Winter Watering Challenge for Wilson County Livestock
Wilson County farmers report reduced water intake by animals when ice forms and water is available only once daily. With 9,400 hogs, 3,400 ewes and 12,000 beef cattle in dry lot feeding, reliable unfrozen water is essential for profitable gains. Local agents urge evaluating heated water equipment to prevent freezing and maintain dairy and feeding efficiency.
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Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Dickson
C. F. Winchester
M. J. Morris
Agricultural Research Service
Thin Pecan Groves To Boost Crop Quality and Yield
Kansas farming guidance from Bill Dickson urges thinning pecan groves to improve crown shape and root systems, with staged management over three years. Techniques include brush control, tree injectors, selective removal, spacing at 25 feet for 12 inch diameters, and yearly nut bearing checks. Advocates grass seeding, fertilization, and careful water management for dairy cattle and other crops.
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Kansas
Seed Dormant Season Crops In Warm Winter Talk
Dan Pherigo, county farm agent, says many crops grow in spring or fall can be seeded during the dormant season. With cold weather and snow cover you can plant sweet clover, brome grass, and fesque now. Snow melt buries seeds so they sprout late winter or early spring. A good stand allows nitrogen or phosphate in late winter or early spring.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Pig Pneumonia Winter Hazard
Fredonia reports pig pneumonia as a winter hazard that lowers feed efficiency by 10 to 30 percent and can trigger heavy financial losses. If a herd is infected, attack rates may exceed 50 percent. Watch for coughing, scours, listlessness, and sneezing. isolate affected pigs and keep sows and litters separated until weaning.
Our Service Aims to Please with Constant Effort
A concise note asserts unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. The firm promises no complaints from clients and a continual goal to please, highlighting a service ethos centered on responsiveness and reliability.
Fescue Foot Reported in Cattle Across Erie County
Erie report cites several fescue foot cases among cattle grazing fescue. Veterinarians say lameness and weight loss appear, and affected animals should be moved off rescue and onto other feed. Recovery is slow and sometimes not achieved. cause is not well understood. County agent Bill Dickson urges farmers to contact veterinarians promptly.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
S.S. Taxes For Laborers For Erie Farmers
Erie farmers using hired labor in 1963 must pay social security on each individual earning $150 or more or employed 20 days. Tax rate is 3 percent from the employer with a 7 percent total when matched. An employer's farm identification number is required, not the worker’s SSN. Obtain the form from the county extension office and mail to the social security office in Pittsburgh. Form 943 due by Jan 31, 1964. monthly Form 943 filing begins when tax liability hits $100. same rules apply to 1964 wages.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Pittsburg
Dickson
Wilson County Soil Conservation Meeting Scheduled
The 18th annual Wilson County Soil Conservation District meeting will be held tomorrow at 6 30 p m at the National Guard Armory Fredonia. A buffet supper is provided by Wilson County banks. Five farmers will receive the Kansas Bankers award for outstanding soil conservation work. The Neodesha Chamber of Commerce Fredonia Chamber of Commerce and the district board sponsor a poster contest with four participants. Winners will be announced at the meeting along with prizes. Brian O Brian, a consulting ceramic engineer, will speak on form
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Fredonia
Wilson County Soil Conservation District
National Guard
Wilson Coanty
Wilson County
Kansas Bankers Award
Neodesha Chamber of Commerce
Fredonia Chamber of Commerce
Wilson County Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Brian O'Brian
Soil Plans Grow Across Neosho County in 1963
Soil conservation work by Erie farmers and Neosho County landowners in 1963 totaled 188 acres of grass waterways and more than 58 miles of terraces. Terraces end to end would span from Chanute to Parsons and back most of the way. The effort included 9600 feet of diversions, 61,000 feet of drainage ditches, 680 acres of brush and tree control, one flood detention dam, one five acre recreation lake, and 20 stockwater dams. Forty farmers received conservation farm planning assistance.
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Erie
Neosho County
Charles P. McKinnie
SCS
Chanute
Parsons
McKinnie
Wilson County Soil Conservation District reports activity growth
In the past year the district signed 51 new cooperators covering 13 007 acres. Thirty six basic plans were made for 9 187 acres. Total cooperators reached 1 001 with 245 820 acres. Forty eight miles of terraces and two stock water ponds were added in Wilson County along with 1 104 acres reseeded to pasture. Drainage work on 725 acres and two miles of diversion terraces completed. A year of gains over 1962 with more terraces and ponds. Notables completing conservation work include Dale Payne Charles Warner R D Hydorn H L Orendorff Quentin Nelson Richard Wood and Alva Marr.
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Fredonia
Wilson County Soil Conservation District
SCS
Wilson County
LCS
Dale Payne
Charles Warner
R. D. Hydorn
H. L. Orendorff
Quentin Nelson
Richard Wood
Alva Marr
Stored sorghum storage danger and drying advice
Grain sorghum harvested and stored with over 13 percent moisture requires careful monitoring if kept beyond this winter and early spring. If storage extends past winter, artificial drying should be performed to prevent spoilage.
Christmas Day Visits From DeBolt Cranor and High Families
Altoona glimpses of holiday hospitality as Mr and Mrs Richard DeBolt and Teri of Beeville Texas join Ben Cranor and Clifford Cranor and Mr and Mrs Jim Johnson Udall plus Georgia High of In for Christmas with Milton Highs. Richard Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Allan Stewart, also joined in.
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Teri
Beeville, Tex
Ben Cranor
Clifford Cranor
Jim Johnson
Udall
Georgia High
Milton High
Richard Stewart
Allan Stewart
Milk purchasing power through factory work varies by year
In 1962, an hour of factory work bought 9.2 quarts of milk, up from 5.7 quarts in 1942 and 4.1 quarts in 1932, illustrating long term shifts in real wages and living standards.
Crops and Livestock School Set in Neodesha
The annual Crops and Livestock School in Neodesha will be January 15 at 9 30 a m at the Christian church, half a block south of Main on 7th. Speakers include Gene Cleavinger Wendell Moyer Gene Grey and Dan Cleavinger with talks on wheat barley soybeans corn spack ing lime storage and cattle feeding and breeding. A panel by local farmers will cover crop demonstrations livestock programs and timber marketing. A noon lunch is free and door prizes will be offered by Neodesha merchants.
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Neodesha
The
Agricultural Extension Council
Christian Church
Main
Gene Cleavinger
Wendell Moyer
Gene Grey
Dan Pherigo
Cleavinger
Kansas State University
Moyer
Pherigo
Wilson County
Archer-Daniels Midland Company
Neodesha Chamber of Commerce
Crops and Livestock School
Busy Time For Area Farmers
ERIE January and early February are busy times for farmers attending area educational meetings. K State experts discuss winter crops and livestock at a courthouse session. District Sheep and Wool School is January 22 in Chanute National Guard Armory. Jan 28 SEK Poultry Jamboree at Chanute Armory includes chicken barbecue and egg show. February 8 Neosho County Soil Conservation District annual meeting at Erie High School with 6 30 supper.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Gene Cleavinger
Wendell Moyer
National Guard
Chanute
Chanute Armory
Neosho County Soil Conservation District
Erie High School
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