Jamboree and Sheep School Schedule For Farmers
Neosho County farm agent Bill Dickson notes a string of events for area farmers next week including the South east Kansas Poultry Jamboree and Egg Show on Jan 29 in Chanute, the Neosho County Soil Conservation District meeting on Jan 30 in Erie, and the District Sheep and Wool Maker School on Jan 31 in Chanute. The Chanute gatherings convene at the National Guard Armory and the Erie meeting at the high school. Cash prizes and a trophy will go to egg show winners, with the top three entries sold at auction and the proceeds paid to the producers.
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Erie
Neosho County
Bill Dickson
Chanute
National Guard
Dickson
Control Lice By Spraying In Cattle
Neosho County agent Bill Dickson warns that spraying cattle for lice now can prevent late winter and spring irritation and losses. He notes potential milk reductions and weight gains, with heavily infested animals more disease prone. The report also covers egg show entries, awards, talks, and a district sheep and wool school.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
Management Holds Key To Mastitis Control
Erie reports county agent Bill Dickson stating that 85 percent of mastitis stems from poor management. He outlines rules: raise clean replacements, avoid sucking heifers, don’t feed mastitis milk to calves, calve in sanitary quarters, prevent udder injuries, strip cup use, milk quickly with proper machines, gentle handling, avoid overfeeding during infections, limit antibiotics for mild cases, milk out three to four times daily for mild infections, and call a veterinarian for acute cases.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Information meeting on nut growing set area farmers invited
Area farmers and land owners interested in establishing nut tree plots are invited to attend a meeting on January 29 at 7 o clock in the Home Savings Association building. Kenneth Brown said attendees include W F Thielenhaus of Buffalo president of the Kansas Nut Growers Assn and Randy Biswell of Columbus state forester. The meeting is open to all interested in nut growing and refreshments will be served.
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Sheep and
Wea
Wendell Moyer
Kansas State University Livestock Specialist
Hank Ruckert
Mid-West Wool Marketing Assn
Kansas
Dickson
Home Savings Assn
Kenneth Brown
W. F. Thielenhaus
Buffalo
Kansas Nut Growers Assn
Randy Biswell
Columbus
Brown
Crowded Calendar In Wilson County
Wilson County farm events listed by county agent Dan Pherigo span two weeks. Meetings include a livestock session January 23 at the courthouse and 4-H and home economics councils January 28, with trainings and a farm business school on January 24 25 and February 1 respectively at courthouse REA and other venues.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Farm Business
Rea
Farm Business School
Boon and Danger in Antibiotics
County agent Bill Dickson explains antibiotics can help livestock disease but improper use risks sensitivity resistance and destruction of beneficial gut organisms. He urges veterinary inspection and proper prescription to avoid setbacks and costly failures.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Woodwork 4 H Project Overview and Phases
This notice explains the woodwork 4 H project for members, detailing two phases beginner and advanced, tool use restrictions, minimum article counts, and included plans such as swing seat door stop book rack bird house planting box and serving tray with additional plans available at lumber yards and in the Kansas 4H Journal.
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Bill Dickson
Kansas
Nutritional notes on pasture grazing and yields
The guide explains that grazing rich in protein and minerals with low fiber supports well balanced rations. It cites 20 to 30 percent protein and notes benefits of fall grazing for grain yield, while warning against spring jointing grazing and overgrazing.
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Dryiot
Hays
Dickson
Vitamin A levels for poultry by age and bird type
Guidelines vary by age and type. Broiler starters use 4000 units per pound, broiler finishers 2000. Replacements 4000 starter 2000 grower. Layers and layer breeders require 4000 and 6000 units per pound of total feed, respectively.
Cull Low Producers Dairymen urged to reduce herd costs
Dairymen should cull low producers and boarders to cut milk costs. The guideline suggests removing any cow less than five months pregnant that yields under one pound of fat daily.
Livestock Panel Set for Wilson County Meeting
FREDONIA The Wilson County Livestock Association plans a 8 p.m. meeting at the courthouse to report on southeastern Kansas livestock activities. Panelists from Howard Independence and Moran will discuss beef tours swine programs cowherd feeding creep feeding calf sales and Kansas Livestock Association concerns including earnings tax proposal and future activities.
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Fredonia
Wilson County Livestock Assn
Kansas
Howard
Ray Perkins
Livestock Association
Flint Hills
Dan Thiessen
Independence
Ag-Business Council
Thiessen
Gain
Lewis Taylor
Earlton
Iather
A. G. Fink
Morton Bacon
Moran
Dick Pringle
Yates Center
Lewis Cline
Francis Perrier
Kansas Livestock Assn
Dan Pherigo
Forecasts Show Light January February Rain for Kansas
Weather data indicate less than one inch of precipitation in January and only slightly more in February. Winter lawn and shrub damage can be prevented by a thorough irrigation when the ground is not frozen. Advertisements urge buyers to spend.
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Kansas
Five Wilson Farmers Win Soil Awards
NEODESHA The 17th annual Wilson County Soil Conservation District meeting highlighted local farming honors as Theo Myers of LaFontaine was re elected to a three year supervisor term. Kansas Bankers Awards went to A L Clarkson Buffalo Leland Brindle Fredonia Eugene Callerman Altoona Arlo Crawshaw Altoona Archie Woods Fredonia.
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Neodesha
Theo Myers
Lafontaine
Board of Supervisors
Wilson County
Archie Woods
Fredonia R. 2
Ed Worley
Neodeisha
Linda McConnell
Sacred Heart School
Fredonia
Janis McGaugh
Midway
Mike Nunnenkamp
Harmony Cil
Stephen Marr
Coyville
Janis Culbertson
Benedict
Rita Boyer
Gloria Olson
Susan Stanfield
David Chaney
Allen McConnell
Harold Harper
Claude Cauble
Washita
Statement by Dr. E L Stephenson on Arkansas Experimental Station
Dr. E L Stephenson of the Arkansas Experimental Station provides remarks on current agricultural research. The brief cites ongoing work and the station's role in advancing practical farming techniques.
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E. L. Stephenson
Arkansas Experimental Station
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