with chin pieces appeared making facial hair impractical. Men also cropped hair short in a bowl style, redefining facial presentation during that era.
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Europe
Extension Calendar for Neosho County Events
Erie and Chanute hosts for Neosho County agriculture Extension activities listed by county agent Bill Dickson. Dates include December meetings of Kansas Nut Growers Association in Chanute and District DHIA at Erie, Farmers Tax School at Erie, and January sessions on Winter Crops and Livestock in Erie, Sheep and Wool in Chanute, advisory committee in Erie, and Poultry Jamboree in Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Bill Dickson
Kansas Nut Growers Assn
National Guard
Chanute
Pont Becomes Chattanooga's Youngest Solo Pilot
CHATTANOOGA AP reports Mike Pont became the city's youngest solo pilot at 16 after his father taught him to fly on his birthday. The next day he earned a driver's license with instructor Father Al Pont noting he did not want to teach his son to drive.
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Chattanooga
Mike Pont
al Pont
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Percy Rowan Jr
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Kansas Poultry Assn
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