Sheep and irrigation meetings set for area farms
Robert W. Bozworthy reports two meetings for farmers: a sheep production gathering at Alma Methodist Church with speaker Merle Light of NDSU covering facilities, feeding, health, and stock selection. and a special irrigated crop meeting at Celebration Hall Ottawa focusing on variety selection, fertility, weed control, water use, and irrigation economics. Also notes on reduced tillage and hot spots in grain storage with tips from Kansas State University entomologist Randy Higgins.
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Robert W. Bozworth
Ctension
Aprienitiire
Alma Methodist Church
Merle Light
North Dakota State University
Mease
Wabaunsee County
Main
Celebration Hall
Ottawa
East Central
Kansas
Kansan
Randy Higgins
Kansas State University
Higgins
Program Protects Products in Kansas Receives RAP Grant
A Kansas program named Residue Avoidance Program aims to protect meat milk and oxy products with a 41150 grant from USDA FSIS. Kansas State University Extension specialists veterinary medicine and economics drive the effort with support from the College of Veterinary Medicine and labs. Dr Homer K Caley notes residue problems have been minimal and the swab test will raise testing rates, intensifying multi disciplinary responsibility.
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Manhattan
Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
STS
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Diagnostic
Homer K. Caley
KSU
Caley
Estate and Antique Auction at Perry Kansas
An estate and antique auction in Perry Kansas lists a 1 carat diamond engagement ring with certified appraisal and extensive furniture and decorative items. Highlights include Ruby Red and Cranberry glass pieces, Hummels, Backward glass lamps, porcelain and crystal wares, and numerous oak and walnut bedroom suites. The sale runs February at 10 a.m. to 12 noon for Hummels and 12 noon to 1 p.m. for Ruby Red items, with the diamond ring selling at 1:01 p.m. Partial listing available.
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Front St
Perry
Bao
Edison
Jefferson
Chandler
Maxfield Parrish
Boston
Prussia
Perry Drug Store
Dresden
Royal Doulton
Wal
Coates
Oak Partners
Dr.eak
Irrigation Water in Kansas Faces Localized Struggles
Kansas irrigation faces varied conditions with some regions hitting major supply problems while others stay adequate. Kansas State University expert Richard Black notes stagnant overall growth, shifts toward center pivot sprinkler systems, more tailwater pits, and rising use of automation and surge flow to save water.
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Manhattan
Richard Black
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service
Kansas
Black
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Topeka Fairgrounds
Franklin County Extension Office
Ken Hornberger
Jennings
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