Don’t Get Excited Yet About Blighted Corn For Silage
Stockmen and dairymen weighing blight damaged corn for silage should not panic. Most fields show potential for a bountiful corn crop, though dry matter should reach 30 to 35 percent before ensiling. Proper packing and sealing reduce oxygen and preserve feed value. eastern Kansas farmers study finds smooth bromegrass a productive, profitable option with nitrogen optimization and stocking rates influencing beef, hay, and seed yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gerald McMaster
Cooperative Extension Service
Kansas State University
Hiawatha
McMaster
Agriculture Pollution Debate and Conservation Gains
Agriculture shapes water quality through conservation efforts led by Cecil H. Wadleigh. Dust storms in the 1930s highlighted pollution, but grass waterways terraces and crop rotations reduced erosion. Sediment remains the main pollutant, with studies showing level terraces cut sediment dramatically and runoff declines without reducing downstream yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Wier
Cecil HH. Wadleigh
Soil and Water Conservation Research Division
The
Agricultural Research Service
Wadleigh
Iowa
Fair Date Changes Schedule for Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair in Ottawa moved to a later date, shifting 4-H events earlier in the month. The dairy judging contest at Ransom Farm and Dale Van Horn Farm featured judging of Guernseys and Holsteins, with top scores earned by Jeff Van Horn, Linda Peckham, Alan Duffle, Chris Roeckers, and Gary Humphrey. 4-H home improvement projects followed, with younger entrants completing at least three improvements and longer-time participants five, featuring citrus colors and re-arranged rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ottawa
Dale van Horn
Ransom Farms
Bob Bozworth
Bozworth
Chris Roeckers
Gary Humphrey
Patty Wasmund
Joann Rich
Carole Dietz
Susie Abbott
Debbie Walter
Debbie
Allan
Sharon Blakely
Jean
Janice
Bernice
Frances Floersch
Cindy Mayes
Carolyn
Janice Morgan
Linda Peckham
Kathy Carpenter
Terry
Donald Clabaugh
Steve Dietz
Debra Walter
Jackie Carpenter
Normal Seed Fights Blight in Franklin County Corn
Franklin County Agricultural Agent Bob Bozworth reports a bumper 1971 corn crop despite widespread blight. He notes leaf lesions limit damage to top five leaves, while ears may suffer up to a third loss if lesions reach them. Seed type, detasseling, and seed costs influence blight resistance and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Bozworth
Texas
Back To School And Time To Sew
It is back to school time and mothers consider handmade garments as costs rise. Clean your sewing machine thoroughly then assess new models with demos. Choose a straight stitch or zig zag based on needs, ensuring easy threading and comfortable controls for enjoyable home sewing.
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Ardis
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Terry ‘Hughes
Gene van Horn
Gene
Elliot Carter Farm
Homewood
Richmond
Harris
WEN
Berna
National Meat Packers
Broadway
Pett
Kansas City
Mir
S. Walnut
Macror'co
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