Demonstration Farms Thrive in Kansas Across the State
Kansas uses off campus demonstration plots to teach farmers by showing wheat and other crops under local conditions. In 1974 county agents launched 60 plus wheat tours and 42 soybean demos, with varieties like Buckskin Centurk and Clark 63 on display.
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Kansas State University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas
P. H. Ross
Leavenworth
Ross
Kansas Board of Regents
Peterson
Ted Walter
Walter
Buckskin
Centurk
Cloud
Danne
Eagle
Homestead
Kirwin
Parker
Sage
Scout
Trison
Triumph
Clark
Williams
Columbus
Cutler
USDA merges six Texas milk orders into single market
The USDA after a mail vote merges North Texas Austin Waco Central West Texas Corpus Christi San Antonio and South Texas into one Texas federal milk marketing order effective July 1. The merger passed 3 933 farmers 97 percent of 4 065 voting and includes expanded coverage and unified pooling rules.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
North Texas
Austin Waco
Central West Texas
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
South Texas
C. E. Dunham
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
Dallas
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Wheat harvest lag slows in Kansas as rain aids moisture
Kansas wheat harvest remains about a week to ten days behind normal with only five percent of fields ready state wide at week’s end. The Crop and Livestock Reporting Service noted 70 percent ripening in extreme south central and southeast counties and widespread moisture benefits while eastern Kansas faced excess moisture and needed drying weather.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
North
Wheat may aid feed shortage for Kansas livestock
Kansas State University expert John Brethour says wheat could ease the 1975 feed grain shortage as it becomes competitive with corn when costs are below 115 percent of corn per bushel or 130 percent of milo. He urges producers to assess wheat use, price and supply and to secure feed for the summer amid ongoing demand from cattle hogs dairy poultry and exports.
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Hays
Great Plains
John Brethour
Kansas State University Branch Experiment Station
Brethour
Kansas
South Central States
Cattleman lauds new meat origin labeling law in Oklahoma
Frances Spagna of the Concerned Cattlemen of Oklahoma welcomes Gov. Boren's signing of a law requiring cafes and stores to label whether red meat and meat products are foreign domestic or both. The rule covers fresh frozen canned meats and carcasses and takes effect 90 days after adjournment.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Cattlemen of
Oklahoma
Frances Spagna
Stuart
David Boren
Spagna
Your Money Your Money Making Ends Meet
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Extension notes warn of herbicide hoax
Neosho County Extension Director cautions Kansas farmers about out of state salesmen selling dubious herbicide mixtures with tiny active ingredients and high oil content. EPA notes no violations but urges buyers to compare cost per pound and buy from reputable dealers. Also includes strawberry renovation steps for year two and beyond.
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Neosho County
Kansas
Environmental Protection Agency
Grain forecast worsens in Southern Hemisphere weather hits
UPI reports Agriculture Department specialists cut 1975 harvest projections for Australia and Argentina amid dry conditions. Australia’s 1975-76 wheat exports may drop to 6.3 million tons, Argentina corn and sorghum production falling sharply. UK feed demand rises as livestock feeding increases, with Britain buying more American corn and sorghum. The U.S. 1975 corn crop is on track to 145 167 million tons if weather stays favorable.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
U.S
Australia
United Kingdom
New Price Support Loans to Be Staggered This Year
The Agriculture Department announced a new anniversary loan plan allowing price support loans on 1975 grain crops with staggered maturities. Loans for corn and grain sorghum run from harvest through May 31, 1976, while wheat oats barley and rye loans go from harvest through March 31 1976. Farmers may store grain on farm or in approved warehouses under the loans.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
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