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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
6
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee notes fertilizer use on American farms rose from 54 million tons in 1930 to over 21 million tons today. They say fertilizer costs rose only 13 percent in 25 years while other farm costs climbed 125 percent, and that modern high analysis fertilizers deliver more nutrients per ton.
Harold Stover of Kansas State College says insulated pump sheds can keep pumps from freezing with about half a kilowatt hour daily, costing around one cent. He notes many heating options exist and a 250 watt infrared lamp suits quick installs. suggest above ground pump houses for safety and sanitation.
Eight hard red winter wheats from Kansas and Nebraska were found generally unsatisfactory for baking at the Kansas State College quality conference. The samples were milled and tested by 30 collaborators across the United States. John A. Johnson of the K State flour and feed milling dept summarized the findings. Kan King will receive a government loan discount.
Mrs. L. H. Reece of Earlton in Wilson County earns the Kansas Poultry Flock Improvement Contest certificate for 1955 with a flock average of 225+ eggs per hen. The Kan Chamber of Commerce and Star Farmer, aligned with Kansas State College, present the honor for outstanding poultry management.
Kansas commercial hatcheries produced 400000 baby chicks in November, up from 218000 a year earlier, but below the 5 year average of 656000. Nationally, 109467000 chicks were produced in November, the highest for the month, with 1949-53 average at 81752000. Kansas year-to-date January through November output reached 19990000, about 30 percent below 1954.
November egg production reached 140 million in Kansas led by 13.1 eggs per hen as nationwide output hit a record for the month. Farm flocks laid 5,186 million eggs in November, up from last year, with 61,888 million eggs in the first 11 months, 4 percent above 1954 and 16 percent above average. Prices to producers averaged 43.4 cents per dozen in mid November.
Wilson County agricultural agent Lester Griffith reports that high livestock production and strong demand, aided by diverted acreages and lower feed prices, should curb the recent rise in meat prices this fall. Hog prices have fallen last winter, and fat steer values declined in the season.
Jerry Hope a graduate of Oklahoma A&M College at Stillwater Oklahoma is named the new county agricultural agent for Woodson County. The post had been vacant for months he assumed duties this month after a month on a temporary appointment by Kansas State College. He previously taught vocational agriculture at Frankfort last year.
Michigan scientists report dairy cows need six weeks to two months off between lactations. Cows on longer vacations produced more butterfat after returning to work, with two week dry periods yielding 590 pounds annually and six to eight weeks yielding 413 pounds.
Experts say the current hog breed yields lard for three and meat for two per animal. To avoid waste and adapt to demand, researchers urge developing hogs with more meat and less lard for balanced production.
The Associated Press reports generally mild late December conditions across the nation with colder spells in the Mid Atlantic and New England. Temperatures were about 20 degrees lower than 24 hours earlier in the region, while the freezing line stretched from northern North Carolina through the central Plains to South Dakota. A warming trend is seen for the Midwest as Pacific rain remains light. The piece ends noting the shillelagh name origin in County Wicklow Ireland.
The USDA and Experiment Station will study whether milk consumption rises with vending machines in Martinsburg area. Distributors, schools and factories will provide machines and space while collecting data on costs and returns for a community wide milk vending trial. The project aims to analyze impact on overall consumption and involve many cooperators.
Humboldt area residents held multiple Christmas gatherings with gift exchanges and extended families. Guests came from Emporia Osawatomie Chanute Iola and nearby towns. a long distance call from Santa Rosa Calif highlighted the day. About 30 relatives attended the Nordt dinner.
A military train hauling gypsum jumped the track near Puente Alto Chile last night killing its engineer, the fireman, and a civilian passenger. Cause unavailable and under review by authorities.
Edwin P Swope, former warden of the New Mexico State Penitentiary and ex warden of Alcatraz, died last night at Stanford Hospital. He was 67. The report notes Brazil's size compared to the continental United States.
Local residents and visitors from Am arillo Kansas City Pittsburg Moran Humboldt and Savonburg gathered at various homes for Christmas and holiday visits. Families including Ludlum Everts Barnett Fowler Ericson Olson and Bennet hosted or called on friends and relatives during the season. A Wichita area nursing shortage projection cited by experts notes a 50 000 gap by 1960.
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