Expert Facts On Twin Calf Study At Mound Valley
James Knox reports accelerated dairy research using 25 sets of identical twins from five major breeds at Mound Valley Experiment Station. Twins boost efficiency, with claims that one twin set equals 54 pairs of unrelated cattle for butterfat tests, while reducing herd needs and costs. The station seeks more twin cows and calls farmers with suitable animals to contact Knox, with blanks at the ASC Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE
Knox
Mound Valley Experiment Station
Judy
Jane
New Zealand
Mound Valley
James Knox
Kansas
New Wheat Farm Application Deadline 1955
ICLA C R Wolford announces a May 15 1955 deadline for farmers who have not grown wheat in five years to apply for a new wheat farm. Applications must be in writing at the county office by the date. To be considered for 1956 acreage, the producer must expect to derive 50 percent of livelihood from farming and have no conflicting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICLA
C. R. Wolford
Allen County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Information for Wool Growers on New Payment Rules
Walter Bradford of Wilson County outlines required documentation for wool sales under the new program. Details cover farm sale receipts with seller name address date weight net proceeds and deductions, terminal sales including transport costs, consignments showing gross proceeds and deductions, and advance charges. Growers must submit the bill of sale with payment applications. blanks available at county agricultural agent offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Walter Bradford
Wilson County
Mosaic Losses Expected to Drop in Eastern Kansas
Plant pathologist Webb Sill Jr and USDA expert Hurley Fellows predict eastern Kansas soil borne mosaic losses will fall to about one third of last year’s. Last year losses reached an estimated 3 million dollars with the Kaw Valley and areas near Lawrence and Junction City most affected. cooler weather and moisture could raise losses slightly while warmth would minimize them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Easternansas
Webster Sill Jr
Kansas State College
Hurley Fellows
USDA
Kansas
Sill and Fellows
Kaw Valley
Junction City
Lawrence
Johnson, Brown
Lyon
Harvey Counties
Allen County Quits Approving Feed Orders
The USDA said county ASC offices will not approve more emergency feed program purchase orders. The local Farmers Home Administration Committee has discontinued the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
TOLA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
ASC
Local Farmers Home Administration Committee
Allen County ASC Sets Final Purchase Order Deadline
C R Wolford, chairman of the Allen County ASC Committee, announced a final date for transferring approved applications into purchase orders. Farmers and dealers must have purchase orders filled and returned to the local ASC office by June 15 as the program approaches termination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
ASC
C. R. Wolford
Big Corn Yields Hit Wisconsin Harvest Record
Wisconsin Pacemaker Corn Club members harvested yields up to 220 bushels per acre with soil-building and crop management. The 1954 results, compiled by University of Wisconsin agronomists, show 690 growers in 34 counties averaging 113 bushels per acre, led by Lawrence Gunnelson of Cambridge 220, Joseph Caine of Oregon 216, and Robert Schwaller of Onalaska 208 bushels.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Pacemaker Corn Club
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
University of Wisconsin Agronomists
Lawrence Gunnelson
Cambridge
Dane
Joseph Caine
Oregon
Dane County
Robert Schwaller
Onalaska
la Crosse County
Tractor Work Not for Child
Columbia Missouri. University of Missouri Agricultural engineer C E Stevens warns that operating a farm tractor is not suitable for young children. He notes high accident rates among youngster operators and urges parents to defer tractor instruction until a child is clearly capable and reaches all controls. Stevens supports 4 H and vocational programs to build skills gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
C. E. Stevens
University of Missouri Agricultural Engineer
The
Missouri Rural Safety Council
Stevens
National Safety Council
Brucellosis Bulletin Soon Ready in Kansas Cooperative Program
