New Center Opens For Farm Research
Garden City hosts dedication of a $100 000 soil and plant research facility at the Kansas State University Garden City branch station. Gov. Avery Lt. Gov. Crutcher and state leaders attend as 500 southwest Kansas contributors, including farmers and merchants, join in the ceremony and $40 000 matching funds for the center’s lab and three greenhouses.
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Garden City
Kansas State University
William H. Avery
John Crutcher
Board of Regents
Crutcher
James A. McCain
Glenn H. Beck
K-State
Floyd W. Smith
Kansas Agricul
Tural
Harold Mulville
Dighton
Garden City Experiment Station
A. B
Andy) Erhart
Southwest Kansas
Smith
Kansas
Garden
Southwestern
Board of
Regents
Experiment Station
Max Fogleman
Spraying Schedule for Pecans Guides Growers
Erie reports pecan growers should plan a summer spray program as a bumper crop is expected. First spray in early June targets nut case bearer and leaf casebearer with Sevin and malathion if aphids or mites are present, followed by three to four week apart applications and adjustments for wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
County intensifies Johnson grass control on roadsides
County Commissioner Ken Casper announces the annual Johnson grass spray season using Dalpom and Momo bore when suitable. Four tractor sprayers will operate on county roads with state highway reimbursements. the weed supervisor will focus on roads, not selling discounted sprays to individuals.
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Ken Casper
Casper
State Highway Commission
Neosho County
Boar Selection and Performance Testing for Swine Herds
Neosho county farm agent Fred DeLano explains that boar quality drives herd genetics and profitability. He notes high quality meat hogs and efficiency help offset prices, and emphasizes performance testing from the Kansas swine testing station. Guidelines include two pounds daily gain, feed efficiency of 250 pounds feed per 100 pounds gain, and backfat under one inch at 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
DeLano
Kansas
Neosho
Neosho County 4-H Fair Showing Plans Ahead
ERIE June notes call for active 4-H project work with tours and county and state fair dates in coming months. The Neosho County Fair is August 4 5 and 6 with livestock entries requiring proof of ownership and proper registration by specified deadlines.
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Erie
Neosho County
Topeka
Hutchinson
Careful Use of Spray on Crops After Rains
Erie reports rapid weed growth after recent rains with 2 4 D applied on corn fields. Farmers should read label instructions, avoid over applying, and ensure correct sprayer rate. Apply drops when corn exceeds 10 inches and spray sorghum between 4 and 10 inches. Use cool, high humidity and calm winds to avoid yield loss.
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Erie
Freeze Branding Studied by Western Livestock Experts
Dr. Keith Farrell of the USDA presented a cautious approach to freeze branding at a Washington State University meeting of western livestock specialists. Extension specialists endorsed tri state field trials in Washington Oregon and Idaho to test instant permanent identification under county supervision with interstate guidelines.
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Erie
Keith Farrell
USDA
Farrell
Washington State University
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Tri-State
Kansas
Oats Support At 65 Cents For 1966 Crop
Fredonia reports 1966 crop oats price support set at 65 cents per bushel in Wilson County unchanged from 1965. Grade No 3 basis with premiums for Grade No 2, heavy weight, and extra heavy weight. discounts for stained, weathered, or garlicky oats. Loans and purchases used. no service charge if crops redeemed rather than CCC delivery.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Alva Lambert
Wilson Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Lambert
Commodity Credit Corporation
Day for 4 H Appreciation Day Proclaimed in Kansas
Gov. William H. Avery proclaims Kansas 4H Appreciation Day tomorrow. At Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City the traditional program honors friends of 4 H with delegates from Kansas State University and more than 1200 club members from every county attending an afternoon at the 4 H Center ending with an assembly by Governor Avery.
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Manhattan
Kansas
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University OF Wisconsin
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Ralph F. Chapman
Neosho County Fair
Chanute
H. R. Krokstrom
Martin Baugher
The
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