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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
5
Expert Bill Dickson notes alfalfa relies on soil fertility and proper inoculation at planting. Key nutrients include lime, phosphorus, potash, and possibly boron. soil pH should be 6.5 or higher, with lime raising pH and releasing bound phosphate. Regular soil testing and topdressings support persistent yields.
Kansas State University foresters announce one herbicide application can control both broad leaf and grass weeds in shelterbelts and windbreaks. Pre emergent simazine is common and minimizes tree injury. apply before seeds germinate. Apply in bands three to four feet wide in tree rows and one to two feet in dense plantings. avoid soil disturbance over treated areas.
Lowered farm production prompts a call to quality seed aimed at improving output. The message invites farmers to switch to seeds that assure higher production per acre, offering a practical solution to boost crop size and productivity.
Hudson farm five miles northwest of Erie shows benefits from conservation practices begun in 1948 with SCS help. Waterways, rock check dams, diversions, terraces, lime, and cover crops reduced erosion and boosted yields with corn barley and soybeans improving.
ERIE farmers can get federal gasoline tax refund forms from the Neosho County Extension Office. A four cent per gallon refund applies to gasoline bought for farm use before July 1 1963 and used on the farm since June 30 1962. Only one claim per farmer per year, with deadline September 30 1963.
FREDONIA Planting varieties of vegetables adapted to state conditions is one of the requirements to good success with gardening. County agent Dan Pheri notes new varieties are tested each year at experiment stations across the state. Strawberries can be a profitable crop for home or commercial use with proven varieties. Dixieland, Pocahontas, Surecrop, and Armowe are recommended with timing to extend picking. Soak roots before planting and space rows four by two feet.
A Journal of Dairy Science experiment by Dan Pherigo shows that overfeeding heifers to grow faster raises costs and reduces milk yield. Seven twin pairs were used. normally fed heifers averaged 727 pounds while high feeders averaged 964. Fat milk yield dropped to 85 percent and lactation length was 20 days shorter in heavier twins. Dairymen should feed normal requirements.
Wilson County calendar published by county agent Dan Pherigo lists 4-H events. June 27 4-H Leader Training. July 1 to 4 4-H Style Revue and Best Groomed Boy Contest entries due. July 2 Extension Board meeting. July 7 to 10 County 4-H Camp. July 12 County-wide 4-H Daily and District Home Economics Judging Contest in Sedan. July 13 4-H Home Improvement Tour.
Iron chlorosis causes yellowing in foliage. Solve by acidifying soil and adding iron sulfate and ground sulfur in equal parts. Apply one pound per inch of trunk diameter under tree canopy, adjust for smaller trees. For lawns, dig holes 18 to 24 inches deep, water after filling. Shrubs need eight pounds per 1000 square feet and immediate watering. A faster method is spraying with ferrous sulfate solution and a detergent wetter.
ERIE says evergreen plants such as upright and spreading junipers should be pruned within the next couple of weeks. They have shown major growth for the new year and pruning now allows wounds to heal and new foliage to fill open spaces. Maintaining shape preserves the landscape plan and prevents overgrowth from spoiling sight lines and the intended yard effect.
Erie dairy expert Bill Dickson notes summer production drops stem from insufficient total energy. He advises ample pasture plus silage hay or green chop, with energy-rich grain for fiber low feeds and night grazing. A 1200 lb cow should get at least 12 lb hay per day, with grain to cover 7-9 lb TD N if hay is low, and to offset heat reduced appetite.
Erie report notes that proper use of 2 4 D aids broadleaf weed control in grain sorghums when seedbed prep and cultivation fail. Best spraying when plants are about 12 inches tall. avoid improper use to prevent injury. Rates range from one eighth to one third pound per acre. forage sorghums tolerate it better than grain sorghums, though lodging can occur on heavy grains before silage harvest.
Kansas cattlemen increasingly add platform scales for trucks and livestock to weigh gains and ration costs. Choose level locations, proper pits, and follow manufacturer specs. Have scales tested by state weights and measures and maintain them for accuracy.
Erie reports say mosquitoes have surged due to many temporary water pools from recent rains. County agent Bill Dickson advises residual sprays of DDT chlordane or lindane around homes to kill adults and oil based or low concentration insecticides for larvae. Aerosol bombs available locally offer temporary relief.
Adm Hyman G Rickover told the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce that the United States has the shortest public school day among leading nations, highlighting comparative education length.
Results from the 1962 Colby Kansas State University branch station test show ewes flushed with cereal pasture plus grain or buffalo grass pasture produced larger lamb crops than other flushing rations. Average weight gain was 86 pounds per ewe over 41 days, with the grain-heavy rations yielding less gain.
In Larned Kansas a 4 year old farm laborer William H Brown was charged with arson after an explosion at his wife's home on June 15 Deputy state fire marshal Eugene E Hasting said Brown admitted opening a gas valve in the basement A plumber Lyle Haston was nearby and shut off gas at the meter preventing a fire
In a feeding trial, ewes averaged 10.9 pounds gain per ewe. Lot one and lot two received alfalfa hay and sorghum silage with varying sorghum grain. Lot two got twice as much whole sorghum grain as other groups and gained 2.6 pounds more per ewe and about 10 percent more lambs. Lot three replaced alfalfa with soybean meal and, while gains declined, lambing numbers remained similar. Roughly 9 percent lambed in 30 days, indicating small date-of-lambing differences across lots.
State of Kansas Department of Education gives notice to voters of common school district No. 64 Neosho County that a special meeting will be held at 800 pm on Sunday in July 1963 to vote on disorganization of the district and attachment of its territory to other districts. Rabern Powers, Clerk of Dist. No. 464, signs. Prepared by Adel F. Throckmorton, State Superintendent.
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