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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1962
Page
7
Erie extension agents urge pre-season purchase of pest and disease controls. Malathion and methoxychlor use timing, harvest intervals, and spraying methods are outlined with cautions on older chemicals. Rotate crops, apply fungicides preventively, and follow label directions for safe garden practices.
Dan Pherigo county farm agent emphasizes agricultural engineering beyond machinery. He urges careful planning of corral design fencing and grain handling, noting small pits with augers and vertical elevators can save time and reduce costs for farmers with significant grain flow. Planning before spring work aids efficiency and lowers expenses.
Wilson County farmers with 1961 price support loans on farm stored corn wheat grain sorghum oats barley and soybeans can extend loans beyond spring and summer maturities and earn storage payments under a new USDA reseal program. State ASCS committees determine designated areas and feasibility of safe farm storage for reseal, with two year terms for corn and wheat and one year for barley oats grain sorghum and soybeans.
Fredonia officials say the 1962 soybean price support keeps the same acreage conservation rule as 1961. The national average support is $2.25 per bushel. Eligibility requires maintaining 1959-60 average conserving and idle land on the farm. Loans run harvest to Jan 31 1963 with May 31 1963 maturity.
The note questions if higher per acre yields of Milo and corn could reduce overall protein and vitamin levels. It considers potential trade offs between quantity and nutritional quality in crop production.
Dan Pherigo announces Wilson County 4-H Club Days top winners before about 400 attendees. Buffalo Boosters 4H Club wins blue in model meetings. Gloria Olson leads demonstrations with Judy Watson and Janet Frankenberg. John Turner and Vicki Frey win project and activity talks. Charles Timmons and Marilyn Nelson win promotional talks. Regional 4-H Club Days qualification earned by top winners. Judges include Bill Dickson Neo sho County farm agent and college 4-H members Ruth Fruit Ellen Thomson Norma Pyle Duane Watts Ken Thomas Tom Fowler.
Kansas State research finds wheat seed with germination over 90 percent treated with fungicide yields up to 20 percent better stand, averaging 10 percent. Five dollars worth of fungicide can save 12 dollars of seed, with potential gains of at least half a bushel per acre and about 50 dollars in return per five dollars spent. Farmers with excess wheat must dispose per program rules to avoid price supports removal, penalties, and reduced future allotments under the 1962 marketing quota changes.
Choate explained that excess wheat arises when a grower fails to meet the farm allotment or the marketing quota exemption acreage. A prior request allows a reduction in the excess amount based on actual production. The exemption acreage is the smaller of 13.5 acres or the farm’s highest wheat acreage in 1959 60 or 61.
Erie growers urged not to delay participation in the 1962 feed grain program with signup ending March 30. Neely reports high farmer interest in Osceola County and nationwide, predicting participation to exceed last year. Farmers file intention forms at the ASCS office and may deviate 20 percent or more. they earn diversion payments and may qualify for price support on 1962 crop production. Up to half the expected payment may be received when applying. The plan aims to reduce government grain stockpiles and save taxpayer costs.
The guide explains debeaking as a remedy for cannibalism in growing chicks and adult birds. Debeak one day old chicks to prevent nibbling, then repeat as pullets are housed. Use an electric debeaker to sever and cauterize, removing most of the upper beak and trimming the lower beak to control growth.
Do not use oil paint on asbestos cement shingles or siding. The reaction between cement and oil can cause soap formation and paint to flake off. Two coats of solvent-thinned rubber-resin paint or one coat of exterior-grade latex paint are better options.
A farmer seeking higher yields and better livestock should visit for a wide selection of quality seed and feed. The offerings aim to boost farm production through improved crops and animal care.
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