Sedimentation Test Basis for Premiums in 1962 Wheat Program
Farmers in Wilson County are told that 1962 price support premiums for hard red winter wheat will be based on sedimentation tests rather than protein tests. Premiums depend on sedimentation value, with rates up to 25 cents per bushel and base loan options for lower or no-test wheat, plus a free testing service for farm storage loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Wilson County
Department of Agriculture
U. S
Leon Choate
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County
ASCS
Choate
Dutch Elm Disease Finds Ground in Allen County
County agent Tom Maxwell reports Dutch Elm disease is active in Allen County with positives in Humboldt and Moran. The article explains transmission via bark beetles and bees, symptoms, and that infected trees should be removed to stop spread. Protective measures include DDT spraying, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, and wrapping thin barked trees to prevent sunscald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOLA
Allen County
Humboldt
Moran
Tom Maxwell
Maxwell
Busy Wilson Farm Calendar Highlights July Events
Wilson County county agent Dan Pherigo reports a busy farm schedule in July. Notable items include County Camp at Rock Springs July 8 to 11, Youth Council meeting July 9 at the courthouse basement, Elk County Beef Tour July 11 at Main Street Fall River, and District Home Economics Judging School July 12 in Howard. Also listed are Junior Leaders Committee July 13 at 1 30 p m Extension Office, Fair superintendent meeting July 13 at courthouse basement, 4H Council July 16 at courthouse basement, and District 4 H Dairy Judging School July 17 in Iola with Style Revue judging at 9 a m at courthouse basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Rock Springs
Elk County
Main Street
Fall River
Howard
Iola
Fertilizing Bermuda and Zoysia Lawns For Summer Health
County agent Bill Dickson urges monthly fertilizing of Bermuda and Zoysia lawns through summer, unlike spring fall focus for bluegrass. Apply nitrogen at 1 lb per 1000 sq ft monthly using 10-200 or 16-200 or 32-2 products, and water after fertilizing. Mow Creeping grasses under 1 inch, remove clippings. cool season grasses 1.5 to 3 inches high during crabgrass season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bermuda
Zoysia
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Poultry Tops July Foods in plentiful July market
ERLE-Broilers and turkeys top the list of plentiful foods for July with turkeys in storage 40 percent higher than last year and live prices at their lowest since 1942. Apricots corn tomatoes beans squash peaches melons rise in supply while prices ease. Dairy products remain plentiful and economical for meals, with notes on seasonal promos and broad in week availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle — Broilers
Shelby Wells
Kansas
Miss Wells
People Plan In 2nd Year 4-H Awards
Neosho County 4-H members may receive People-to-People awards in the second year. Each county may name four outstanding members and one top club to receive certificates. State purple ribbon groups and winning clubs receive certificates and invites to the International Farm Youth Exchange weekend at Rock Springs Ranch. The program promotes friendship and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho County
Shelby Wells
International Farm
Rock Springs Ranch
Kansas
Pig Testing Plan At Kansas State
Eleven swine breeders have 42 pigs on test at the Kansas Swine Improvement Assn testing station at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Under the revised program all animals on test will be slaughtered when they reach market age. Boars were tested previously. Bert A. Koch of the animal husbandry department said the pigs will be slaughtered when they weigh about 210 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Swine Improvement Assn
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Bert A. Koch
K-State Animal Husbandry Department
Crop Weeds Hit Yields And Management Tactics
Erie official Bill Dickson notes weeds cut soil nutrients and moisture affecting yield quality and land value. Studies show bindweed lowers wheat by 30 percent barley 39 percent and grain sorghum 78 percent. Control focuses on annuals winter annuals and perennials with mowing tilling chemical treatments and crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Kansas
Soil Conservation Sees Banner Year Ahead
Erie report from Charles P. McKinnie of the Soil Conservation Service notes a slow start due to wet soil but rapid progress, with Neosho County completing 34 miles of terraces 77 acres of waterways 33636 feet of drainage ditches and nine ponds in six months ACPS cost sharing aided most practices since 1943 1700 miles of terraces built and half of needed practices finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Charles P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
Neosho County
SCS
ACPS
Aluminum Siding Usage Confusing and Facts Listed
Erie reports confusion over aluminum siding usage with mixed accuracy. Farm agent Bill Dickson notes paints may last 8 to 25 years depending on type, siding is low maintenance but will need repainting eventually, and annual washing is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
Aluminum siding myths and realities
A reader panel weighs aluminum siding against wood and hail. It notes aluminum dents more than wood but resists rot fire and vermin. Claims about hail damage gas savings and sales tactics are disputed while noting some insulation effect from air gaps.
Neosho H D Units Active in Home Furnishings Safety
Neosho County home demonstration units studied furniture construction and selection with guidance from Ruth Kubler of Kansas State University. Lessons covered family needs income and taste, with tours to local stores and safety topics emphasized alongside two monthly special projects each year. The survey is part of a national Home Demonstration Council poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Shelby Wells
Ruth Kubler
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Galesburg
Four Square
Highway Patrol
Tioga, Seamena and
Peace and Progress
Sunny Homemakers
Rainbow
Happy Homemakers
Seamona
Country Cousins
Grant
Earltow
National Home Demonstration Council
Vitamin A Trial Fails to Boost Feeder Cattle Gains
Twenty thousand units of vitamin A were added to a high quality silage fattening ration at the Hays Branch Experiment Station. The test found no gain advantage for feeder cattle this year. Further vitamin A testing is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays Branch
4 H Judging Schools Set in Neosho County
4 H members from Neosho Allen and Bourbon Counties attend livestock and dairy judging schools in July to prepare for County and State Fairs. On July 14 youth observe a fitting and showing demonstration and judge cattle at the Don Reed Ranch near Lavonburg. contest begins at 1 p.m. On July 17 they compete in the district dairy judging contest in Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAIE
Neosho County
Bill Dickson
Neosho
Allen
Bourbon
Don Reed
Lavonburg
Check Silo Repairs Now
Erie farmers should inspect upright silos this fall to extend life and cut repair costs. Bill Dickson urges checks on concrete walls doors drains bands and coatings and advises prompt application of epoxy paints or plastering where needed. For trench silos clean floors reshape walls fill holes slope drainage and prepare the approach road for future silage removal. County all day event starts 9 a.m. at John Lust Brown Swiss farm northeast of Iola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
John Lust Brown
Iola
Independence
Riverside Park
Extension Office
Cody Alfalfa seed recommended for fall planting
County farm agent Bill Dickson urges Erie farmers to plant Cody alfalfa this fall citing its resistance to the spotted alfalfa aphid and similarity to Buffalo in appearance. Trials show Cody and Buffalo equal in forage, winter hardiness, and wilt resistance. Cody less affected by summer leafspot. Also notes seed certification rules and soil preparation tips. if Cody seed unavailable, Buffalo or Kansas Common remain viable. A brief note mentions ants storing liquid food in plant bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Cody
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Buffalo
Kansas
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Robert E. Lee
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George Washington
Kansas State
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MR. Farmer
Bennett Creamery Company
Bennett's Ice Cream
Forest Park
N. Grant
Chanute
L. P. Gas
L. P
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Dannen Elevator
Saiznaw Mgoire
Hamote
King of
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Salzman-McGuire Implement Company
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