Erie reports a new publication Brucellosis Eradication Kansas Co operative Program will be available. It outlines the program started in 1955 with federal cooperation and details three herd plans A B and C including calfhood vaccination and testing. Forms are available from Mahlon Morley or a local veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Kansas
Mahlon Morley
Neosho County
Morley
Reseal Wheat Must Meet All Standards
ERIE Wheat offered for reseal under the Commodity Credit Corporation Loan Program must meet new sanitary requirements and customer grade standards. Bennett A. Haddan of Stark, chairman of the Neosho County Stabilization and Conservation Committee, said the stricter Pure Food and Drug Act rules will apply to all wheat from 1955 on. Wheat rejected for sanitary faults will be sold for livestock feed to the highest bidder, with farmers repaying the loan difference. Farmers must keep wheat in loan condition and inspect it regularly. when new storage is planned, loan requirements should guide construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Commodity Credit Corporation
Bennett A. Haddan
Stark
Neosho County
Haddan
Kansas Wheat Prices Decline in April
Kansas wheat prices fell in mid-April, averaging 2.17 dollars per bushel, down two cents from March. The national average was 2.09 dollars, three cents lower than last month but three cents higher than a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
United States
Starbuck Herd Wins Honors at Southeast Kansas Show
Starbuck Roy Starbuck’s herd earned multiple placings at the Southeast Kansas Milk Shorthorn Show in Independence. Entries placed in female classes, junior yearling, two-year-olds, and four-year olds, with Bell Boy the mature bull winning three-year-old honors. Starbuck tied for junior champion in finals, while his children Joan and Kelley showed senior yearlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Roy Starbuck
Southeast Kansas
Independence
Starbuck
Rand
Bell Boy
Joan
Kelley
Kansas Egg Prices Fall Slightly Below National Level
Kansas farmers received eggs averaged 31.2 cents per dozen for the period ending April 15, down 3.3 cents from mid-March. The price is below the national average and higher than a year ago, with 34.5 cents in mid-March and 28.4 cents a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kansas Egg Price Relative to Regional and U S Averages
The Kansas egg price stood 1.2 cents above the West North Central regional average but 4.7 cents below the national U S average, indicating regional strength yet a lower nationwide level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
West North Central States
U.S
Erie Cancer Fund Drive Needs More Subscriptions
Erie residents fall short of the city’s 550 dollar cancer fund quota as Mrs. Glenn Dietz assists as assistant county chairman relying on voluntary subscriptions. Rainbow Girls raise 102 dollars from a Main Street wishing well offering a glimmer of progress amid slow giving. Local notices reflect community events, school activities, and family visits across Erie and neighboring towns.
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Glenn Dietz
iErie
Erie
Rainbow Girls
Donald Bruyer
E. G. Horiie
Columbus High School
Marshall Stout
Iola
Anna Stout
Hepler
Stout
Seth G. Wells
Local families host visitors and attendances across multiple towns
Science Hill hosts guests including Pete Seciwert Vincent and Francis Seiwert in Wichita while others visit family in Fredonia Liberal and Parsons. The period notes funeral attendances for Catherine Miller in Kansas City and Arlie Burns in Walnut. Dried locusts noted as a Yemeni delicacy closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Hill
Pete Seciwert
Vincent
Francis Seiwert
Fredonia
Thomas Duling
M.ke
T. F. Duling
Wichita
Raymond Duling
Henry Jarboe
Catherine Miller
Kansas City
Henry Fager
Barbara
Liberal
John Bollig
Earlton
Leroy van Leeuwen
Junction City
John van Leeuwen
Maple Park Notes Move and Visits Roundup
Maple Park reports Mr and Mrs Max Whalen of Parsons have moved from the Daisy Walker farm. Austin Boyd brother in law of Mr and Mrs Ray Clum fell ill and is receiving care at the Ray Clum home. Mrs Nellie Hill of Tulsa is visiting relatives here. Country Club meets this month at the home of Mrs Ralph Gough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Park
Max Whalen
Parsons
Daisy Walker
Austin Boyd
Ray Clum
Nellie Hill
Tulsa
Country Club
Ralph Gough
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