Rural Watershed Interest Growing In Wilson County
Wilson County farm agent Dan Pherigo reports rising interest in watershed districts over six months. He notes tax effects are minor compared to flood and road damage savings, and highlights local Cedar Creek Duck Creek and Buffalo Creek areas where Soil Conservation Service could assist. He emphasizes farmer control, flood prevention, soil conservation, and shared small lakes for recreation.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Willson County
Pherigo
Wilson County
Cedar Creek
Duck Creek
Buffalo Creek
Soil Conservation Service
State Weed Meeting Set in Topeka Feb 12 and 13
The 25th annual state weed conference in Topeka will focus on aquatic weed control and farm pond management. Over 20 chemical and equipment companies attend. opening at 1:30 on Feb 12 features George Halazon from Kansas State University. Harold Ensley headlines the banquet.
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ST. Paul
Topeka
Orval Wood
Neosho County
George Halazon
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Africa
Harold Ensley
Early alfalfa cutting advice from Kansas State researchers
Kansas State University researchers warn against early first cuts and overly frequent mowing for alfalfa. They advise avoiding late fall mowings to prolong stand life and yield integrity.
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Kansas State University
Livestock Crop School Held in Woodson County
YATES CENTER The annual Woodson County crops and livestock winter school will be held next Tuesday February 12 from 9 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the 4 H Community Building. A free lunch will be served at noon with lunch ticket. Gene Cleavinger and Wendell Moyer from Kansas State University will present talks on grass potential in southeast Kansas agronomy research lime and fertilizer use and converting resources to beef cattle performance nutrition levels and related studies.
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Yates Center
Woodson County Crops and Livestock
Raymond E. Wary Jr
Yates Center Chamber of Commerce
Extension Service
Gene Cleavinger
Wendell Moyer
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Moyer
Phosphate key for alfalfa stands says county agent
Erie news reports county farm agent Bill Dickson stating phosphate is the most needed fertilizer for alfalfa. He advises annual top dressing of 40 to 60 pounds per acre, or more depending on soil, to maintain productive stands, with February cited as a good application time if conditions allow.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Kansas
Mrs Rowan Tops at Southeast Kansas Poultry Jam
Mrs. Percy Rowan of Earlton won Grand Champion for a dozen eggs at the Southeast Kansas Poultry Jam boree in Chanute last week. Master Breeders Hatchery of Cherryvale bought the prize eggs, and the First National Bank of Chanute paid for the reserve champion eggs shown by Mrs. Rowan. Attendance surpassed 250 with speakers from Kansas State University the Kansas Poultry Assn. and the Kansas State Board of Agriculture. Tom Avery of K State headed the barbecue at noon.
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Percy Rowan
Earlton
Chanute
Cherryvale
First National Bank of
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Tom Avery
K-State
Americans Spend One Fifth of Income on Food in Four Hour Week
A report notes that the typical American allocates roughly twenty percent of earnings to food during a four hour work week, highlighting spending patterns and cost of living implications.
Fertilizer Guidelines for Pecan Trees Standards and Rates
Erie reports county agricultural agent Bill Dickson that pecan fertilization varies by fertilizer type and soil needs. Recommended soil pH 5.6 to 6.5, lime if below 5.6, and nitrogen advice tied to annual growth with rates per inch of trunk diameter and tree age, plus broad broadcast application and weed control.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Peony Roots Best In New Plantings
Kansas farmers and gardeners advised by Neosho County agent Bill Dickson on selecting and planting peony roots. Guidance covers root cutting, soil types, drainage, fertilizer, sun exposure, and a new pamphlet Growing Peonies in Kansas available at the county Extension office.
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Dickson
Kansas
Landscaping 4-H Project Expands Club Involvement
Erie county reports a new Landscaping 4-H Project titled beautification of home grounds. It covers outdoor planning for rural and urban properties, with urban youth adaptable. Members draw current yards and proposed changes, focus on maintenance, repair, mowing, painting, pruning and weeding, and can plan over several years with phased goals.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Ohio Leads Nation in Horticultural Glasshouse Space
Ohio uses 36.2 million square feet under glass for horticultural specialties, the most of any state. California ranks second with 30.7 million square feet.
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Ohio
State
California
Dr Wise Burroughs Comments on Yeast Nutrition
Dr Wise Burroughs of Iowa State University notes that yeast contains a significant amount of unidentified factors important to rumenant nutrition. The quote emphasizes the potential role of yeast in animal feed experiments and nutrient absorption.
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Wise Burroughs
Iowa State University
Soybean Meal Led Quality Backbone for Swine diets
Kansas State University researchers say soybean meal delivers unmatched protein quality in swine rations and could be the sole supplemental protein source if vitamins and minerals are provided. The article outlines the 1963 voluntary feed grain program rules, payments, and price supports for corn grain sorghum and barley with base-acreage adjustments and conservation requirements.
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Kansas State
Area County HDU Awards Announced
Home demonstration units in three area counties were among on Dec. 1, 1959, all nations with the $2 county units receiving ion- claims to Antarctic territory for safety work last week but signed a treaty declaring the area ting the Kansas State University south of 60 degrees south latitude Home Economics Days at Manbatin international preserve for scientific research.
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Antarctic Territory
Kansas State University
Manbatin International
Safety promotions honor regional units in first aid drive
Demonstrations on home fire prevention and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, sponsorship of first aid courses, cleanup campaigns, safety belts for cars and bicycle safety checks highlighted the winning safety promotions. Units honored from this area included Peace and Progress HDU Neosho County, Urban HDU Wilson County, and Town and Country HDU Woodson County.
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Peace and Progress Hdu
Neosho County
Urban
Wilson County
Town and Country
Woodson County
Tree Jabbers Make Killing Large Trees Easier
Erie County agricultural agent Bill Dickson says tree jabbers or tree injectors let growers kill large trees by jab cutting at 2 to 4 inch intervals and releasing measured doses of 2 4 D or 2 4 T. The tool destroys trees gradually, reducing sun scald or wind damage to remaining trees. price about 990 dollars through orchard supply houses.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
Dickson
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Woodson
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Humboldt, Kansas
Ralph F. Chapman
Area County Hdu
MR. Farmer
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Bennett's Ice Cream
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