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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
6
Kansas sorghum farmers push expansion as grain sorghum rivals corn in feed value. With annual yields rising and 87 million bushels seen this year versus 144 million last harvest, producers view sorghum as a cost efficient feed for livestock. A storage program could balance supply across good and bad years, aiding farmers in the Mile Belt.
Kansas farmers experiment with black plastic in sorghum and vegetable crops. Pathologist Claude L. King notes plastic warms soil up to 10 degrees, dries moisture after rains, reduces weeds and disease, and may boost hog and beef feed value. Exports of U S sorghum grain rise with West Coast demand. Kansas prices align with terminals in big crop years and ship-in in lean years, prompting careful feeding and profit evaluation.
Kansas State University extension poultry specialists Albert W. Adam and M. E. Jackson say egg production offers advantages for Kansas and other major regions due to favorable feed costs housing, climate and labor. The bulletin notes profit is not guaranteed, cost per hen housed ranges from 3.50 to 4.80, and egg farming complements other enterprises while detailing flock size financing contract production and marketing.
Dan Pherigo notes horsepower loss from worn parts and advises dynamometer testing to measure engine torque and speed. Timely service can raise horsepower up to 11 percent and cut fuel use by about 14 percent, with tests costing around $50 through local dealers.
The State 4-H Club Advisor Committee meets at Kansas State University in Manhattan from January 6 to 8 with county agents Sylvester Nyhart Russell Kenneth McGinness Dale Hensley Keith Fish Tom Orwig Robert Bosworth Lucille Cline Mary Lee Edwards and Geraldine Cole and state staff Miriam Dexter and Richard King Jr. The group reviews projects activities events and policies and serves as an advisory body appointed by county and state associations.
Tree inspectors urge homeowners to check plantings from last spring and note replacements. Order replacements early and take precautions to guard against severe root and frost damage to remaining plants.
A long stalled milking machine requires inspection as mastitis causes largely stem from equipment or milking procedures. Thorough testing by a qualified technician is essential. Cleveland, a major iron port and industrial hub, hosts a diverse population with multiple national origins.
Readable fragment shows multiple entities including Ranabargar Well Service, Johnson's Studio, B M A Insurance, Young America's, Matlock, Cory Diner, and Chapman. Scores listed for several participants with high marks and device references, indicating a local bowling or competition results page with sponsor names and high scores.
A new mathematical method computes wind erosion force magnitude and direction. It identifies when protection is needed and helps determine optimal barrier orientation and the relative merits of different barriers.
Research from 1959 to 1962 examined grain sorghum and corn planting methods. Banding phosphorus and nitrogen in a narrow soil band between seed and starter fertilizer proved as effective or better than broadcast methods across multiple seed placement devices. Germination remained good and seedling emergence was not harmed.
The Chanute Tribune outlines a comprehensive hog care plan by Dan Pherigo, stressing disease prevention through hygiene, controlled access, vaccination, herd health supervision, and careful selection of replacement breeding stock and boars. It notes closed herds, proper nutrition, sanitation, and tailored vaccination strategies to fit each herd and year.
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