Dutch Elm Disease Spreads to Eight More Kansas Counties in 1967
Kansas State University plant pathologist Dr. William G. Willis reports Dutch elm disease has moved into eight more Kansas counties Barton Dickinson Ellsworth Lincoln Republic Rooks and Sumner bringing total affected counties to 60. The disease spreads via elm bark beetle and root grafts and causes wilting yellowing and death of elm trees. Control relies on removing diseased trees applying selective insecticides or injections and using root barriers or planting alternative species such as honey locust hackberry burr oak sycamore and maple to reduce future spread.
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United States
Kansas
William G. Willis
Kansas State University
Barton
Dickinson
Ellsworth
Lincoln
Marion
Republic
Rooks
Sumner
Decatur County
Willis
Illinois
Kansas Board Extends Registration for Confined Feeding Operations
Kansas State Board of Health extends mandatory registration for confined livestock feeding operations from January 1 to April 1. Dr. Hugh Dierker says the extension covers confined feeding under 300 head with water pollution risk and requires all such facilities to register. New operations must register before construction and operation. noncompliance violates state law. Registration forms available via county agricultural agents or Environmental Health Services in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Health
Hugh Dierker
Dierker
Department of Health
Environmental Health Services
Kansas State Department of Health
State
Pruning Dormant Season Benefits Shade Trees
Erie County Extension office urges pruning shade trees in the dormant season to shape the tree for next summer. Removing tangled limbs and correcting young growth promotes health and beauty, with training cuts and thinning as trees mature. For details contact the Extension office.
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ERIE
Neosho County
Tax Tips Highlight Itemizing and Accuracy
Erie state tax advice by Lois Carlson, Neosho county Extension home economist, emphasizes itemizing deductions can prompt closer scrutiny. A return with mathematical errors may trigger TRS routine checks and possible audits. Neat, correct math supports credible papers and reduces examiner questions.
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Erie
Lois Carlson
Neosho County
TRS
Tests Run On Scales In Neosho County
Neosho County had 26 of 30 vehicle and livestock scales approved after tests by the state weights and measures division led by J. Fred True. Deputy Bryan Sprang oversaw testing with a 20 500 pound test weights truck. scales failing by over two pounds per thousand are condemned and retested after connection.
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Topeka
Neosho County
State Department of Agriculture
J. Fred True
Bryan Sprang
True
Weights and
Sprang
Vehicle and Livestock Scales Under Annual State Tests
State inspectors conduct annual tests of vehicle and livestock scales across the state to ensure accuracy. Officials emphasize reliable weighing for commerce and safety, with results reported to regulatory agencies and participating businesses.
Role in Food Crisis Reappraised By Ruth E Clifton
Agricultural economist Ruth E Clifton of Kansas State University examines U S farmers role in solving the world food crisis. She notes 1966 price rises, relaxed acreage rules, and a shift from surplus exports toward financial and technical aid for developing nations under Public Law 480 and the Food for Freedom program. The program emphasizes self help and will raise long run farm prices.
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Ruth E. Clifton
Kansas State University
U.S
U. S
Canada
USDA
Kansas
Poultrymen Meet at Kansas State on February 29
Kansas State University specialists announce a poultry industry conference on the KSU campus February 29 with the theme Meet Your Partners. Morning sessions will highlight partners in research with topics on nutrition genetics marketing and management by KSU scientists. A luncheon follows with talks on Your Banking Partner Your Legal Partner and Your Accounting Partner by a banker attorney and accountant.
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KSU
al Adams
Chester Peters
The
Kansas Poultry Assn
Growers May Extend Reseal Loans for Older Crops
Farmers can extend reseal loans on farm stored wheat from 1964 1965 and 1966 crops and on 1966 soybeans. The extension allows on farm storage payments during the 1968 69 reseal period. In Wilson county 13800 bushels wheat and 900 soybeans are involved. nationwide totals reach about 62 million bushels wheat and 23 million soybeans.
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Fredonia
William Huser
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Wilson County
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
CCC
ASCS
Hog Events Coming Up in Erie County
Erie County extension warns swine producers of two upcoming events. The Oria annual meeting at the national Guard armory runs 8 30 a m to 3 10 p m with sessions on pork promotion checkoff barrow shows carcass contests waste management and cholera awareness plus recognition of Kansas Park Queen Carol Sauvermwein. The Kansas Spring Barrow Show airs in Arkansas City with entries due by Feb 23 for Feb 29 and March 12 dates. details available from the county Extension office Don Sailors or Marion Page Erie R 3.
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Erie
Oria
National Guard Armory
Carol Sauvermwein
Kansas Spring Barrow
Arkansas City
Tribune Phone Contact for Carrier Reachability
If you cannot reach your Tribune phone carrier use the after hours number HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. to contact him.
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Tribune
Farmers urged to sign up for 1968 feed grain and wheat programs
Wilson county farmers are told to file signups February 5 through March 15 for the 1968 feed grain and wheat programs. William Huser, chairman of the county ASC committee, notes that feed grain offers diversion and price support payments and loan eligibility, while wheat provides price support loans and marketing certificates but no diversion payment. He cautions timely filing of applications to avoid losing time.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
William Huser
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Huser
Chanute Tribune Briefs for February 6, 1968
Local listings and notices from the Chanute Tribune capture a snapshot of events on Tuesday February 6 1968. The page includes brief community items and notices reflecting daily life in Chanute and surrounding areas.
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The
Chanute Tribune Pa
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Sundowners
Bank of Commerce
General Novelty
Olson's
Drisdell'’s Studio
E-Z-Way Cleaners
Jack's Auto Repeat
Rideau Insurance
Jewell Green
S. Central
Chanute
H. R. Krokstrom
Martin Baugher
Ralph Butera, Jr
Pittsburg
Michael
Vietnam
Butera
Manhattan
Huynh Ngoc Huong
Saigon
County Extension Office
Don Sailors
Marion Page
Erie R
Delmont
Dane
Oldsmobile
Olds
Allen meGsouatere Company
Central, Chanute
Ena
Ranz Motor Co., Inc
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