Field Days Set for Southeast Kansas Tours
Two southeast Kansas agricultural field days are planned on consecutive days in May. Columbus hosts the first May 19 at its Experiment Field with a noon lunch and tours starting at 1 15 p m at Center Star school. Parsons hosts the next day near Main and 32nd, then a drive to Mound Valley for tours and talks by Kansas State University and local extension staff on crops and soils.
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Kansas
Columbus Experiment Field
Parsons Experiment Field
Mound Valley Branch
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Center Star School
West Main and
32Nd Street
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
Parsons
Mound Valley
E. A. Cleavinger
Larry S. Murphy
Kansas State University
R. V. Olson
Department of Agronomy
Kstate
E. G. Heyne
KSU
Verlin H. Peterson
1966 Soybeans Price Support Set at 2.50 Per Bushel
Alva Lambert announces national 1966 price support for soybeans at 2.50 per bushel, up from 2.25. The average 1965 farm price is expected near 2.60, with higher minimum support to stabilize harvest prices and encourage soybean plantings amid strong demand and export earnings.
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Fredonia
Alva Lambert
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Time Short For Signup For Wheat Program
William G. Neely reminds Neosho County ASC participants of a May 15 deadline to report and certify seeded acres of wheat and barley to qualify for certificates and price support payments. Reports must be filed with the county ASC office.
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ERIE
William G. Neely
Neosho County
Easter date range through history and 1818 occurrence
The passage notes Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25. It states Easter occurred on March 22 in 1818 and asserts such early dates will not recur in the 20th century.
Honors accorded area producers in beef contest
Thirty Kansas beef producers from eight counties received 1966 Kansas Beef Production contest awards during the Feeders Day program at Kansas State University. Trophies and certificates honored production records cattle inspection and slaughter data. Breed trophies went to Carl Tucker Elkhart Marvin McReynolds Woodston Clinton H McDiffett Alta Vista and others. G Keith Fish received a wristwatch for county progress in beef production in 1966.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas State University
Kansas City, Mo
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State University Extension Service
Carl Tucker
Elkhart
Marvin McReywoods
Woodston
Clinton H. McDiffett
Alta Vista
Trego County
G. Keith Fish
O'Bryan Ranch Field Day Judging Contest Saturday
The 31st annual O'Bryan Field Day features beef swine and quarter horse judging from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the O'Bryan Ranch west of Hiattville. Coordinators are Wendell A. Moyer and Glenn Newcomer.
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O'Bryan Ranch
O’bryan Field
Hiattville
K39
Wendell A. Moyer
Kstate
Glenn Newcomer
Bourbon County
Poloxalene Shows Strong Bloat Control in K State Trials
Kansas State tests by Dr. E E Bartley and team with poloxalene on dairy cows show 100 percent bloat prevention on alfalfa across multiple herds when dosed at 20 grams per day or mixed in grain. Radioactivity checks found no milk or tissue contamination and no adverse effects on milk, weight, conception, or health.
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State
E. E. Bartley
Kansas
Purilak Yeast Mineral Supplement Promoted by Farmers
A reader endorses Purilak yeast mineral supplement claiming healthier calves and reduced sow troubles. Byron Beukema reports farrowing 800 pigs in 1960 with 9 pigs per litter and cites using 50 pounds per ton of feed during gestation to improve sow health. Ralph Chapman signs the note.
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Byron G. Beukema
Tree Planting Guidance for Manhattan Residents
Spring planting time for trees and shrubs is at hand. Mortality in plant materials stems from poor handling or improper planting. Plant nursery stock soon after receipt and store in cold storage or a healing-in trench if needed. Water thoroughly and avoid knotting roots in the hole.
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Manhattan
Mixed Breeds and Certificates in Kansas Breeding Show
The Chanute Tribune notes certificates of merit awarded to seven producers including Hereford Wylie Gore Elkhart Van Magels Rolla David Montgomery and C A Ott Wakeeney Gwyn Thrash Rolla Angus Henry Coxon Gove and Hereford Virgil Solomon Yates Center. Creep red calves were mentioned along with Angles Brothers Satanta.
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Hereford
Merlin Anderson
Dresden
Collins Brothers
Piqua
Marvin McReynolds
Woodston
Merton Ikenberry
Quinter
Newton E. Jennings Jr
Manhattan
Keith E. Schultz
Alma
David Montague
C. A. Ott
Wakeeney
Angles Brothers
Satanta
Wylie Gore
Elkhart
van Magels
Rolla
Gwyn Thrash
Angus Henry Coxon
Gove
Virgil Solomon
Yates Center
Insecticides Safe When Used As Directed
Age factor noted in remarks that all insecticides are safe when used as recommended but can be toxic under certain circumstances. Very young and very old individuals and weak animals are more susceptible to adverse effects.
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Manhattan
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U.S
Valiant Caesar
Kansas State University Veterinary Hospital
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
H. D. Swenson
Eskridge
Tustin
Neff Wilds
Collyer
Angus
E. C. Milburn & Son
John H. Sandelin & Son
Shorthorn
Nathan Carrall
Ransom
Carpenter
Janie
Art
Ruby
Leland F. Tribble
Sam Purdy
Hampshire Registry
Frank McCall
Swift & Henry Livestock Commission Co
Glen Pickett
Kansas Livestock Sanitary Commissioners
Shelby Kahrs
American Polled Hereford Assn
Albert Pease
4-H Council
Fred Delano
Tle
W. Oth
Ors Merits
Iowa
Newton
Ewe
Poland
Yorkshire
Ralph Chapman
Chanute
H. R. Krokstrom
Martin Baugher
Pfister
Clark Or
The
Chanute Tribune
Mme
Tore Coe
Potter's
S. Malcolm HE
BUD Audiss Bulk Agent
Pereoleum
Mid-America Petroleum Co., Inc
North
Santa
Ford
Fim
Fairlane
Merle Kelly
North Evergreen
Chanute, Kansas
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