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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
7
A discussion on grasses highlighting their vast food supply potential and uses. Grasslands support livestock and wildlife, convert marsh and tidal flats into meadowland, create rich prairie soils, reduce erosion, stabilize watersheds, and enhance aesthetic value in homesteads and parks.
The article emphasizes grass as a vital forage resource. It explains how roots take in minerals and leaves capture light to make food, and notes grazing management to prevent erosion. Farmers should remove about half of the season's growth to sustain production.
The second annual Douglas County Extension Beef Cattle Tour is scheduled for next Thursday March 29 starting at 10 a.m. It travels north of Williamstown and east toward Midland to view crossbred cattle and a Charolais herd with expert talks by Keith Zoellner Kansas State University on crossbreeding exotic breeds cowherd management nutrition and disease prevention. A free lunch provided by Douglas County State Bank precedes a visit to the Nunemaker Ross Feedlot near Lawrence Airport for a view of cattle feeding and handling facilities. Homer Caley Kansas State University veterinarian discusses backgrounding full feeding and disease prevention.
Douglas County ASCS directs set aside acreage under feed grain programs may be used for livestock forage or approved alternate crops with reduced payments. Set aside land must match cropland productivity. lower productivity yields payments based on set-aside potential. A set-aside inspection service is available at cost to ensure compliance.
Kansas State University soil specialist David Whitney says fertilizer supply may be tight for the next two to three years. Experts cite fewer new nitrogen plants and dwindling natural gas, plus transport and phosphate supply pressures. Farmers should secure supplies early to avoid and insure access when needed.
Mrs. L D Armstrong Douglas County Farm Bureau safety chairman says a multi purpose extinguisher is affordable for most families and should be a household necessity.
Douglas County Farm Bureau hosts an eight hour Defensive Driving Course for Kansas licensed drivers at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on March 26 and April 2. Backed by Meadowlark 4 H Club the program teaches accident preventability alcohol and drug effects on driving and other safety topics with NSC certified instructors. To enroll contact Mrs L O Armstrong safety chairman at 843 2995.
The 1973 74 Garden Calendars are in the Extension Office with a decorative cover that folds to reveal four photos. The calendar guides lawn work and advises timing rather than exact dates for tasks. Steps include power raking, overseeding, debris removal, fertilizing, lime application, crabgrass control, and weed spraying for dandelions and chickweed.
A county extension leaflet outlines simple steps to prevent disease and insect damage on fruit trees. It recommends using Silvex on calm days and following a spray program to protect trees, with the guide available at the County Extension Office located at 645 N.H.
Mrs. L. D. Armstrong of the Douglas County Farm Bureau safety chair man warns that improper use of fertilizers and pesticides causes injuries each year. Emphasizing thorough knowledge of use storage and disposal guidelines the article urges reading manufacturer instructions and consulting dealers or authorities before applying chemicals.
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