Harvest and field conditions improve across Kansas crops
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes hot dry conditions aided by weeklong warmth. By July 19 corn was 89 percent laid by 87 percent average, oats and wheat progress up, soybeans 9 percent setting pools, alfalfa second cut 75 percent, hay and potatoes being dug, pasture generally good though moisture shortages appear in the west, with pink eye and fly issues and some cattle losses.
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Kansas
Douglas County scales receive state approval for most devices
Weights and Measures Division of the State Agriculture reports that 22 of 26 vehicle and livestock scales in Douglas County were approved after testing overseen by Harold Dietz. State Shaler J Fred True notes scales condemned only if errors exceed two pounds per 1000. All 2,600 scales statewide are tested annually.
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Douglas County
State
Ae of Agriculture
J. Fred True
Shaler
Harold Dietz
True
Weights and Measures Division
Dietz
Observing National Farm Safety Week Promotes Hazard Awareness
The piece highlights farm safety during National Farm Safety Week from July 20 to July 26. It urges protective practices, notes unknown hazards from flash rains and runoff, and cites a local accident to illustrate risks. A conservation field day on July 29 at Broken Arrow Park invites reservations through the Soil Conservation Service and Extension Office.
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Broken Arrow Park
Soil Conservation Service Office
Judging Way Of Teaching 4H Youths
In Kansas 4-H judging teaches youth to compare articles or products to standards. Youth observe quality characteristics and base decisions on quality, cost, and appearance. Contests and tours prepare them for state fairs and local events in Douglas County.
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Kansas
Mid America
Douglas County
Wulfkuhle Appointed to Unexpired Farm Bureau Term
Wesley Wulfkuhle, 45, Lecompton farmer, was appointed by the Kansas Farm Bureau board to fill the unexpired term of Frank Boyd Jr. of Moran. Boyd resigned to join the USDA Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Commission. Wulfkuhle will represent the Second Farm District including Allen to Wyandotte counties. He is a past Douglas County Farm Bureau president and 1960 KFB Leader of the Year. He and Esther have two daughters, Noell and Karen.
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Manhattan
Wesley Wulfkuhle
Lecompton
Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Frank Boyd Jr
Moran
Boyd
Wulfkuhle
Allen, Anderson
Bourbon
Douglas
Franklin
Johnson
Linn
Miami
Wyandotte
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Kansas Farm Bureau
KFB
Esther
Noell
Karen
County Horsemen Hold Show Sunday
The Douglas County Trail Riders sponsored its second Kansas State Horse and Circuit Show Sunday at the club arena west of Lawrence. Local first place winners include Ric Schian Appaloosa halter three years and over Elizabeth Brooks pleasure halter all ages George Law rence quarter halter three years and over Larry Warren keyhole race Danny Easum pole bending 13 to 17 Larry Warren pole bending 18 and over Dee Dee Blackburn flag race Gloria Ward cloverleaf barrels and LaVon Baugher tie-down roping.
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Douglas County Trail Riders
Lawrence
Ric Schian
Elizabeth Brooks
George Lawrence
Larry Warren
Danny Easum
Dee Dee Blackburn
Gloria Ward
LaVon Baugher
ASCS Credit Helps Farmers If Flooding Impacts Planting
Farmers hit by floods and rain may qualify for feeds grain program credits. Applications available from ASCS through the county office cover prevented planting and failed acreage. Eligible producers can request credit for planting the original or alternate crops and must act before preparing land for substitutes.
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ASCS
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Ee County
Chester F. Paxson
Soil Conservation Service
By Ralph Utermoehlen
Bureau Board
Basarareayy
Pmns N.H
the Land Bank
Enema
Ieeecumnee
of Lawrence
East 7Th Street
Fritz
New Hampshire
Firestone Corner
County Horsemen
By Eben B. Farley
Milo
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Deeler
Ana
W. 23Rd Vi
Wickes
Lawrence, Ks
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