Farm Extension News and Training for Young Farmers
County Extension notes outline Social Security filing rules for farm workers and the employer’s tax duties. Kansas State University offers a 1965 eight week course Management of the Farm for young farmers under 31 focusing on business, science, engineering and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Glenn H. Beck
K-State
Kansas
Dean Beck
Becker
College of Agriculture, Extension Service
Agricultural Experiment Station of
Kstate
Wilton B. Thomas
Charcoal Quality and Safety for Grilling Enthusiasts
Mildred Walker of Kansas State University notes many briquet brands exist as popular charcoal use grows. The article urges readers to read labels and prefer 100 percent hardwood retort charcoal for safe efficient grilling and to beware of adulterated lignite and coal briquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Walker
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Federal Trade Commission
West Virginia
Texaco Service Ad Lists Auto Tune-up and Repairs
An old classified-style notice lists automotive services at Art Nease Texaco Service. Offerings include tuneups, brake work, muffler and tailpipe, wheel balancing, alignment, generator and starter service, plus pickup and delivery and road service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Food Poisoning by Staphylococcus Toxin Factors
Staphylococcus bacteria and its toxin cause food poisoning. Conditions for toxin production include temperatures 70 to 105 F, moisture, nutrients, five or more hours, and initial contamination from food or utensils or human carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
1965 Wheat Allotment Proclaimed at 49 Percent Nationwide
Agricultural Secretary Orville Freeman announced a 49 percent national wheat allotment for the 1965 crop, unchanged from 1964. Kansas receives 9,762,655 acres, with a national reserve of 20,000 acres for new production areas and a 10,000 acre special reserve for eligible farms. no national marketing quota will apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Freeman
David V. Noe
Douglas County
ASC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hawaii
Kansas
4 H Camp Activities Planned Statewide This Month
Three state 4 H camps are scheduled around Rock Springs Ranch for junior leadership health and conservation. Delegates from counties will attend conferences including the State 4 H Junior Leadership Conference July 22 27 and the Conservation Camp plus Health Conference July 27 August 1. Dodder weed highlighted in weekly 4 H weed control notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs Ranch
Juncition City
Cecil Eye- Stone
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Charles Bates
Better Pastures Meet Many Needs On Modern Farm
Improved pastures address hay and grazing needs. In Douglas County overgrazed pastures yield about 100 pounds of beef per acre, while reseeded pastures with fertilizer and proper grazing can triple output. Trials at Ottawa's East Central Experimental Field show 300 pounds per acre, with brome and alfalfa yielding 302 and fescue with alfalfa 304 pounds per acre annually from 1956 to 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
East Central
Ottawa
Pasture Upgrades Encouraged by Government Programs
Farmers are told beef per acre beats a pure pasture with brome alone and fertilizer costs per pound of gain run just over three cents. Those in the Feed Grain or wheat programs can plant extra pasture, and old pastures can be cleared and reseeded with government aid. Contact ASC or SCS offices for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
SCS
Waconia Creamery Signs NFO Master Contract
Waconia Creamery Association signed a master contract with the National Farmers Organization. The plant, geared to handle 600000 pounds of milk daily, currently receives about 350000. Five neighboring plants with NFO ties have drawn milk from Waconia amid pressure claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waconia Creamery
NFO
Waconia, Minn
Waconia Creamery Association
National Farmers Organization
Dairy Record
Waconia
Creamery Board
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County Extension News
Social Security Office
Thomas
Douglas County Extension Council
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Oletha Blevins
Blevins
Fritz CO
Firestone Corner
Ports and Service Dept
Chevrolet
Mr. Farmer
C.C.C
LBN
Lawrence Nat'l. Bank
By Bill Handley
Hundley
Haddock Ford
By Chester Paxson
Paxson
Ernest Klooz
Political Adv
Midway
U.S.A
State
the Electric Cooperatives of
Midway U.S. A
Cooperative Electric Power
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