Altoona Farm Youth To Visit Argentina
Altoona youth Fred Eisele, son of Mr and Mrs George Eisele, chosen as an International Farm Youth Exchange student to Argentina. He trains in Washington DC Oct 5, then spends about four months in Argentina living with farm families and aiding rural youth programs. Eisele, active in 4-H and Kansas State University, is the county’s first participant sent abroad.
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Altoona
Fred Eisele
George Eisele
International Farm
Argentina
Washington D. C
Wilson County
Eisele
Kansas State University
Topeka
International Farm Youth Exchange
Darlene Dewey
R. J. Delphos
Switherland
Evelyn Dyck
Erie Plans District Meet at Feb Dinner Meeting
Neosho County Soil Conservation District board completed plans for its annual meeting to be held Feb 11 in Erie. Charles P. McKinnie of the Soil Conservation Service explained the dinner meeting setup, with Walter Poor as vice chairman presiding and Riley Baldwin and Tommie Miller among others in attendance.
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Erie
Neosho County
Plowing Land Unnecessary For Reserve
Land under a Conservation Reserve contract that expired Dec 31 does not require plowing to retain cropland rating for the added period equal to prior contract years. Choate notes cropland classification extends for as many years as the contract’s life. Farmers with expired contracts should confirm with the county ASC office about acreage allowed for harvest and any remaining allotments.
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Fredonia
Leon Choate
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Choate
ASC
New Range Conservation Stamp Announced for February Release
The article announces a replica commemorative stamp for range conservation to be issued February 2 and available in this area starting February 3.
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Range Conservation
First-Ever Range Conservation Stamp Planned for Salt Lake City
Conservation leaders announce the Post Office will issue the world’s first range conservation postage stamp on February 2 at the American Society of Range Management meeting in Salt Lake City. The four-cent stamp, printed in three colors, features Trail Boss by Charles Russell and a modern range conservation scene, symbolizing progress from open range to modern scientific management. First-day covers will be available locally the following day.
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ERIE
Post Office
Salt Lake City
Utah
Charles P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
American Society of Range Management
Charles Russell
McKinnie
Reserved Cropland Mail Envelopes Use Special Cancellation
The passage describes cropland mail addressed envelopes left unused in the Reserve. A money order or certified check covers the required postage to the Salt Lake City postmaster. The range conservation stamp bears a unique cancellation mark for that day and location and is mailed to any destination in the country.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fifth Annual Poultry Show Planned Here
The 5th annual Poultry Jamboree will be held February 2 at the National Guard Armory. Top speakers, an egg show, commercial displays, and a chicken barbecue dinner are planned. About 200 to 300 poultry producers from southeast Kansas are expected. W. R. Jenkins, Federal Extension Poultry Specialist, Washington DC, will be the featured speaker.
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Provement Assn
Mullen
National Guard
Gale Mullen
Kansas
W. R. Jenkins
Federal Extension
Washington D. C
Crop-Livestock School Planned At Neodesha
Kansas State University extension specialists E. A. Cleavinger and Wendell Moyer headline the Crops and Livestock School at Green Lantern Cafe in Neodesha. The 9:30 a.m. program features local farmer demonstrations, weed control plots, nitrogen topdressing, soybean fertility, and talks on crops, soils, livestock profitability, and nutrition. A livestock planning committee report, in cooperation with the Extension Council, reviews opportunities in Wilson County and southeast Kansas. The Neodesha Chamber of Commerce provides lunch and facilities.
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Neodesha
E. A. Cleavinger
Wendell Moyer
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Green Lantern Cafe
Bill Reece
Here
Cecil York
Guy Claiborne
Coyville
Kansas
Extension Council
Wilson County
Neodesha Chamber of Commerce
Trace Minerals Key to Nutrition Warns UW Expert
Dr. Gus Bohstedt of the University of Wisconsin Animal Husbandry Department notes trace elements act as catalysts and enzyme/vitamin components. He urges learning early the importance of trace minerals in nutrition to avoid later health issues.
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Gus Bohstedt
University of Wisconsin
Seed Clinic Set for Tomorrow in Parsons
The Southeast Kansas Seed and Soil Clinic, the third annual event, runs tomorrow in Parsons Municipal building with sponsorship by the Kansas Seed Dealers Assn and cooperation from agricultural groups. Speakers include Roy A. Woods Howard Wilkins Harold Johnson and panelists from state and federal agencies. A get acquainted hour with free coffee and doughnuts starts at 9 a.m. with no registration fee in effect.
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Parsons
Southeast Kansas
Kansas Seed Ealers Assn
Parsons Chamber of Commerce
E F. Jacquinot
Greenbush Seed and Supply Co
Girard
Jacquinot
Kansas
Parsons Municipal
Roy A. Woods
Parsons Commercial Bank
Howard Wilkins
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Harold Johnson
Johnson Seed Co
Mound Valley
Jerry Hope
Labette County
Kansas Crop Improvement Assa
Ad Page Promises Real, Reliable Advertisements
The notice claims the paper’s ads are written for the reader and are real and reliable, urging trust in the advertisements presented.
Poor Grazing Promotes Weeds in Kansas Pastures
In Neosho County Kansas noxious weed supervisor Orval Wood says perennial pastures of native prairie grasses become weed infested due to improper grazing. Control relies on mowing or selective herbicides alongside good grazing. timing is key with most species most susceptible in late May to early June.
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ST. Paul
Kansas
Orval Wood
Neosho County
Wood
Weed control timing advice for annual and perennial weeds
The article suggests eradicating most annual weeds just before bloom and mowing windows for optimal results. Ideal mowing usually falls between May 10 and June 5, with late flowering weeds best cut around August 1. Repeated mowing across seasons helps control perennials like ironweed and verbena.
Awns Cause Ear Trouble in Hunting Dogs
Barbed awns from foxtail and squirrel grass commonly cause ear irritation in hunting dogs. When in the external ear, dogs paw at the ear and shake or tilt their heads to relieve itching. If the awns are not removed, a serious ear infection can develop.
Cleansing threads aids rusted manifold clamp nuts removal
In removing car manifold or muffler clamp nuts, rust on exposed threads often jams the nut halfway off the stud. Clean the threads with a die before removing the nuts to avoid this. A socket sized correctly with a setscrew serves as a long reaching die holder.
Humboldt Elevator Mills Feeds Home Talk on Grains
Local grain supplier Humboldt Elevator Mills offers expert advice on feed and seed problems and promises reliable up-to-date products to help customers remedy issues.
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Humboldt Elevator Mills
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