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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
5
A 51 page USDA study shows beef cattle and soybeans rising in farm price weights while tobacco and cotton fall. Cotton drops from 8.4 to 2.9 percent, and soybeans rise from 3.1 to 7.8 percent based on 1971 73 weights. The update also refines costs for family living and production inputs.
Two new soft white winter wheat varieties Barbee and Daws were released from Washington State University cooperative programs. Daws targets fall seeding in Washington Oregon and Idaho to replace vulnerable Nugaines Hyslop and McDermid. Barbee, ripening in Idaho and Washington, aims to displace Pahaiin amid stripe rust pressure and offers resistance to several diseases.
Harold Andres received a length of service award for ten years as a community and county committee member of the Harvey County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. Gail DuBois, county committee chair, presented the award at the ASC office.
Six Harvey County 4 H youths competed at the Reno County 4 H Horse Judging Contest on May 22. The Harvey team finished third led by top scorers Christina Whittle Candi McGinn and Cindy Wohlschlegel with other members Kristi Gray David Siemens and Laurie Schroeder. Candi McGinn and Chris Whittle placed seventh and ninth individually.
The Labor Department announced OSHA will push the compliance deadline for shielding power take off shafts and other safety measures from June to October 25. Officials cited the need to prepare explanatory materials through OSHA and USDA extension services. Farmers relying only on family labor may be exempt, but those hiring seasonal workers will be covered. Representative Joseph Skubitz proposed a bill to exempt farms with under 25 workers from OSHA rules, arguing relief from required facilities.
This horticulture note advises repotting when plants outgrow pots. Use a pot at least two inches larger, minimize root damage, water after transplanting then wait to water again until the soil surface dries. Fertilize more in summer, avoid excess fertilizer, and consider cuttings with sharp tools and vermiculite or fine sand for rooting.
Harvey Insurance Agency advertises auto rates with a contact number 283-7941 and location at 109 West St. St. The notice emphasizes rate comparison for potential customers seeking improved auto coverage options.
Harvey County dairymen report a standout testing year May 1 1975 to April 30 1976 with 20 herds averaging 14079 pounds of milk per cow and 506 pounds butterfat. N & H Dairy at Halstead led with 18824 pounds milk and 654 fat per cow. twelve herds exceeded 500 fat. Ed Brungardt oversees the testing program with Don Sauerwein Robert Unruh Leonard Wiens Eldon Wenger and Stan Jost as directors. Extension dairy specialist Dr. Dick Dunham notes high producers achieve lower cost per hundredweight and urges high quality forages and hay to maximize profits.
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