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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
12
The Lawrence County Fair runs August 7 to 11 at the fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits livestock college-style contests and demonstrations showcase projects by youths with adult leader guidance. Livestock judging occurs midweek with other events including horse show demolition derby tractor pull and a closing style revue.
County Extension Agent notes three mammal species harming grass turf alfalfa fields and pastures this summer. Pocket gophers, moles, and ground squirrels disturb the ground with feeding and burrowing signs. Pocket gophers account for about 98 percent of observed damage.
Reports show tomato wilt persists while septoria leaf spot appears, yellowing lower leaves first and advancing upward. Control with Maneb Zineb Bordeaux or Ziram per label. small spots require spraying to slow spread.
Sevin or Diazion may stop early mimosa webworm and leaf roller damage. Cygon systemic insecticide risks hollies and redbuds. For bagworms, spray with Diazinon Sevin Lead Arsenate or Naled. Tip raspberries and blackberries to promote next year fruit. Peach maturity indicated by green undercolor turning creamy. Handle soft fruit gently to avoid bruising. Pocket gophers and moles require traps. burrow builders and baited grain for gophers. moles trapped above ground. Ground squirrels controlled with a plunge trap. identify 13 lined ground squirrel by its markings.
Fourty five Kansas 4 H ers join six thousand youths from forty two states at the National 4 H Center Washington D C for a week long Citizenship Short Course. Participants study topics from international affairs to economics and community development led by the National 4 H Foundation with Kansas Congressman Keith Sebelius among speakers.
County extension director E. L. Van Meter notes green cloverworms, the larvae of the cloverworm moth, feed on soybean foliage as well as alfalfa and clover. He says control is rarely needed since 40 percent foliage loss may occur without yield impact, and 25 percent loss at blossom set can reduce yield. If spraying is needed, Sevin, Taxaphene, or Guthion may be used with respective preharvest waiting periods.
New Agriculture Department figures show 1972 farm family income averaging 6856 from farming and 6759 from off farm work. Small farms with under 2500 dollars in sales rely mainly on off farm earnings while large operations gain a growing share of cash receipts and net income.
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