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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1962
Page
7
Erie reports on silage readiness and methods for harvest of corn and sorghum. Bill Dickson notes moisture targets from 68 to 72 percent and emphasizes maturity stage, carbohydrate protein balance, and airtight packing to preserve feed value. Lactic acid production and anaerobic bacteria drive proper ensiling results.
The Wilson County Fair last week named 4 H members among champions in poultry swine beef and dairy with grand and reserve honors. Winners include Larry Cline Beemer Tharp Am brose York and many others across crops clothing and food categories.
Wilson County agent Dan Pherigo recommends phosphate as a fall fertilizer option for local crops. He notes phosphate suits many area crops and must be placed near the row for quick availability, else more total fertilizer is needed. Phosphate supports legumes heavily and should be included with nitrogen and potash where beneficial.
A scientifically prepared feed claims to help livestock grow faster and improve yields, marketed as a premium quality product for farmers looking to maximize production.
Erie reports show webworm damage on small soybeans with a green worm that feeds on leaves. Recommended controls include toxaphene or DDT per acre, with toxaphene more economical. For alfalfa, methoxychlor malathion or parathion are advised, noting parathion toxicity and required waiting periods before cutting forage.
Erie farmers who hire agricultural workers were told by Bill Dickson that Social Security taxes must be deposited when wages reach 100 dollars. The 1962 rate is 6 percent with 3 percent deductible from wages. Deposits should occur as every 1600 dollars in wages paid. Farmers without reporting forms should notify bankers to accept tax payments, with depository receipts sent from the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City. Receipts attach to 1962 tax returns as proof of payment. Penalties possible if taxes are late.
County agent Bill Dickson urges testing seed before planting. Farmers receive five free tests annually at the State Seed Testing Laboratory in Topeka, with sample sizes varying by seed type. Wheat requires a 12 pound sample. free sacks are available at the extension office.
Erie farmers can boost egg value by cooling eggs before packing. County agent Bill Dickson urges precooled cases and filler flats, plus four daily egg gatherings in hot weather. Store eggs at 50 to 60 degrees with about 75 percent humidity for best quality.
County agent Bill Dickson reports 799 soil samples from Neosho County reveal widespread need for nitrogen phosphorus and potash. lime is required on most samples especially those not previously limed. Fifty percent plus show low organic matter and lime needs vary by crop. eggs and storage quality notes follow with consumer misconceptions about egg color size and yolk nutrition.
Neosho county 4-H members Terry Lassman of the Up and Atom club and Judy Smith of the Jolly Jayhawk ers club attended the Kansas 4-H Health Conference at Rock Springs Ranch which ended yesterday. Lassman presented an outline of one project and both youths participated actively to show 4-H promotes better health among members and the community.
Extension office recommends bringing seed samples for cleaning and testing. Postage is the only charge. cleaning removes weed and foreign seeds. Mercury fungicide treatment like ceroson increases yield by about 1.4 bushels per acre and protects seedlings from blights and diseases.
A political advertisement urges teenagers to persuade their parents to vote for J Ed Thompson for Congress. It cites his ownership of Thompson Ice Cream Co and mentions teenage dances. Paid by Don Walker, chairman Thompson for Congress Committee.
Erie farmer Bill Dickson explains two simple lawn watering checks. Grass color turning grayish green signals drought and footprints in buffalo and velvet grasses indicate poor recovery. A soil moisture test with a rod shows three to four inches of penetration signals dryness, though sandy soils may mislead. Dickson recommends about one inch of water per irrigation.
Erie advice from Bill Dickson county farm agent explains common tomato problems and remedies. Symptoms include leaf edge tips and vein changes from 2 4 D drift, shoe string mosaic virus, leaf spot diseases, and Fusarium wilt. Treatments include removing affected plants, washing hands, spraying copper or related fungicides after rains, and rotating to wilt resistant varieties such as Moscross Supreme or Macross Surprise.
The article explains using a coffee can to measure irrigation, noting that mowing height strongly affects bluegrass root depth. Lawns cut at 2 to 4 inches develop deeper roots than those mowed at 12 inches, leading to sturdier turf and fewer weeds. Frequent shallow watering hurts poorly developed lawns and promotes crabgrass.
Erie Kansas reports a new Soil Conservation Service guide for city and suburban residents. The booklet explains soil erosion problems on home lots gardens and small farms and shares farmers experience with nonfarm audiences. Copies available from the SCS office Erie KS.
Dan Pherigo, Wilson County farm agent, says future livestock production will center on highly specialized engineered farm steads. Automation and systems design aim to cut per unit labor costs, boost output, and raise income, but farmers must secure funds for stock, feed, and other inputs to avoid an equipment poor expansion.
A bulletin titled Growing Tomatoes in Kansas offers guidance on diagnosing diseases such as tobacco mosaic and mites. It recommends suitable miticide use and hygiene after handling tobacco products before touching plants. The extension office provides this helpful resource.
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