Milk Production In Summer Months Can Be Increased
Summer freshening cows often yield less milk than those freshening in other seasons. With proper summer feeding and management, cows can match year round production. Key tips include ample grain for high producers, varied concentrates, use of energy-rich feeds, careful pasture management, night grazing with best pasture, supplemental hay or silage, ample clean water, and shade. Regular milking and fly control support steady output.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Allen County Sees Steady Soil Conservation Efforts in 21st Year
Allen County Soil Conservation District reports a solid year in soil preservation despite a wet season and weather extremes. The district collaborates with the Big Creek Watershed Board to push conservation practices, land treatment upstream, and increased cooperator participation across about 50 000 acres in Allen County.
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IOSA
Allen County
Board of Supervisors
Allen County Soil Conservation District
Big Creek
Insects Threaten Evergreens in Kansas Areas
Kansas State University forester warns two insects threaten evergreens, spider mite and bagworm, with detection tips and spraying plans. Spider mites cause hidden damage on cedars and junipers. white paper test helps reveal them. Sprays of mala thion or DDT are advised, with timing before bagworm egg hatching and elm leaf beetle larvae posing defoliation risk.
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Manhattan
Robert Raisch
Kansas State University
Raisch
Benefits Seen In New Grain Storage Plan
Erie on farm grain storage facilities aided by a federal loan program, says Jim Norris, Neosho County ASCS chairman. Loans cover up to 95 percent of costs for storage structures, with repayment terms, reseal payments, and 1960 to 1961 crop storage options detailed for corn wheat sorghum and grains.
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Erie
Jim Norris
Neosho County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Norris
County Office Offers Additional ASC Details
Portionately reduced. Additional details can be obtained from the ASC county office.
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ASC
Careless Use Of Equipment Hurts Terrace
A. G. Palmer of the SCS office cautions that terrace failures mainly stem from improper use of farming equipment. Across terrace fields tillage across ridges weakens them, causing water breaks and erosion. when crossing ridges, raise equipment and headland properly to preserve terraces.
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Erie
A. G. Palmer
SCS
Palmer
Barley Crop Supports Set at 98 Cents in Wilson County
Prices for the 1961 barley crop in Wilson County are set at 98 cents a bushel for No 2 grade or better. Leon Choate chairing the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee announced the rate, higher than 1960. Discounts for grade and quality apply to determine individual producer support, with loans and purchase agreements used. Support runs from harvest through January 31 1962.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Leon Choate
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Grain Program Check Started in Neosho and Wilson Counties
Neosho and Wilson County farmers in the 1961 feed grain program should be ready for acreage checks soon. County chairmen J. L. Norris and Leon Choate oversee the process and coordinate with participants to ensure compliance.
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Norris
Neosho County
Wilson County
Choate
Neosho
J. L. Norris
Leon Choate
The
Agricultural Stabiliza
Paint Coat Guards Against Further Rust on Metal
Bill Dickson, assistant county agent, advises applying a paint coat to aging galvanized iron roofing or siding to slow rusting. A zinc rich mix of about 80 percent zinc dust and 20 percent zinc oxide with linseed oil yields good protection, while iron oxide bases with aluminum or zinc as a second coat also work. The paint coat also improves the rusting structure’s appearance.
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Bill Dickson
Advertisements Sell Real Advice In The Paper
The page promotes in paper ads that the notices are real and reliable. It urges readers to take their advice, highlighting the trust placed in local advertisements.
Soil Contract Caution Urged
Leon Choate warns Wilson County farmers on conservation reserve contracts during the planting season. Contracts require no grazing or harvesting on designated acreage and planting only Soil Bank base crops. Noncompliance risks loss of annual payments and weed-control failure can also withhold payments.
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Fredonia
Leon Choate
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Choate
Honey Price Supports And Wheat Referendum Delay
Washington report says Congress likely to delay the 1962 wheat referendum past July 24 as Kennedy administration proposes tighter controls to curb wheat oversupply. Officials warn even swift action leaves insufficient time to brief growers. Kansas 1961 honey price supports set at 12.9 cents per pound as ad copy guides shoppers to table honey.
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Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Agriculture Department
Manhattan
Kansas
Gilbert W. Egbert
Kansas Agricultural Stabilization Announces Honey Price Supports
Kansas Agricultural Stabilization announced today the schedule of rates for honey price supports. The national average support price is 11.2 cents per pound, about 75 percent of parity, and 2.6 cents per pound higher than 1960.
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Kansas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Sudan Grass Hints For Safe High Yield Pastures
ERIE county agent Bill Dickson urges farmers to delay grazing sudan grass until it reaches 18 to 24 inches to reduce Prussic Acid risk. Recommend short, heavy stocking rotations with quick regrowth intervals to maximize safe forage. If possible, irrigate to boost yield and extend the pasture season.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Sudan
Flower Growing Hints For Water Cultures
Tips for summer growers using bowls of water without soil. Add a small piece of charcoal to keep water sweet and a quarter teaspoon of 10-10-10 fertilizer per quart of water every three or four months to boost foliage growth, says Bill Dickson, assistant county agent.
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Bill Dickson
Vilas Vikings Tour Members Projects in Homes
The Vilas Vikings 4-H Club toured members homes on June 15 to view their projects. Participants included Margaret Thorsell with pie and crafts, Catherine Thorsell with cooking and livestock, Edward Thorsell with pigs, and many others showcasing sheep chickens sewing and yard work. A picnic followed at 99 corner.
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Vilas Vikings 4-H Club
Margaret Thorsell
Catherine Thorsell
Edward Thorsell
Mike and
Pat Smith
Marilyn Nelson
Paula Kay Carlson
David
Kenneth Carlson
Sandra
Linda McMillen
Linda
Glen Lee
Gary Fail
Angus Heifer
Palomino Colt
Phillip Wickster
Lynn Brant
Vickie Robison
Karen Robison
Linda Robison
Christine Nelson
Ruth Olson
Gloria Olson
Rhonda Doudna
Pauline
Darlene Lowe
Pauline Lowe
Kathy Carlson
Kathy
Nancy Carlson
Raggedy Joe
Raggedy Ann
Becky Nelson
Burton Nelson
Harry Whinery
Clarence Nelson
Chanute club meets after meal with reports and talks
The Chanute Tribune notes a June 27, 1961 club gathering photographed by John Gorton. Tour guests included Mr and Mrs Dan Pherigo and children, Gayla Jo Cress, and Gorton. Business proceeded with roll, reports, and a program led by Sandra McMillen. Kenneth Carlson presented a project talk, Paula Kay Carlson spoke on health, and Phillip Wikiter gave a conservation speech.
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John Gorton
Dan Pherigo
Gayla Jo Cress
Gorton
Sandra McMillen
Kenneth Carlson
Paula Kay Carlson
Phillip Wickiter
Big Chicken Fry But Fowl Is Foul
The US Marshal's office will burn over two tons of seized chickens at the city dump this week after a federal court order followed tests showing the fowl was foul.
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Tampa
Fla
Danish sow births world record 34 piglets
A sow owned by Danish farmer Aksel Egedee produced 34 piglets, with 15 born on Sunday and 19 on Monday, a record in the view of Danish veterinary experts.
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Copenhagen
Aksel Egedee
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