Farmers in Douglas County Push Conservation Gains
Douglas County farmers show long term soil conservation progress with terraces waterways contour farming and pasture management. Extension service notes drought overgrazing brush growth and declines in pasture value prompting calls for more cool season grasses brush control and sudan grass to relieve grazing pressure.
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Douglas County
State Board of Agriculture
Douglas County Extension Service
The
Soil Conservation Service
Record Amounts Of County Lime In Douglas County 1966
More limestone was delivered and spread on Douglas County farmland in 1966 than ever before. Agricultural Conservation Program lime helps soil health by neutralizing acidity and restoring calcium and magnesium. Cost-share is 50 percent up to 1.40 dollars per 1000 pounds ECC. application rates per acre depend on soil tests.
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Douglas County
Lawns Need Proper Fertilizer and Soil Testing
Kentucky bluegrass lawns show poor color and growth in spring and fall due to nutrient or lime deficiency. A soil test reveals potential nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, and lime needs to guide a fertility program. Limestone application benefits lawns and existing legume mixes, with cover maintenance required for cost sharing.
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Kentucky
Kansas
Insurance policy teaser for hunting season
A Kansas State University extension note advises hunters to talk with their agent about a short term policy. It outlines medical benefits of 500 dollars disability benefits of 2 500 dollars and accidental death coverage of 5 000 dollars. Two term options exist 2 weeks or 31 days with premiums of 3 20 and 5 20 respectively.
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Elinor Anderson
Kansas State University
State 4-H Center Adds 1.7 Acre Farm Pond
Rock Springs Ranch expands with a 1.7 acre farm pond at the 350 acre state 4-H leader training center south of Junction City. The pond will support water safety classes and fishing demonstrations as part of Kansas 4-H Foundation projects.
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Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Kansas 4-H Foundation
Winter Pruning Tips for Large Trees in Winter
James J. Nightwonger of Kansas State University urges pruning large trees when bare to maintain health safety and beauty Remove dead or diseased branches prevent fungi enter wounds over 1 inch paint wounds and avoid stubs For extensive work hire a professional arborist Refer to Extension circular 370 for more pruning methods.
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Richard Butell
Route 1
Baldwin
Soil Conservation District Board
Butells
Journal-World
Dan Pherigo
Douglas County Extension
Pherigo
By Eben B. Farley
Farley
Farm Bureau Insurance Agency
L. C. Armstrong
Loren Loeppke
Ridge Court
Hunters’ Insurance
By James J. Nightwonger
Otto Hack
Route 2
Lone Star
Soil Conservation District
Journal-World Photo
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