Kansas Wheat Harvest Slowed by Cool Wet Weather
Wheat harvest started in southern Kansas but cool damp conditions delayed progress across the state. By mid June only 2 percent of wheat was ripe, with 96 percent planted corn and 65 percent soybeans in progress. Sorghum 73 percent planted, alfalfa first cut nearly done, cattle gaining well amid adequate water and improved pasture.
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Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Extension Service
U.S. Weather Bureau
Comfort factors for finishing hogs in hot weather
Efficiency and profits fall in hot months unless finishing hogs receive proper ventilation. Farrowing houses need good airflow. individual fans via 4 inch pipes are common. Sprinkling or fogging raises damp floors and troubles. Nurseries and finishing houses can use sprinklers or joggers to keep pigs comfortable.
Plan for a permanent cattle loading ramp
The article explains how to improve cattle growth and safety by keeping hogs and cattle in cooler temps, with a focus on a sturdy loading ramp. It covers concrete walls and floor, slip resistant walking surface, pressure treated side walls, galvanized fastenings, and an elevated operator catwalk along one side for easier driving of the cable.
ASCS Revisions to Wheat Support Program for 1969
ASCS outlines changes in the 1969 wheat price support program. Loans and purchases apply to eligible producers with protein verified on warehouse receipts. Loan rates: 1.45 per bushel for Kansas City shipments, 1.31 per bushel for Douglas County storage, with premiums and discounts by grade and protein, plus storage and service fees. Final loan request due March 31, 1970, maturity April 30, 1970.
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Agricultural Stabilization ‘and Conservation Service
ASCS
Kansas City
Douglas County
Commodity Credit Corporation
Limited Wheat Harvest Set for Kansas Fields
Limited wheat harvest operations were to resume today in fields not too muddy after heavy rains halted cutting earlier in the week. No harvesting was expected before Friday near Arkansas City Ashland Caldwell Johnson Liberal Pratt Stafford Lyons and Wellington. Cutting is due to begin around June 25 near McPherson Great Bend and Dodge City.
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Great Bend
Kan
State Harvest Office
Arkansas
City
Ashland
Caldwell
Johnson
Liberal
Pratt
Stafford
Lyons
Wellington
McPherson
Dodge City
Denmark to Ban DDT in Farming
Denmark will ban DDT in agriculture forestry and horticulture starting next fall following Sweden. Agency director Poul Bonnevie said farmers can switch to safer insecticides to replace about 50 tons used annually. The outdoor ban is permanent while indoor use remains allowed with restrictions.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Sweden
Poul Bonnevie
Involvement Is 4-H Topic at National Conference
1969 National 4-H Conference delegates in Washington discuss expanding 4-H and Cooperative Extension youth programs. They urge continued health safety conservation and beautification service projects and call for club community projects increased youth involvement in planning and aid to disadvantaged groups.
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Manhattan
Washington, D. C
4- Hers
Cooperative Extension Service
Kahsas
Recreation Entrepreneurs Face Growing Liability Risks
Rural recreation enterprises multiply to serve a rising population. Operators must secure special liability insurance to cover legal aid and court awards, as standard farm or personal polices rarely apply to commercial recreation facilities. Insurance shifts risk to specialists but cannot prevent losses.
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Cooperative Field Service
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Farmers Cooperative Association
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William Jewell College
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