Farm Items from the Area Highlight 4-H and Horticulture News
Gilbert Gilges of Baldwin elected 4-H representative to the State Extension Directors committee at a Wyandotte county sub district meeting. The report covers county extensions, gardening plans for spring, vegetable variety testing, recommended varieties, spray schedules, and insecticide cautions across Kansas with emphasis on water use and soil conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Gilges
Baldwin
Wyandotte County
Gilges
Kansas
KSU Horticulture Department
Greig and Hall
Kansas State University Department of Horticulture
Oilseed Support Rates Announced for 1965 Crop
Government sets 1965 oilseed support prices with national averages at 2.25 per bushel for soybeans 2.90 per bushel for flaxseed and 43.00 per ton for cottonseed. Terminal and county adjustments by grade and quality to be announced later.
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U.S
Burned K State Auditorium Too Familiar to 4-H Delegates
Douglas County 4-H news notes Ralph Utermoehlen begins weekly column. He recalls the burned Kansas State Auditorium, a longtime gathering place for 4-H Round-Up delegates. The 41st Annual Kansas 4-H Round-Up is set for June 7–12 at K-State with club nominations for advisory committees. County Club Day moved to March 13 to avoid conflicts. Birthday reception honors County Agent Deal Six on Feb 14 at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County 4-H Club
Ralph Utermoehlen
Oon County 4-H News
Utermoehlen
Willian Hundley
22Nd St
Kansas State University
St. Joseph
Douglas County
Manhattan
Kstate
Kansas
4-H
Deal Six
Fairgrounds
Economical Pork Prices Highlight Cuts and Tips
Economical prices on many pork cuts expected through February. Tips on cooking pork safely and storing it, plus notes on cut names such as picnic shoulder and sir loin, with guidance on internal temperatures and meat quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State University
California
Alabama tops SEC in rushing last season
Alabama led the Southeastern Conference in rushing with an average of 179.9 yards per game last season, showcasing a dominant ground attack and strong offensive line performance.
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Alabama
Open House Set For Ay Offices
Offices of the United States Department of Agriculture at 711 W. 23rd Street will hold open house on Thursday Feb 4 1965. The Soil Conservation Service ADLUSHRDL the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and the Farmers Home Administration are at this location. We invite you to come and see our new offices. The Soil Conservation Service will display numerous items. A stockwater dam was constructed on Orville Taylor's place this past week and a final check for approval was made by Lee Whaley conservation technician. Lee reports terraces staked on Jay Dee Brecheisen but wet conditions hinder construction especially in corn and milo stubble. Farmers signing up this past week for conservation practices include for pasture renovation C W Thorn Gaylord Schneck Clyde Husted E E Reep Rose Dunn Eugene Haley Roy Lawson. for stockwater ponds Ed Stroda Roy Lawson William Hess R L Schellhorn Clarence Hausman. for shaping waterways Glenn Kalb. for terraces Glenn Kalb Jay Dee Brecheisen O C Heine H K Wood. for diversion terraces H K Wood.
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United States Department of Agriculture
W. 23Rd Street
Mall
Soil Conservation Service
Adlushrdl
Agricultur
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
Soil, Conservation Service
Orville Taylor
Lee Whaley
Lee
Jay Dee Brecheisen
C. W. Thorn
Gaylord Schneck
Clyde Husted
E. E. Reep
Rose Dunn
Eugene Haley
Roy Lawson
Ed Stroda
William Hess
R. L. Schellhorn
Clarence Hausman
Glenn Kalb
O. C. Heine
H. K. Wood
Drop in carryover stocks of wheat and grains expected
Douglas County Agricultural and Stabilization chairman David V. Noe says USDA estimates project a 32.2 percent drop in combined feed grain and wheat carryovers from 1960-61 to 1964-65. End-of-year figures show feed grain at 58 million tons, wheat about 900 million bushels, corn 1.225 billion bushels, grain sorghum 580 million, barley 125 million, oats 280 million. Noe credits voluntary grain programs for reducing surpluses and costs to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David V. Noe
Douglas County Agricultural and Stabilization Committee
Noe
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Papetert
Watchdog Thief Strikes After Yard Guard Is Stolen
In Gardena California a 70 pound Doberman pinscher guarded Hughie Cummings auto wrecking yard until thefts resumed after the watchdog was stolen Tuesday night Cummings told police Wednesday. He described the dog as very vicious and said it even bit him.
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Gardena
Calif
Hughie Cummings
Cummings
Kansas House approves plan to unify 179 school districts
The House Education Committee in Topeka approved validating 179 unified districts 139 formed by elections last year and 40 by petitions. The panel agreed limits on territory 20 square miles from other high school districts plus a 5 percent pay rule for teachers. A July 1 1965 effective date was set for identical districts pending annual meetings.
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Topeka
House Education Committee
Kansas
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Grant County
Red Rock
Satanta
Haskell
John Bower
R-Mclouth
Winchesterite Gives Up Feud
A Kansas farmer Durland Lee Wallace paid an $874.52 judgment to end a long dispute with the government over his 1955 wheat allotment. He redeemed 160 acres near Winchester, depositing the check in Topeka from Phoenix where he now resides. The farm had a 35 acre allotment and Wallace sowed 71 acres with grass and wheat then sold part of it, violating price support rules. He has since rented out the homestead and leased fields.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Durland Lee Wallace
Winchester
Kansas City
Phoenix
Ariz
U.S
Elmer Hoge
Wallace
Feed Grain Signup Opens February For 1965 Program
Douglas County farmers may sign up for the 1965 feed grain program from February 8 to March 26 for seven weeks. Participation is voluntary for corn, grain sorghum, and barley, with eligibility for diversion payments, price support payments, and price support loans on total 1965 production.
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David C. Noe
Douglas County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Noe
Santa Fe Income Up in 1964 Net Earnings Rise
Santa Fe Railway reports 1964 consolidated net income of 80.7 million dollars, up from 63.3 million in 1963. Earnings after interest and preferred dividends were 4.04 dollars per common share versus 2.67 dollars the prior year.
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Chicago
Santa Fe Railway System
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County Extension News
Roger Pine
Lawrence
Marvin Garrett
County Extension
Soil Conservation Districts
ASC
Norton
Rush
Saline
Kaw River
Jefferson
Brown Counties
Dell Gates
Kstate Extension
Wade
Early Wonder
Detroit
Northern Belle
Marcross
Yukon
Golden Security
Goldcup
Victory Golden
W. S
Grand Rapids
Great Lakes
Pennlake
Bibb
Alaska
Norland
John Haddock
Ford Inc
John Deere
America
Brothers Hardware
Staplers
Weatherstrip
Mass. St
Journal-World
Kaw
Kansas State
By Ralph Utermoehlen
Douglas County Hatchery
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Oletha Blevins
Mrs. Blevins
Gordon's
S. SH OE
Massachusetts
By Chester Paxson
Paxson
Santa Fe
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