State Hog Growers In Good Position
Kansas State University analysis ties Kansas hog production to national trends. Western Kansas shows strong growth and may feed pork to southwestern markets. moderate expansion fits population growth and aids new producers amid a balanced pork market.
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Kansas State University
Kansas
Northwestern
K-State Department of Agricultural Economics
United States
California
U.S
Clipping Maintains Milk Quality in Cold Weather
Clipping udders and thighs helps keep milk clean during cold periods when hair grows long. Hair removal eases cleanup at milking time and improves completeness. Thick-fleshed peppers are generally sweet, while thin-fleshed types tend to be hot.
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Manhattan
Near record wheat sales projected for 1965 66 marketing year
Extension economist notes the 1965 66 wheat outlook near a record with USDA estimates placing total disappearance at 1 425 billion bushels, exports around 750 million, and carryover stocks near 750 million. Hard winter leads the export mix while domestic use grows as feed grain use rises. Prices expected to stay above the loan rate barring changes in supply demand.
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Hugh J. McDonald
Kansas State University
USDA
U.S
No Details On Signups For Farm Programs
Wilson county ASCS office says preparations are not complete to sign up participants in programs under new farm legislation. Plans cover feed grains, wheat and cropland adjustment with signups likely early next year. County chairman Alva Lambert notes farmers show interest but field offices must finalize many details before processing applications or setting deadlines.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
ASCS
Alva Lambert
People to People Project Builds World’s Goodwill
Kansas 4 H club members exceed thirty two thousand with the people to people project focusing on international understanding. Sunflower State youths enrolled nearly 1900 in the program last year with Mustard Seeds club and five purple award recipients recognized for outstanding work.
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Manhattan
Kansas
R. B. Tomkinson
Kansas State University
Saline County
Kathy Jackson
Eureka
Teresa Fauss
Wichita
Bonnie Collins
Dodge City
Mary Chase
Colby
Florence Stein
Leavenworth
Hers
Tomkinson
Kansas Yams High Quality Kansas Yams High Quality
Kansas sweetpotato growers can compete with out of state producers, says H B Sorenson of Texas A and M. Kansas per acre yields rose from 70 hundredweight in 1957 to 90 in 1962 and 85 in 1964, with seven of eleven years above national price averages.
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Manhattan
Kansas
USDA
Sorenson
Engine care for cold weather starts and moisture control
Farmers should schedule cold weather chores to reduce frequent starts of tractors and engines. Allow engines to reach operating temperature each start to vent moisture as vapor, as cool parts condense moisture from combustion and crankcase, forming engine sludge.
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Manhattan
Float leveling of field after irrigation season
Field maintenance requires releveling after the first year of irrigation to address uneven settlement. A land plane leveler or float should regrade the entire area to ensure a smooth surface for the next irrigation season.
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Manhattan
Erie Neosho County Farm Bureau appoints four chairmen
N J Mills president announces at December executive meeting four committee chairs. Wayne Taylor heads policy, Cyrl Fogel leads membership, William A Sailors runs policy execution, and Mrs Shirley Bailey oversees safety.
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ERIE
Neosho County Farm Bureau Committee
N. J. Mills
Wayne Taylor
Cyrl Fogel
William A. Sailors
Shirley Bailey
Changes in U S Farm Policy Shift Focus and Tools
The article notes a shift in U S agricultural policy toward rural income support, trade interdependence, and a unified agricultural voice. It highlights reduced price supports and lower loan rates, possible direct income supplements, crop land retirement, voluntary output controls, and greater program complexity as farm programs expand choice for producers.
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U.S
Deer Kills Reported Across Kansas Firearms Season
AP reports multiple deer kills in the opening days of Kansas firearms season. Henry Boots bagged a 13 point buck near Independence in Chautauqua County. In Cherokee County ten white tail deer were killed near Parsons and checked at Columbus. Abilene station logged 13 kills in two days with nine Saturday and four Sunday. counts by county include Dickinson and Saline.
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Independence
Kan
Henry Boots
Boots
Chautauqua County
Parsons
Cherokee County
Kansas
Tommie J. Crispino
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Columbus
Abilene, Kan
Abilene
Charles Howe
Dickinson County
Saline County
State C of C Backs Rapid Tax Write-off
A state Chamber of Commerce committee backed rapid tax write off for industrial and water pollution abatement equipment installed to meet government anti pollution programs. Chairman Fred C. Hiller said the costs are above normal due to public good and the tax treatment is justified. The panel also urged state action on interstate business income allocation for state taxes and on applying state sales and use taxes to interstate transactions.
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Topeka
Chamber of Commerce
Fred C. Hiller
Humboldt
Federal Taxation and Finance Council
Dried Fruit Cooking Shift Kicks Old Style Soak Rules
A note describes how modern dried fruit can be cooked without earlier soaking steps. Traditional old fashion recipes required soaking before use, but current practice often skips this step to save time.
Breakfast Harmony and Farm Safety
Kansas State University extension engineer Harold Stover warns that breakfast harmony affects farming safety. He says a bad mood from nagging spouses burnt toast bad weather or a sleepless night can lead a farmer to operate dangerous machinery carelessly.
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Manhattan
Harold E. Stover
Kansas State University
Stover
Chanute Tribune Brief Entries Tuesday December 14
The Chanute Tribune prints a Tuesday page dated December 14 featuring brief items and notices. Readers find local updates, notices, and short reports from Chanute and surrounding areas.
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The
Chanute Tribune
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