Stratification aids germination in woody seeds and hacksberry psyllids
The article explains stratification as a moisture and temperature treatment for seeds that will germinate later, with cool moist conditions common in Kansas. It details durations for apple, red oak, and sugar maple, ideal cool stratification temps, moisture ratios in peat moss, and methods for small and large seed lots. It also covers hackberry psyllids invading homes, their life cycle, and control tips including spring spraying and vacuuming to remove nymphs and prevent reinfestation.
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Agritourism meeting and WRAPS tours announced in SW Kansas
An informational meeting for southwest Kansas residents and stakeholders on agritourism is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Finney County Fairgrounds Grandstand, with a $10 registration. Speakers include Ben Allen and Dave Mace. Also noted are WRAPS watershed efforts for the Upper Arkansas River Basin with tours on Oct. 13 and 14 starting at Finney and Ford County fairgrounds, detailing water quality and best management practices.
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Higher EQIP payments offered for groundwater plan
The Upper Arkansas Basin Advisory Committee meets at 1 30 p m Oct 17 at the King Center in Jetmore to discuss higher annual EQIP payments for the Ground and Water Conservation priority. The plan aims to conserve the High Plains aquifer and convert irrigated land to dryland to stabilize groundwater levels and protect public wells.
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Congress seeks to slash farmers' payments
Congress aims to cut agriculture spending by 3 billion dollars under a plan led by Senate Agriculture Committee chair Saxby Chambliss. It would trim farmer payments by 2.5 percent and reduce overall subsidies over five years, sparing Bush's deeper cut proposals while targeting cotton and rice sectors. Democrats and advocacy groups decry the burden on nutrition and conservation programs.
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Be sure to play the ace first in spade contracts
The article analyzes a bridge deal where South in four spades loses to a 3-2 or 4-1 spade split. It argues that leading the ace first can cut trump losses, detailing when a singleton king in either hand changes the odds. The piece notes the singleton king probability is about 3 percent, linking to casino profits. Tomorrow: Test your play.
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