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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1978
Page
6
Prune fruit trees to form a strong scaffold and limit growth for easier care. Start when planting to develop bearing areas, prune injuries from roots, and balance top growth with root loss. A demonstration at 7:30 PM tonight at the Douglas County Fairgrounds covers techniques and booklets are available at the Extension Office.
Lindy L Richardson County 4 H Agent describes the dog care and training program. Members and parents explore dog history breeds health grooming feeding and early training at club meetings then apply skills at home. Beginning in March a 10 week obedience course will guide both novice and experienced 4 H members under county leader Virginia Lindsey. The program aims to build a rewarding bond where dog becomes a companion and friend.
EBEN B FARLEY argues alfalfa on marginal land can yield higher returns than corn. A 20 acre case shows net income rising from 1520 dollars with corn to about 3000 dollars with alfalfa, given 5 tons per acre and hay at 50 dollars per ton plus cost differences. Proper seed bed and soil pH 6.5 to 7.0 are essential.
Larry Corah, Kansas State University extension livestock specialist, will headline the Douglas County Livestock Assn meeting. He will discuss beef backgrounding, growth regulators results, and cattle feed information. The 7 p.m. event at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in Lawrence invites Douglas County producers with reservations due this Friday through the Extension Office.
Severe storms worldwide have recharged soil moisture and aided agriculture after a dry year. The NOAA based findings on satellite data and ground reports note beneficial moisture in U S winter wheat regions and improved outlooks for eastern Europe and North Africa while China and India also report ample moisture in wheat areas.
Journal-World notes dry winter yields in some regions but recent moisture improves conditions. Five severe storms in the Mediterranean bring flood and citrus damage. Australia sees rain aiding New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania after a year of drought. In South America Uruguay and northern Argentina get over 10 inches of rain, risking corn and other summer crops but aiding winter grains. Parana rainfall below normal. yields may drop though southern areas report better prospects.
Kansas farmers may use carbaryl Sevin to fight chinch bugs in sorghum this year after EPA approval of a limited Kansas registration. Kansas State University entomologists Leroy Brooks and Gerald Wilde cited field research showing carbaryl up to 50 times more effective than toxaphene, previously the sole registered chemical. Union Carbide sought the registration and the Kansas State Board of Agriculture approved it on July 27 1977, with labeling showing 1.5 pounds per acre in 20 to 25 pounds of water to foliage.
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