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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1986
Page
9
Diane Yeamans reports on the East Central Kansas Experiment Station Fall Field Day near Ottawa where Kansas State University experts discussed wheat rotation, disease control, and resistant varieties. Topics include Soil Borne Mosaic, leaf rust, stem rust, and the need for precise dealer explanations on disease resistance.
Crop researcher Ted Walters of Kansas State University reports field tests showing grain sorghum yields about 8 bushels per acre more than corn in eastern Kansas. Farmers still prefer corn, which uses more water but offers similar feed value. Walters suggests planting both crops. Keith Janssen with East Central Kansas Experiment Station notes residue removal over six years did not harm cropland. he advises leaving residue on slopes to reduce erosion and mentions soil minerals return via ash from burning. Walters warns on planting rates, with 16 000 seeds per acre yielding good crops in good years, while farmers commonly plant 18 000 to 22 000 for insurance against germination issues.
Kansas State University soil expert John Hickman reports field tests at Manhattan showing surface compaction harms roots most, while a created tillage pan limits growth and yield. He notes deep chiseling can break the pan when soil is dry, and advises avoiding mixing topsoil with clay subsoil.
Kansas State University herbicide chief Oliver Russ says rapid development of chemicals like Command and Scepter requires farmers to learn new application methods. Command controls velvet leaf but leaves residues hindering following crops such as wheat after soybeans. Pursuit may be gentler on wheat but still raises rotation concerns. meetings this winter will help growers adapt.
Ex tension soil fertility specialist Dave Whitney of Kansas State University told farmers to cut fertilizer applications where possible as crop prices fall and fertilizer costs stay stable. He noted diminishing returns at higher levels and suggested using crop sequences like soybeans fixing nitrogen for subsequent sorghum. Two Phoenix Agricultural Group soil amendment products in testing showed little improvement. registration rules may help verify true benefits.
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension presents Farmers and the Law a satellite video forum on August 25 at 7 30 p m from KKSU studios. Sam Brownback and Sen Wint Winter Jr will discuss farm aid laws fence statutes and farm product exceptions, with SB 696 awaiting Kansas Supreme Court ruling.
Thousands of volunteers in Kansas complete loading of about 250 railcars with donated hay for drought affected southeastern states. Railways provided free transport totaling nearly 6 000 tons valued over 250 000 dollars. Kansas Farmers Union offers Haylift Hotline for ongoing donations and sales information.
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