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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
6
Washington AP reports officials note a fast enrollment pace for 1971 set-aside crop programs with more than 453 000 farms signed for feed grains by March 11 ahead of 1970. Officials say late start and strong interest in the set-aside plan drive the turnout, with weekly reports through April 9.
Garden plants rely on soil nutrition and fertility. Organic matter improves soil texture and water retention, while cover crops or amendments like barnyard manure and compost add nutrients. Apply 2-3 pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer per 100 sq ft or prepare starter solution with two tablespoons of 5-10-5 per gallon for transplanting vegetables.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department notes new federal income tax regulations under the Tax Reform Act of 1969 enabling tax withholding from farm workers pay. Beginning with 1971 wages wages will be subject to withholding if workers and employers voluntarily agree, as long as both consent.
Kansas farmers are warned against traveling salesmen offering soil conditioners additives organic humates and similar products as substitutes for fertilizers. Research shows such items provide little or no plant food and often cost far more, performing no better than conventional fertilizers. Test on a small scale until proven effective.
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes warmer weather boosted wheat growth but high winds caused soil blow and variable damage from light to severe, especially in thin stands. Moisture shortages, Hessian fly, army cut worms seen locally, and soil born mosaic in southern fields. Oat and barley seeding advanced modestly. corn planted in southern areas.
The Lawrence Park and Recreation Department with the Douglas County Extension Service start a lawn and garden clinic at South Park Recreation Center Lawrence at 7 30 p m Monday. Experts Larry Leuthold and George Osborne will cover trees roses and shade tree practices with later sessions focusing on landscape techniques plant disease control and fruit tree management on April 15 16.
Lott O'Halloran aged 61, assistant racing secretary at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, N Y, died Wednesday. His long service and role in harness racing were noted by officials and staff.
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