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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1994
Page
5
AP dispatch from Ichita Kansas reports a record corn crop and strong yields across Kansas. Farmers, elevator operators, and haulers praise weather and rapid cutting while facing high storage demand and variable prices.
Soil testing begins with representative samples no larger than 20 acres. Collect 15 to 20 cores per field, mix to yield 2 to 3 cups for testing, with 0 to 6 inch depth for routine samples and 6 to 10 inches for nutrient movement checks. Free tests available to landowners, require aerial photo and limit fertilizer.
The USDA spells changes to the Conservation Reserve Program to direct payments toward protected lands while enabling other acres to be released. Begin 1995, participants may be freed from contract years or reduce acreage. new enrollment may be allowed with stricter proofs of water quality and soil protection.
Audra Higbie of Williamsburg is an alternate on the Kansas State University reserve national championship meats judging team. The team placed runner-up at the International Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City Nebraska behind Oklahoma State University with Colorado State University third and Texas A M fourth. Four additional varieties of hard white wheat were approved for grading in Kansas: Rio Blanco KS 196 Arlin and Snow White alongside Klasic, expanding beyond the prior hard white class. The Kansas Grain Inspection Department can also provide protein analysis and quality statistics for white wheats.
The Agriculture Department will alter how it computes monthly milk prices affecting Class II products such as cottage cheese yogurt and ice cream. The Minnesota-Wisconsin price plus a 30 cent differential will set the Class II price alongside Class I. Patricia Jensen said the reform aligns Class II values with higher priced fluid milk, simplifying the procedure. Producers will vote on the orders.
Applications are open for the new Kansas State Fair Board to be seated March 15. The board governs the state fair and includes automatic seats for agriculture secretary, state chamber, tourism, Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. and two others. Three names from area extension directors will fill final seats, with an at large position chosen by the governor. Interested individuals should contact the listed groups or officials.
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