4-Hers And Board Members Clean Franklin County Fairgrounds
4 H leaders and fair board members plan a Saturday cleanup at the Franklin County Fairgrounds to paint the livestock barn concession stand and restrooms, repair doors, remove trash, and relocate bleachers. The effort aims to improve safety for upcoming events including the tractor pull and horse shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Franklin County
Fairgrounds
Smith
Ottawa Co Op Association
Control Lawn Weeds And Grubs Fall Forage Field Day
Kansas State University hosts the Fall Forage Field Day in Manhattan on August 29 at 8 30 a m with field tours new twists on sorghum nitrogen and phosphorus responses anti transpirant treated soybeans silage harvesting and latest farm machinery experts will diagnose problems in person and offer weed ID and control advice Farmers will learn about severe bluegrass lawn grub damage and the best chemical and soil penetration methods while irrigation field tours near Topeka and Rossville discuss chemical weed control nitrogen sprinkler irrigation and phosphorus zinc fertilization Dr Neil Hamburg leads the irrigation unit and nutsedge is named as the worst lawn weed with guidance on DSMA and MSMA use and multi spray schedules to avoid lawn damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bozworth
Kansas State University
Manhattan
KSU
Kansas River Valley Irrigation Experiment Field
Topeka
Rossville
U.S. 24
Silver Lake
Kiro
Neil Hamburg
Legume Bloat Solutions Advance at Kansas State University
Kansas State University researcher Dr. Erle E. Bartley has contributed to three bloat prevention methods for cattle fed alfalfa, a legume that can cause death or losses. Poloxalene products like Bloat Guard and a molasses block form have FDA approval since 1966-67, with a new Mol-Mix Bloat Guard liquid supplement by National Molasses Co. showing promising field results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
U.S
Erle E. Bartley
Kansas State University
Bartley
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
National Molasses Company
Willow Grove
Phil Winslow
National Molasses
4 H Tractor Driving Contest At Ottawa Fairgrounds
Franklin County 4 H members will compete Monday August 7 at 1 30 p m at the Ottawa Fairgrounds. Contest includes safety written test and tractor operation with eligibility for state contest at the State Fair September 19 in Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Fairgrounds
Hutchingon
Runoff erosion and alfalfa cattle research mixed in report
The article discusses runoff water erosion and sediment load affecting waterways. It includes findings on alfalfa's impact on meat and milk production, Bloat Guard safety, and economic returns per acre from trials. It also covers milk yield increases in cows on alfalfa pasture and notes on Bloat Guard use and Mol-Mix delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Kansas’ Branch
Kansas State
Bartley
Towa State University
Special Care When Sewing With Knits and Velvets
ARDIS PATTERSON advises choosing simple patterns and letting fabric drape the focus. Ensure all nap directions align, prepare excess yardage for nap, pin edges to prevent slipping, and baste seams to avoid puckering. For knits, lay fabric flat, avoid stretching, stay stitch key areas, and finish with a tailor’s hem or pinked edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardis Patterson
Kansas Young Farmers State Tour Comes to Topeka
Burlingame hosts the Kansas Young Farmers State Tour on August 4 and 5 with registration at Hotel Jayhawk Topeka. Women tour Menninger Foundation and Governor's Mansion and attend tea with Mrs. Robert Docking. Young farmers visit test plots hog beef and crop operations during the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingame Young Farmers and
Young Farm Wives
Kansas Young Farmers
Jayhawk
Topeka
Menninger Foundation
Governor’s
Robert Docking
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Rodeo
Dave Smith
K-State
Yellow Nutsedge
By David Smith
Kansas
Kenwood Park
Salina
FFA
Agriculture Committee
William C. Weickert
Burlingame
Paine
Farmers Insurance Group
Farmers Auto
S. Main
Neil Bullock
Ottawa, Kansas
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