Kansas traffic law changes for farm vehicles and SMV use
Kansas farmers must comply with new rules for implements of husbandry and transportation units on highways. Updates cover lighting, SMV emblem visibility, width limits, towed equipment requirements, flares, and visibility lamps. Also notes temporary sugar price cut by Amstar and National Sugar Refining Co.
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Kansas
State Highway Commission
New York
Amstar Corp
National Sugar Refining Co
Nonfat Dry Milk Benefits for Pennywise Budget Watchers
Learn With Elsie explains nonfat dry milk offers lower calories per serving, similar nutritive value to skim milk, and strong cost savings. It highlights abundant supply, long shelf life without refrigeration, versatile use in drinking and cooking, and quality indicators like the U S Extra Grade shield for instant varieties.
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USDA
U.S
Baling Wire and Twine Prices Decline in USDA Report
The Agriculture Department says twine and wire prices for baling hay are falling due to larger supplies and may stay low through summer. Natural fiber twine could drop to about 20 dollars per bale and synthetic to around 17, with retail wire prices easing from spring levels. The report notes potential shortages if harvest delays curb demand and cites a possible 134 million ton hay crop if weather is favorable.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
North Central Wheat Needs Rain
The 1975 Kansas wheat crop improved for the third straight week with warmth and showers aiding central and eastern districts while moisture shortages hurt western and north central areas. Counties Clay, Cloud, Mitchell, Jewell and Smith were notably dry. turning and heading stages lagged versus averages. Spring planting progressed. corn, sorghum and soybean plantings were near or ahead of normal. pastures remained good.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Clay
Cloud
Mitchell
Jewell
Smith
Russell County
Norton
Stevens
Private Group Says Economic Boom Over in Japan
Washington AP report from the U S Feed Grains Council says Japan's economic boom is over and consumer habits are shifting back from grain based foods to meat and other livestock. It notes a 20 percent rise in protein intake over 18 years and a doubling of livestock consumption, with questions about disposable income for continuing dietary expansion. The council foresees continued but moderated growth and lower peak animal protein use than western peers.
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Washington
Japan
U.S
Feed Grains Council
Western Cattle Co. Inc stocker feeder cattle buyers
Western Cattle Co Inc specializes in order buying all classes of stocker feeder cattle and sells fat cattle on commission. Contact Pete Hutchins in Scott City, Jim Jasper in Dighton, Dennis Schroeder in Dighton, Jack Daly in Garden City, Harold Woods in Dighton, or the main office in Dighton at 397-2424.
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Pete Hutchins
Scott City
Jim Jasper
Dighton
Dennis Schroeder
Jack Daly
Garden City
Harold Woods
Gard City urged to keep agricultural focus amid Beef Empire Days
A letter from a local reader praises Garden City and Southwest Kansas for supporting agriculture and Beef Empire Days. The writer fears removing the Hog Capitol Festival elements, noting the Hog Capitol of the World once drew crowds with hog shows and related events. The piece urges education, fun, and a strong agri business identity.
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Garden City
Southwest
Kansas
Here
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Larry Henry
Finney County Extension Agricultural Agent
Elsie
Elsie Branden
Finney County Extension Home Economist
Norman J. Homan
Wichita Spring
Leoti
Dennis Luebbers
WCHS
Future Farmers of America
Hebert Baker
Wichita County High School
Ffa'er
Gerald Jeffrey
Richard B. Smith
Usda Agency
Garden City Telegram
North Central Wheat
Western Cattle Co., Inc
Michael D.ollart
Finney County Extension
Enresco
Grant Co
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