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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1980
Page
9
Home gardeners are urged to use soil tests before applying fertilizer. Chuck Marr of Kansas State University explains how to collect soil samples, interpret results, and adjust applications. Testing is available via county extension offices with a small fee.
Kansas growers are invited to enter the agriculture contest sponsored by Kansas soybean processors. Entries due August 15 require 5 acre plots. Breeder Bill Schapaugh notes flowering patterns differ by indeterminate and determinate varieties and drought stress impacts pollination. Governor Carlin extends open burning ban to August 25 1960 with permits required and heightened fire hazard.
Farmers now face wind erosion after rain and should conserve moisture through minimum or no tillage, crop residues, and chemical weed control. Norwood cites successful no till early planting and chemical fallow in Decatur county while urging pasture rotation and careful land handling to prevent further soil loss.
Kansas State University outlines plant disease types in home landscapes. Leaf diseases like powdery mildew and rust distort appearance but mostly weaken plants. evergreens may suffer defoliation severity. Stem, canker, gall, dieback, and witches broom affect bark and branches. vascular diseases such as verticillium wilt and oak wilt can kill quickly. Proper diagnosis by a certified arborist is advised.
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