Sorghum height tests at Kansas show yield gap for combine types
A K State agronomist reports taller hybrid sorghums RS 650 and RS 702 outperform the shorter combine types by 10 to 20 percent, especially when harvested early at 35 percent moisture. The study continues to assess yield potential of taller sorghums while noting lodging risks and season timing. Farmers' income ratios and farm sizes are discussed, along with alfalfa seeding tips, seedbed quality, drill seeding rates, and seed quality recommendations including Kanza and Cody varieties for pest resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
K-State Research Agronomist
Kameas
Kanes
K-State Agronomist
Cody
Wheat viruses cut Kansas wheat despite record crop
Kansas State University plant pathologists Claude King Charles Niblett and John Schafer report that wheat losses reached several million dollars due to wheat viruses. Early surveys predicted 6 million in losses from barley mosaic and 4 million from wheat streak mosaic as cool damp spring conditions favored virus spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Claude King
Charles Niblett
John Schafer
Kansas State University
KSU
Five Women Attend Meeting in Norway
Five representatives of the Kansas Extension Homemakers Council attend the Associated Women of the World Conference in Oslo August 10 20. Leaders named include Mrs Harold Al Goff Manhattan president and Mrs Glenn Kinkeller Esbon district director A thousand delegates are expected and a new world president will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Extenisia Homemakers Council
Associated Women of the World
Oslo
Norway
Harold al. Goff
Manhattan
Glenn Kinkeller
Esbon
Northwest District
George Dobler
Wichita
Standard of Excellence
Earl Kelley
Cedar Vale
Paul Mears
Beloit
Haven Smith
Chappel
Nebraska
National
Farm Bureau Women’s Organization
Kansas
Kansas Farm Bureau Women
Master Farm Homemakers Guild
London
England
4-H Cub Notes Happy Hustlers Meet at 4-H Building
The August Happy Hustlers 4-H Club meeting featured demonstrations on lamb fitting and showing by Susan Jameson, leading a colt by Nancy Ellis, hog project talk by Kris Smith, rabbits ready for fair by Charles Becker, a piano solo by Kathryn Drees, and sewing project notes by Stephanie Raines. The next gathering is September 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H building with a basket supper and Club Achievement Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hustlers
Susan Jameson
Nancy Ellis
Kris Smith
Ect
Charles Becker
Kathryn Drees
Stephanie Raines
Judy Schweer
Horse Congress Finals Canceled For 1971
The National Youth Horse Congress and the NYHC Finals of the AJQHA are canceled for 1971 due to the extended federal quarantine. The two events will be held in 1972 with dates to be announced. The second AJQHA Convention will occur October 1–2 in Dallas at the Adolphus Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Calish
NYHC
Don Jones
American Quarter Horse Association
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
Te Aiqha
Calish
FHA Loans Near $700000 Authorized in 1971 Housing Programs
Loans totaling almost 700000 were issued from Garden City Farmers Home Administration offices during the 1971 fiscal year. Thirty Rural Housing loans for homes totaled 395710 dollars in five county area served. FHA Farm Ownership and operating loans spent 299670 dollars to buy farms livestock machinery and cropland. The Garden City office serves Finney Kearny Scott Lane and Wichita counties with supervisor Deavald Miller and clerk Jo Gerstner. Office days are scheduled by outlying counties on specific Wednesdays and Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garsten City Farmers Homes Administration
Garden City
FHA
Pre Grange
Farmers Home Administration
Finney, Kearny
Scott, Lane
Wichita Counties
Hudson St
Deavald Miller
Jo Gerstner
Lots City
Leot
Lakin
Dighton
Forage Field Day at Kansas State University
The Fall Forage Field Day at Kansas State University on August 31 runs from 9:20 a.m. to early afternoon with tours starting at 10 a.m. at the Agronomy Research Farm north of the stadium. Participants will view new soybean varieties, forage sorghums, dwarf grain sorghums, and other projects including alfalfa varieties and nitrogen placements. Dr. Floyd Smith will speak on Crop Production Technology, followed by an extension panel answering farmers’ questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Kansas
Agronomy Research Farm
KSU
Kimball
College Avenues
Sudan
Floyd Smith
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Agronomy Department
Area FFA Members Attend Leaders Camp in Kansas
Tol used Tol comb area FFA members George Rapp Lawrence R Wasson and Gerald Baier attended the State FFA Leadership Camp at Rock Springs 4H Ranch. Rapp treasurer Wasson advisor Baier president of Holcomb FFA learned about officer duties and Jim FFA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Tolcomb
Rock Springs
George Rapp
Lawrence R. Wasson
Gerald Baier
Rapp
Bill Rapp
Wasson
Baier
Val Baier
Holcomb
Kansas
Jim Ffa
Outlook 71 72 TV program for Kansas farmers
The Cooperative Extension Service airs an hour long Outlook 71 72 program at noon September 4 on Channel 11 Garden City KS. Kansas State University Extension economists Ken Kingsley Roy Frederick Robert L Coppersmith and Wilton B Thomas discuss economic conditions wheat and feed grains livestock and farm management implications with moderator Lowell Kuehn. Summaries will follow at county extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kansas
Cooperative Extension Service
Garden City
Kansas State University Agricultural Extension
Ken Kingsley
Roy Frederick
Robert L. Coppersmith
Wilton B.thomas
Kansas County Extension
Fashion Trends from 70s Styled Revival and Nostalgic Prints
A Garden City Telegram fashion preview notes restraint and refinement for fall, drawing on 20s to 40s influences with 70s touches. It highlights mood shifts, bold and soft color palettes, prints, and fabrics like tweeds, velveteen, and double knits, plus layered silhouettes, new dress and sportswear combinations, and varied necklines and collars. Names of outfits and specific garments appear as illustrated examples.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Maddux
Finhey County Extension Agricultural
K-State
Farm Management Association
York
Mel Krebs
W. Pine
the Systems People
Newton
Parker
Scout
Chanute
Pronto
Satanta
Shawnee
Centurk
Triumph
Barton
Ellis
Finney
Gove
Rush
King, Niblett and Schafer
Bison
Associated Country Women of the World
ACWW
Women of the World
United Nations
America
PCA
Garden City Production Credit Association
Miller Ave
Land Bank Association
Land Bank Pon Ec
Belmont Garden City
Horse Congress
Garden City Sale Co., Inc
Jerry Chmelka
Jerryot
Lowell Kuehn
K-State Extension
Garden City Telegram
Dr. M. D. Niedens Chiropractic Office
Mole Garden City
Land—Livestock
Galen F. Morley
Western Feed Yard Inc
Johnson, Kansas
First Tire
Pirceville
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