Hog farm odor control uses aerobic oxidation in Kansas
The McCain hog operation near Lawrence relies on aerobic oxidation to reduce odors. K State and Kansas University researchers back paddle wheel and paddle-propeller systems that churn waste in race-track pits, improving odor control though costly. Smart built evaporation lagoons per EPA specs to handle effluent, with large paddle wheels 33 inches wide and 5 feet in diameter, rotating the top effluent to accelerate decomposition.
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Ford McCain
Ontide
Kansas River Valley
Lawrence
Paul Smart
Douglas County
McCain
Et Cin
Sinert’s Farm
Kansas “Tite University Swine Research Totet
Manhattan
Smart
K-State
Bert Koch
Tection Agency
Kansas University
Ross McKinney
KSA
Max Reeves
Floyd McCain
Koch
KSU
Vine crop troubles and garden care guidance
A gardening bulletin outlines causes of vine crop wilting on squash and melons, including squash bugs and bacterial wilt, plus control steps with pesticides and early beetle trimming. It also covers managing wasps around fruit, training new grape plants, fall lawn feeding, elm leaf beetle recovery, and pruning junipers before cold weather.
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Levin
Douglas County erosion blamed on lack of conservation practices
The county faces severe soil erosion on cropland with gullies and sheet erosion across many farms. Advocates urge terraces and grassed waterways as proven Kansas methods, noting Douglas County lags 20 years behind other counties in applying conservation measures to cropland.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Sportsmen have stake in ACP plan
The article explains that farmers and sportsmen both benefit from the Agricultural Conservation Program. ACP funds soil and water conservation with about half the cost covered by the federal share, while farmers match with their own funds. Douglas County practices mainly focus on soil and water conservation, with some wildlife gains. Ponds slow runoff, reduce erosion, and provide wildlife habitat and fishing access for the public and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Kansas Agriculture Ranking in 1975 Production Chart
The chart shows Kansas ranking in multiple agricultural categories through 1975. It highlights Kansas leading in wheat output flour milled sorghum silage produced and commercial grain storage capacity up to January 1 1976, within the Sunflower State context.
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Iesey
Renee Beeen
Lespedeza
Kansas
Land Use Value Appraisal Talk Set in Lawrence
Kansas State University Extension economist Barry L Flinchbaugh will discuss use value farmland appraisal at a Lawrence meeting August 31 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. He notes the key issue is which appraisal method will be used as revaluations occur and a proposed constitutional amendment this November could shift farmland valuation from market value to income production.
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Barry L. Flinchbaugh
Kansas State University
Kansas
Lawrence
Flinchbaugh
York
Pennsylvania State University
Purdue
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Ocal Hog Farm
Journal-World
Farm Report
E.L. van Meter
Robert E. McIntyre
Max
Farms & Land
Eben B. Farley
County
ASC
Ote
SE Ee
Elon
Wickes Lumber
Wickes
East Lawrence Turnpike
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