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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
17
Expert guidance urges early cutting at one-tenth bloom for alfalfa to preserve protein leaves and color. Curing speed and hay conditioners reduce leaf loss and promote uniform drying, while avoiding overmowing in fall. Farmers should balance regrowth, timing, and field management for high quality hay.
Guidance on harvesting alfalfa to balance hay quality and stand life. Mow each cutting in bud or early bloom, and avoid mowing late in fall. Schedule the last cut four to six weeks before the first killing frost to build root reserves and crown buds for next year. Old stands low in profit.
Douglas County farmers are asked to report any critical farm fuel shortages to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service County Office. They should conserve fuel, report shortages for ASCS assistance, and avoid stockpiling. If unresolved locally, the issue goes to the Office of Oil and Gas for allocation decisions.
The February 1973 retail food price average rose 7.3 percent from a year earlier with expectations of easing later in the year. Government food programs reach 15 million low income people, while farm costs—wages and machinery—have doubled over two decades. Farmers face limited pricing power and rising inputs as demand remains strong and prepared foods grow in share.
Don Johnson of the National 4 H Service Committee warns of potential energy supply problems during peak demand. About 130000 4 H participants are urged to lead energy education with support from Cooperative Extension Service Westinghouse Electric and power suppliers.
E L Van Meter lists pinch back tips for tall chrysanthemum varieties and timing to avoid pinching after July 1. It covers pillbugs in moist areas, webworms on mimosa and honey locust, iron chlorosis in oaks treated with trunk capsules, and peony guidance including removing unsuccessful seed pods while leaving foliage until fall.
Remove weeds from the plant row and apply herbicide if used at this time. Fertilize per soil test or broadcast a complete fertilizer at 3 to 4 pounds per 1000 square feet, then brush fertilizer off the plant leaves.
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