Kansas forests strong and growing despite treeless image
A new study with Kansas State University and the U.S. Forest Service finds about 1.2 million acres of forest land mainly in eastern Kansas. It credits a $100 million industry with roughly 6,000 jobs and identifies 95 timber plants, with Neosho Cherokee Crawford Labette and Labette counties hosting multiple sawmills and pallet plants.
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Indiana
Netherlands
Scandinavian
Kansas State University
U. S. Forest Service
Bill H. Fridley
Crestline
House
Ways and Means Committee
James A. McCain
K-State
Cherokee County
Crawford County
Labette County
Swine Flu Ties Up Neosho Extension Notes
In winter swine herd flu spreads quickly with coughing high fever prostration and thumping though deaths are usually light with good care and clean conditions. Recovery is rapid once dust is eliminated and nursing is provided. Iron deficiency in newborn pigs is common and iron injections or alternative methods are advised to prevent anemia.
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Erie
Portable Heat Lamps Handy In Winter for Farm Home
Elwyn S. Holmes warns portable heat lamps are useful around farms and homes for warming engines water and livestock and for quick warmth at worksites. Infrared rays provide heat with light. 250 watt lamps emit light similar to 100 watt bulbs. Safety tips include porcelain sockets for long use and limiting lamp counts per circuit to prevent fires.
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Manhattan
Elwyn S. Holmes
Kansas State University
Holmes
Wilson Soil Group Attends State Meet
Wilson County soil conservation board members Gudde Bam bick and Spoon attended the Kansas Association of Soil Conservation Districts convention in Wichita on December 23. The event emphasized continuing educational programs on soil and water conservation to bridge urban rural understanding, promote watershed development, and curb pollution. Suzanne Rodgers of Altoona won a fifth place conservation poster in the state contest and county students in grades one through eight regularly participate in the annual poster contest.
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Fredonia
William H. Gudde
John Bambick
Gladys Spoon
Wilson County Soil Conservation Board
Kansas Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Wichita
Suzanne Rodgers
Altoona
Wilson County
Crop Protection By Neosho Farmers
Neosho County saw a new high in invested farm dollars under the All-Risk Federal Crop Insurance programs in 1968. FCIC field representative Thomas O. Poor says farmers protected 159,900 dollars in local crop investments, covering about 6,100 acres with wheat, grain sorghum and soybeans. Over 330 Neosho farmers joined the voluntary program to boost farm stability, as Poor visits the county to explain provisions and accept 1969 spring crop protections.
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Neosho County
Thomas O. Poor
FCIC
Fort Scott
Neosho
Simple Safety Rules For Yule Fire Hazard
To reduce Christmas fire risk State Fire Marshal Arthur Ramey urges practical steps. Keep a live tree in water and in a sturdy stand away from heat and exits. only UL labeled lights off when not present. Dispose of browning trees outdoors. avoid burning in fireplaces. Safely discard wrapping and choose toys labeled US. keep electric toys away from trees. Have a pre planned house exit practiced by all, especially children.
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Topeka
Arthur Ramey
Ramey
Winter tips on pouring concrete in cold Kansas weather
Manhattan reports cold weather complicates concrete pours with risk of improper set and later scaling. Extension engineer Leo Wendling advises waiting for temperatures above freezing for several hours, using calcium chloride at two pounds per sack, covering the pour, and using a heater without drying the mix too fast, while keeping water under 150 degrees.
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Manhattan
Leo Wendling
Extension
Kansas State University
Transplants Given Theological Okay
The Rev Canon Michael Hamilton of the Episcopal Cathedral in Washington says there are no theological grounds to deem organ transplants unethical. He argues God gave man dominion over his environment and body. Dr R Paul Ramsey of Princeton counters that death can be preferable to a life forced by ongoing medical intervention.
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New York
Michael Hamilton
Episcopal
Washington, D.C
R. Paul Ramsey
Department of Religion
Princeton University
Americans lose 2 billion in cash over year study says
American Express report shows seven million Americans mislaid cash totaling two billion dollars in a 12 month period due to carelessness and theft or fire.
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New York
American Express Co
Fertilizer Urged as Bargain for Kansas Farmers
Kansas State University Extension economist Jay Treat argues fertilizer remains a strong value for farmers. Prices per pound are near 25 years ago while other costs have risen, aided by concentrated formulas, larger production, and tech advances. He urges using steady rates aligned to normal rainfall to maximize net profits.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas State University Extension
Jay Treat
Treat
Farmers In Farm Management Association No. 6
Southeastern
Nut Growers Meet to Highlight Kansas Industry in Parsons
Kansas Nut Growers Association holds its 10th annual meeting in Parsons at the Municipal building. The day features nut specimen displays and foods made with nuts, with talks on pecan production, planting, and research led by Joe Nixon and other officers. Robert Weese presides. director lineup includes Brennecke, Thielenhaus, Sturgeon, and Hibbard.
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Parsons
Kansas Nut Growers Association
Paul Brennecke
Chanute
Kansas
Joe Nixon
Belle Plaine
Parsonian Hotel
Robert Weese
Mound City
Brennecke
W. F. Thielenhaus
Fredonia
Lawrence Sturgeon
Cherryvale
Paul Hibbard
Toronto
Milk Base Sale Rules Yield Tax Implications
Kansas State University Extension economist Dr John H Coolidge explains milk base treatment as a capital investment by the IRS. Hold the milk base over six months to favor long term capital gains. disposals within six months incur short term gains. Losses from value decline are capital losses but capped, with special rules if the base has zero cost.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University Extension
Internal Revenue Service
John H Coolidge
Coolidge
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