Alfalfa Weevil Threat and Management Tips
Cold weather slows alfalfa weevil development but Kansas may still face heavy damage. Extension entomologist Leroy Brooks urges regular field checks from now to first cutting, detailing thresholds for larvae and feeding, treatment options including Imidan, Supracide, Furadan 4F, and timing guidance. Additional notes cover fertilizer cost comparisons by nutrient content, cautions on toxicity, and the need for official recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Bozworth
Kansas
Leroy Brooks
Kansas State University
Brooks
Farm Credit Shows Debt Decreasing
The Farm Credit System reports slower lending growth for 1981 with total credit reaching 73.9 billion, up 6.4 percent from 1980 as farmers tighten finances. Loans outstanding grew 13.9 percent to 786.2 billion, while the Federal Land Banks extended 12.2 billion, up 18.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Credit Administration
FCA
Jmy
Federal Land Banks
Federal Land Bank
Garden seeds and thinning tips from KSU expert
A 1982 home garden guide emphasizes buying reputable seed from trusted dealers, testing germination counts, and choosing varieties tested by KSU. It covers thinning practices for carrots, lettuce, beets, and lettuce rows to avoid crowded stands and low yields. It also notes 70 percent germination as a practical threshold for seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Marr
KSU
Marr
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Weevil
David Whitney
KSA Extension
Whitney
Farm Credit
Thistle
Franklin County
Frederic, Md
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Wiliam L. Bruckart
Dennis R. Johnson
Demetrios J. Politis
Sherry K. Turner
Usda Plant Disease Research Laboratory
Frederick, Md
United States
William Bruckart
Bruckart
Frederick
Demetrios Politis
Sherry Turner
Montana State University
USDA
APHIS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Turner
XSU
Ine Il
Sinema
GOS
ILS
Ely
Asare
Purina
Ottawa
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