Farmers urged to check cattle for lice before winter
County Extension Director warns cattle producers to inspect livestock for louse infestations now. Lice hide in neck, brisket, back, thighs, tail head, and around nose eyes and ears. If any lice are found, treat whole herd and repeat in 3 to 4 weeks. Various insecticides and methods suit dairy or beef cattle. follow label directions and consider weather when choosing sprays dusts backrubbers or pour-ons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Brooks
Kansas State University Extension
Brooks
Kansas
4-H Day Plans Highlight Public Presentations And Model Meetings
County 4 H day schedule outlines public presentation events for ages up to 13 with seven minute talks and up to 15 minute speeches. Exhibits include demonstrations illustrated talks and visuals. Group activities cover model meetings dramatics and music with thirty members and two leaders per club.
Wheat Prices Show Wide Variations Across Regions
US Agriculture Department data show 1973 durum wheat averaging 5.79 per bushel across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana and California with 84.8 million bushels produced and North Dakota harvesting 76 million. Kansas winter wheat averaged 3.60 per bushel on a 384.8 million bushel crop valued over 1.38 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
California
USDA
Kansas
Gullies and soil conservation methods for farms
The piece explains preventing and controlling gullies to reduce erosion and sediment, protect waterways, and improve land value. It covers natural drainage, conservation plans, grazing control, bank sloping, diversions, ponds with grassed waterways, and where to get more guidance from the Soil Conservation Service in Lawrence.
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Sail Conservation Service
Malls
Lawrence
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Farmland Life Insurance CO
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AG Chemicals
All Ag Chemicals
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Lasso
Ramrod
Atrazine
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