Record Net Farm Income Sets Kansas Peak in 1966
Kansas State University figures show average net income of 11 098 dollars for 2302 farms in the Farm Management Assn. program, up 7 percent from 1965. Gross income averaged 39 055 dollars while expenses rose to 27 956 dollars, cutting net per 100 dollars earned to 28 47. Association No. 5 led with 13 181 dollars per farm. No. 3 was 11 610 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas State University
Kstate
Farm Management Assn
Association
Kansas Crop and Livestock Re
John H. Coolidge
Coolidge
North Central
Northeastern Kansas
Northwestern Kansas
Southeastern Kansas
Southwestern
Existing Building For Pig Housing
Extension Service offers remodeling and new pig housing plans for swine operations. Plans 72666 72677 72671 72672 and 72630 cover farrowing stalls solid and slotted floors, pens outside, and pasture units with ventilation and waste details. Orders through Neosho County Extension at Erie or Engineering Extension Amberger Hall Kansas State University with a small charge.
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Erie
Extension Service
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLane
Engineering
Amberger Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kansas
Ancient Rome Had Fire Department with Questionarious Officers
Ancient Rome featured a structured fire service and officers called questionarious who investigated the causes of fires as part of early emergency response and public safety efforts.
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Rome
68 Wheat Acreage Allotment In Acres In Kansas
William Huser, chair of the Wilson County ASCS, reports the 1968 wheat acreage allotment at 11 117 320 acres, down from 12 785 718 in 1967 and up from 9 675 375 in 1966. The national 1968 allotment is 59.3 million, with 1967 and 1966 at 63.2 and 51.6 million. The crop plan targets about 2 crops totaling 15 billion bushels, with domestic use around 735 million and exports at least 750 million for 1968-69 starting July 1, 1968. Eligibility for price supports hinges on meeting program provisions. Individual farm allotments have been mailed by the ASCS county office. more details to come.
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Fredonia
Kansas
William Huser
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Huser
ASCS
Four-H Booths At Neosho County Fair
The Neosho County Fair features 4-H booths judged on educational value interest and originality appearance and display materials. Fred DeLano explains the scoring with purple and red awards possible and advice to keep booths simple attractive and imaginative. The fair runs August 10 to 12.
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Erie
Neosho County
Fred DeLano
DeLano
Large Litters and Efficient Gains for Hogs
Erie headline summarizes Kansas swine notes by Neosho County extension agent Fred DeLano. He cites that top producers average over nine pigs per litter and emphasize feed costs at 75 percent, with ration balancing for confinement feeding and rapid, economical gains. He notes testing stations show 22 pounds feed per pound gain in boars and offers aid to producers in setting up on-farm feed tests.
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Erie
Neosho County
Fred DeLano
DeLano
Manhattan
DeLane
Erie Birthdays and Visitors
The Swaney family reunion was held Friday at Chanute with swimming at Buffalo, Erie.
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Erie
Swaney
Chanute
Buffalo
Wilson County Fair Opens Wednesday at Fredonia
The 15th Annual Wilson County Fair and Rodeo runs Wednesday to Sunday at the Fredonia fairgrounds. Highlights include tractor pulling for 4H and Future Farmers of America, $1,500 in added rodeo money, saddle bronc and bull riding events, and the crowning of the rodeo queen Saturday night.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Farmers of America
Hutchinson
James A. Porter
Panama City
Panama
Fredonia Lions
Rotary
Kansas
The
Fair Association
Worland Blankenship, Sr
Joe McGinnis
Lowell Shire
Charles Parker
Jack Linn
Leadership Camp At Rock Springs
Kansas State 4-H juvenile leadership camp runs July 29 to August 3 at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. More than 325 teenagers participate with an international theme and a mock United Nations Assembly. Speakers include Dr. Kenneth Godfrey and Dr. Robertson Strawn.
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Manhattan
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Arliss Honstead
Kansas State University
Cecil Eyestone
International Farm
Kansas
Assembly
Kenneth Godfrey
West Psychiatric Service
Veterans Administration Hospital
Topeka
Robertson Strawn
Speech and Dramatic Arts
Kansas State Teachers College
Pittsburg
Don’t Shave Hot Weather Lawn Close
Erie farmers caution against a close shave on returning from vacation. Fred De Lano says a light first cut prevents grass burn and damage, with cool season grasses kept at 2.5 to 3 inches and Bermuda at 1 to 1.5 inches. He urges sharp mower blades and removal of tall clippings to prevent smothering.
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Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
Bermuda
DeLane
DeLano
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