Kansas lists Kansas State University fruit and vegetable varieties
County agent Bill Dickson promotes a Kansas State University leaflet listing vegetable varieties recommended for Kansas. The guide covers crops from asparagus to watermelons, naming specific varieties such as Mary Washington asparagus, Golden Wax wax beans, Henderson's Improved Bush Lima, Kentucky Wonder beans, and many others, with notes on suitability and resistances. Free copies available at the County Extension office by visiting or writing.
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Lack of Protein Cuts Dairy Production in Erie County
County farm agent Bill Dickson warns dairy herds may suffer production losses from protein shortages while energy remains a factor. He outlines essential cow nutrients, notes protein needs vary with feed type, and provides crude protein targets for different rations including silage, hay, alfalfa, and legume mixes.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
New Yellow Sorghums Due
ERIE Yellow endosperm sorghums are coming on the market, with Oklahoma release three hybrids. Kansas State breeder cautions farmers not to overestimate the yellow pigment, which is only about a third of yellow corn and fades with sun and rain. Farmers should judge hybrids by yield, standability, height and maturity, using pigment as a bonus.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Kansas State University
A. J. Casady
Dickson
Berry Planting Time is Now
ERIE March is a good time to establish a new strawberry plant, says county agent Bill Dickson. Plant proven varieties for Kansas, including Dixieland for early, Pocahontas and Surecrop midseason, and Armore late ripening to extend harvest over about a month. Surecrop prefers heavier soils, Pocahontas lighter sandy soils. Ensure good survival with proper rooting, row spacing, planting depth, avoiding crown coverage, and firming soil after planting.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Kansas
Early Weed Control Best For Johnson Grass Eradication
Orval Wood of Neo sho County noxious weed supervisor urges farmers to aim for complete Johnson Grass eradication in early control. The program targets killing established plants and rhizomes, preventing seed production and spread, and stopping seedlings. Key methods include crop rotation with early maturing varieties, post harvest plowing, and timely cultivation, with winter wheat as a fit cover. Johnson Grass spreads via rhizomes and seed carried by flood water, so breaking rhizomes can worsen spread. use Dalapon carefully per label.
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ST. Paul
Orval Wood
Neosho County
Wood
Fertilizer Experiments Show Value For Wilson County Soybeans
Wilson County tests from agriculture experiment stations indicate potential for fertilizing soybeans with potash and phosphate showing value. Potash boosts stock strength in soybeans and corn, with wheat straw benefiting from small potash amounts. Liquid fertilizer offers economical elements but placement is crucial for nitrogen and phosphate effectiveness especially early in growth.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Extension Office a Clearing House for Farming Ideas
County agent Dan Pherigo says farmers seek advice on farm building plans with clear span pole sheds as easy to move and store. Lambing in cold weather needs bringing ewes in early and extra care. Suggests roughage handling, storage facilities, sanitation, and plans for reseeding native grasses or temporary pastures to boost livestock and grazing with brome and alfalfa.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Radioactivity Not a Hazard in Dairy and Farm Tips
Erie reports no need to alter milk intake due to strontium-90. Public Health summaries say levels will stay below Federal Radiation Council limits as Americans are urged to keep calcium via dairy. The message highlights extension outreach on crops, calves, poultry housing, soil tests, and safe use of weed-control chemicals like Atrazine and 2-4-0 with caution on Rondox T.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
U.S
Dickson
Grain Grading School Tomorrow in Fredonia
The District Grain Grading School meets tomorrow at 9 30 a m in the courthouse Fredonia to discuss sedimentation tests for wheat. A Kansas State University specialist will demonstrate the test and federal market grades, with attendees grading several grain samples. County agent Dan Pherigo urges participation.
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Fredonia
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Dan Pherigo
A Million Homes In The United States Air Conditioned
A nationwide trend shows about a million U S households now cooled by central air conditioning. Installations accelerate as summer heat drives demand. utilities note broader comfort gains and aging homes adapting to modern climate control.
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United States
Pre-emergent Controls Aid Corn Yields in Kansas County
In Neosho County Kansas county agent Bill Dickson reports pre-emergence herbicides may become standard in corn production. Atrazine Rondox T and 2-4-D are among the 1962 approved options by the Agricultural Experiment Station and have seen use in experiments.
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Erie
Neosho County
Bill Dickson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Peony Root Planting Tips for Spring Work
Erie residents planning peony planting this spring should opt for roots over bulbs. Wash soil from roots, cut tops before digging, and divide crowns with two to three eyes. Choose roots six to eight inches long with three to four eyes, plant eyes not more than two inches deep, and enrich soil with organic matter and manure for best growth.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Peonies in Kansas Need Sun and Proper Feeding
Kansas gardeners should place peonies where they receive about a half day of sun. Fertilize in spring after establishment with 10-20-10. apply one fourth pound around each plant six inches from the base and work in. Soils in Kansas often lack phosphorous. half a pound of superphosphate at planting helps. A pamphlet Growing Peonies in Kansas is available at the Erie county extension office.
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Kansas
Erie
Conservation Fights Floods in County Watersheds
County Agent Dan Pherigo says farmer practices like contour farming conservation rotations strip cropping terracing and grass on pastures help store moisture reduce runoff and soil loss. Grade stabilization structures curb gully erosion allow grass waterways and cut erosion below structures. Adequate sized dams near major flood areas supply a third line of defense with possible channel widening and changes below detention structures in urban zones.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Dutch Elm Disease Control in Kansas Bulletin 434
Kansas elm trees face Dutch elm disease spread by bark beetles. The Kansas State Agriculture Experiment Station bulletin 434 details using a DDT emulsion to spray trees in late winter and early spring, with guidance from your county agricultural agent to obtain a copy.
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Kansas
Kansas State Agriculture Experiment Station
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