Douglas County elections set for ASC committees and 1960 wheat allotments
County farmers will vote on Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committees with three election boards supervising polls. The county convention will elect a county ASC committee, with each community chair acting as its delegate. The deadline for new wheat allotment applications is July 1, and forms are available at the ASC county office. Disease notes for roses and trees at Kansas State extend practical spray timing and copper fungicide use, while elm leaf spot and ash rust are discussed with limited control measures.
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Douglas County
ASC
David V. Noe
ACS
Calf prices stay high as Indiana herds face losses
The report notes beef cow herds remain costly and calf prices may edge up. It cites 1956 Indiana data: average calf price at $17 per hundredweight and average annual loss of $17 per cow after costs, urging against starting a new herd amid current high costs.
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Midwest
Indiana
Disease affects crops with widespread scab and losses
Scattered single plants or areas several feet wide show crop damage. One field in Republic County has about ten percent loss. Scab disease is increasingly seen in many fields. Black chaff appears on heads causing glume darkening and grain shriveling.
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Republic County
Fresh Taste Guides Food Preservation Advice
Douglas County homemakers hear guidance from Kansas State University extension specialist Gertrude Allen on safe freezing and blanching. Proper scalding preserves vitamins and color, with instructions on water temperature, timing, and chilling to prevent quality loss. The article promotes using quality containers, proper freezing limits, home freezer temperature control, pressure canning guidelines, and office-housed bulletins for help.
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Douglas County
Kansas"State University Extension
Gertrude Allen
Kansas
Farmers to file gas tax refund claims this summer
Claims for the three cent federal gas tax refund on farm use will be filed July 1 through September 30 covering July 1 1958 to June 30 1959. Kansas State University farm management specialist J H Coolidge says every farmer who filed last year will be mailed a farm refund claim this year. Those who did not file before may obtain applications at the county extension office and a further request has been sent to the Internal Revenue Service in Wichita.
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J. H. Coolidge
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Internal Revenue Service
Wichita
Leaf rust and stem rust observed in scattered fields
The report notes leaf rust largely disappeared except in two northern tiers, with drying flag leaves and heavy rust due to overwintering. Stem rust is light overall with some increase in late fields near Belleville and Concordia. Take-all appears in many fields with white heads as a symptom.
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Belleville
Concordia
Drought- and pest-susceptible lettuce varieties noted
The advisory states that drought is difficult and early cutting may reduce leaf drop. All commercial lettuce varieties are susceptible to the issue, with Lahon ton highlighted as extremely susceptible.
Alfalfa Leaf Spot Diseases and Impact
Spring leaf spot of alfalfa caused by Ascochyta imperfecti is dark brown to black with irregular margins. Summer leaf spot by Cerospora zebrina appears silvery gray to brown and forms large circular spots. Losses rise with favorable weather, including heavy rain or high humidity.
Wheat Yield Loss Reported in Federal State Crop Service
The Federal State Crop Report ing Service notes a 22 million bushel loss from streak. Yields in susceptible varieties dropped 26 percent and nine percent in resistant types in K State experiments by Doctors Sill and Fellows. County agents from stricken counties say Triumph Bison Concho and Kiowa would have boosted wheat profits by 15 to 30 dollars per acre.
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Federal
K-State
Sill and Fellows
Triumph
Bison
Concho
Kiowa
Oat varieties show varying resistance to disease and pests
County agents report Kanota being most resistant while Andrew Mo 0 205 Cherokee Clintland Nemaha and Minhafer show susceptibility. Early planted oats fared better than late. If grass dies despite proper lawn care and grub control, fungus crown or root rot may be to blame. Nebraska Station advises spraying to extend bluegrass life through heat, starting in spring with a three week interval and using Actidione AZ zineb or captan per package directions.
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Kanota
Andrew
Clintland
Nemaha
Kansas
Nebraska
4-H Men Receive Keys at National Conference
Kansas 4-H staffers Roger E. Regnier and John B. Hanna were awarded gold HANDLEY keys for 25 years of 4-H service at the National 4-H Conference in Washington DC June 13 to 20. Regnier, Kan sas State University graduate, led Kansas clubs from 1958 after 21 years as assistant state leader. Hanna, also a KSU graduate, has directed club programs in Northeast Kansas since 1958 after serving as agricultural agent in Elk and club agent in Butler counties.
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Kansas Extension Service
Washington, D. C
Roger E. Regnier
John B. Hanna
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Regnier
Kansas
KSU
Extension Service
Russell County
Hanna
Elk County
Butler County
Villa Eden Social Notes Around Desoto and Leavenworth
Mr and Mrs John Zimmerli and family of DeSoto visited the Melvin Davidson home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Berlin Brock learned Saturday of her mother Mrs Smiths death after weeks of illness. Mrs W E Pettengill and daughter Ruth visited with Mrs Catherine Grady and Miss Anna Donovan of Leavenworth Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Mosser of Linwood and Mr and Mrs Sam McKone of Lawrence visited the Davidson home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Torenden hosted visitors Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Gene North. David Kurtz of Eudora is visiting the Alfred Torenden home.
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John Zimmerli
DeSoto
Melvin Davidson
4Erlin Brock
Smith
W. E. Pettengill
Ruth Pettengill
Catherine Grady
Anna Donovan
Leavenworth
Charles Mosser
Linwood
Sam McKone
Lawrence
Alfred Torneden
Gene North
David Kurtz
Eudora
Alfred Torenden
Henik Family Visits Relatives in Local Area
Mr and Mrs Frank Henik and family of Kansas City spent several days with Mrs Anna Tornden and other relatives here Mr and Mrs Godfrey Reetz and Mrs Marie Seele were Sunday evening visitors at the Davison home
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Frank Henik
Kansas City
Anna Torneden
Godfrey Reetz
Marie Seele
Davidson
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Journal-World
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Mo-Go
Green Brothers Hardware
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Farmers Co-Op Assn
By Bill Handley
Waimea Canyon
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Hawaii
Grand Canyon
Villa Eden
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First National Bank
Lawrence, Kansab
F.D.I.C
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Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
Neder & Wichman Implement CO
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Robert & Alfred Simon
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