Study on U S Agricultural Marketing Structure
Dr. Joe W. Koudele of Kansas State University outlines a National Commission study begun in 1964 to assess changes in bargaining power, competition, and efficiency in U S marketing. The inquiry covers livestock, dairy, bakery and cereals, fruits and vegetables, and food retailing, with possible regulatory implications. The results due by June 30 will interest producers, processors, firms, and consumers.
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Manhattan
U.S
National Commission On Food Marketing
Joe
W. Koudele
Kansas State University
Koudele
Johnson
Farm Trends Will Continue to Change 1980 Farm Outlook
Kansas State University's Dr. Dave A. Knight predicts farm trends through 1980 emphasizing larger farm size, cost-price squeeze, rising capital needs, more technology and mechanization, and tighter profit margins. Farmers will manage more, rely on records, seek information, and value rapid adoption of ideas, marking the 3 M era of agriculture.
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Manhattan
Dave A. Knight
Kansas State University
Knight
Kansas Farm Wheat Price Support Loans Report
Farmers in Kansas had 29 952 139 bushels of 1965 crop wheat under price support loans through November, compared with 35 097 761 bushels in 1964. National totals show 143.7 million bushels of 1965 crop wheat under loans through November, with other crops also listed. Separate applications for purchases are no longer required.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Gilbert W. Egbert
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Ber
K State schedules 10 regional feed mill workshops across Kansas
Kansas State University extension specialists will hold ten regional feed mill operations workshops from January to May. Dr. Robert W. Schoeff leads the events with help from Dr. Robert A. Wilcox and James L. Balding. Locations include Dodge City Liberal Independence Wichita Great Bend Topeka Seneca Concordia Colby Phillipsburg. Advance registration is via county agents or Formula Feeds Extension.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Robert W. Schoeff
Dodge City
Liberal
Independence
Wichita
Great Bend
Topeka
Seneca
Concordia
Colby
Phillipsburg
Robert A. Wilcox
James L. Balding
Schoeff
Formula Feeds Extension
Milling Industries Department
Parasite Control for Cattle in Early Spring season
Erie winter and early spring are prime for external cattle parasites. Fred DeLano recommends putting a control plan into use with proper insecticide concentration. Lice cause hair loss and poor milk, while treatments include sprays dips and rubbing devices using rotenone pyrethrum CIO drin CoRal DDT and others.
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Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLane
DeLano
Adequate Drainage Part Of Good Landscape Plan
Guidance on drainage as a key element of landscape design by JIM NIGHSWONGER, Kansas State University. It covers slope requirements for turf, foundations, walks, drives, and parking, plus plantings to control erosion on various bank orientations.
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Jim Nighswonger
Kansas State University
Andorra
Peak Dairy Production Tied to Early Feed Levels
The production peak occurs in the first 45 days of lactation and is shaped by feed intake during this period. Missing the peak by 10 pounds daily can reduce total lactation yield by 2000 to 3000 pounds for dairy cows.
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Manhattan
Hog Tips Available In Bulletin
Southeast Kansas swine operations succeed through farm management, says Neosho county agent Fred DeLano. The new extension publication Swine Management outlines production systems, labor-saving devices, feeding plans, gestation and farrowing calendars, and cost estimates, available at DeLano's office.
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Erie
Kansas
Neosho County
Fred DeLano
DeLane
DeLano
Recreation Calendar Tonight
Weightlifting at the senior high school weight room from 6 30 to 8 29 Archery at Launching Pad at 7 00 Basketball at the senior high school gym Neosho Junior College versus St Johns of Winfield at 7 30 Wednesday Archery at Launching Pad at 7 p m
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Neosho Junior College
St. John's
Winfield
Tree distribution program expands Kansas State listing
Kansas counties accept orders for trees shrubs and stratified nuts through the state university program. The effort distributed about one million trees annually since 1957 with 1.3 million last year and adds Colorado blue spruce and Rocky Mountain juniper this year. Prices remain five dollars per hundred trees and one dollar per hundred nuts with delivery included.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Kansas
John Slusher
Area Extension Forester
Campus 4-H Clubs Aid in Judging
Kansas 4-H alumni ineligible for local club membership join campus 4-H clubs at Kansas State University Emporia Teachers College and Pittsburg College to judge County 4-H Club Days. Cecil Eyestone of KSU notes former 4-Hers mainly judge model meetings demonstrations and talks. County agents will provide contact names to arrange judging duties as a yearlong service project.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Sunflower State
Kansas State University
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
Kansas State College of Pittsburg
Cecil Eyestone
KSU
Kansas Extension Service
Police Use Talks to Curb Kiwi Juvenile Theft
In Auckland authorities report a drop in shoplifting by children after the juvenile crime prevention branch visited 50 schools in early 1965. Lectures and discussions reduced offenses, with thefts from city and suburban stores described as rare today.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Police
Freezing Colostrum for Calf Rostering and Feed
Frozen colostrum can be stored for later calf use. Dairy operators should freeze small amounts to feed calves if a cow is lost at calving. When possible, larger stockpiles may be kept during periods of excess production to replace milk or milk replacer.
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Manhattan
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