Turnout climbs at Kansas Soybean Association meeting
The Kansas Soybean Association met at Ottawa University drawing 360 attendees up from 200. Prices hovered near $4 as optimism grew for a rebound, with Roy Frederick predicting a Kansas farmers’ average of $4.50 to $6 per bushel. Wayne Dicken announced he will not seek another year as president due to poor health but will stay on the board.
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Joan Istas
Kansas Soybean Association
Ottawa University
Woah
Wayne Dicken
Ottawa
Dicken
Roy Frederick
Frederick
U.S
Malik’ Schrock
Mannie
K- Cecil Soybeanetiect
Roe
Mike Phillips
American Soybean Association
Gus van der Hoeven
K-State
Kansas Corn Growers Set First Annual Meeting Dec 11
The Kansas Corn Growers Association will hold its first annual meeting December 11 at 10 am in the Kansas State University Student Union. Earl Foote of Bucyrus invites all corn producers to attend as the program focuses on growing and marketing corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Bob Bozworth
Kansas Corn Growers Association
Kansas State University
Earl Foote
Bucyrus
It's All In Arts And Crafts By Susan Verdoorn
The article outlines an Al Crafts program for 4Hers progressing through three phases. Phase 1 covers yarn crafts, crayon mats, mobiles, collage and dyeing. Phase 2 adds sketching, ceramics, leather, fabrics and spinning. Phase 3 explores cultural arts and creative study of music, literature and visual art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Verdoorn
H’er
Aca
First 4-H Horse Bowl sets Franklin County pace
The county hosts its inaugural 4-H Horse Bowl as teams compete under McGlashan rules with buzzers and tossups. Linda's team edges Alan 50 to 25, Connie beats John 50-40, and Kevin’s squad dominates, signaling Kevin McGlashan’s group as the team to beat ahead of Rock Springs state finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
ISTAS
Franklin
Joe Blake Jr
Bill
Linda
Franklin County
Ne McGlashen
Ceherwice
Menbey
Iso
Pat Yost
de. McGlashan
Alan
Mason City
Towa
John
Connie
Kevin
Kevin McGlashan
Kay Gragg
Rob Dunlap
Kay Hunter
Rock Springs
Salt water plastic ponds eyed for solar heated farms
Salt water solar ponds built with black plastic linings at Ohio State University use a 150000 gallon, nine foot deep model. Heat is absorbed at the lining while salt water prevents rising heat, then fresh water circulates through bottom tubes to heat farm buildings. Bottom temperatures reportedly reach 14 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Silvius
Ohio State University
Our Tide shines in American Royal roadster show results
The roadster Our Tide owned by Mrs. Lindell Fiehler from Wellsville placed fourth in the roadster show horse division amateur single on November 19, with a second in the roadster show horse division single open and fifth in the four wheel road wagon open. Other area placings include 4-H Angus, Brangus and Shorthorn shows, with junior and senior classes noted for several exhibitors from Richmond Pomona Overbrook Garnett and Osage City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Tide
Franklin Countians
Jon Dunbar
Richmond
Dary Flager
Pomona
Earl Buttenhoff
Overbrook
James Morgan
Greeley
Jeff Bond
Brenda Bond
Garnett
Holland Limousin Ranch
Osage City
Miss Farm Music
Ron Badders
Christmas Tree Legend and Fresh-Care Tips by Sue Hellar
The piece recounts a legend linking the first lighted Christmas tree to Martin Luther and describes tips to keep a cut tree fresh. It advises storing outside before setup, cutting the butt at a diagonal to aid water uptake, then re-cutting the butt when bringing the tree inside to resemble the original diagonal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Hellar
Martin Luther
Christ Child
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Corn Growers Organize
John Brethour
Fort Hays Branch
Brethour
van der Hoeven
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