Pork Profits Dip As Mercury Rises
Erie reports warn hog producers that high temperatures reduce feed efficiency. A California test showed 100 lb hogs used 255 lb feed at 70 F but 460 lb at 90 F for 100 lb pork, an ~80 percent increase. Suggestions include shade 12–14 sq ft per hog, a 16–20 ft wide shed, fog cooling with 1–2 gal/hr nozzles, line screens, thermostatic controls at 75 F, or alternative wallows 4–12 in deep with 2 sq ft per hog and proper drainage.
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Erie
Kansas
Bill Dickson
California
Top Holstein records highlight Fickel herd production
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America released figures for Leo F. Fickel's Earlton herd. Reservoir TV Triune 4460984 produced 17 110 pounds milk and 1 454 pounds solids not fat in 305 days, while Reservoir Rita Don Lad 4630303 yielded 15 990 pounds milk and 1 359 pounds solids not fat in 300 days. Midlane Fobes Darkie 3145478 earned an official Excellent type classification, one of 821 rated Excellent out of over 70 000 classified last year.
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Reservoir TV Triune
Reservoir Rita Don Lad
Reservoir
Panzy Duster Burke
Geneva Romeo
Leo F. Fickel
Earlton
U.S
Midlane Fobes Darkie
Fickel
Holstein-Friesian Assa
Parasite Causes Anaplasmosis in Cattle
Anaplasmosis in cattle is caused by a blood parasite that destroys red blood cells and causes severe anemia. The disease is more severe in older animals, but early diagnosis and proper treatment can control death losses. Recovered animals remain sources of infection to other herd members. Implement proper control measures if the disease has affected the herd.
Erie County soil district approves plans and land additions
Erie Supervisor s of the Neosho County Soil Conservation District approved three new applications seven requests to add land to existing plans and three new plans at the May board meeting. New plans were submitted by Fred Messenger Zen da Ed Naanes Erie Bernard Butler Walnut and L D Goins Thayer for 120 260 and 160 acres respectively. Earth moving practices included ponds by Raymond Orton George Neely Gerald Tyler and Merle Ely. Terraces were built by Walter Robinson Taylor Brothers Charles Deweese Jewell Clements and A J Bollig. Attending were N L Gulick Lloyd Dulavey and Loy Reinhardt with SCS technicians Glenn Dunlop James Beech and Charles McKinnie. A Lipizzaner stallion is born gray and does not acquire its milk white coat until age 3 to 7.
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ERIE
Neosho County
20 Years Service for Neosho County Is Record of SCS
In May the Soil Conservation Service marked two decades of partnership with Neosho County farmers and landowners aiding conservation farm planning and practice. SCS staff Beech Dunlop and McKinnie describe ongoing work, with 1,100+ cooperators and 96,000 acres under conservation systems across fields, ponds, terraces, and grass waterways.
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Neosho County
SCS
Test Plots Show Good Results in Fredonia Demonstrations
Wilson County Extension Council reports successful cereal variety plots near Fredonia on K 96 and Everett Parsons farm near Neodesha. Wheat varieties include Ottawa Omaha Warrior Tascosa and Wichita. barley includes Chase Rogers Hudson Reno and MO B475. oats feature Norline Arkwin and Bronco. Demonstrations aid comparisons of growth, disease resistance, stand, winter hardiness and yield potential.
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Fredonia
Wilson County Extension Council
Dan Pherigo
Kenneth Lambert
Rogers
Hudson
Siberian
Norline
Bronco
Arkwin
Cimarron
Everett Parsons
Neodesha
Pherigs
Ottawa
Omaha
Warrior
Raw
Rodeo
Triumph
Wichita
Chase
Reno
Mulch Protects Plants Reduces Weeds and Labor
A three inch mulch layer shields roses shrubs and new plantings from weeds and soil heat while minimizing evaporation. Peat moss hay grass clippings or decayed compost are spread to cover roots and beds and nearly eliminate hoeing and cultivation work.
Advertising Safe Buying Is Your Guide to Adv
The piece highlights prudent consumer practices in advertising and buying. It outlines safety tips, verification steps, and trustworthy sources to avoid scams and make informed purchases. It stresses due diligence and cautious evaluation of ads before committing funds.
Chemicals Disinfect Farm Water Supply
Erie county agricultural agent Bill Dickson warns farm water clean water is often contaminated by uncovered wells, dusty cisterns, or polluted surface runoff. He outlines chlorine and chlorine compounds, bleach, and chlorinated lime as disinfectants for wells cisterns and small systems, plus boiling for safety and consulting health officials when contamination is suspected.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Cleaning grain bins to store 1964 crop advised by agent
Erie farmers should clean grain bins now to prevent contamination of wheat. Inspections include sweeping out old grain and sacks and spraying walls and floors with Methoxychlor or DDT or malathion. Check for rodent holes and use approved poisons to control mice and rats.
Protecting Bees Improves Alfalfa
In Fredonia county agent Dan Pherigo notes alfalfa seed set relies on pollinating insects. Protect wild bees and honeybees, increase honeybee hives to three to six per acre, and control competing flowering plants during bloom for better seed set.
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Dan Pherigo
Use Black Plastic As Tomato Mulch
ERIE A 40 inch wide strip of black plastic under tomato plants will work well replacing straw mulch. It prevents fruit rot and leaf spots, conserves moisture, reduces weeds, speeds growth, and boosts yields without depleting soil nitrogen. Install around plants promptly and anchor with soil. purchase at hardware stores.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Production Hints For Sudan Forage
Erie farmers not yet pasturing sudan grass should wait until it reaches 18 to 24 inches to avoid prussic acid in younger growth. Rotate short grazing periods with heavy stock and allow regrowth to 18 to 24 inches before re grazing for maximum safe production and minimal trampling losses.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Sudan
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