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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1975
Page
6
Farmers should inspect stored grain biweekly at least and monitor for heat, insects, and mold. Elevators use temp probes. home devices cost about $30. Hot spots signal sampling for pests or mold and mycotoxins like aflatoxin can render grain unusable.
Floyd McCain of rural Lawrence will discuss swine production in Yugoslavia and Romania at the Douglas County Swine Seminar. The meeting is next Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Don's Steak House, E 28th. Reservations due by Monday noon. Dr Lowell Breeden, extension veterinarian, will cover baby pig care and raising problems and solutions.
The Agriculture Department amended regulations for the Farm Storage and Drying Equipment Loan Program to allow soybeans, flaxseed and dry edible beans to apply even though price support is removed. Eligible farmers must grow at least one listed commodity and show a need for equipment to store dry or condition it. County committees decide need, and the changes apply to applications filed after January 1, 1975.
The Ford administration proposes reduced soil and water conservation funding as 6.7 million acres in 10 plains states remain “in condition to blow.” The plan ends the Agricultural Conservation Program and trims the Soil Conservation Service budget, even as wind erosion threats grow with more land opened to crops.
Washington AP report notes federal rules require hogs fed raw garbage be sent only to approved slaughter plants for immediate processing. Reuben Wells of Hinesville GA pleaded guilty January 27 in Savannah to garbage law violation, fined 100 dollars and given three years probation plus bans on swine business.
Douglas County 4-H leaders join Kansas peers and volunteers from New York Minnesota and Connecticut for the 1975 National 4-H Leaders Forum April 6 through 12 at the National 4-H Center in Washington D C. The session aims to develop leadership skills tackle youth work challenges and boost volunteers confidence with new approaches.
At the First International Waterfowl Symposium Canadian farmer Roy Atkinson warns migratory birds eating grain threaten world food, while Dennis Surrendi of the Canadian Wildlife Association questions farming marginal lands. About 300 experts attend as Ducks Unlimited sponsors the event. Scholarships aid participation. Douglas County 4 H funding offered. reservations due by Feb. 20.
Campaign finance data show one in three candidates who received dairy cooperative donations in 1974 lost. AMPI and other co-ops gave about 239000 dollars to 90 candidates, with 31 losses, and 8 of 20 donors of 5000 dollars or more failed to win.
Washington AP A leading backer calls President Ford’s plan to regulate coal strip mining grossly deficient in environmental standards while Rep Morris Udall objects that proposed water quality rules would sustain East acid pollution and threaten Western lands Udall warns the bill lacks toughness urged by environmental groups and critics label the administration plan an assault on water and land resources
W. C. Sullivan, a Democratic write-in, won the Phillips County attorney race but refused to take the oath of office. He cited low pay relative to required time and duties. The incumbent, Lowell Hahn, had just completed five two year terms amid Phillips County’s roughly 8,500 residents.
Gary K. Madson 37 returns as deputy administrator of USDA Rural Development Service after nine months away. He previously served as regional council representative in Chicago and as aide to Rep. Findley before joining Nixon reelection campaign staff. Madson resumes duties amid a career shift back to government service.
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