Barley and Sorghum Support Prices Set for 1962
Agricultural officials announce 1962 barley support at 96 cents per bushel in Wilson County, down from 98 cents in 1961, with terminal discounts and grade adjustments. Grain sorghum in Wilson County to be supported at 1.90 per hundredweight for Grade No. 2, plus a No. 1 premium, with revisions in sorghum standards effective Aug. 1. Eligibility requires participation in the 1962 feed grain program and adherence to diversion and acreage rules.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Wilson
Market County
Leon Choate
Conservation County Committee
Kansas City
Choate
ASCS
Charcoal Products Allied Industries Can Boost Economy
Southeast Kansas businessman George A. Fox led a discussion on forest industry progress. His briquette firm Chief Che-to-pah and Red Hawk uses oak and hickory to fuel a hot, flavorful fire. Briquettes sell nationwide including California and Memphis with steady repeat orders. The firm employs about 50 people year round, with expansion potential to 11 months as space grows.
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Chetopa
Kansas
George A. Fox
Fox
California
Nebraska
Memphis
Tenn
Watershed Work Gains Attention in Cedar Creek Area
Dan Pherigo, Wilson County agent, notes strong interest in Cedar Creek Watershed development after heavy rains. Flood damage spurred demand for detention dams, while soybeans draw farmers due to favorable prices and rotation benefits. Weed control and pre-emergent herbicides are being explored to improve yields. Fox sees allied industries like a pecan cracking plant and a bag company serving eastern Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, and southwest Missouri markets.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Cedar Creek
Kansas
Fox
Allied Industries
Chetopa
Oklahoma
Missouri
Tristate
Kansas FHA Loans Total Six Million for Rural Homes
Altamont based FHA state director George Jackson reports 862 rural housing loans totaling 6 million dollars in Kansas over 12 years. Principal and interest reached 1.95 million with only 8 thousand written off. Since July 1961, 1.9 million loaned to 225 rural families for homes or service buildings.
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Altamont — Jackson George
Farmers Home Administration
Kansas
FHA
Wilson County Farm Calendar Highlights Upcoming Events
Wilson County farm calendar lists events from Dan Pherigo including District 4-H Livestock Judging School in Independence on July 24, Wilson County Fair July 26 to 28, State Health Conference July 25 to 30, and State Conservation Camp July 30 to August 4.
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Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Independence
Salt Supply for Livestock on Pasture
Salt is essential for cattle and sheep to gain efficiently on pasture or other high roughage rations. Adequate salt intake supports digestion, mineral balance, and growth, ensuring livestock perform well during grazing periods.
Milk Quality Problems Trace to Handling Lapses
Milk quality issues in dairy plants or farms often stem from neglect or oversight at stages of handling or processing. Once solved, the root cause is usually found in the handling procedures rather than mysterious origins.
Plan Ponds For Safety
Farm ponds serve as water sources for livestock, irrigation, fire prevention, and recreation. Plan with an experienced engineer, avoid barnyard drainage, include safe swimming features, remove debris, mark swimming areas, and place warning signs and safety equipment to reduce drowning risk.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Livestock Programs Are Urged in Kansas Study
A Kansas State University study cited by county agent Dan Pherigo highlights Kansas advantages in feeding livestock. About 65 percent of Kansas milo is fed to local livestock, and population shifts to the west bolster pork production. The West Coast may see hog numbers decline next year, limiting cattle feeding there.
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Fox
Kansas State University
Dan Pherigo
Kansas
Bermuda
Pherigo
Cdi
Lawn and Garden Problems Listed
Homeowners in Wilson County face lawn and garden challenges including plant disease winter injury and root worm damage. Experts cite Bermuda dead spots caused by Helminthosporium and advise treatments such as Myers Zoysia or in some cases bluegrass and fescue. Suggestions cover soil soaking strawber ry pest control trenching and chemical drenches with captan and Vapam.
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Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Bermuda
Qld
Salina
Reserve Fall Seed for Your Fall Planting Needs
Contact your seedsman to reserve seed for fall planting and avoid poor quality second choice varieties. Paying extra for high quality pure seed can yield better returns at harvest time.
Antibiotic use in dairy calves rapid start needed
Calves gain more from early antibiotic feeding with milk or milk replacer. Kansas State University tests show best results when milk replacer supplies the antibiotic first, followed by calf starters with low level antibiotic.
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Kansas State University
Neosho County 4-H Tour Planned for July 31
Erie announces the Neosho County 4-H room improvement tour on July 31 led by Shelby Wells. Judges Mary Lee Justice and a county home economics agent will rate rooms in blue red or white ribbon classes. Public may attend. cars depart the Erie courthouse at 9 30 a m with tours visiting multiple members' rooms.
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Erie
Neosho County
Shelby Wells
Jeanne Guy
Bill Lopeman
William Cook
Mary Cook
Marlene Duling
Billy French
Susie Fickel
Kathy Lassman
Patty Lassman
Terry Lassman
Lynda Lassman
Susan Allen
Ann Edwards
Extinguishers warn on cheap aerosols without UL seal
Officials caution buyers about small inexpensive extinguishers lacking Underwriters Laboratories certification. Aerosol can types may contain toxic chemicals and can explode if heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit or fail to extinguish fires.
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Underwriters Laboratories
Gardens Prove Successful With Proper Practices
Successful gardens this year came from using recommended varieties planting dates pest control materials and proper cultural practices. Fall crops also show promise with appropriate care and timing. County Extension agents and the Distribution Center at Umberger Hall Kansas State University Manhattan offer bulletins and leaflets on these topics.
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Umberger Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Tractor Death Near Kansas City in Jackson County
Joseph Daniel Saunders aged 21 from Grain Valley Missouri died when a tractor overturned while mowing along U S 50 in Jackson County. The incident occurred Monday and is under AP reporting.
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Kansas City
Joseph Daniel Saunders
Grain Valley
U.S. 50
Jackson County
Study Feed Mixing Costs
An on farm feed processing cost can be evaluated by totaling initial installation costs for conveyors grinders mixers motors controls bins housing and installation. A 15 percent annual charge covers depreciation interest repairs and taxes plus electricity or labor. Divide total annual cost by yearly tons processed to get cost per ton for comparison with commercial mills.
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Wilson County Farm Calendar
Little Pigs
Dannen
E. Main
MR. Farmer
Bennett Creamery Company
Bennett's Ice Cream
Forest Park
N. Grant
Chanute
Chanute Livestock Auction
14Th Street
A. R. Krokstrom
Iola
Martin Baugher
Cal
Catte
The
Chanute Farmer's
Austin
South Malcolm
Potter's Hatchery
Sunny Jim
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Monmouth Park
New York
Sheffield
Humboldt
Kans
Denny Re
Kansas Farm Bureau
Delbert Ekart
Grice Sexton
Charles Esslinger
KFB
Jim Benton
First National Bank
Sexton
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