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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
15
A reflective piece urges renewed environmental action to stop pesticide pollution and habitat destruction threatening bald eagles. It compares wild eagles to celebrities and stresses personal sacrifice and lifestyle changes to ensure a future with free, wild eagles.
Kansas State University horticulturist Dr. Gary L. McDaniel explains that newly planted trees in windy Kansas require staking with guy wires for trees over four inches in diameter, using hoses, nylon strapping, and turnbuckles for 2 3 years. A three foot mulch ring, mulch types, and edging reduce weed pressure and mower damage.
Topeka lawmakers and the Post Audit Department will map out a plan for a full probe into Kansas purchasing practices. Sen. Tom Van Sickle and Post Audit Director Keith Weltmer will present the plan to the legislative post audit committee, likely at its April 10 meeting, following Sen. Edward Reilly’s demand for scrutiny.
Douglas County Extension Service declares Bromegrass Management Week with five community meetings on fertilization land costs and establishment across Marion Springs, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, Eudora, fairgrounds Building One, and Lecompton City Hall. An alfalfa management AV presentation by Verlin Peterson accompanies talks.
Kansas State University through the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service offers free publications on lawns and gardens. Notable titles include Kansas Garden Guide Growing Tomatoes in Kansas and Lawns in Kansas. Order via county agents or write to Distribution Center Umberger Hall Manhattan KS 66502.
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes wheat fields across Kansas largely greened last week with some wind damage in western and central counties. Ground cover was limited in places, soil blowing controlled by chiseling, and plowing activity increased. Topsoil in western two thirds dries. rain needed. Beef cattle producers averaged $29.60 per 100 pounds for 1971, 50 cents above 1951 high and $1.90 above 1970.
About 200 to 250 more Douglas County farmers are expected to sign up by Friday for the 1972 feed grain and wheat programs. Through March 2 roughly 650 farms had enrolled, with about 35 signups daily, and total Douglas County participation near 900 farms. Participants agree to set aside 25 percent of feed grain or 83 percent of the wheat allotment, with options for additional set asides to align production with demand.
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