Grazing Patterns Key to Beef Yields and Returns
Long term pasture studies at Fort Hays show lighter grazing yields higher per acre beef and gains per animal, while heavier grazing reduces root depth and top growth. Results include 10 year averages of 208, 181, and 127 pounds gain for light, moderate, and heavy grazing, with corresponding 41, 54, and 64 pounds per acre beef yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hays Branch
Mahlon Morley
John Launchbaugh
Launchbaugh
Fertile Soil Drought Aid Explained by Chicago Committee
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee reports that soil fertility can reduce drought impact and help farm yields. It cites a rebuilt 114 acre Midwest farm where corn averaged 39 bushels per acre during 1952-54 drought years, versus 4.3 in 1945 and 1947 before rebuilding, and 61.5 bushels in 1948-1951 with peaks of 70 and 72. Five good and five poor seasons have occurred in the decade since the current owner bought the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Agricultural Service
Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Contemporary Farm Houses Guide Aids Erie Builders
Erie residents can borrow a new book from the county extension office. Contemporary Farm Houses offers flexible designs for farm and non crowded locations and covers planning, layout, construction ideas, air conditioning, heating, lighting, wiring, and outdoor finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
County Agricultural Extension Office
Retreading Process For Metal Equipment
A New York manufacturer introduces a welding based retreading method to extend metal parts life. The process can renew metal on old parts, boosting lifespan from two to twenty five times. A recent study showed plowshares lasting from three to (text cut).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hardfacing Methods For Gear Teeth Limited To Stress Areas
The passage explains that hardfacing can be repeated and localized. It notes that on machines with gears turning in one direction re tempering may occur only on the stressed tooth sides, allowing targeted wear resistance.
New Angus Association Opens National Headquarters in St Joseph
ST JOSEPH MO June 25 marks opening of the American Angus Association new national headquarters. The event lets employees transact business from a permanent home of their own, a move long planned since the association’s 1883 founding. Since 1902 it has occupied Chicago stock yard offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Angus Assn
Association
Stock Yard
Chicago
Planting Season For Sudan Grass In Kansas
Mahlon Mor ley advises planting Sudan grass between now and mid June for good summer pasture. Seedbed preparation mirrors other small-seeded grasses. Sow at about one inch depth. deeper raises poorer germination. Staggered plantings yield early and late pasture. Kansas recommendations vary 12 to 25 lb per acre by region. Greenleaf and Wheeler favored due to prussic acid safety, though seed is scarce. Contamination from other sorghems and Johnson grass is the main risk. Kansas State tests show 18 to 24 inch height strip grazing reduces prussic acid production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Sudan
Mahlon Morley
W. E. McAdams
Kansas
Wayne Fowler
Kansas Crop
Improvement Assn
Fowler
Kansas State College
Added Features For Field Day At Kansas State
Erie reports the plant science field day at Kansas State College in Manhattan on June 9 expands beyond the spring agronomy event. Highlights include tours of the agronomy farm and plots, visits to the plant disease nursery and turf lots, new exhibits, wheat rust and weed control, liquid fertilizers, and displays from the world wheat collection. A noon luncheon precedes talks by Dean Arthur Weber and Dr Harold Jones along with other speakers. Tours begin at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Mahlon Morley
K-State
Arthur D. Weber
Harold E. Jones
Kansas Extension Service
Agronomy
Vibriosis Threat to Cattle Industry Warns Kansas Experts
Veterinarians say Vibriosis, now in Wilson County, leads to sterility and abortion, causing heavy losses in cattle. Dr. F. H. Oberst of Kansas State College notes spread via natural breeding and contact. Early diagnosis and veterinary led control plans can minimize herd losses. Mahlon Morley reports several Wilson County herds affected. Cattlemen are urged to act quickly if symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Wilson County
United States
F. H. Oberst
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Mahlon Morley
Neosho County
Allen County 1957 Wheat Allotment Declines
