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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
6
Kansas hog producers are urged to shield feeder pigs from heat for better feed efficiency. A California test showed 100 lb hogs used 255 lb feed at 70F but 400 lb at 90F. Suggestions include 12–14 sq ft shade per hog, a ventilated shed, and fog or wallow cooling with proper drainage and sanitation.
Erie announces the marketing quota penalty for excess 1961 crop wheat at 1.98 per bushel, equal to 45 percent of May parity. Quotas, approved by growers in July, apply to farms with excess wheat unless 15 acres or less are harvested or a 30 acre feed agreement is signed.
Through April Kansas farmers placed 19 153 605 bushels of 1960 crop corn under price support loans and purchase agreements. Chairman Gilbert W. Egbert of the Kansas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee reported that the May 31 deadline for taking out 1960 crop loans stood, with July 3 as loan maturity. Nationwide 1960 crop support through April trails only the 1948 crop, and total 545 million bushels with most farm stored, some warehouse stored, and about 20 million under purchase agreements.
The article discusses essential nutrients required in calf milk rations during the first three months. It notes 50 key nutrients found in milk, the diminishing need as roughage and rumen development proceed, and warns milk substitutes often fail to meet all nutrient requirements, leading to losses and deficiency lesions on post mortem.
Kansas farmers sign up heavily for the emergence feed grain program. About 70 percent of corn and grain sorghum producers were enrolled by June 1, with 84,529 of 125,200 farms participating. Base acreages show 1,533,000 corn and 4,720,900 sorghum, with large portions diverted to conservation. National totals reflect substantial participation in both corn and grain sorghum programs.
Silvio Alvarez of Colombia will speak at a public meeting tomorrow night at 8 in the courthouse basement. He will show colour slides and discuss his work as a 4-H club agent aiding rural farmers in Colombia. The Wilson County 4-H clubs sponsor the event to foster cross country understanding through the student exchange program.
Farmers with 1960 crop corn loans and purchase agreements in the angou mois moth area may use a reseal program. Leon Choate, chairman of the Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee, reports the plan under its provisions.
Erie producers seeking a 1962 new farm wheat acreage allotment on farms with no wheat history 1959 60 or 61 must file by July 1. Write to the Neosho County ASC office for forms as the committee weighs allotments to rotating wheat farms former wheat owners now leasing farms and new independent producers.
Erie forms are available at the Neosho County Extension Office for farmers seeking four cent per gallon refunds on gasoline bought before July 1 1961 and used on the farm since June 30 19 60. The filing deadline is October 2 1961 and only one claim per farmer per year. Farmers who filed before will receive a form by mail. new applicants may obtain forms at the extension office.
In 1960 United States fatalities from accidents totaled 93 000 with 9 300 000 disabling injuries and a loss of about 13.5 billion dollars. Falls caused 40 percent of home deaths and 41 percent of all accidents were motor vehicle related. Kansas reports 55 farm work deaths 34 tractor related and 8 from other farm machinery. Rural fatal crashes often involved traffic law violations and no collision incidents.
Farmers may extend loans and purchase agreements until July 31 1961 to reseal corn in the angoumois moth area. Advances in storage handling and insect control now allow extended storage. Interested farmers should contact the county ASC office by May 26.
Farmers should clean grain bins now to prevent contamination of the 1961 wheat crop and avoid price penalties. Sweep bins free of old grain and debris, spray walls and floors with Methoxychlor or Malathion solutions, and check for rodent holes and passageways.
ERIE Neosho County 4 H members Ruby Baker Ronnie Smith and Marlene Duling of the Prairie Schooners 4 H Club will attend the Junior Leadership Camp at Cedar Bluff Camp north of Coffeyville from June 18 to 21 as part of the summer camping schedule announced by Bill Dickson assistant county agent.
Sierra Leone earned its name meaning Lion Mountain from an early description by Portuguese sailors, reflecting the landscape and local perception during early exploration.
Water and nutrient content in green alfalfa and green brome grass are given with digestible nutrients 14.7 and 19.7 percent respectively. Piolak yeast and mineral Vita Min supplement are suggested to balance the ration used at Ralph F. Chapman or Dannen Elevator.
Kansas State University grain marketing specialist Norman V. Whitehair says cash wheat prices will trend similarly to last year if the price support program remains unchanged. He notes a 1961 national minimum price support of 1.78 dollars and forecasts harvest-time selling will press the market despite loan and export activity.
Farmers must meet total conservation and idle land criteria based on 1959 and 1960 acreage to qualify for 1961 soybean price support. The national price support is $2.30 per bushel, with No. 4 grade and under 14 percent moisture, plus adequate storage. Loans and purchase agreements run through Jan 31 1962. Lindane, chlordane, and toxaphene treatments are recommended for pest control with specified rates and durations.
In Erie, early June is ideal for post emergent crabgrass control as seedlings reach two to four leaves. Repeated sprays are often needed with products containing ammonium methyl arsenate or di sodium methyl arsenate. Follow directions, and keep lawn practices in mind to aid control.
Erie price support for soybeans produced in 1961 will be available to farmers who maintain their normal acreage of conservation use and idle land according to Jim Norris chairman of the county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
Erie expert Bill Dickson suggests using chloradane toxaphene or lindane for chigger control in picnic areas or lawns. Recommend mixing two cups of 40 percent emulifiable concentrate in five gallons of water or one third cup of 25 percent concentrate per application.
Brief page entry from the Chanute Tribune dated Tuesday June 13 1961. Contains local notices and community items typical of a small town newspaper page with short notes and public notices.
Erie Neosho County 4 H girls were reminded by Bill Dickson assistant county agent to attend the home economics judging contest at Fredonia tomorrow. Nine classes of clothing foods and home furnishings will be judged, starting at 8 45 a m at the court house.
Extra strong oats and grain mix marketed as 1gh grade Feeds promise sturdy start for flocks and herds. Advertiser urges initial feeding to spur growth and healthy development of livestock.
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