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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
8
Secretary Kansas State Board of Agriculture outlines six year progress in farming and agri business. Production and income set records 1958 1962 with cattle numbers soybeans corn sorghum and wheat all hitting highs. Agriculture fuels strong state economy employing millions and spurring new processing industries.
The Journal World highlights Calvin Spencer and Lynn Wilson on the cover as standout two year 4 H Club participants. Spencer showed garden produce and a steer, while Wilson displayed a four month old Appaloosa colt. The piece promotes the upcoming 4 H Fair August 12 14 at Lawrence fairgrounds and notes related events including the County Fair and Jayhawk Rodeo.
Prof. Howard Wilkins of Kansas State University outlines six groups of special purpose crops for farmers in Kansas. Cover crops prevent erosion. green manure adds organic matter. catch crops harvest early. soiling crops like alfalfa feed livestock. silage crops such as corn and forage sorghum are preserved green. companion crops establish legumes or grasses with oats. Many farmers remain unaware of these options and their benefits.
The first comprehensive study of timber product marketing in Kansas is under way at Kansas State University led by Paul L. Roth. The project covers veneer, container veneer, cooperage, pulpwood, poles, piling, posts, lumber and heavy construction members to improve marketing efficiency and guide long range forest management policies.
Kansas State University researchers developed equipment for rapid measuring and recording mixing characteristics of wheat flour. The device, now a commercial product, is used worldwide to assess quality of wheat varieties.
Since 1928 the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station has approved eleven crop varieties for distribution to Kansas farmers. These varieties provide greater resistance to one or more insect pests than other commercial options, bolstering the station's worldwide reputation in crop protection.
Seasonal demand and market prices guide farmers in profitable production. Dr. Raymond W. Greeseman of Kansas State University notes accuracy in predicting prices depends on understanding demand elasticity. Beef and hog markets vary. beef is slightly inelastic, hog demand more so, with seasonal shifts influencing consumption and prices.
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