Farm Production and Processing Coordinated Through Contracts and Ownership
Professor Milton L. Manuel notes major shifts in agriculture toward business coordination of farm production and processing. Contract farming, direct ownership links, and cooperative ownership shape decisions in broilers, turkeys, eggs, vegetables, hybrid seed corn, sugar, cattle, and hogs, with Purdue data showing high adoption and rising trends across the sector.
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Kansas State University
U.S
Purdue University
Three-way Fight Whips Mosquitoes
Manhattan area residents receive guidance from Kansas State University entomologist Dell E. Gates on combatting mosquitoes. He urges integrated measures including residual outdoor sprays, proper insecticides, screening, and removal of breeding sites to reduce bites in homes and public spaces.
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Dell E. Gates
Kansas State University
Gates
Mary Neely Awarded Honor At Leadership Camp
Six Kansas 4 Hers earned American Youth Foundation leadership training camp scholarships at Stony Lake Michigan. Delegates include Patricia Chapin Medicine Lodge Virginia Daniels Tribune NV Neely Chanute and others attending July 31 to Aug 13 then Aug 14 to 27. Scholarships funded by Kansas Bankers Assn Kansas 4 H Foundation and William Danforth Foundation.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas Bankers Assn
Kansas 4-H Foundation
William Danforth Foundation
Global squid supply tops many seas as staple
Squid remains a widely consumed delicacy across regions, feeding more people than most seafood staples aside from scale-bearing fishes. The species supports large fisheries and markets worldwide, underscoring its central role in nutrition and commerce.
USDA Inspected stamp assures meat product accuracy
A Kansas State University extension meats specialist explains that meat products crossing state lines bear the USDA Inspected stamp to confirm completeness and accuracy of label claims. Inspectors test cooking directions, verify contents, verify beef content, purity of seasonings, and ensure the image matches the package.
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Manhattan
USDA
George Alschwede
Kansas State University
Relates
U S Navy Defeats Spanish Fleet in Cuba Harbor
Today in History notes that on this date in 1898 the U S Navy defeated the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Santiago Cuba marking a pivotal Spanish-American War victory. Also recalls Krushchev ousting rivals in the Soviet Central Committee a decade ago and Alberta’s 1937 independence a century and a half prior. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act a year ago.
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Associated Press
U.S. Navy
Santiago
Cuba
Soviet Union
Nikita Krhsuchev
Communist Party
Central Committee
Alberta
Johnson
Tips for preparing canned snap beans in a savory mix
Cook chopped onion and celery in a saucepan until soft, then add canned beans liquid and reduce to about half. Stir in drained beans and butter, then reheat for a quick seasoned side dish.
Fourth State Angus Field Day Set At Cherokee County Fair
Columbus hosts the second annual Four State Angus Association field day this Saturday at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds. Events run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Columbus
Cherokee County Fairgrounds
Grain Loss From combines Measured By Kernel Counts
Manhattan readers learn how to estimate grain loss at harvest. Kansas State University Agricultural Engineer John True explains that a few stray kernels per square foot translate to significant bushel losses per acre. Check cutter bar cylinder rack shoe and body openings for losses.
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John True
Kansas State University
Thickening fruit syrup with cornstarch and sugar amounts
A one pound can of fruit can be thickened into syrup by adding water to make one cup and stirring in one to two tablespoons of cornstarch. The exact cornstarch amount varies with desired thickness and the sugar level used.
Information Act Goes Into Effect
Washington agencies begin implementing the Freedom of Information Act with expectations varying on practical impact. Law supporters promise enforcement, while skeptics see confusion and possible bureaucratic resistance. The act allows access to nonexempt documents, with nine categories shielded, and some agencies already offering public reading rooms for easier inspection.
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Washington
George Christian
White House
Missing Youngsters Found Safe After Canal Search
In Salt Lake City AP reports deputies feared two missing boys, Douglas Biesinger and Scott Wiseman, drowned after being hidden in a tree house near their home. An officer said the boys received a "good scotch blessing" from their parents once found.
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Salt Lake City
Douglas Biesinger
Scott Wiseman
Douglas
Scott
Medals Won't Stay Put At Pentagon Ceremony
Deputy Defense Secretary Cyrus Vance received a chestful of Army Navy and Air Force medals at a Pentagon ceremony but the decorations kept popping off. Pentagon chief scientist Dr John S Foster joked about a research and development program to fix the issue.
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Washington
Cyrus
Vance
Pentagon
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
John S. Foster
Onion Sauté Tip for Custard Pie Filling
The guidance notes to add cooked onion to a custard main dish pie after sauteing until golden. It warns against browning deeply and emphasizes gentle heat to keep sweetness and texture.
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Tin
Mary Neely
McLaren Ins
Agency
Garold J. Fulps
N. Grant
Weiner Chanute Ins. Board
Alschwede
Source
U.S. Weather Bureau
John Moss
D—Calif
John Q. Public
Edward V. Long
D— Mo
Senate
Long
Gen
Ram
Sey Clark
Chanute
H. R. Krokstrom
Martin Beugher
Bank OF
Thayer
Thayer, Kansas
Stark, Kansas
Glen Strange
Eric
Neal McCoy
I. W. Murfin
Wichita
W. R. Murfin
First State Bank OF
Stark State Bank
Pass Book Savings Accounts
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