Timing wheat seeding in Finney County adapts to soil moisture
The Finney County wheat seeding guide urges planting Sept 10 to Oct 5 per Kansas State University recommendations. Early seeding depletes surface moisture, invites pests, and risks poor winter survival. late planting reduces root depth and increases wind erosion risk. Use fungicide seed treatment to boost stands and yields.
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Finney County
Kansas State University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas
Kansas State
Chipcote
Memmi
Panogen
Quality Boars Top Prices at Kansas Swine Sale
Kansas State Universitys Swine Improvement station in Manhattan hosted a summer sale where an average price of 239 was paid for 58 boars. Top prices reached 510 for a Hampshire bred by John Weir, with buyers from Abilene Ottawa Perry and Toronto among those purchasing. The event closed the summer tests with 400 attendees and will precede October winter tests as producers seek tested genetics for efficiency and meat quality.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas Swine Improvement
Kansas State University
Wendell A. Moyer
KSU
Duroc
Emery Berry
Minneapolis
Alfred’ Link
Yates Center
Gooch Research Farm
Hampshire
John Weir
Laver Farms
Hope
Rex Christie
Ottawa
Lavier Farms
Floyd Meyer Palmer
Neil Hope
Perry
K-State
KSLA
KSA_ Animal Science and Industry Department
County Extension Agricultural
Moyer
Wheat Prices At 25 Year Low
Wheat slumped to 1.23 a bushel in mid June the lowest price in 25 years. The U.S. farm price averaged 1.24 in June about 47 percent of parity. Factors include large world supplies soft export demand and rising U.S. and Canadian stocks. India and Pakistan boost wheat capacity with new varieties fertilizer and better water management. Crop yields rise while global food shortages persist in prior years.
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Ruth E. Clifton
Kansas State University
Kansas
U.S
Canada
U S
India
Pakistan
4-H News and Views on Enrollment and Family Involvement
Finney County Extension 4-H Agent William E Fultz emphasizes September October and November as enrollment months. New members and families are urged to visit local clubs and questions about joining can be directed to the listed contact. The article highlights 4-H as a family affair driven by parent participation, support, and involvement.
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William E. Fultz
Finney County
FFA Officers Attend Camp at Rock Springs Ranch
FFA officers from Garden City attended the state leadership camp at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City in August. Danny McMillan was named camp president and joined the Master Ritual Team. Attendees included Tim Stone Rog er farmer, Jess Hendrickson, Mike Ramsey, and Ron Ball as officers. Nearly 500 officers from Kansas chapters participated.
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Garden City
Future Farmers of America
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Greg Hands
Fielding Hands
State Association
Danny McMillan
Ted McMillan
Tim Stone
Roger Farmer
Jess Hendrickson
Mike Ramsey
Ron Ball
Sentinel
Kansas
Citizenship Is Basic 4-H Project
The 4-H citizenship project in Kansas aims to develop good citizenship as a core purpose. Teenagers enjoy citizenship study and activities while young adults grow in interest, knowledge and understanding of citizen responsibilities. The program covers five areas: personal development, family living, 4-H program, community state nation and worldwide responsibilities.
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Kansas
Man Becomes Father Grandfather in One Day
In Decatur Illinois Walter Hensley age 45 became a father and grandfather on the same day. He kissed his newborn daughter then hurried to his 19 year old daughter Mrs James Carter who had a baby boy. Both mothers and babies were reported to be well by hospital authorities.
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Decatur, Ill
Walter Hensley
Hensley
James Carter
Eager Beavers 4 H Club August Meeting Notes
Brenda Ragel presided over the Eager Beavers 4-H Club August session with hosts Jim Fishback and Bill Pitts. Members sang The Happy Plowman and The Thing I Do Best was the roll call subject. Judy Midgett played guitar, Brenda Ragel demonstrated Something to Talk About, Annette Fenton gave a dog project talk, and games followed led by Judy Midgett and Julieta Ragel. Debbie Selichnow reported.
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Eager Beavers
Brenda Ragel
Jim Fishback
Bill Pitts
Denise Craig
Nancy Keller
Roll Call
Judy Midgett
Annette Fenton
Julieta Ragel
Debbie Selichnow
Eager Beavers Tour Shows Club Projects and Homes
The Eager Beavers 4 H Club hosted a late summer tour of show projects and room improvements. Members visited Ed Lewis’s home at 506 Center, viewed garden and dog projects by Bobby Lewis and Susan Eatherly, and saw sewing displays by 15 girls at Howard Midgett’s home, with refreshments served.
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Eager Beavers
4-H Club
Ed Lewis
Center
Bobby Lewis
Membrs
E. Hackberry
Susan Eatherly
Susan Kinney
Julies Drevenick
Holly Hope
Julie Fishback
Peggy Stoner
Brian Craig
Tracy Hatfield
Sharon Talley
Howard Midgett
Debbie Selichnow
Lasagna recipe and summer kitchen tips from home economists
A home economics column shares a lasagna recipe serving 16 with detailed steps and freezing tips. It includes ingredients like Italian tomatoes, ricotta, mozzarella, and ground duck, plus notes on assembling, baking, and freezing. Additional guidance covers a chicken in a bag method and preserving vegetables for later use.
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Albert Maddux
Finnay County Extension Agricultural
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Vapex
Masonry Products Inc
E. Fulton
MoorMan
Dean Clerk
Holcomb, Kansas
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Garden City Sale Co., Inc
Fmi
Carl Jerry Chmelka
Jerry
Horn and
Jerry Chmelka
FFA
Man
PCA
Garden City Production Credit Association
Miller Ave
West of
Wheatland Electric
Garden City, Konses
Equity Exchange
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