Neosho County Sees 1962 Wheat Price Support Changes
Erie reports 1962 wheat price support in Neosho County will use terminal rates, grade and sedimentation tests for premiums, with a $2.06 per bushel target and a three cent premium above national averages. Loans and purchase agreements run through Jan 31 1963. participation in the stabilization program is mandatory for price support eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Glen Neely
Tron
Conservation County
Asmittee
ASCS
Department of Agriculture
U.S
Kansas
Neely
Dairy Grain Substitutes for Hay in Summer Feeding
The article discusses summer dairy feeding, arguing a 1200 pound cow needs hay or its equivalent at 12 pounds per day and may require 7-9 pounds of additional energy from grain. It notes heat reduces appetite, suggests shade and water, and advises grain to replace roughage when hay is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
T.D.N
Dickson
Arizona
Suit for Quiet Title in Tioga Property Filed in Chanute
H. L. Sweaney and Dollie Sweaney sue to quiet title to Lot 10, Block 23, Tioga, now part of Chanute, Neosho County Kansas. Defendants and all interested parties are notified to plead by July 25 1962. otherwise a judgment will be entered.
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State OF
Kansas
District Court
Neosho County
Chanute
H. L. Sweaney
Dollie Sweaney
Tioga
Merie E. Estes
Farm Events In Wilson County Hit By Local Agent
Wilson County farm agent Dan Pherigo lists upcoming farm events. Youth Council meets June 26, State Junior Leadership Conference June 27 at Rock Springs Ranch, Home Grounds Beautification Tour July 6, County 4 H Camp July 8 11 at Rock Springs Ranch, District Home Economics Judging School July 12 at Howard 4 H building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Rock Springs Ranch
Howard
Three Neosho 4-Hers At Leadership Camp
Three Neosho County 4-H members will attend the State Junior Leadership Camp at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch from June 27 to July 2. Delegates Joyce Womeldorff and Ronne Smith from Prairie Schooners 4-H, with Nancy Bartholomew of Shamrock 4-H as counselor, will participate in activities focused on junior leadership duties and functions.
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ERIE
Neosho County
Rock Springs
Bill Dickson
Joyce Womeldorff
Ronne Smith
The
Prairie Schooners
4-H
Nancy Bartholomew
Shamrock
Spray Wheat For Insects
ERIE Farmers should protect stored wheat from insect damage once harvest is in bins. Surface sprays pyrethrins or malathion can curb Indian Meal Moth and Angoumois moth, with specific application rates per 1000 bushels. For other stored grain pests use fumigants like carbon tetrachloride or trichloroethylene, following strict safety and equipment guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Pio-lak Promoted as Superior Livestock Supplement
An advertisement touts Pio-lak as a superior yeast vitamin mineral supplement for all livestock and poultry. It claims the product aids digestion and assimilation of home grown grains or roughage, supports normal healthy condition, faster growth, and higher profits through more efficient protein use.
Timmons Featured in Kansas 4-H Journal Back Cover
Charles Timmons, a state blue ribbon winner in electric projects, was featured on the back cover of the Kansas 4-H Journal per county agent Dan Pherigo. He has been active in the 4-H electric project, which offers good opportunities for enrolled 4-H'ers.
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Fredonia
Charles Timmons
Kansas 4-H Journal
Dan Pherigo
Timmons
Pherigo
Seedbed moisture and lime guide for alfalfa prep
Erie county extension emphasizes moist firm seedbeds for legumes and grasses after harvest. Straw should be baled or plowed under. liming is essential for alfalfa, with pH targets around 6.5 or higher and lime timing from two to four years before seeding for best results.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Roses Need Careful Pruning for Growth
Erie expert Bill Dickson notes climbing roses require restraint to bloom best. Ramblers like Crimson Rambler should be heavily pruned by removing two to three of the oldest canes at ground level each year after blooming in June. Climbers with repeat blooms get dead flowers and pods removed.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Pasture Spraying Suggestions From Wilson County Farmer
Dan Pherigo of Wilson County noted brush and weeds in fence rows during wheat harvest and suggested pasture spraying and fertilizer rates to improve pasture management.
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Wilson County
Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Start Bagworm Spray Program in Iola Kansas
Kansas entomologists report most bag worm eggs have hatched in bags on cedars. Insecticide options include Toxaphene, lead arsenate, Sevin, and malathion with spreader-sticker. spraying along fences helps control spread. Farmers advised to adjust stocking rates and fertilize corn and soybeans selectively, noting variable soybean responses and alfalfa fertilizer benefits.
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IOLA
Kansas
Tom Maxwell
Feeder Pig Demand Up Boosts Kansas Prospects
Southeast Kansas feeder pig producers weigh vaccinating and joining a feeder pig association sale. Wilson County agent Dan Pherigo notes extra effort pays. buyers from long distances push prices $2 to $5 higher. Missouri and Arkansas hogs flow into the region, with rising demand across the middle west.
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Fredonia
Kansas
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Missouri
Corn Belt
Middle West
Arkansas
Ground pruning of vines to encourage new cane growth
The excerpt notes that one or two of the oldest canes can be removed at soil level or just above where new canes emerge, describing a pruning method to stimulate regrowth.
Kansas Leaflets Detail Grain Damage Types and Grades
Kansas State University Extension Service releases full color leaflets outlining damage types and grade standards for five major Kansas grains. Each leaflet lists minimum test weight moisture limits and principal damage categories such as weather heat mold smut rot insects sprouting splitting weed seeds and foreign matter. Available leaflets include Wheat Kernel Damage L-19 Soybean Kernel Damage L-57 Grain Sorghum Kernel Damage L-58 Corn Kernel Damage L-59 and Oat Kernel Damage L-103.
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Kansas
Kansas State University Extension Service
Soil Tests Useful In Planning Crops
Wilson County farmers rely on soil tests to plan fertilizer needs. The county soils lab received more than 480 tests last year and expects over 500 this year. Test pricing is about two cents per acre and results are valid for two to three years. Fossils found in Malta imply a historical Europe Africa land bridge.
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Pherigo
Wilson County
Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Farm Surplus Uses Sought by Midwest Leaders
Agricultural leaders from Midwest states urged Congress to allocate more funds for utilization studies of farm products. State directors and legislators from the Midwest Council of Governments and North Central Association pressed coordination to avoid duplication while preserving current production and marketing research budgets. Dr. George Irving Jr of the USDA noted four labs seek new economic uses for farm goods and cited a $170 million investment yielding $2.5 billion in farmer income.
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Omaha
Midwest
State Directors of Agriculture
Agriculture Committee
Midwest Council of State Governments
North Central Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Harold Stryker
Rising City
Neb
George Irving Jr
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Monks of St Bernard Train Rescue Dogs
In the late 17th century monks at St Bernard acquired dogs to guard the monastery guard the kitchens and carry supplies. By about 1750 they trained the dogs for rescue missions and search work.
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St. Bernard
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S. K. Wickard
Pat
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Santa Fe
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Perros
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Allen Monument Company
S. Central
California
Potter S Hatchery
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Nemaha
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United States
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Chanute Farmer's Co-op Ass'n
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E. Main
Mack Lake Mining Corp. Ltd
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Canada
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