Old Farmer Almanac Weather Forecasts and Notes
Old Farmer’s Almanac and notes mix weather predictions and trivia from historical snippets. Forecasts cover New England to the Pacific with regional trends and dates, plus curiosities about Henry Ford, mutinies, porpoises, and cooking tips, framed in vintage newspaper tone.
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J.W.B
Philadelphia
Hiddla
New England
New York-New Jersey
Middle Atlantic
Piedmont
Florida
Upstate
N.Y
Toronto
Montress
Greater
Ohio Valley
Deep South
Chicago
Great Lakes
Great Plains
Central Great Plains
Texas-Oklahoma
Gulf
Rocky Mountain Region
Southwest Desert
Pacific Northwest
California
Yankee, Inc
Dublin
N.H
Giant fertilizer applicator boosts efficiency for local farmer
Don McGinnis bought a $25,000 60 foot swath fertilizer applicator that can cover 600 acres daily in Rantoul Franklin County. The unit holds 1,260 gallons, runs 15 mph in fields and 45 mph on roads, with four foot wide tires to reduce ground compaction. It promises cheaper, more accurate application for hay and wheat fields and pastureland, with expected cooperative use among farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Rantoul
Franklin County
Don McGinnis
McGinnis
David Whitney
Whitney
Deadline Nears For Bull Test Entries Initiative
Cattlemen must submit entries by April 16 for the Kansas Bull Test Station summer test. Keith Zoellner of K-State notes calves born August 1 to October 31, 1972 are eligible. Each entry requires a $15 fee. station is jointly sponsored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bozworth
Kansas
Keith Zoellner
K-State
Kansas Livestock Association and
Cooperative Extension Service
Solomon Valley
Beloit
State Livestock Health Office
Change Announced In Feed Drain Program
A change in the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service feed grain program was announced after area signups. The feed grain set aside acreage was cut from 25 percent to 10 percent of base, with no extra paperwork, and producers will be notified by the ASCS office.
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Change
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Jim Pugh
Franklin County
ASCS
Pugh
Four Extension Service agents to work in county in April
The Extension Service will operate with four agents in the county during April, one new addition being Mike Halder who adds as Chase County agricultural agent in May. Halder trains in Franklin County under Bob Bozworth and has roots near Derby.
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Mike Halder
Chase County
Halder
Franklin County
Bob Bozworth
Holder
Derby
Kansas State University
Union Bus Depot
Manhattan
Cheryl
Ottawa
W. 3Rd
4 H Conference At K State In invitational event in 1973 4 H leaders named
Franklin County 4 H per DAVID R SMITH invites juniors and seniors from county high schools to Kansas State University for the 1973 4 H Invitational Conference. Delegates represent their counties, join advisory groups on citizenship teen leadership and 4 H philosophy, and plan Sunflower State programs. Delegates from National 4 H Congress bring leadership roles. Parents invited partners in the 4 H program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Smith
Franklin County
Kansas
Washington
D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Ford
CCC
Perry
North Pole
Ransom Vidas Vera
Guernsey
W.G. Ransom Jr
Mike Holder
Suffroi
NI Glass Co
Ormever
Ath
Ad As
Stee
Sen
REP AG
Lee
Men's Work Clothing
Automotive Supplies
S & S Bargain Center
Neosho
Jim Strawder
Burlington, Kansas
Lawrence Strawder
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