Bridwell Big Bluestem Strain Developed at Kansas University
Kansas University researchers developed a new blue stem grass strain named Bridwell Big Bluestem in honor of J. S. Bridwell of Wichita Falls Texas. The aim is to improve the native grazing ranges of the Midwest, addressing range land deterioration and the beef cattle industry. The Flint Hills grasses already support 5 to 7 months of grazing.
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Kansas University
Midwest
Bridwell
J. S. Bridwell
Wichita Falls, Tex
Flint Hills
Kansas
Bridwell Big Bluestem Research Aims to Restore Range
The Bridwell Foundation funds range restoration work started in May 1966 after Mr. Bridwell’s death. McGregor and team studied Central North American native grasses and legumes, collecting over 110 000 specimens across 100 000 miles, creating a plant library for future study. Seeds of the Bridwell strain will be released to test growth at the Plant Materials Center in Manhattan with hopes of rancher adoption.
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Mr. Bridwell
Bridwell Foundation
Cliff Tinsley
Herb Story
Foundation
Margaret B. Bowdle
Bryant
Plains
Prairie Plains
Central North America
Bridwell
Plant Materials Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manhattan
County Wool Subsidy Payments Made for 1970 Year
Shorn wool payments under the National Wool Program for 1970 totaled 5,354.49 dollars in Douglas County. Growers received 102.8 percent of wool sale proceeds, with the national average price around 35.5 cents per pound and the payment rate set to lift national averages to 72 cents. High seller also earned the top incentive. Deductions of 15 cents per pound for shorn wool and 7.5 cents per hundredweight for lambs fund marketing development activities.
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Douglas County
Wheat Growth Recorded Despite Soil Conditions
Wheat grew rapidly last week despite dry topsoil and will benefit from weekend rains. Only 29 percent reached jointing. surface soils remained dry in some terraces and pastured fields. Mustard infestation was widespread. cutworms and mites caused local issues but were mostly light. Oat and spring barley seeding trails, corn 14 percent planted, alfalfa growing with pea aphid pressure. Cattle graze wheat in central and northern counties as pastures lag.
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Mustard Threat in Douglas County Fields This Spring
Wild mustard infestations threaten moisture and nutrients in Douglas County crops. Tansy and flixweed spread rapidly. tansy and treacle mustards are common in wheat alfalfa and brome fields. Dr. Erick Wilson notes 2,4-D spray on mustard fields yielded 25 to 35 bushels more wheat per acre and advises timing from full tiller to early boot stage for least wheat injury. Delays increase mustard damage and reduce control efficacy.
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Douglas County
Erick Wilson
Kansas
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Frank Knox
Earl J. Edmonds
Conn
Myra Hobbs
Journal-World Photo
Homelite Owners KG
el Eee
Bux
RKO
U.S. Pat
Coop
Cooperative Association
Eben’ B
Farley
Earl L. van Meter
Patchen Electric Co
Gates V
Wickes
H.P
B&s
Black & Decker
East Lawrence
Lawrence
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