Agricultural insect control notes and farm safety tips
County agent reports greenbugs attacking sorghum with losses in some stands and advises consult the 1976 Field Insect Control Recommendations bulletin. Also highlights risks from farm machinery, especially combines, with age and fatigue factors and safety tips to reduce injuries.
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Jack Barnes Co
Agric. Agent & Co
Harvey County
Combine
Kansas
KSA
Drought Drives Farmers to Sell Cattle Across Upper Midwest
A severe drought grips Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas forcing cattle sales as hay runs short and crops fail. Officials warn losses exceed 1 billion dollars with no relief in sight as farmers seek disaster aid and look to Washington.
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Minneapolis
Upper
Midwest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Washington
South Dakota
Lyle Derscheid
Wadena
Werald
Upper Midwest
Iowa
Horticulture tips for hot dry weather care
Horticulture agent warns of hot dry weeks ahead testing gardening skills. Proper watering and mowing key to healthy lawns as they suffer in drought. Water deeply once weekly, avoid shallow, frequent watering, and keep mower blades sharp for best lawn appearance.
SCS develops archeological guidelines for farm projects
The Soil Conservation Service proposes interim rules to protect historic and archaeological finds during farm pond and conservation work. Field offices will check the National Register before using federal funds, with landowners urged to notify preservation officials if sites may be affected. Final regulations await further public input.
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Washington
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Agriculture Department
Interior Department
National Park Service
4-H Fishing School Teaches Where When and How to Fish
Harvey County extension 4-H and Youth Department in cooperation with Parks and Recreation plan a two day youth fishing school. The Friday indoor session covers fish habitat live bait lures and equipment at the courthouse basement. Saturday outdoor session at Camp Hawk includes casting demo derby for Bass and Blue Gill. Call 283-7232 for details.
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Fred R. Rohs Co
Harvey County Extension Service
Harvey County Parks and Recreation Department
Harvey County
Camp Hawk
OSHA pamphlets spark farm safety controversy
Washington AP reports OSHA issued half a million dollars in safety pamphlets for farmers and farmhands detailing new rules. Critics say the language is insulting and written for a New Yorker visiting a farm, while lawmakers note costs and coordination with Purdue University.
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Washington
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Carl Curtis
R-Neb
OSHA
American National Cattlemen's Association
Extension Service
Agriculture Department
Thomas Hagedorn
R-Mich
Purdue University
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