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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
7
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service says corn planting statewide was 58 percent complete at week end, up from 36 percent a week earlier. Planting leads in southeastern and east central districts, with western irrigated areas just starting, and the pace well ahead of last year and the 10 year average.
Planting of sorghums picked up last week with 12 percent complete state wide by May 8, ahead of last year and averages. Wheat growth remained satisfactory as 27 percent of Kansas acreage reached heading stage, well above last year’s 10 percent and near the 24 percent average.
Experiments indicate crossbred calves weigh more and rate higher than straightbred calves at weaning. Cows producing crossbred calves have higher calf crop percentages. Benefits include potential profit increases, though replacing cows from own herd poses challenges. Rotating bulls and maintaining separate groups are possible solutions. Crossbreeding advantages align with hogs and poultry practices.
Five day State Youth Ecology Conference for 14 19 year olds runs July 18 23 at Rock Springs Ranch south of Junction City. Teens choose to study environmental or health ecology with talks fields trips and evening programs including a pesticide Senate debate and ecology film festival.
The text argues that humans bear the duty to steward Earth’s resources responsibly, noting past exploitation and the need for soil and water conservation. It cites the Soil Conservation Service under the 1935 act, promoting technical help via Soil Conservation Districts and plans including terracing to protect lands in Kansas and Douglas County.
Editor notes a spring rise in garden and lawn pests in Douglas County. Bagworms ride in silk bags on evergreens. they pupate in late summer and reproduce via winged males. Spider mites feed on sap causing leaf discoloration. Homeowners are advised to prune and treat with approved pesticides.
The article warns gardens are weakened by spider mite infestations and lists pesticides Kelthane Tedion Malathion or Daizion for control with full leaf coverage and label reading. It also covers mowing fescue and bluegrass to maintain dense turf, recommending frequent light cuts and heights of 142 inches for bluegrass ryegrass and fescue, never below 2 inches for home lawns.
The Agriculture Department reports farm land value nationwide at 213.9 billion dollars on March 1 up 3 percent from a year earlier, averaging 199 dollars per acre. Gains vary by region with Kansas and Arizona down 3 percent, while 1967–68 saw faster increases.
Farmers must certify wheat acreage by May 22, with zero certification allowed if no wheat is planted. Wheat only programs require set aside certification by May 22. both wheat and feed grain programs require wheat by May 22 and feed grains plus set aside by August 15. The 1971 procedure designates set aside at certification and cannot be changed. random spot checks measure only designated acreage.
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