C R Wolford chairman Allen County ASC reports a 1957 wheat allotment cut to 22 678 acres despite 378 more acres grown than last year. 431 farms joined new leases making them eligible for 1957 allotment as many farmers sowed under 15 acres. Notices will be mailed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Wolford
Allen County
ASC
19th Flint Hills Rodeo Promises Big Weekend
The 19th annual Flint Hills Rodeo will be staged this weekend in Strong City with top cowboys from across the nation competing for about $3,000 in prizes in bareback saddle bronc bull riding calf roping and bulldogging. The Saturday parade starts at 10 AM and rodeo dances take place in Cottonwood Falls and Strong City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Hills
Strong City
Cottonwood Falls
Bermuda Grass Shows High Survival Rate
Manhattan Kansas State University turf head Ray A Keen reports Bermuda grasses tested show strong survival in trials. He notes many new Bermuda varieties survive well under local conditions and may advance turf programs at the K State garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Manhattan
Ray A. Keen
K-State
Grass survival trial shows mixed results in region
The campus endured winter with surprisingly good survival. Aranda grass greened up early in April, Texas 22 Bermuda and Emer ald Zoysia showed growth. African Bermuda slow, Tiffine 50 percent, Tifton 328 fair, Tiflawn lost. Soil and water conservation practices praised. sod waterways showed good stands. Team members include Teas Abbott Fournier Crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aranda
Texas
Bermuda
Tifton
Neosho County
McKinnie
William H. Teas
F. DeWitt Abbott
Joe Fournier
Salina
C. E. Crews
Iola
Projects listed by SCS office in Erie area
Farmers prepare land for soil and water conservation as rainfall returns. Charles P. McKinnie of the Soil Conservation Service notes district and ACP cooperators shaping sod waterways on the Harshman sheep ranch near Thayer and on farms in Stark and Erie. An inspection team praised recent work and planning efforts for irrigation and detention dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Charles P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
District
ACP
Harshman
Thayer
Ellis Holtzman
John Bollig
Earl Kirkpatrick
Kimball
Albert Lydick
Stark
F. E
Topeka
Kenneth George
Warren McMillen
SCS
Sunflower Boys State Elections Pick Governors From 550 Voters
Sunflower Boys State voters elected 16 city officers with 550 high school boys taking part. John Brown of Lawrence and Frank Naylor of Kansas City led the Federalist and Nationalist party tickets for governor, while Wellington and other towns named mayors including Kenneth Rothrock, Mike Engle, Kenny Filosa, and Dale Evans among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
John Brown
Lawrence
Frank Naylor
Kansas City
Sunflower
Kenneth Rothrock
Mike Engle
Wellington
Kenny Filosa
Alma
Bill Pryor
Oswego
Scott McVay
Clay Center
Dale Evans
Topeka
Bob Childers
Baxter Springs
Alfalfa Gains With Topdress
Chicago report notes old alfalfa fields yield an extra ton of hay per acre after topdressing with fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin alfalfa yields rise with spring topdressing
University of Wisconsin soil expert Dc J Chapman reports alfalfa hay yields increased by an average 2,322 pounds per acre across 838 demonstrations statewide. Despite a dry summer, topdressing with 8.16 dollars worth of phosphate and potash fertilizer in spring boosted production, with even greater gains possible if done the previous fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Dc. J. Chapman
University of Wisconsin
Chapman
Youths Body Found in River at Manhattan
The body of John Gamino, 22, Manhattan, was recovered from the Kansas River yesterday after he drowned while swimming Sunday in the area. Authorities reported the death appears accidental with no foul play suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kas
John Gamino
Kansas River
Gamino
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chanute Sales
Chapman Feed Service
Ames
Potter's Hatchery
Angus Association
Kansas State
Mid-America
Mr. Farmer
North Santa Fe
Chanute, Kansas
Flint Hill
the Farmers of
Southeast
Chanute Production Credit Association
Arthur Solomon
Sec'v.Treas
P.O. Box
Sunflower Boys
David L. McCune
S. Steuben
Robert N. Allen
Bolin’s
Sporting Goods
North Central
Parsons, Kansas
Toys Trappers
Herring Hale Marvin
W. H. Bolin
Col
W. E. Willey
Floyd Rapalino
Commercial Bank
Farmer's Insurance
Judy
Ebur Schultz
Schultz & Judy
S. Highland
Nutrena
Ray Wilson
E. Main
THE
Bank OF Commerce
the Friendly Bank
F.dlc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!