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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
7
An analysis of rising cattle costs traces the surge to higher medical, land, interest, and feed costs. Producers face losses from depleted resources and death rates, with commercial feed lots driving finishing weights and prices. Tight margins threaten future herd replenishment amid new regulations.
A reader argues that rising food prices reflect higher costs for producers rather than subsidies or packers. Citing John Waelti and 1970 figures, the piece notes labor efficiency and global comparisons, urging consumers to reconsider demanding lower prices while acknowledging protections for food quality and slaughter labor rules.
Kansas advice outlines sealing ponds by blanketing with fill, trampling by cattle, Bentonite clay applications, and plastic liners. Bentonite proves most effective, with blanketing 85 to 95 percent and sprinkling 75 to 80 percent success. A second item notes Douglas County Rural Water District One building a 100000 gallon tower near Kanwaka Corner to serve about 165 new customers, totaling around 465 after completion.
The article warns about severe sycamore anthracnose when temperatures stay above or below key thresholds and advises timing sprays with leaf unfolding. It also covers fertilizing cool season grass, mowing heights for K-31 fescue and bluegrass, crabgrass prevention timing, dandelion control with 2 4-D, and cautions about rain-free intervals and tool hygiene.
For new plantings weed control with 2,4-D takes 2 to 4 weeks to kill treated weeds, with a possible second application. Trees over four inches diameter require staking with three guy wires, hose sleeves, and anchors at crotch height. Wooden stakes or nylon straps with eyelets may be used, stay in place 2 to 3 years with turnbuckles for tension.
Douglas County offers a farm safety course for 14 and 15 year olds from April 30 to May 5. The 10 or 14 hour tractor and machinery safety program qualifies youths to work off their parents farm this summer. Contact the Extension Office by April 26 to enroll.
Douglas County 4-H youth are urged to plan for the Kansas 4-H Invitational conference at Kansas State University June 4 through 8. Delegates must be juniors or seniors in 1973-74 and represent their county with one delegate per 200 4-H members. Former National 4-H Congress delegates are ineligible.
In 1972 Kansas rural fire districts faced severe fires burning thousands of acres across Butler Norton and Lyon counties. Officials credit weather and limited rainfall for the season, while noting 290 districts protect over 80 percent of the state. Kansas State University Extension Forestry provides training, equipment, and technical help under Clarke McNary and PRA acts.
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