Farm pests and treatments for area crops and trees
County Extension notes warn black cutworms require preplant broadcast control with toxaphene or aldrin. Replant corn needs heavy aldrin or heptachlor. Aphids on shade trees managed by beneficial insects and contact insecticides. Spider mites threaten evergreens with several sprays listed. June beetles attract attention at night. apply granules like aldrin or chlordane. Arborvitae browning from cold injury. fertilizer and water advised. Follow label precautions.
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Kansas
4 H Broiler Show Attracts Youths From 5 County Area
79 entries judged at the annual 4 H Broiler Show at the Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds. 4 H members from Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Douglas Counties participated. grand and reserve champions named in roosters and broilers. Special judging classes and a poultry cutting demo were conducted by Kansas State officials. Luncheon served by Kanwaka 4 H Club members.
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Douglas County
Johnson, Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Douglas Counties
Dennis Jones
Leavenworth County
Jane Lingenfelser
Miss Lingenfelser
William C. Hundley Jr
Kansas State University
Margaret Metsker
Marion Roosters
Donna Maness
Sunflower
Sara Cleland
Vinland Valley
David Corel
Palmyra
Dennis Murray
John Musick
Marion Boosters
Broiler
Steve Rice
Lone Star
John Herschell
Clinton Busy Bees
Spurgeon Talley
Kanwaka 4-H Club
Soil Stewardship Week Emphasized Across Kansas
Kansas leaders push Soil Stewardship Week May 23 to 30 and Agricultural Hall of Fame Week May 16 to 22 1965. Governor Avery proclaims effort, highlighting erosion dangers floods and the cost of conserving soil water. Kansas communities expand soil and water use through local districts and projects across Douglas and Wyandotte counties.
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Kansas
America
Morrie A. Bolline
Salina
Kansas Farmer
William H. Avery
Wyandotte County
Agricultural Hall of Fame
Morrie Bolline
Bolline
Birds sing courting songs in flight and on perches
The article notes that bobolinks and meadowlarks sing their courtship on the wing while other species perform the springtime ritual on the ground or from a perch.
Livestock Programs Emphasize Balanced Approach
There is no shortcut to a successful livestock program. The plan must be well rounded, covering breeding, feeding, management and marketing to ensure success.
Soybeans Shape Up As A Growing American Crop
An Economic Research Service summary notes soybeans have become a major U S crop in the last four decades. They lead in export earnings among agricultural commodities and surpassed wheat in value. U S acreage rose from under 2 million in 1925 to 34 million planned in 1965, with Douglas County yields rising from 300 000 to 450 000 bushels last year and potential to reach 600 000 if weather cooperates.
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The
Economic Research Service
United States
U. S
B. C
Asia
Douglas County
Dark Bones in Poultry Means Young Birds Say Experts
Elsie Lee Miller notes dark bones in poultry do not affect wholesomeness or flavor. Young birds and newly raised broilers cause porous bones. USDA inspection ensures safety and grading indicates quality. Proper storage and safe thawing protect taste and nutrition. tater dipped chicken offers a fat conscious option.
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Elsie Lee Miller
Extension Foods
K-State
U. S
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
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LaVerne Gilges
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Worden Workers
Cody
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Chester F. Paxson
Paxson
Wakarusa
Chanay
Vialend
Koases
H. V. Slim
Windsor
AGRI
Agricultural Business Company, Inc
Eben Farley
Farley
Oletha Blevins
Lders
Lawrence, Kansas
Allis-Chalmers
Johanning Bros. Impl. Co
Case Machinery
International Harvester
Raw Valley Implement Co
Lawrence Implement Co
Massey-Ferguson
Ford Tractor & Impl
Minneapolis
Moline
Deems Farm Equipment, Inc
Johan Deere
John Rosenbaum
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