Agriculture Dept Warns On Grain Export Disclosures
The Agriculture Department warns it may drop its voluntary grain export disclosure program if exporters fail to provide needed information. Lawmakers push for mandatory reporting, including sales to foreign buyers, after revelations of a large wheat sale to Russia. The plan covers weekly totals of wheat corn soybeans and grain sorghum exports and aims to aid farmers and policy decisions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Neal Smith
Iowa
U.S
Russia
Department
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Alfalfa Lag Due to Weevil Invasions
Kansas State University student Bill Hilbert notes alfalfa fields fail to restart after first cutting due to alfalfa weevil. He suggests subble spraying to aid regrowth as the worm remains under organic material near the crown of the plant and clips new growth. Farmers are advised to check stubble and spray if needed.
Landscape guidance on tree diseases and insect control
Sycamore anthracnose remains severe this spring with cool, wet weather aiding infection. Plant London Plane for resistance and watch elm beetles hatching. apply Sevin or thiodan. Pine needle diseases call for June 1 preventive sprays, Bordeaux, fixed copper or Zineb as options.
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London
Pines
Bordeaux
Early garden beetles threaten melons and cucumbers in bloom
Farmers advised to watch for cucumber beetles feeding in early growth stages as they can transmit bacterial wilt. Control options include Sevin and several organophosphates. avoid spraying in hot humid 85 degree weather. Apple drop rising on Red Delicious amid cool wet bloom. strawberries should be picked fully colored with stems attached and refrigerated promptly. Alfalfa weevil lifecycle described with eggs overwintering and larvae causing first-cut damage. suggested available sprays listed.
Termites in Homes Warned by Kansas State Expert
Kansas homeowners are urged to watch for winged termite swarm signs as a signal of a nearby colony. Extension entomologist Dell Gates explains discarded wings indicate infestation and discusses construction practices and soil treatments to prevent damage.
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Kansas
Dell Gates
Kansas State University
Gates
Equine Sleeping Sickness Warns Kansas Horse Owners
Kansas State University experts warn horse owners to watch for equine encephalomyelitis or sleeping sickness as spring arrives. Dr. Homer Caley notes cases across 40 counties in 1972 and urges early veterinary care while promoting vaccination with eastern and western virus vaccines for seasonal immunity.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Homer Caley
Kansas State
University Extension
Caley
Watershed program basics and Douglas County case study
The piece explains watershed concepts and the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. It details Douglas County three organized watersheds Upper Wakarusa Lower Wakarusa and Tauy Creek, their acreages, and local governance with SCS oversight and maintenance duties. It invites contact with the Soil Conservation Office for more information.
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National Watershed Congress
Wichita
Fish and Wildlife, Development
The
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Secretary of Agriculture
Douglas County
Upper Wakarusa
Lower Wakarusa
Tally Creek
Upper
Clinton Dam
Tauy Creek
Wakarusa
Soil Conservation Office
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Ag Department
By Jay Perkins
Journal- World
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
Missouri
South
Kentucky
Tennessee
USDA
E.L. van Meter
Eooporative Extension Service
Lawiy
Kevin Laughman
Thomasville
Laughmans
Robert McIntyre
Lower
David Cox
Farms & Land
Bill Mills
Olathe
Quivera Road
Blacktop Road
Airport Road
van Vetter
Donald
J. Bowman
Hamilton
Kidder, Mo
Don Bowman
Bill Bredemeier
Seneca
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