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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
5
Erie iron in farm water is widespread across Kansas. Iron bacteria and iron oxides cause taste, stains, and clogged pipes. Chlorine treatments, filters, and manganese greensand oxidation can mitigate iron. analysis by manufacturers or labs is advised before treatment.
Erie report urges hog producers to shade feeder pigs during heat. Testing shows 100 lb hogs fed at 70 F use far less feed for pork than at higher temps. 12 to 14 sq ft shade per hog recommended, with 16 to 20 ft wide sheds. Fog cooling via pressure water and thermostatic nozzles suit large herds. wallows as alternative.
Erie reports that many Kansas farmers rent land or share in farm enterprises. Equitable leases align income with costs. keys are examining each party’s contributions, using community practices as guides, and ensuring fair sharing to sustain productivity and long term plans.
Erie county agent says a 40 inch black plastic strip under tomato beds serves as mulch, reducing rot and weeds while conserving moisture and boosting yields. It does not deplete soil nitrogen like decomposing straw, and should be anchored and installed quickly if plants are already in place.
Fredonia Kansas announces the Flint Hills Bull Testing Station will hold a 1964 bull test beginning July 19 with entry due by June 15. Bulls from all Kansas regions will be accepted. ration uses prairie hay. Chair Richard Stryker aims for 120 bulls. prior event drew 750 visitors and 500-plus at the sale.
Wilson County farmers rely on phosphate fertilizer says Dan Pherigo county agent. Applied at planting it moves slowly through soil and must be placed near seed. Phosphate boosts early growth helping crops outpace weeds, especially legumes grasses and small grains. not usually needed in large amounts for corn or grain sorghums.
ERIE The field sprayer is a difficult farm machine to adjust and must be set for each spraying job. The rate of application is found by measuring spray over a defined area and calculating gallons or pounds per acre. Most sprayers are still adjusted by trial and error, with emphasis on error. A slide-guide device titled Guide for Adjusting Field is described to simplify the process.
The Extension office provides a free guide titled Sprayers that outlines a four step procedure to adjust the sprayer for correct gallons per acre and how to mix chemicals in desired proportions.
The survey shows the United States imported 33,000,000 pounds of lobster during 1942, reflecting the seafood trade scale amid wartime logistics. Details highlight the volume and potential regional distributors and market demand.
Dr. E L Stephenson of Arkansas Experiment Station notes a 10 percent gain with 2 percent Live Cell Yeast and a 232 percent increase when adding 2 percent fish solubles alongside 2 percent Live Cell Yeast. The figures highlight significant boosts in swine profits from these feed additives.
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