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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1966
Page
5
Immature drought damaged corn and sorghum silage can be fed with fair value if moisture is controlled. Target about 65 percent moisture, pack well, and consider preservation methods including molasses or cracked grain while watching nitrate risk and using gradual introduction to livestock rations.
Farm Housing Administration meetings in Kansas discuss insured credit plans for rural housing and sewer systems. Four district conferences ran in Hays Salina Fort Scott and Topeka with FHA officials detailing loans and grants totaling $20 million in the year ended June 30 and 1 900 loans to individuals. County supervisors and clerks from Altamont joined Fort Scott session led by Joseph J. Rosacker of Iola.
Wilson County reports describe cattle losses from hydrocyanic acid poisoning in sorghums sudan grasses and Johnson grass. Young rapidly growing plants after clipping drought or grazing pose danger. Proper veterinary treatment can counteract exposure with sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite, but grazing sorghums remains riskier than sudangrass.
Buffalo's Don Marple and sons entered eight pure bred Suffolk lambs in the Lamb of the Future show in Cedar Rapids Iowa. They earned reserve championship and first place live individual with a live pen of five placing third. They captured blue ribbons for the carcass pen of five and top honors for lamb ram. Lamb loin eye of the reserve champion was 3.15. The lambs were shown by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Broughton of Erie.
Manhattan report urges melon growers to monitor for cucumber beetles and foliage diseases on non disease resistant varieties. Begin a preventive weekly spray schedule for cantaloupes in eastern Kansas to combat alternaria leaf spot powdery mildew and anthracnose per KS State horticulturist Dr. Charles V Hall.
A Kansas State University extension project in six northeastern counties shows fertilized pasture and bromegrass enable earlier grazing and higher protein forage. Soil tests guide nutrient use, with demonstrations tracking forage weight and beef gain, indicating up to 25 percent more beef per acre on properly fertilized pastures.
Louisville AP reports Juanita B. Sharp serves as the receptionist for the Louisville Orchestra, noted for a name that fits her role.
Local papers report a busy day with community notices, sports scores, and social updates. Readers see short items on town events, upcoming meetings, and local results from area activities.
Extension economist Charles E. Reed notes bulk blending mixes dry fertilizer materials per soil tests for immediate field use. Growth rises from 5 Kansas plants in 1962 to over 100 in 1966, with more facilities expected but risk of overdevelopment if trends continue.
Don Loyd, assistant Neo sho county farm agent, stresses cooling milk to 40 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours of milking. Ensure bulk tank refrigeration and can coolers are in good condition, especially in heat. Maintain refrigerant level, evaporator cleanliness, and proper air flow to speed cooling and preserve dairy quality.
Buy a good boar by checking breeder sale dates and test station sales in Kansas. Kansas Swine Testing Station sales are July 27 and Aug 15 at K State. Look for herd testing, gain and efficiency traits, low backfat, and strong conformation from a mature, well-bred boar.
Adequate ventilation to the evaporator is achieved by screened openings to the utility or refrigeration room. These openings are designed to provide cross ventilation and good air movement to ensure proper operating conditions.
The 1966 Kansas Hereford Association tour runs July 25 and 26 with 12 stops across Walnut Valley to Yates Center. Breakfast visits start at 6 30 a m at Walnut Valley Ranch Winfield, with social hour and dinner in Lola.
AP reports a Budapest event dubbed the wine Olympics will take place in September with twelve countries entered and over 200 distinct wines. MTI notes most wine producing nations will participate though details remain limited.
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