New Giant Pacing State Beef Output
Kansas cattle feeding expands as commercial feedlots rise. Dr. Phil A. Phar says since 1966 more cattle are fed in 1000 head lots, with 55 percent of grain-fed cattle finished by commercial feeders by 1968. Growth driven by better nutrition, steam processed grain, and market efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kansas
Midway
Phil A. Phar
Kansas State University
Phar
Cat
University
Tractor hazards in Kansas farms prompt safety push
Dr. Harold E. Jones of the Kansas Extension Service warns farms face high risks from tractors and machinery. Last year Kansas logged 45 farm fatalities, with 13 tractor overturn deaths and many injuries from falls, pinning, mowing, and silage loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Harold E. Jones
Kansas Extension Service
Kansas
Jones
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
A brief consumer note explains how advertising helps shoppers identify safe purchases and avoid scams. It outlines tips for checking product claims, reading labels, comparing prices, and verifying seller credibility before buying.
Record sorghum yields set across belt in 1967 club entries
The 1967 Sorghum Masters Club saw 13 irrigated entries exceed 10 000 pounds per acre with three over 11 000. Hal Keeler of Deming New Mexico led at 11 489 pounds per acre on 60 acres, followed by Charles Rickerd Hereford Texas at 11 114 and Ralph Wheeler Edmondson Texas at 11 098.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler
Charles Rickerd
Hereford
Tex
Ralph Wheeler
Edmondson
Rickerd
Wheeler
Texas Panhandle
Vietnam learns of fairs in Vinh Long province
Captain Todd a Kansas State University graduate and former 4 H member helped plan Vietnam's first province fair in Vinh Long. The five day event featured district exhibits, prizes, and the 4 H pledge echoed by local youth.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Jackson E. Todd
Army
U. S. State Department
South Vietnam
Vinh Long
KSU
Bryce Todd
Stanton County
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Kansas County
Todd
Vietnam
Chanh
Saigon
Vietnamese Information Service
Air Force Lt Charles Erwin born at Fitzsimons Denver area
Air Force Lt Charles S Erwin, born December 10, 1943 at Fitzsimons General Hospital near Denver, visited the hospital this year for the first time since his birth. He was flown there after sustaining arm and leg fractures in a bus collision in Thailand.
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Denver
Air Force
Charles S. Erwin
Fitzsimons General Hospital
Thailand
Blumberg Bros Lead Dryland Farmers With 8775 Pound Yield
The leading dryland farmers were Blumberg Bros of Denison Kansas who brought in a 8775 pound yield of F-41.
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Blumberg Bros
Denison, Kan
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East Main
Chanute Rag and Metal CO
Eers
H. R. Krokstrom
Chanute
Martin Baugher
Peril
Floyd's Derby Service
Floyd Ellis
MGR
Appy
Floyd
Harry Byers & Sons, Inc
Plummer
Hal Keeler
Deming, N.M
Kansas 4-H’er
Hans
Clark
Staley
Humboldt
David L. McCune
Chanute Ins. Board
California
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Calif
Honeggers
Hamp
Potter's Hatchery & Feed Store
Malcolm
Mobil
Mobil Farm Center
Service Coop Assn
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