Brucellosis Eliminated In Neosho County
Neosho County is now a modified certified brucellosis free area says Bill Dickson county farm agent. Since testing began in December 1960 and ended February 1963, 14 880 cattle in 923 herds were tested with 203 reactors. Farmers and veterinarians led the effort while rules to maintain freedom include calfhood vaccination and health papers for purchased stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
L. W. Thurman
Frank Vaughn
Dwight Diver
Erie
Dickson
Holland
LaRue
McReynolds
Chanute
Cook
Tom Crispell
Robert Crispell
Parsons
Olin Morris
Marcus Morris
Test Results Available at Erie Extension Office
Kansas State University 1962 corn performance tests released in a bulletin at the Erie Extension office. Shawnee County in east central Kansas reported successful yields from 89 to 125 bushels per acre, with 52 hybrids averaging 109 bushels. Southeast Labette County failed last year due to drought. bulletin also covers erect plant percent, dropped ears, shelling percentage, and ear size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Kansas State University
Bill Dickson
Labette County
Kansas
Grain School Series Set Across Kansas in March
A series of eight Grain Grading Schools will be held statewide from March 19 to 28. Kansas State University Extension Service officials say the sessions target county elevator staff ASCS bin inspectors lane tendents Extension personnel 4H members and interested producers. Locations include Pratt Garden City Colby Hays and more with dates and sites listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University Extension Service
Hugh J. McDonald
ASCS
Pratt
Municipal Auditorium
Garden City
Colby
Hays
Ft. Hays
Tree butchers warn against harm to trees and urge careful pruning
Dan Pherigo of Wilson County warns residents to avoid tree butchers who damage trees through improper pruning or tree dehorning. He advises checking licenses and Kansas Arbor Society membership before hiring, and notes that orders for windbreaks and conservation plantings are still being taken with a list of shrubs, deciduous trees, evergreen trees, and stratified nuts available for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Pherigo
Kansas Arbor Society
Pig Losses Are Heavy in Wilson County Farrowing
Pig producers in Wilson County lose about two of every ten pigs farrowed affecting profits. A 10 point program helps pigs survive the first 10 days after birth. Key steps include immunization, proper feeding, clean dry housing, disinfection, warmth, ventilation, veterinary guidance, presence at farrowing, postnatal care, and iron shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Community 4H Event Schedule Across Kansas
The schedule lists gatherings at Salina 4H Building on March 25, Wellington 4H Building on March 26, Iola Courthouse on March 27, and Topeka Garfield Park Shelterhouse on March 28. Local 4H participants attend sessions and activities at each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment Station
Salina
Wellington
Iola
Courthouse
Topeka
Garfield Park
Top Production By Two Holsteins
Two Holstein cows owned by Leo F. Fickel of Earlton set high production marks under Kansas State University supervision. Reservoir Peggy Smoky Royal 4838754 produced 14 130 pounds of milk and 592 pounds of butterfat in 305 days, while Reservoir Vanity Duster Burke 4294347 yielded 16 530 pounds of milk and 589 pounds butterfat in 305 days, far above the average U.S. dairy cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Fickel
Earlton
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Holstein-Friesian Assn. of America
Vanity Duster Burke
U.S
Texas Ewe Orders Due in Erie County
Neosho County farmers may order young Texas ewes at a reasonable price through the Neosho County Farm Bureau office in Erie or the county Extension office. A state wide sheep procurement program brings Texas ewes to buyers each year, with market representatives purchasing the stock for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Texas
Bill Dickson
Feed Grain Program Questions Cleared in 1963 Plan
Erie reports clarifications on the 1963 feed grain program. Glenn Neely notes the advance payment is part of the diversion payment, not the special price support. Signup runs through March 22 with minimum 20 percent diversion and potential early payment of up to half the estimated diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Glenn Neely
Neosho Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Neely
Marenzz
Veely
Self-Feeding Helps Steers Gain Faster in Weed Control Study
Kansas field trials show self-fed steers outpace pair-fed cattle in daily gain by a tenth of a pound and use more feed per day, while Atrazine and related chemicals offer season long weed control with varying costs and soil infiltration requirements. Experimental results across four midwestern universities involved 18 head per lot and average weights around 533 to 865 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Agricul- Erie
Bill Dickson
County Agricul
Son
Uni
Dickson
Kansas
Local ewe program set to buy in May
The price ranges from 12.50 to 14 dollars per head. Orders for the ewes must be placed by April 20 for delivery in early May. For more information contact the Erie farm bureau or the county Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Erie
Use Proven Grass Types for Kansas Native Grass Stands
Farm operators and others seeking native grasses should use locally adapted strains. Varieties popular elsewhere may fail in Kansas. Nebraska strains can be stemmy and diseased here, Texas clones may bloom early. Oklahoma Caddo matches Blackwell in performance. Move northward tends to leafier growth. wait for local evaluation before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Manhattan
Oklahoma
Blackwell
Metro police test uses data to target patrols
Miami's Metro police plan to continue using an electronic computer in traffic control after it processed accident data. Ten motorcycle officers patrolled the high risk area for eight hours and, while acknowledging uncertainty, noted that accidents dropped from about 10 per year to none on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Miami
Metro
Quentin Weaver
Miss Bauer's Contact Lenses Swallowed By Uncle
East Alton Illinois AP Miss Gayle Bauer a Southern Illinois University coed had her studies interrupted when her uncle Paul Bauer visiting at her home swallowed her contact lenses in a glass of water. She now keeps a new set in a safety container.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Alton, Ill
Gayle Bauer
Paul Bauer
Gayle
Miss Bauer
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