Cattle Fattening Program Explained by County Agent
County agent Gale Mullen outlines a fall to spring fattening plan for lower grade cattle. Buy 700 to 800 pound steers in fall, feed with roughage and limited grain, aim for standard to low good by spring, and sell in March to May at peak demand. An all roughage approach can work without pasture, using silage, hay, alfalfa, and minor grain to achieve gains. Salt and water provided. gains may rise with implants or stilbestrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Gale Mullen
Mullen
Top Bull Truvance Rollo 2 Sold to Buford Farms
HIATTVILLE OBryan Ranch sells a half interest in Polled Hereford sire CMR Truvance Rollo 2 to Buford Pooled Hereford Farms of Caledonia Mo. The 2208 pound breeding bull will stay at Buford Farms for months as University of Missouri staff assist a calf performance test. Joe OBryan retains half and will monitor five sired steers annually for economy gain and feed efficiency. A packer will weigh steers and grade carcass traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiattville — O'Bryan Ranch
Here
CMR
Truvance Rollo
Buford Pooled Hereford Farms
Caledonia
Circle M Advance
Time to Make Blanket Check
Erie readers learn how to choose warm blankets for cool nights. Home economist Mrs. Marjorie E. Price explains that light-weight blankets can be just as warm as heavy ones and that warmth depends on fluff and air retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Marjorie E. Price
Larry Hoepker Wins High Honors at Hutchinson State Fair
Larry Hoepker of rural Humboldt, member of the Full-O-Pep 4H club, placed fourth high in dairy judging at the Hutchinson State Fair. His team from Allen County finished seventh among 38 teams. Other team members were Samsou Nichols, Paul Setter, and Dwayne Hageman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hoepker
Humboldt
Allen County
Samsou Nichols
Prairie ‘Dell
Paul Setter
Dwayne Hageman
Setter
Charlotte Owens
Judy Daniels
Livewire Club
Elsmore
Careen Conger
Prairie Dell
Miss Owens
Miss Daniels
Carl Bennett
Logan Pals Club
Phyllis Owens
Janice Tomlinson
Ful-Pep Club
Martin Setter
Dutch Elm Disease Invades Emporia
In Emporia Kansas Dutch elm disease has invaded the citys elm trees creating diseased decline. Dr Hugh Thompson Kansas State University entomologist confirms the infection and urges immediate removal and burning of affected trees.
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Emporia
Kas
Hugh Thompson
Kansas State University
Thompson
Preventing Shipping Fever Among Stockmen Calves
Kansas agricultural tips outline four management practices to curb shipping fever losses in replacement calves. Guidance includes delivering during mild weather, gentle handling, dry pasture with roughage on arrival, and two to three weeks of careful observation with prompt isolation and treatment for symptoms.
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Kansas
Gale Mullen
Mullen
Storage Methods Save Erie Vegetables From Losses
County agent Gale Mullen advises storing Irish and sweet potatoes including pumpkins squash and onions properly to reduce losses. Short term Irish potatoes keep at 50 to 60 degrees, longer storage near 40 degrees, and commercial space or pits work well. Sweet potatoes store best around 55 to 60 degrees in a dry, warm place, with careful handling for winter keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Gale Mullen
Higher Rates In Soil Bank Change Affects Farmers In 1960
The U S Department of Agriculture announces Soil Bank changes for 1960 raising annual per acre rates up to 20 percent of land value under contract. Closing dates extended: rate establishment by Oct 9 and contract application by Oct 16. County ASC offices urge farmers to request rate setup by Oct 9 to participate.
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Fredonia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Leon Choate
ASC County
ASC
Conservation Plans Listed in Neosho County
Erie reports thirteen miles of terracing completed in September on farms of Olen Baker Charles Lacy Zola Heady Melvin Holding William P. Casey F. A. Prosser Ira James Johnnie Thornton and William Brenneman SCS official Charles P. McKin nie notes sixteen miles more staked or under construction Waterways shaped on 3.2 acres on Harry Baker and Raymond Moses farms Don Beard built 71 rods of drainage ditch Projected waterways and terracing work set for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Olen Baker
Charles Lacy
Zola Heady
Melvin Holding
William P. Casey
F. A. Prosser
Ira James
Johnnie Thornton
William Brenneman
Neosho County
Charles P. McKinnie
SCS
Harry Baker
Raymond Moses
Don Beard
New 4-H Year Starts in Neosho County
Neosho County launches a new 4-H club year with more than 400 members eligible aged 10 to 21. New projects include automotive care and photography alongside beef, dairy, crops, clothing, and home economics. Extension agents Gale Mullen and Mrs. Price assist leaders with guidance and problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Marjorie Price
Kansas
Gale Mullen
Mrs
Price
Liquor Taxes Push Smaller Bottle Sizes Says Rosenstiel
Schenley Industries president Lewis S. Rosenstiel argues higher costs will drive Americans to buy hard liquor in 6ths 12ths and 20ths rather than 5ths pints or half pints as a cost saving measure. He spoke in San Francisco to interviewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lewis S. Rosenstiel
Schenley Industries, Inc
WMS Meeting Highlights Missions and Community News
The Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church gathered Friday with hostesses Mrs Elmina Wilson Mrs Myrtle Mitchell and Mrs Herman Crawford. Ar thur Solomon led the meeting as prayer and devotions were shared and a candlelight service honored Kansas Special Missionaries. Members discussed the Bean Supper Biblesta plans and the associational meeting set for Oct 9 at Girard. Community notes include visits to Hepler Coffeyville Parsons and Independence with local club activities and family celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Elmina Wilson
Myrtle Mitchell
Herman Crawford
Arthur Solomon
Ralph Kepley
Orville Mason
John Sheldon
Pauls
God
Joe Peters
Belgian Congo
South India
WMS
Girard
Solomon
Mmes. Mason
Walter Wimberley
Marvin Wellcome
Arthur Carlson
Carl Ladd
Missions
Jesse Wilson
Association
Kansas
Feeding Issues Reported Improve Growth and Clarity
A brief note describes feeding problems causing bloating, diarrhea, and vomiting in infants, but stresses that proper nutrition supports faster gains and better overall outcomes for better profitability.
Forced Air Ventilation Improves Barn Health and Milk Quality
Winter barn odors transfer to milk via ill ventilation as cows inhale tainted air. Tight barns with poor airflow push odors into lungs and bloodstream, tainting milk before milking. Using thermostatically controlled electric fans improves air quality and animal health.
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