Caution Urged Over Out-Of-State Herbicide Sales
Farm buyers warned about phone sales of liquid herbicides from out of state firms containing little active ingredient and mostly oil or solvents. Dr. Eric Nilson of Kansas State University notes EPA reports show no registration violations, but prices range 10 to 20 dollars per gallon. Farmers should identify needs, compare cost per pound of actives, and buy from reputable dealers.
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New Monensin Feed Additive Eyed for 12-15% Gain at KSU Event
Kansas State University scientist Dr. George W. David Jr reports monensin may boost feed efficiency by 12 to 15 percent with slight extra intake at Cattle Feeders Day in Garden City. He notes the product is experimental and not yet approved. Dr. Homer K. Caley adds no universal calf-reception method exists to fully curb stress effects. calf rationing remains complex. The Feeder's Day runs with Beef Empire Days to showcase beef cattle quality and value.
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Grain inspections under fire in federal probe
Investigators accuse grain graders and licensed inspectors of unapproved shortcuts in official inspections and note delays in updating procedures. The audit covers mid-1971 to mid-1973 during a wheat and corn export surge to the Soviet Union and cites refusals to inform FDA about deleterious grain. Since then, grand juries in New Orleans and Houston have indicted several inspectors.
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Census forms still needed in 1974 statewide totals
The Commerce Department reports Kansas farmers have returned 71 percent of 116 000 census forms, below the national leader in West Virginia at 77 percent of 53 000. Louisiana posted 59 percent from 68 000. Completion is required by law, forms due June 30, with 32 000 more expected from Kansas to finish county and state agricultural statistics for future programs.
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Economist warns on world food reserve timing
Washington reports economist D Gale Johnson of the University of Chicago urges building a world food reserve only after bumper harvests push grain prices down from 1974 75 peaks. He notes mid June farm reports show favorable soybean corn and wheat progress with regional delays in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas and calls for price declines before reserve actions.
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Harvey County Soil Survey Tour Announces July Events
Harvey County Conservation District announced a July 10 tour with luncheon and an afternoon meeting to introduce the Harvey County Soil Survey publication. Public meetings follow July 22 and 23 with speakers from Kansas State University and the Soil Conservation Service outlining agricultural and non agricultural uses.
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