Corn Crop Off to Shaky Start in Some Areas
The Agriculture Department reports delayed corn planting in several regions with 96 percent planted by June 17 but lagging growth and stands. Soybeans and cotton show varied progress across regions while winter wheat harvest remains slow due to cool wet weather.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
North-Central States
Illinois
South
Texas
Oklahoma
Timing Is Important In Conquest of Hemp
Wildhemp is widespread in field borders, fence rows, ditch banks, creeks and farm areas. Timing treatments is crucial to control this weed, with best results from applying granular herbicides in early spring before seed germination and using 2,4-D or LP gas flaming after all plants emerge.
Land Use Issues Highlighted at National Watershed Congress
Proceedings from the 20th National Watershed Congress in Wichita identify five key land use concerns. Topics include funding after REAP, planning and communication gaps, the scope of Public Law 566 authorities, rising costs and legal questions, and standards for land use planning and regulation within watersheds.
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Wichita
Congress
Walrsheds
Bagworms and Mosquitoes: Home Treatment Advice
Generative Extension outlines control methods for bagworms overwintering in bags and mosquitoes around homes. Guidance covers timing, chemical options including naled, lead arsenate, carbaryl, and malathion, plus spray coverage from late afternoon toward evening and repeat cycles as needed.
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Levin
Pest control tips for shrubs and trees in summer
A reader note lists chemicals for powdery soil treatments and tree care. It details SOD WEBWORM, BORERS, and ELM LEAF BEETLE control with products like Diazinon Sevin Zectran Dylox Thiodan and Dieldrin. Recommendations include trunk spraying and repeated applications as worms descend.
Good Weight Setup A Must in Markets
The Packers and Stockyards Administration along with the Kansas City Stockyards Company and the Kansas City Livestock Exchange promote accurate weights to protect sellers and buyers. Programs include scale testing with Weighmasters, weighing investigations, and Weighmaster training to ensure fair and equitable livestock marketing.
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Kansas City
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Livestock Exchange
Kansas City Stockyards
PSA
Kansas City Stockyards Company
Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Beekeepers Must File Annual Apiary Reports
Beekeepers must submit information to the county ASCS office by July 15 each year. Reports include number of bee colonies and queen nuclei at each apiary and the location of each apiary. A special form is available at the ASCS office.
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The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
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