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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
3
JOAN ISTAS MANHATTAN Erosion prevention soil tests uniform planting and other forage topics were discussed at the 1972 Fall Forage Field Day at the Agronomy Farm in Manhattan. Researchers noted soybean harvest losses in Franklin County and outlined practices to reduce them.
Water plants live in ponds using bottom substances and sunlight to grow. Weed growth starts where light is abundant, mainly in shallow, clear ponds. The article explains sunlight penetration affects plant life, and notes problems with unwanted growth.
A cut flower for attractive greenhouse annuals, godetia or satin flower comes in white pink and red. It grows into 10 inch mounds outdoors, needs lots of sun, and should be kept slightly dry. Also notes pond vegetation control steps for fishing ponds including identification, method, and chemical considerations.
Kansas dairy and soybean topics urge longer term planning. Extension dairy specialist Ralph Bonewitz cites a 392 day average calving interval and urges vitamin D supplementation and mineral management to shorten intervals. Heat detection and breeding timing advised. Also, Kansas State’s William Johnson promotes header attachments to cut soybean harvest losses. a 1972 73 Outlook TV program is announced.
The East Central Kansas Experimental Field at Ottawa hosts its annual Field Day on Thursday September 7 at 1 30 p m with seven stops led by experts. Gary Kilgore covers max versus no til tillage and Oliver Russ herbicides for soybeans and grain sorghum. Cecil Nickell describes new soybean varieties. Verlin Peterson discusses double cropping soybeans and grain sorghum after wheat. Clenton Owensby outlines fertilizer and herbicide use on native meadow while Russ Herpich explains a new supplemental irrigation project. Ottawa Chamber of Commerce serves refreshments after the tour.
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