Fescue Foot Affects Douglas County Farm Herds
County Extension reports fescue foot in Douglas County cattle from Kentucky fescue. Symptoms include rough coat weight loss and swelling of extremities with possible dry gangrene. Caused by toxic buildup in long unused soil bank fescue. 1,000 of Bourbon County’s 40,000 cattle affected. Removal of infected fescue is advised.
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Douglas County
Kentucky
Bourbon County
Crawford County
Fish Fact Sheet Highlights Protein Richness and Cooking Tips
The article notes fish is about 18 percent protein and rich in minerals with fats varying from 1 to 20 percent. It explains fish types, seafood nutrition, canned options, thawing and cooking methods, and suggests recipes and dietary uses. It also covers storage, labels, and consumer surveys on canned fish usage.
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U. S
U. S. Department
Gasoline Use in Farming Tax and Lice Control Guidance
Guidance covers federal and state gas tax refunds for farm use only, excluding highway hauling. It explains records for custom operators, yearly total vs purchases, and separate storage. It also notes cattle lice control timing, approved insecticides, and forest service assistance and extension service contacts.
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Internal Revenue Service
State Department of Revenue
Wheat Standards To Change May 1
The Department of Agriculture announces new U S wheat standards effective May 1 aimed at protecting prices for quality grain and boosting U S sales abroad. The changes tighten tolerance ranges and improve measurement of weight soundness and cleanliness.
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U.S
Department of Agriculture
Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
USDA
Unique Program Set for Leaders at State 4H Conference
Leaders and adults involved with 4-H will gather March 17 19 at the Kansas State Fair Encampment Building Hutchinson for a redesigned program. Sessions include talks discussions and workshops on youth understanding leadership planning with youth and skill development in project meetings booths displays demonstrations talks and records. Staff from Kansas State University and the National 4H Service Committee will conduct sessions with scholarship information available through county offices.
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Kansas State Fairgrounds
Hutchinson
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Vivian Briggs
Oscar Norby
KSU
Dick Jepsen
National
4H Service Committee
Chicago
Lawrence
Teen Age Fashion Show To Be Presented Twice
The Case of The Young Individualist showcases spring and summer styles in 22 teen fashions. It will be at India School on East 23rd Street February 25 at 8 p.m. and at Eudora High School Auditorium February 26 at 3 30 p.m. Local teenage girls model designs priced for budgets. Mothers and teenage girls are invited.
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India School
East 23Rd Street
Eudora High School
Planning a Family Vegetable Garden for Maximum Return
The article advises planning in advance and selecting vegetables that maximize space efficiency and family preferences. It emphasizes considering climate, culture, growing duration, and vine ripened quality, with guidance from county Extension agents and Kansas State University resources in Manhattan.
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Umberger, Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan
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