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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
8
The article explains how soil texture permeability and erosion affect building on slopes. It notes loamy soils ease construction, while clay and sands pose risks to gardens basements and drainage. It cites depth to rock water table and field work for a Douglas County soil survey nearing completion.
The Agriculture Department says byproducts such as beef lips pig snouts and cheek meat can remain in hot dogs if labeled clearly despite initial opposition. The review followed more than 3 000 public comments from consumers and meat makers showing belief in the nutritional value and tradition of these ingredients.
Mexican ranchers push lightweight feeder steers into the United States, aiming to match last year’s imports near 900000 head as beef prices rise. In late 1972, 527000 head were shipped to Texas and other Southwest feeders, with prices for 400 pound steers around 138 dollars.
Several homeowners face damage from dogs tethered to a tree, injuring the bark and risking tree death. The article also instructs planting onions, beets, carrots, Swiss chard, leaf lettuce, mustard, parsnips, peas, and radishes within 10 days, with thinning guidelines and varieties listed.
The article lists spacing and variety recommendations for early vegetables. Radishes include Cher rybelle Scarlet Globe Comet and Red Prince with two to three inch spacing. white radishes Icicle. Turnips Purple Top White Globe Justrite with two to three inch spacing. Spinach varieties Bloomsdale Long Standing America and New Zealand. Also advises planting kale and kohlrabi within two weeks.
The Agriculture Department reports March 1 feedlot inventories up eight percent from a year earlier. All seven states show increases except Iowa, with 2,018,000 head on feed. Nebraska 1,548,000. Kansas 1,230,000. Texas 2,184,000. Colorado 980,000. Arizona 643,000. California 1,095,000.
The Kansas Bull Test, sponsored by the Kansas Livestock Association and Kansas State University Extension Service, runs 140 days at Solomon Valley Feed Yard Beloit. Entry requires calves born Aug 1 to Oct 31 1972 30 days ownership before delivery and a 15 dollar fee with delivery May 8 1973.
Douglas County farmers face two CCC updates on crop loans. A 5.5 percent yearly interest rate will apply to 1973 crops and extended prior-year loans, reflecting higher borrowing costs. The ban bars reusing the same commodity under loan after redemption, with ASCS administering locally for corn, grain sorghums, soybeans, and wheat.
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