Pesticide use risks grow without proper protection
Kansas State University Extension coordinator David Emerson notes chemical exposure from orchard spraying can cause fatigue dizziness and stomach upset. He cites cases where lack of gloves respirators or proper clothing led to illness and urges planning and safety to keep pesticides as useful tools.
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Manhattan
David Emerson
Kansas State University
Kansas
Emerson
Complacency destroys pleasant experiences
Neosho County Extension Agricultural Agent Larry Marshall warns gardeners to stay diligent through the growing season. Practical tips cover soil cultivation mulching watering pruning staking and trellising to maximize growth while conserving water and reducing pests and with evergreen care highlighting winter drying injury and proper hardy species selection.
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Larry Marshall
Neosho County
Choice Grade Beef Described as High Quality Yet Leaner
Choice grade beef offers high quality with slightly less marbling than Prime. Loin and rib roasts and steaks from this grade will be tender juicy and flavorful. It pleases thrifty shoppers as it is leaner yet fairly tender though less juicy than higher grades. Some retailers market this quality under a house or private label.
Wheat Field Day at South Central Experiment Field Hutchinson
Department of Agronomy and Cooperative Extension Service host a Wheat Field Day on May 27 at the South Central Experiment Field in Hutchinson. Attendees 8 to 10 a.m. tour wheat breeding progress hybrid production new varieties seeding dates herbicides fertilization and nitrogen for protein. A centennial feature compares equipment from 100 years ago with today and on site tents offer expert answers and displays. A woman’s program covers breads of the world and straw weaving lunch served for $2.
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Department of Agronomy
Cooperative Extension Service
Manhattan
South Central Experiment Field
Hutchinson
O'Bryan Field Day Off to Demonstrations and Talks
O Bryan Field Day will start at 9 a.m. Saturday west of Hiattville on K 39 with cattle swine and horse demonstrations at 9 30 a.m. followed by a judging school at 10 30 a.m. A noon lunch will be served by Bourbon County 4 H Council. Speakers from Kansas State University and the regionwill discuss calf health and steer selection. Prizes for 4 H teams FFA chapters and individuals awarded at 3 p.m. Contact Glenn A Newcomer for details.
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O'Bryan
Hiattville
Kansas State University
Frank Brazle
FFA
Glenn A. Newcomer
Bourbon County
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