Good Lamb Prices Seen in New Year
Lamb prices remain above 1964 levels as slaughter reductions shrink supplies. USDA data show Jan 1 1965 sheep and lamb counts near 27 million, down from 28.2 million a year earlier, with 1965 lamb crop expected to drop 4 to 6 percent and prices likely to recover after a seasonal low.
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Fire Group Forms Rural Fire District Meeting Jan 4
Wilson County Rural Fire District holds annual meeting at 7 30 p m January 4 in Fredonia courthouse to discuss equipping nine rural fire trucks with varied tank capacities and pump rates. Trucks serve multiple communities. program funded via surplus military vehicles with county and university cooperation.
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Rotational grazing fails to curb cattle parasite infections
A three year Georgia study cited by USDA finds that steers on rotated pastures show heavier stomach and intestinal worm infections than those on continuous grazing. The research shows rotational grazing raises net returns but does not reduce internal parasite levels in cattle.
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Santa Fe Roundhouse Demolished in Topeka Landmark
In Topeka the Santa Fe Railway roundhouse, a landmark since the 1870s, is being torn down after becoming obsolete with diesel power. The structure, used for steam locomotive maintenance and storage, has no definite redevelopment plans but will free space for future tactics and temporary storage. The piece notes the Wright Brothers testing a sail-supported boat in 1907.
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Annual School Set In Wilson County
The Wilson County extension council hosts its annual crops and livestock school on January 6 at the Neodesha Christian church starting 9:30 a.m. Speakers include Gene Cleavinger and Wendell Mover with farm-panel discussions and timber marketing notes from Gene Gray. Dan Pherigo previews crop demonstrations and livestock programs, lunch provided by the Neodesha Chamber of Commerce.
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Sick Wheat Losses In Storage Highlighted By Kansas Expert
Kansas State University extension economist Hugh J. McDonald discusses sick wheat, a gray kernel with a brown germ reducing milling quality. The 1962 crop saw storage damage discounts. moisture and temperature drive deterioration, with musty odor and heating as early signs. If damaged beyond usable, wheat becomes feed grain.
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Kansas State University
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Aid to Viet Nam Assistance Marking Time
Washington officials said U S aid to South Viet Nam is effectively marking time due to Saigon political confusion. The offer to support Premier Tran Van Huong’s civilian government remains, though no immediate action is possible. Officials denied the aid amount of about 60 million dollars is canceled or punishment of military leaders.
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Welding Demonstration and Livestock Handling School
Fredonia hosts a January 7 facility at Radiant Electric Cooperative starting 9:30 a.m. The Wil son County Agricultural Extension Council sponsors the event with an arc welding demo by regional company reps. Leo Wendling will lead the livestock and feed handling portion, covering corrals gates grain handling and farm shop methods.
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4H Personal Finance Club Series Planned in Neosho County
Fred DeLano farm agent and club adviser announced a four meeting series for 4H members enrolled in the personal finance project in Neosho county. Ron Poor will conduct the meetings with the first tentatively set for January 25. Members should contact Poor for dates, places and times.
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Peace Corps Force Arrives in Malawi
In Blantyre Malawi AP dispatch reports 104 US Peace Corps volunteers arriving today, boosting Malawi volunteers to over 250 teachers health experts and instructors. Director Dr Jim Blackwell of San Jose California notes Malawi’s Peace Corps presence ranks fifth largest in Africa.
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Poultry SPF Program Aims for Disease Free Birds
Maine poultry producers report outstanding success with a specific pathogen free SPF program designed to produce birds by sound management and disease prevention rather than treatment. The effort seeks commercial and breeder chickens free of Newcastle disease infectious bronchitis infectious diseases and Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
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Bulletin details for wheat storage program distribution
The text explains that storage must preserve the product values and says the program meets its economic function. Copies of the Sick Wheat bulletin with more information are available at local county agricultural extension offices.
Proposals for Drug Feed GMP Guidelines by FDA
The FDA considers guidelines to set good manufacturing practices for medicated animal feeds. Proposals cover safety purity and quality requirements for buildings equipment handling drug components formula records production procedures and packaging and labeling to ensure proper manufacture and control.
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Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
An advertising guide explains how to shop safely and avoid scams. It covers verifying sellers, reading fine print, and comparing prices to protect consumers in everyday purchases.
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