This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1964
Page
7
Kansas farmers faced sustained income pressures in 1964 due to falling cattle prices and hog prices, drought, and rising production costs. Wheat crops were mixed with 1964 output up from 1963 but below the 1958-62 average, while feed grain production stayed around 75 percent of 1963. Slaughter livestock prices may rise in late 1964, but stocker and feeder cattle prices lagged 1963.
Kansas 4 H club members may select newer projects alongside traditional ones. The Reading Project invites members of all ages to learn through three phases Reading for Enjoyment Reading for Project Enrichment and Reading for Discussion. Phase goals include library familiarity exhibit projects and keeping records while fostering citizenly growth. Crop and livestock sectors face ongoing cost price pressures amid recent feed shortages and variable incomes.
Kansas feed lots and farms fattened a record number of cattle for Oct 1 with 174000 on farms and 166000 in commercial feedlots. Hatchings of baby chicks in September totaled 202000, down from last year, while laying flocks produced 68 million eggs in September, the smallest for September since 1936.
Manhattan Kansas egg contracts spread through the industry as Kansas State University economist M E Jackson explains. Contracts, long used in broiler and turkey sectors, aim to guarantee a steady year round supply of high quality eggs and tie markets to producers while some forms bring in outside capital for program development.
Three farming classes of credit are outlined short term one year or less for feeder livestock fertilizer and other operations. Intermediate terms cover one to five years for machinery dairy cattle or carrying a crop. long term loans cover real estate or building projects. Wheat as feed gains attention for its higher protein and feed value. a bulletin compares it with standard feeds and is available via county extension. Layer management notes that small changes can boost income, citing 5000 layers at 65 percent production and potential savings and gains per ton feed and per pound yield.
Kansas State University extension urges stock owners to inventory management before fall lambing. Keep ewes on good pasture year round with Sudan grass or brome, cereal pastures, or native grasses. Assess condition, adjust grain as needed, and ensure roughage, salt, and water. Proper feeding boosts milk, lambing success, and potential profits.
Native grass seed has been produced from native stands with growers across Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska. Planting near April 1 yields best results with 6 to 8 pounds per acre for 40 percent purity and 50 percent germination. Use proper row spacing 36 to 44 inches and plant shallowly. Two seedbed types work well a clean tilled bed or a weed‑free stubble bed. Cultivation starts as soon as rows are visible and mowing may control weeds. Avoid chemicals first year except 24D for broadleaf weeds after the 4–5 leaf stage. Limazine or Atrazine can help on established stands. Nitrogen and phosphate follow soil tests. these Ashland soil types need 50–60 pounds nitrogen per year for seed production. Certification requires isolation and annual inspection. contact county agents for details.
Kansas state Extension staff and county agents will meet at Kansas State University in Manhattan from October 27 to 30 for the 50th Annual Cooperative Extension Service Conference. The event centers on a review of half a century of work, current programs, and future trends, with K State President James A. McCain and Dr. Harold E. Jones among the highlighted speakers.
Proper storage of farm machinery reduces rust and damage during off-seasons. Clean and lubricate, make minor repairs, cover surfaces, and ensure air circulation. follow operator manuals or a checklist to keep equipment ready for use after storage periods.
Non-Driver Solos in Upper Arlington report Philip Compton, a high school junior, soloed for the first time on his sixteenth birthday. He says he has wanted to fly since age five and has not yet considered driving.
Chanute’s Oct 20 1964 issue reports local events and notices including community meetings, school updates, civic happenings, and brief summaries of regional happenings. Names, places, and dates reflect the Chanute area and period.
Adding Puritab yeast minerals to any ration allows feeding less protein. High yeast content with complete minerals and vitamins enhances protein utilization from roughage or grain, improving health, gains, and profit. It pays to use Puri-lak yeast minerals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.