Wheat planting timing and Hessian fly control guidance
County Extension News outlines ideal dates Sept 25 to Oct 5 for wheat planting to curb Hessian fly spread. It lists resistant varieties Pawnee, Ponca, Ottawa and notes seed treatment can boost stands but warns against leftover treated seed. Practical home treatment methods and safety cautions are provided.
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Pawnee
Ponca
Ottawa
Douglas County
Kansas
Rodeo
Concho
Commanche
Earl Hansing
Kansas State University
Product Labels Important For Today's Homemaker
Oletha Blevins explains how labels help shoppers choose products that fit budgets and needs. The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act protects health, requiring clear names, addresses, net contents, ingredients, and standards of identity, with English labeling and honest depiction of quality and packaging.
Whalers Use Radar and Helos in Modern Hunt at Sea
Whaling fleets employ radar and helicopters to locate whales while catcher ships arm explosives for processing. The adapting hunt reflects advancing technology and persistent industry activity at sea.
1965 Voluntary Wheat Program Details Released
The USDA announces the 1965 Voluntary Wheat Program with similar operation to 1964. Key changes set domestic certificates at 75 cents per bushel and export certificates at 50 cents. The loan rate is 1.25 dollars, with subsidy shares and diversion provisions explained. Signup runs Aug 24 to Oct 2 in the ASCS office for winter wheat areas. spring areas to follow with the 1965 Feed Grain Program.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
ASCS
Vt. St
Dairy Mastitis Link to Milking Practices and Equipment
Dairy management notes that udder inflammation is often caused by stress from management practices and worn or poorly functioning milking machines. Successful dairymen keep milking equipment in good repair to reduce mastitis risk.
Hers to Show At Topeka Fair
Kansas 4-H members from Douglas County prepare for the Mid America Fair in Topeka September 11 to 16 with dairy, beef, swine, clothing, foods, electric, home improvement and booth exhibits. Demonstrations, talks, judging contests and the Kansas 4-H Journal Review highlight the event and district meetings follow with state award considerations.
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Topeka Fair
Topeka
Sunflower State
4-H Club
Douglas County 4-H
Kansas 4-H Journal
Kansas 4-H Foundation
Kansas State University
State 4
McPherson
Hoxie
Dodge City
Yates Center
KSU
Douglas County
Time Good For Seeding Time Good For Seeding
Recent rains improve fall seeding conditions for small grains grasses and legumes. Eastern Kansas uses smooth brome as a sod forming grass with alfalfa or red clover for higher protein forage. steps include soil sampling, firm seedbed, legume inoculation, starter fertilizer, and moisture management.
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Kansas
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Bill Conrad
Mgr
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Hundley
By Chester Paxson
Paxson
WEXSY
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