Practical guide to landscape care and lawn upkeep
Seasonal tips cover tree transplanting pruning and staking, elm leaf beetle monitoring, mulches and fertilizer needs, sweet potato planting, chrysanthemum pinching, lawn feeding schedules for warm and cool season grasses, and insect control options for army cutworms.
Ammonia method eyed to cut dairy protein costs
Douglas County dairymen plan to inject anhydrous ammonia into chopped corn silage at filling to raise protein from 9 to about 13 percent, cutting urea and soybean meal use. Extension agent Earl Van Meter notes improved palatability and easier handling, with 7 pounds per ton and a 2:1 water mix.
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Don Flory
Wayne Flory
Baldwin
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Disaster payments explained by County ASCS Director Farley
Douglas County producers are informed about disaster payments under the 1975 feed grain and wheat programs. Eligible farmers may receive prevented planting and low yield payments if a severe disaster strikes during or after planting. Report crop damage to the ASCS office promptly. program participation is open to all farmers regardless of race color creed sex or national origin.
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New Kansas 4 H Congress Forms A Leadership Group
A new 4 H group will join the Kansas 4 H Congress in Wichita November 6 to 8. Ten elder 4 H'ers as junior leaders plus two adult leaders will represent the winning group. entrants must be at least 12. Entries due by August 29 to Kansas State University.
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Livestock Lingerie on Market Says Wisconsin Maker
Dorothy Rice, president of Franksville Specialty Co in Conover Wisconsin, produces bovine bras for dairy cows. The Tamm Udder Support prevents udder injury and helps maintain warmth to avoid congestion while aiding milk yield. The product, named after inventor William Tamm, is sold nationwide and costs about 31 dollars with four sizes.
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Dorothy Rice
Franksville Specialty Co
Michigan State University Dairy Science
Russell Erickson
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