Soybean Harvest Near For Neosho
Neosho reports rising soybean acreage in Neo County with harvest near. Guidance from county farm agent Bill Ison addresses lodging losses and suggests methods to reduce harvest waste, including slow speeds, reel adjustments, and cylinder speed tweaks for varying moisture levels.
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Neo County
Billison
Coop Protein Blocks Boost On Ground Feeding for Cattle
CO OP Protein locks supply with 39 percent protein vitamins and minerals. Cattle find them quickly and do well on late summer pasture or fall corn stalk feeding with palatable CO OP Protein Blocks.
Certified Seed Rules for New Small Grain Variety
Wayne Fowler of the Kansas Crop Improvement Assn explains that starting a certified seed project with a new small grain variety requires bagged certified seed. Bulk certified seed cannot be used to produce more certified seed and bagged seed must carry both a blue certification tag and a certification seal to be considered certified seed.
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Wayne Fowler
The
Kansas Crop Improvement Assn
Fowler
Change In Trends Of Crops Acreage In Wilson County
Wilson County saw shifts in crop acreage with 10 900 acres planted soybeans yielding 25 bushels per acre and valued at 428 600 dollars. Wheat covers 44 000 acres valued at 1 800 800 dollars barley over 10 000 acres valued at 200 000 dollars.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Don Pherigo
Clark
Pherigo
Kent
Built-Up Roofs Improve Longevity and Craft Standards
A built-up roof comprises multiple asphalt saturated felt layers and a flood coat with gravel or slag. Experts warn against DIY installs, outlining steps for proper layering including building paper under decks and two layers of 15 pound felt, followed by 60 pounds of asphalt per 100 square feet and 300 pounds of gravel per 100 square feet, plus thorough sealing to prevent leaks.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Pherigo
Federal Housing Authority
Wilson County
Seeding Tips For Lawn Grasses From Extension Service
Allen County agent Tom Maxwell advises one pound of blue grass seed per 1000 sq ft or two pounds for poor seedbeds. Kentucky 31 fescue needs three to four pounds per 1000 sq ft. A well prepared seedbed yields better results than little or no seedbed. Copies of Lawns in Kansas are available free at the county Extension office.
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IOLA
Allen County
Tom Maxwell
Kentucky
Kansas
County Agricultural Extension
Bindweed Too Tough For Good Spraying
Neosho County weed supervisor Orval Wood reports bindweed is too mature for effective 2 4 D spraying as older leaves resist absorption. New growth in cultivated areas remains susceptible, while Johnson Grass has matured beyondDalapon translocation in many spots. Thicker stands require more spray to wet rhizomes.
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ST. Paul
Orval Wood
Neosho County
Wood
Threat to Wheat From Hessian Fly
Erie Kansas State entomologists warn Kansas wheat farmers face a higher Hessian fly threat this fall. Infestation in north central and southeast Kansas has almost doubled from last year. Early plowing destroying volunteer wheat and planting after Hessian fly free date are urged alongside using resistant varieties to prevent 1963 damage.
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Erie
Kansas
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Farmers urged to delay sowing after Oct 11 fly-free date
Dickson cites a 10 percent wheat infection in southeast Kansas and advises farmers to wait until after Oct 11 to sow unless using resistant varieties Ottawa or Ponca. He notes neutral to dark patio flooring reduces sun glare and reflection.
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Kansas
Neosho County
Ottawa
Dickson
Learn Now Pay Later Should your child go to College
A brief survey promotes college education as a path to higher earnings. It explains bank loans for students, endorsed by USAF Inc, and notes rising costs and the aim to help families access credit for college through local banks or the USAF program.
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Kansas
USAF
United Student Aid Funds, Inc
Kansas Bank
Usaf, Inc
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