Pecan Yield Boost Through Thinning Trees
Neo-County farm agent Bill Dickson notes thinning pecan groves can boost next year’s yield. Key steps include removing non pecan species, marking trees to bear nuts, spacing trees about 35 feet, and final crown control. Thinning can double production in five years and triple by year ten, with proper fertilization and stump spraying as needed.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Kansas
Dickson
Rural Area Plan for Developing Local Resources
The Neosho County Rural Areas Development group discussed using Farm and Home Administration loans to fund rural water, recreation, housing, and wildlife projects. Committees were formed to pursue agriculture and development efforts aimed at boosting farmer income, attracting residents, and increasing local economic activity.
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Glenn Neely
Neosho County
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm and Home Administration
FHA
Wilbur Thompson
Reducing Water Heating Costs for Stock Waterers
Farm agent Bill Dickson notes location and insulation cut heating costs. Indoor or sheltered waterers reduce wind exposure. thermostats keep water between 40 and 50 degrees. Proper insulation and using purpose built waterers beat standard stock tanks in energy efficiency.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
Area Farm School Schedule Listed
The winter schedule of crops soils and livestock schools features E. A. Cleavinger and Wendell A. Moyer from Kansas State University. Start date Jan 2 with one day meetings across 19 eastern Kansas counties.
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Wendell A. Moyer
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kansas
Cleavinger
Kansas Experiment Station
Moyer
Wilsho
Woodson
Son
Allen
Feed Conference Set At Manhattan
Erie Feed dealers and elevator operators are urged to attend the 18th annual Formula Feed Conference at Kansas State University in Manhattan January 7 and 8. Speakers include Dr. John Quisenberg and Dr. Norman Jacobsen with Dr. Duane Acker explaining how to evaluate nutritional research.
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Erie
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
John Quisenberg
Texas A&m
Norman Jacobsen
Iowa State University
Duane Acker
Kansas State College of
Keep Good Sale Records for Wool Incentive Payments
Erie County agricultural agent Bill Dickson urges wool growers to keep detailed fall lamb sale records for 1962 63 marketings. Records must show buyer name signature and unshorn lamb count. payments require ownership at least 30 days and weight gain basis. Applications run now through April 30 with coverage April 11 1962 to March 31 1963.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Adiises
Dickson
ASCS
Interstate Rules For Hog Cholera Adopted By USDA
New interstate rules aim to curb hog cholera spread under the federal eradication drive. Healthy hogs may move interstate for slaughter, but infected swine are banned and exposed or restrictive cases require conditions and health certificates. Farmers should consult veterinarians before shipping hogs.
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Erie
USDA
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
Dickson
Inadequate heat endangers newborn pigs in cold weather
Wilson County pig producers face high losses when newborn piglets cannot regulate body temperature in freezing conditions. County agent Dan Pherigo recommends low heat lamps near the sow during farrowing, initial temperatures near 100 degrees for six to eight hours, and confinement in farrowing crates to protect young pigs and heat equipment.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Four Ways To Control Farm Brush In Fields And Range
Article outlines four methods to control farm and rangeland brush: foliage spraying basal bark treatment stump treatment and frill treatment. It notes timing for spraying is after full foliage in spring and details how to wet bark and stumps to prevent resprouting and ensure effective kill.
Neosho County Sees 4-H Club Days Entrants
Neosho County 4-H members prep for county club days with Share the Fun talent events, demonstrations, talks, and musical acts. Counties split events across March 9 at Erie High School and March 16 for demonstrations and performances.
Humboldt Holiday Visits Across States
Mrs. Vincent Emery returned from Lincoln Nebraska where she spent Christmas with her son and family. Mrs. George Smith of Oklahoma City visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs Harold Williams Donna Frankie and Roger Friday and Saturday. Kathleen Hamm returned to Ann Arbor Michigan after a holiday visit here and was the house guest of Helen Hamm during her Humboldt stay.
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Vincent Emery
Lincoln
Neb
George Smith
Oklahoma
Harold R. Williams
Donna
Frankie
Roger
Kathleen Hamm
Ann Arbor
Mich
Helen Hamm
Humboldt
Norma Harrington
Emporia State College
First Baptist
Dean Burtch
Ronald Middendorf
Dean
Kansas University
Joliet
Ill
Roy Harrington
Chanute
Dwight
Pittsburg
Col Rahway
N.J. Lege
Tonjin Karr
St. Lukes
Harold Breshears
Outdoor Fiorello stage mishaps delight Maryland audience
Outdoor theater in Owings Mills Maryland presented a LaGuardia musical with unscripted moments. A rabbit roamed during intermission crickets chirped, moths glowed under lights, jets obscured lines, and a freight train rolled by during the lead’s big number.
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Owings Mills, Md
Fiorello LaGuardia
Regional club days planned for March 23 in Chanute
Neosho County will host eight southeast Kansas counties for regional club days on March 23 at Chanute Junior High School. Local organizers emphasize intercounty collaboration and student engagement across 4-H and related youth programs.
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Chanute Junior High School
Neosho County
Kansas
Humboldt Student Recognition Sunday Observed
Humboldt Methodist church and First Baptist church observed Student Recognition Sunday with the Clum family hosting at their home. The service featured a call to worship, prayers, and music by Deborah Lieurance and Scott City residents with students from Baker University, Emporia State, KU, and local colleges.
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Humboldt
Walter Clum Rell
Humboldt Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Arnold N. Clum
David
Chris
Denver
Clum
Beverley Brown
Lyle Clum
Fort Sill
Okla
Doha
Deborah Lieurance
David Taylor
Judy Peterson
Barbara Phillips
Randall Thompson
Dan Harwood
Emporia State College
Sheldons
Dal
Chanute Tribune News Briefs for January 2, 1963
Chanute Tribunevetters report on今日 events dated January 2 1963 highlighting local updates across Chanute and Neosho County with community notices and brief reports from area schools and organizations.
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