Fungicide labels guide plant protection and trade names
Kansas State University extension plant pathologist Claude L. King explains how fungicide labels answer questions on common names like maneb captan and ferbam and their trade names such as Manzate Dithane M-22 Caplan and Fermate. He notes these fungicides protect plants rather than eradicate disease and may require regular applications and occasional combined use with insecticides.
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Manhattan
Claude L. King
Gist
Kansas State University
Acme
Fermate
Miller
King
Fiery Bird's Nest Causes Major Damage
Cincinnati AP report says Wart Adams Jr used a propane torch to remove paint, igniting a bird’s nest that burned through the roof and eaves. Firefighters battled the fire, causing about $2,000 in damage.
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Cincinnati
Wart Adams Jr
KC Steak and Father’s Day Beef Guide from KC Meat Ads
A nostalgic piece praises dads as home heroes and outlines a Kansas City steak cut. It explains marbling importance, the origin of the KC steak from the stockyards, and broiling prep times for 1 and 2 inch thick steaks.
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Dad
Pop
Kansas City
American Royal Livestock and Horse Show
Improvements At 4-H Ranch Dedication Near Junction City
Dedication of three Rock Springs Ranch improvements occurred during the Friends of 41 Day program at the state 4-H center near Junction City. A Kathleen Rosebrook memorial communion set from Lincoln County Beverly Boosters 4-H Club. A mirror and painting in Williams Hall. The Ewert Walk naming honors Rock Springs Ranch staff member Leo D. Ewert and his years of service.
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Manhattan
Rock Springs Ranch
Friends of 41
Junction City
Williams Hall
Lincoln County
Beverly Boosters
Kathleen Rosebrook
Beverly
Hatch
Kathleen
Dwight Sperry
Alfred Wiegert
Lincoln
Ethel
Marie Taylor
Emreka
Taylor
Williams Trail
Ewert
Leo D. Ewert
Millsboro
Rock Springs
Stony Creek
Asa Payne
4 H News and Views on Youth Development and Growth
William G. Fultz discusses how 4 H aims to foster citizenship leadership and integrity while guiding youth through physical, cognitive and social development. The piece covers maturation, reading and civic participation as core tasks, noting self formation emerges early and influences later choices and values. An abrupt note mentions there are 48 obelisks in Rome.
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4-H
KSU Student Interviews Farm Managers
A Kansas State University graduate student in agricultural economics studied 20 farm management association members to understand decision making. Bruning found 80 decisions, with 40 delayed for more information and 21 made without further data. Farmers forced into many decisions or making few without information tended to have higher incomes, were older, operated smaller farms, and had more experience with less education. The study concludes that conservative farmers resist change while others seek change and gamble for advancement.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Gary Bruning
Robinson
Farm Management Association
Bruning
Soldier from Mehlville Gains Two Pounds in Two Days
Pvt. Richard F. Fortenbury of Mehlville Missouri writes to his parents that after two days in military service he has gained two pounds. He jokes that with 727 days left at that rate he will weigh 857 pounds at discharge.
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ST. Louis
Richard F. Fortenbury
Mehlville
Merie C. Fortenbury
Fortenbury
Zinc and tractor safety shape Kansas farming outlook
Farmers should monitor early crop growth for micronutrient issues especially zinc deficiency in corn and grain sorghum, with zinc boosting yields in trials. Kansas State agronomists warn tractors and machinery pose top risks, noting 22 tractor deaths last year among 45 farm fatalities, urging vigilance and expert help to cut hazards.
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Kansas
Kansas State University
K-State Agronomists
Kansas River
Belvue
St. John
4-H Club Notes at Pawnee Acres Building
The Pawnee Indians 4-H Club held its May meeting featuring a spring clean-up and a weiner roast followed by a business session. Margie Woods Donald Wheeler and Donald Diehl presented project talks and Barbara Hastings spoke on health. The group planned to participate in the 4H Rodeo with Chester Reed and Bill Whetstone hosting.
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Kalvesta
Pawnee Acres
Weiner
Margie Woods
Donald Wheeler
Donald Diehl
Barbara Hastings
Chester Reed
Bill Whetstone
June Garden Tips From Kansas State Expert Green Thumber
June guidance from Larry D. Leuthold Kansas State University ornamental horticulturist covers houseplant outdoor relocation watering pruning mulching weed control and fertilizing timelines. Recommendations include thinning mums and seeding spacing, rose pruning cautions, disease prevention, insect control, lawn fertilization and overseeding, and grass species guidance for hot conditions.
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Manhattan
Larry D. Leuthold
Kansas State University
Leuthold
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