Extra Fertilizer Helps Plants Rebound From Freeze
Kansas extension bulletin advises garden care after cold snaps. Fruit trees need nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium if not previously fertilized, with disease sprays like Ferban or zineb. Earthworm activity increases soil aeration but draws moles. no insecticides labeled for worms. Delay deep soil work until conditions dry.
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Robert W. Bosworth
Blizzard Toll On Western Kansas Cattle Hit Millions
Western Kansas faced back to back blizzards that killed 1000 plus cattle and will cost cattlemen millions. Ranchers search for thousands of escaped pasture cattle as losses mount across Gray Ford and other counties. Weather experts warn totals may grow and insurance may mitigate some hardship.
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Dennis Darrow
Hutchinson News
Harris News Service
Kansas
Max Irsik
Gray County
George Wilson
Syracuse
Ford County
Herrmann
Cat
Tle
Roger Loewen
Loewen
Ingalls
Kansas Army National Guard
Huey
Kansas towns urged to back business incubators for growth
Kansas State University extension specialist David Darling advocates community run business incubators to nurture start ups in small towns. Key steps include collaboration among chambers, nonprofits, and local experts, affordable space, and a skilled manager.
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Manhattan
Kansas
David Darling
Extension
Kansas State University
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Corporation
Pride Committee
Darling
Kansas Small Business Development
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Johnson County Community College
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State University
Small Business Administration
Hospitality Workshop Aimed at Ottawa Employers and Staff
A two day event sponsored by Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau Ottawa PRIDE committee and Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce promotes Ottawa hospitality led by Steve Bittle of Kansas Extension Service. First session Monday 6 30 PM in Ottawa Municipal Auditorium Mezzanine room followed by a sandwich buffet. Tuesday two employee sessions at 8 AM and 10 15 AM with coffee rolls provided. Free workshops with reservations due by April 6 at the Chamber 242 1000.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Ottawa Pride Committee
Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Steve Bittle
Kansas Extension Service Area
Chanute
Franklin County
Ottawa University
Suzuki Institute
Parmelee Industries
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Tourism Bureau
Greater Ottawa
USDA Predicts Big Corn Planting Cuts
Washington AP. An Agriculture Department survey shows corn plantings may fall to 67.6 million acres this spring, a 12 percent drop from 76.7 million last year, as growers join government programs and face weak exports. Other crops rise or fall accordingly.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Agricultural Statistics Board
USDA
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