Energy Saving On Farm Wins Moderate Praise At KSU Field Day
At Kansas State University field day the agronomy farm showcased no till planting solar and biomass grain drying and vegetable oil as diesel substitute. Experts note limited on farm readiness and cost issues unless fossil fuel prices rise. soybean and sunflower oils show potential though injector wear and cold start questions remain.
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Diane Yeamans
Manhattan
Kansas State University
E-State
Stanley Clark
Clark
John A Anschutz
Anschutz
Elwyn S. Holmes
Extension Agricultural
Holmes
Robert A. Bohannon
Kilgore
Dwarf Wheat Yields Show Semidwarfs Lead In 1980 Kansas Tests
In 1980 Kansas State wheat tests semidwarf varieties often outyielded standard types. Vona led with 62 bu/ac across 13 sites, edging Newton and Tam 105 at 61. Test weights favored standard varieties, while semidwarfs faced higher winter-kill risk though not in 1980. Four-year site yields list Vona at Belleville 92 bu/ac, Newton strong at several sites, Buckskin and Larned also top performers.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Ted Walter
Vona
Newton
Lindon
Walter
Belleville
Ottawa
Colby
St. John
Garden City
Larned
Powhattan
Minneola
Drought Raises Egg Prices Amid Heat Across Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture reports record high temperatures and drought push up egg prices. Heat increases feed costs, reduces hen appetite, and lowers yields, widening price gaps between large medium and small eggs. With cooler weather returning, production should rebound.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Ken Boughton
U.S
Fall Armyworm Infestations Warn South Central Kansas Fields
Kansas fields report unusually high fall armyworm presence in late planted sorghum whorls in Kiowa County. Alfalfa, especially seedling stands, are highly vulnerable with 1-2 worms per sq ft capable of destroying stands. monitoring advised. Greenbug declines noted in Rawlins, Decatur, Sheridan counties due to predators. follow up surveys planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kiowa
Rawlins
Decatur
Sheridan
Exterminators Licenses Revoked In Kansas Board Action
Kansas State Board of Agriculture entomology division revoked licenses of Southeast Termite and Pest Control of Arkansas City and Larry's Exterminating of Muskogee Oklahoma after investigations found misrepresentation of active termite infestations. Orkin Exterminating placed on one year probation for multiple minor pesticide law violations. Investigations noted some improper pesticide use and unfulfilled contract terms.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Entomology Division
Kansas
Southeast Termite and Pest Control Company
Arkansas City
Larry
Orkin Exterminating Company Inc
Orkin
Division of Entomology
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dean Garwood
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KSU
Bohannon
Gary L. Kilgore
Dayland Powhattan
Sage
Buckskin
Boona
Tam
Trison
Parsons
Wings
Hays
Hesston
Hutchinson—Wings
Scout
Colby—Newton
Tribune
Eagle
Sage and Newton
Rigid Form, Inc
Richmond
Board of Agriculture
BND
International
International Harvester
International Arrester
International Agricultural
Dipment
Sheldon’s
Morton
Darrell Christensen
Holton
Franklin Savings Association
Franklin Savings
Olathe
Baldwin
Spring Hill
Lyndon
Kansas City
Ottawa Sme
Overland Park and Mission
FSUC
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