Farming in Finney Extension Agent Selection of good herd sires
The Kan sas State University station at Manhattan tests boars and their litter mates for rate of gain and carcass traits to improve sire selection. Barrows finish, then carcasses are measured for back fat and loin eye area, with a thorough postcooler classification. Heritable carcass traits aid in choosing sires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Boarg
Poison ivy safety and boat safety tips from Around the House
Kathryn Sughrue outlines poison ivy identification and first aid including washing, drying, and clothing care. She also highlights summer sea safety with boat handling tips, staying low seated, avoiding diving, keeping clear of bathers, and not overloading boats to prevent capsizing.
Winter Hardiness Study Finds Dicktoo Tops For Kansas Barley
Kansas State University and Agricultural Experiment Stations report Dicktoo barley leads in winter survival across 11 locations with an average 92 percent, outperforming Rogers, Meimi, Reno, and others. Meimi shows strong western performance with 95 percent average, while Hudson and several lines show limited hardiness. Dicktoo and Meimi compared. Dicktoo edges in north central regions, with Meimi gaining popularity in western Kansas.
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Yorkshire
Hampshire
Poland
China
Kansas
Dicktoo
Kansas State University
Ted Walter
Colby Branch
Rogers
Reno
Oklahoma
Belleville
Mankato
Manhattan
Colby
Dodge City
Columbus
Mound Valley
Manhattann
Thayet
Western Kansas
Frank Bieberly
Meimi
North Central
Bellville
Bindweed Your Number One Weed Control Guide
Everett Samples Finney County weed supervisor states field bindweed is the top weed problem for farms. He urges farmers to focus on prevention control and eradication with soil sterilants and chemicals. consult county weed officials for proper programs under state noxious weed laws.
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Everett Samples
Finney County
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Kenneth Fromm
Finpey County
Fort Hays Branch Experiment Station
W.M. Phillips
F.L. Titimons
L.E Anderson
Kansas State University
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Peter‘w. Askew
Blue Cross
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