Garden Pest Control and Flood Gate Notes for Wilson County
Wilson County extension agent Dan Pherigo outlines home garden pest controls using Methoxychlor and malathion and explains their uses and harvest safety. The article also surveys flood gate types, self feeding beef cattle, foot rot risk after rains, fertilizer mixes, leptospirosis signs, gopher control, and an automatic farm feed weighing device from Kansas State University.
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Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Kansas State University
Pure Farm Water Is Big Problem
Erie reports that farm water purity is challenged by uncovered wells and poor covers, with shallow wells easily polluted by surface water. Cisterns pick up dust and debris from roofs, though filters help little with some contaminants.
Purify Water On Farm With Simple Methods
Farmers should disinfect cisterns after rain and boil water at least five minutes for safety. Chlorine based products, laundry bleach, and calcium hypochlorite are common disinfectants. Orval Wood cites man’s carelessness as the main weed seed spreader. harvesting gear must be cleaned to prevent seed distribution and avoid fines up to 500 dollars per count.
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T. Paul
Orval Wood
Neosho County
Kansas
Market Vote For Turkeys June 18-22
Erie producers will vote on a proposed national marketing order for turkeys at ASCS county and state offices June 18 to 22. A two thirds approval by number or volume is needed to adopt. Eligible voters must have marketed over 3,600 pounds in 1961. The plan aims for fair returns, reasonable prices, and to curb over-supply, with measures subject to advisory board review and USDA approval.
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Erie
ASCS
William G. Neely
Neely
Secretary of Agriculture
Turkey
Stripcropping for erosion control in summer establishment
Stripcropping for wind or water erosion control can best be established in the summer when vegetative growth on erosion-resistant strips can be established. The steeper and the more erodible the soil, the narrower the strips should be.
Inexpensive Automatic Feed Weigher Proves Useful
The feed weigher can be built for under 100 dollars and helps farmers measure grain for dairy feed, hogs, or beef cattle. Plans are available at the Extension office.
Hog operation and yeast supplement claim by Beukema
Byron G Beukema describes a mixed hog herd of Spotted Poland and Yorkshire sold mainly for breeding. He states over 800 pigs were furrowed in 1960 with sows averaging nine piglets weaned per litter and credits 30 pounds of Pio lak yeast supplement per ton of gestation feed for sow improvement.
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Byron G. Beukema
Chlorine Disinfection Guide For Safe Water Use
Guidelines advise mixing one heaping tablespoon of chlorinated lime into two gallons of water and using one part of this solution per 100 parts water. Allow thirty minutes for action before use. Chloride hypochlorite bought fresh from drug stores loses strength after opening. For cisterns and wells use two ounces per 1000 gallons. If a chlorine taste is present, treatment is effective. if not, more is needed. Different waters react differently due to sediment and other chemicals. If contamination is suspected, contact the county health officer or State Board of Health for testing and safe corrective steps.
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Dickson
State Board of Health
Mosquitoes Bother A Little Early
Erie reports mosquitoes arriving early due to heavy rains creating many temporary water pools. County farm agent Bill Dickson cites control options including residual sprays of DDT chlordane lindane or toxaphene around homes and in shrubs. Larvae in small pools respond to oil or low concentration DDT chlordane lindane or toxaphene. Aerosol bombs available locally offer temporary relief.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Referendum on Turkey Marketing Order Seeks Producer Vote
The proposal would authorize assessments on all processed turkeys to fund the advisory board and administrative committee and support market research. If approved, another producer referendum is due in October 1964 with two-year intervals thereafter. Turkey producers should contact ASCS county offices to check voting eligibility.
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Secretary of Agriculture
ASCS
Neely
Sudan Grass As Pasture Management Notes
County farm agent Bill Dickson outlines how to use sudan grass for pasture. Wait until grass reaches 18 to 24 inches to avoid Prussic acid, then rotate short grazing periods to allow rapid regrowth. Irrigation improves forage production and length of the grazing season with efficient use and less trampling loss.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Sudan
The Tribune by Carrier Twenty-Eight Cents Weekly
The notice promotes subscription pricing, stating the Tribune can be delivered by carrier for 38 cents per week, with pricing details and fulfillment terms for subscribers.
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