Participation to Grow in 1971 Set-Aside Feed Grains Plan
Washington officials expect larger participation in the 1971 set aside feed grains program than in 1970 and 1969. Carroll Brunthaver says about 72 percent of corn and sorghum base acreage may sign up, with total idled acres projected at 35.1 million for feed grains wheat and cotton versus 56.9 million under the old law last year.
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Washington
ADP
Agriculture Department
Carroll G. Brunthauer
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Brunthaver
Extension Service in Douglas County Aims to Raise Living Standards
Extension Director explains the purpose of the Extension Service a joint program of Douglas County Kansas State and the federal government. It seeks to help residents raise their living standards by solving local problems through practical information on agriculture and home economics and expanding its scope beyond traditional subjects.
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Douglas County
State of
Kansas
Extension Service
Extension System Ties To Kansas State University
Extension is exclusively connected with Kansas State University and also links to two statewide systems. The Statewide Academic Extension System in Lawrence handles credit by correspondence and off campus classes for state colleges. The Statewide Industrial Extension Service, at Kansas State, aids manufacturing interests with educational programs. Both offices share the building at 645 New Hampshire with the Douglas County Cooperative Extension Service. Extension serves farmers and the general public, offering education in income, culture, leadership, and citizenship. It now covers community planning, development, health, housing, youth guidance, and beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Lawrence
Kansas State
Douglas County Cooperative Extension Service
New Hampshire
Six to Attend 4-H Washington Short Course Delegation
Six Douglas County youths and one adult sponsor will join a National 4-H Short Course in Washington DC. Delegates, traveling by plane, will participate in citizenship talks and tours of Congress, Mount Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery. Applications due March 16. eligibility requires age 15, three years in 4-H, leadership, and parental/club approval.
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Washington, D.C
Douglas County
National
4-H ‘Foundation
Congress
Terest
Mount Vernon
Arlington National Cemetery
Extra Care Necessary Stock Suffers Severe Stress
Livestock across Kansas suffered severe stress during last weekend's snow storm, requiring extra care and supplemental feeding per the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. Wheat benefited from light to moderate rains and heavy snow, while grazing was limited. cows faced muddy lots and calves suffered some cold related losses.
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Western Farm Show in Kansas City Opens Amid Snowbound Crowd
The Western Farm Show at the American Royal building opened with only 300 to 400 attendees, far below the expected 12 000. Show director J Keith Melvin said the crowd was present but very small as rural families from Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas faced one of the century’s harsh snowstorms. Ribbon cutting occurred on Tuesday with Miss Ann Bruerhoff, Missouri State Fair queen, in attendance.
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Kansas City
J. Keith Melvin
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Ann Bruckerhoff
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John Barstad
George Varbeke
Detroit
Barstad
U.S
Varbeke
Lawrence Rotary Club
4-H Council
the Land Bank
Federal Last Bank Association
Land Bank Association of
East 7Th Street
Bill Henry
On-The Farm Tire Service
Goodzyear
Gunga
Gregg
RCA
Westinghouse
Goodyear
Kansans
Lawrence Glass and Mirror CO
N.H
Roy D. Sinclair
Merle Geyer Special Agent—Life
Ridge Court
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