Spring gardening tips and pollination facts for fruit trees
Spring guidance covers pollination needs for fruit and nut trees, self pollinating varieties, and bouquet pollination tricks. It also advises on removing dead ornamental grass foliage, dividing and replanting clumps, repotting houseplants, rootbound checks, and using proper potting methods plus local Extension office contact.
Zerrs Win Conservation Award At Osage County Banquet
Steve and Shelley Zerr of Lyndon received the Osage County Wildlife Habitat Award at the annual conservation banquet in February. The honor recognizes landowners who excel in conserving wildlife habitat. Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association Quail Unlimited and Kansas Wildlife and Parks. The Zerrs have restored native prairie removed invasive trees planted native grasses and forbs and adopted a burning plan. They stocked ponds with fish and plan to host children fishing days and educational tours in the future.
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Shelley Zerr
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Farm bill blunder could raise spending, Senate clash on subsidy cap
Senate negotiator Tom Harkin called a 6 billion misestimate in farm bill costs minor against total federal outlays though it could push subsidies up to 79.6 billion over 10 years. Senate budget chief Kent Conrad doubted cap raise viability while Bush administration opposed any increase.
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Texas
K State to honor Bluemont amid land sale concerns
Kansas State University plans a memorial for Bluemont Central College on land slated for sale to 11 of about 22 acres. The project, funded by sale proceeds, preserves history of the first land grant state university while funds also support safety upgrades to campus animal science facilities. President Jon Wefald stresses the land's historic value.
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