Blight Sprays May Be Practical for Corn Crops
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department scientist Dr. Paul J. Fitzgerald says fungicide sprays could be economically practical for some farmers to guard field corn against southern corn leaf blight. Illinois and Indiana stations may suggest spray use while noting no department recommendation.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Paul J. Fitzgerald
Indiana
Partment
House
Corn Borers Report Emergence in Douglas County Fields
County Extension Agent notes spring development of the corn borer begins late May to early June, with moths laying eggs on tall, advanced corn. Eggs hatch in 3 to 7 days. treatment becomes profitable when 50 to 75 percent of plants show leaf feeding in the whorl.
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Douglas County
Factors Affecting Bearing in Fruit Trees
The article outlines how tree health, environment, pollination, and cultural practices influence fruit yield. It lists typical bearing ages for common fruits, notes the impact of climate on dormancy and frost risk, explains self fruitful and self unfruitful varieties, and discusses biennial bearing and pollination requirements for apples, pears, plums, peaches, and cherries.
Wheat crop quality high in Kansas tests
First tests indicate the 1971 Kansas wheat crop is of high quality. Tests on wheat from eight southern counties show above average test weight of 62.2 pounds, 11.9 percent protein, moisture 14.2 percent, and 95 percent of 220 cars graded No 1 with low defects.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
New Wheat Allotment Applications Due July 1 1971
Farm wheat allotment applications for 1972 must be filed by July 1 1971. Applications are at the local ASCS office. Criteria include no existing wheat allotment on the farm or other farms, sufficient equipment, at least 50 percent current income from farming, and at least two years wheat experience in the last five years.
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Fitzgerald
Illinois
Indiana
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Anchor Savings Association
Youth Ecology Camp Draws Douglas County Teens
State 4-H Center hosts first State Youth Ecology Camp July 18 to 23 at Rock Springs Ranch. Attendees include youths from Marion Boosters Club and area residents. Sessions cover ecology topics, drug and alcohol education, and environmental health with leaders from Topeka and Lawrence guiding discussions and field trips.
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Douglas County
Rock Springs Ranch
Jane
Jean
Kathy Murray
Rt. 5
Lawrence
Charles Fawl
Emmett Wilson
Overbrook
Marion
Milton Mills
Junction City
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Cooperative Extension Service
Baldwin
Gravenstein
Shaymen
Winesap
Rhode Island
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Lambert
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Royal Ann
Van
Windsor
Montmorency
Magness
Independent
Gon FG
Gregg Auto
Orbitrand
RCA
Westinghouse
Goodyear Satteriss
Kansans
Roy D. Sinclair
Ridge Court
Merle Geyer Special Agent—Life
Ron Moser
Special Agent—Life
ART Nease
Bridge Standard
6Th & Mass
Eben Farley
Ecology Meeting
By Billy R. Merhoff
Ward Rogers
National Council On Alcoholism
Bill Mutz
Valley Hope
Norton
Tempo
Gamble
East
Dodge
Fremont
Nebraska
Serve You Savings Association
EPL
KPL
Comfort People
diMbud
Kansas Power and Light Company
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