Horticulturist Buys Gomer Orchard in Cherryvale
Orchard and farm near Cherryvale sold to Max E. Fogleman, a horticulture PhD holder from Kentucky. He plans a greenhouse, pick it yourself orchard, fall vegetables, and expanded irrigation with 10 acres of orchard and 675 trees. Red Gomer remains in the area to assist and watch the project grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer
Cherryvale
Max E. Forleman
Fogelman
Kansas State University
Manhattan
University of Kentucky At
Lexington
Fogleman
Mrs. Fogleman
Clay Carl
Debbie
Roger
Randy
Doug
United States
University of Kentucky
Red Gomer
Clean the Sprayer and Prevent Garden Damage
Neosho Extension notes warn that improper sprayer cleaning after using pesticides damages fruit and vegetables. Rinse with eight tablespoons ammonia per gallon of water, wear rubber gloves, prune damaged wood, apply a dormant spray in spring, and use lime sulfur for overwintering insects. Bagworms threaten evergreens. kill small larvae with Dibrom, diazinon, Sevin or lead arsenate per label directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kelly
Surveys Begin for Cedar Creek Dam Project in Altoona
Preliminary work for the Cedar Creek Rural Environmental Assistance Program detention dam is under way in Altoona. Topographical surveys are finished for three sites and design work continues on the J Leroy Barker site and McMillen-Sommars site. Total estimated cost 61400 dollars will be shared by about 22 farmers and ranchers, the Cedar Creek Watershed Board, and federal funds, with benefits including flood control, erosion reduction, water for agriculture, road and bridge protection, wildlife, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Cedar Creek
William Huser
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee
J. Leroy Barker
Marvin Price
Soil Conservation Service
Sedan
McMillen - Sommars
Dale Newton
Cedar Creek Watershed Board
Federal
Scandinavia Boosts US Soybean Imports in 1971
The Agriculture Department notes Scandinavia contributed to rising US soybean imports. Denmark led with a record 534,769 metric tons, up over 25 percent. Norway also increased purchases, Sweden buys more than its small traditional level, and Finland maintains past rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Agriculture Department
Scandinavia
United States
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion Gomer
Farm Products Management, Inc
Coffeyville
Gomer Orchard
Kansas
Chard
Mr. Fogleman
Tribune
Orig
Penneys
Towncraft
Neosho Extension Notes
Paul W. Kelly
Neosho County
Erie
Huser
Edwin Greer
Don Divined Restaurant
N. Santa Fe
N. Steuben
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