1969 Farm Programs Announced for Douglas County
The 1969 Agricultural Conservation Program docket for Douglas County lists practices including pasture seeding lime application deferred grazing ponds cross fences pipelines for livestock water noxious weeds timber management waterways terraces diversion terraces erosion control dams cropland fencing and home gardens for low income farmers. Two new practices are pipelines for pasture water and home gardens for low income families. Cost sharing changes include ponds at 60 percent and pasture seeding with heavy disk usage at 80 percent. The program seeks conservation solutions and can be amended for serious needs. contact the ASCS office with problems.
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Douglas County
Conservation Service
ASCS
Spring Promises Sewing Delights
Homemakers plan for spring with patterns featuring boleros vests and coats. Highlights include sheer romantic fabrics, floral laces, dotted swiss, and lace revivals. Pants return in total look ensembles with bell bottoms and exotic jean fabrics. Scarves remain a versatile accessory.
Dieters Beware of Tricks When Selecting Diet Plan
The piece warns dieters about fad diets and miracle foods costing Americans billions yearly. It notes emotional marketing targets hope and fear, with many products overpriced for minimal value. Kandahar is highlighted as a major Afghan city with a large international airport built with American aid.
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Kandahar
Afghanistan
Cattle Bothered by Weather Causes Seasonal Moves
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes light livestock losses last week as cold storms forced many cattle from wheat pasture corn stalks and sorghum stubble to winter lots. Snow protection warmed wheat while light moisture aided crops elsewhere.
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Nest Box for Rabbits in 4-H Projects
A 4-H rabbit project stresses a practical nest box made from packing cases or apple boxes. Use a 12 by 12 by 24 inch box with a seven inch opening to keep kits inside the nest and promote better litter retention.
Colorful Autumn Leaves Driven by Sugar in Leaves
Trees turn scarlet when excess sugar is trapped in leaves triggering red anthocyanin pigments. Variations in leaf color arise from combinations of pigments formed during autumn.
Good Calf Farming Starts With Birth
Dairymen outline calf care from birth including tagging, iodine on the navel, and growth records. Emphasizes colostrum for three days, weight-based milk feeds, warm milk, fresh water, starter feed by day four, and housing in clean individual pens with parasite checks.
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