Feed grain program broadens pay rates for 1966
The 1966 feed grain program keeps form but raises payment rates to widen farmer participation. Key changes include higher price support payments, lower loan rates for corn and grain sorghum, and enhanced diversions. Special provisions favor small farms and emphasize channeling benefits to active participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alva Lambert
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
Topdressing of Nitrogen Effective Aid to Wheat
Fred DeLano Neosho county farm agent says topdressing is an effective nitrogen method for wheat. Split applications before seeding and in early spring are advised, but surface applications risk higher volatilization losses, especially on high pH sandy soils with heat and residue. The best source under typical field conditions is the cheapest nitrogen per pound.
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Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLane
de- Lano
Erie area cropland adjustment program details for 1966 farm bill
Neosho county agent Fred DeLano explains the CAP in the 1966 farm bill. Eligible farms include those with crops planted, CRP, cropland conversion, feed grain or wheat programs, or past disaster noncropping. Payments depend on crop type and base acres with terms of five or ten years, prohibiting grazing or hay unless disaster approved.
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Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLano
Settlement paid for two sunk ships in Hurricane Betty
An 18 037 141 settlement was paid by American and English underwriters for two Lykes Steamship Co ships sunk in the Mississippi River during Hurricane Betty. The brokers Winkler and Co announced the payout for Avondale Shipyards Inc. Also in brief: Esperanto Mass conducted in Mexico City, Arthur Krock papers to Princeton, Washington Crossing Day reenactment, Havana fiesta planned with Fidel Castro eve celebrations.
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New Orleans
Lykes Steamship Co., Inc
Mississippi River
Winkler & Co
Avondale Shipyards, Inc
Apricots Cooked with Late Sugar Addition
For dried apricots sweetened, add the sugar about five minutes before the apricots finish cooking to achieve balanced sweetness and preserve texture. This method helps prevent oversoftening and preserves the fruit’s natural flavor.
Christmas Weekend Traffic Death Toll Reaches Record 720
Chicago AP report: 720 people died in traffic accidents over a three day Christmas weekend, the highest holiday toll ever. The National Safety Council calls it a national disaster, surpassing the 706 record set for the 102 hour period.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Associated Press
Shorn Wool and Mohair Prices Set for 1966
Fredonia reports the 1966 shorn wool incentive price at 65 cents per pound, up three cents, with mohair set at 75.8 cents per pound, up 3.8. Both payments depend on producers’ cash returns and the national average price, using a parity index formula under the 1965 Wool Act and extending payments through 1969.
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Fredonia
Alva Lambert
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Caramel Syrup Additive Sparks Gravy Flavor Debate
A hint that caramel syrup, created by melting brown granulated sugar, is acceptable in gravies surfaces in a kitchen advisory. The note discusses its use as a flavoring agent and compares it to traditional gravy enhancers.
New lime rules for Kansas soil use new buffers and calcium value
Kansas State University extension soil testing specialist Dr. George Wright announces changes in lime recommendations for Kansas. A new buffer solution addresses exchangeable aluminum acidity and a wet sieving fineness test defines an effective calcium carbonate value, combining sieve results with sample purity to set lime recommendations.
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Manhattan
Kansas
George Wright
Kansas State University
Records for Tax Returns Should Be Kept Six Years
Kansas State University economist John H. Coolidge says keep ordinary receipts and expenses for at least six years to satisfy IRS rules. Assessments for tax due normally occur within three years, but may extend to six. land and capital asset records should be kept as long as owned. Fraud or non filing void statutes of limitations.
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Kansas State University Farm Management
John H. Coolidge
Government Wheat Open to Sale at Market Prices
The United States will offer to sell high quality bread wheat from its stocks at market prices with a floor not below 108 percent of current support prices plus carrying charges. The sale covers hard red spring wheat 15 percent protein and above and hard red winter wheat 13 percent and above. The 1965 crop is lower than average in protein, pushing premiums and potentially higher flour and bread prices.
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Manhattan
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mary Lee Edwards On 4-H Committee
A Kansas State University hosted meeting of the state 4-H club advisory committee includes county extension agents Roger Hecht Clifford Meireis Dale Hensley Richard Galladay Tom Orwig Robert Bosworth Vivian Graber Mary Lee Edwards Yates Genter Beverly Dunning and state staff member John True. The committee reviews projects activities events and policies and advises the 4-H youth program.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Roger Hecht
Topeka
Clifford Meireis
Wellington
Dale Hensley
Independence
Richard Galladay
Syracuse
Tom Orwig
Abilene
Robert Bosworth
Altamont
Vivian Graber
Kingman
Mary Lee Edwards
Yates Genter
Beverly Dunning
Wichita
KSU
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
The ad note promotes safe purchasing habits and consumer tips. It highlights checking seller reliability, understanding product terms, and verifying warranties to avoid scams. It emphasizes prudent, informed shopping practices for buyers.
Agents Offer County School ERIE Farm and Home Management
Neosho County Extension Agents Lois O Malley and Fred DeLane will lead a six session workshop for young farm couples on farm and home management. Sessions cover inventory business analysis enterprise selection housing needs financial planning and resource use with worksheets for home use. Contact the county extension office to enroll this week.
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Erie
Neosho County
Lois O'Malley
Fred DeLane
Methodist Church
Galesburg
DeLane
Miss O'Malley
County Extension Office
Eight-Pound Alibi Lands Woman in Court
In Memphis an 18 year old woman named Norma Jean Knight faced a traffic ticket after sideswiping a car. She described worsening pains that led to speeding and honking before an accident occurred. She was not hurt but gave birth to an eight pound baby girl at a hospital.
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Memphis
Tenn
Norma Jean Knight
Pesticide Storage Important
ERIE The article stresses careful pesticide handling with 35000 USDA registered chemicals in use. Farm agent Fred DeLano advises reading labels, avoiding freezing of certain formulations, storing liquids in unheated rooms off glass, keeping powders on shelves, preventing moisture damage, and separating storage to reduce fire and contamination risks.
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USDA
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLano
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Arthur Krock
Princeton University
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Times’ Washington
Princeton
Washington Crossing
Delaware River
George Washington
Trenton
N.J
Miami
Fla
Havana
Fidel Castro
Havana Radio
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Highway Dept
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London
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Internal Revenue Service
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State Extension
John True
MFA Insurance
G. E. Barnby
S. Rutter
City OF Chanute Electric System
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