Seminar reviews soybean growth stages and labeling system
More than 40 farmers and agribusiness reps attended a soybean profit seminar at Celebration Hall. Speaker Gary Kilgore explained a new vegetative and reproductive labeling scheme used by fertilizer firms to time applications, detailing stages VE to R8 and noting critical R5 temperature requirements for seed fill and potential aborts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Herald
Celebration Hall
Gary Kilgore
Kansas
Kansas State University Extension Service
Insect Problems Risking Soybean Yields in Kansas Fields
Entomologist George Lippert notes soybeans can tolerate up to 35 to 40 percent leaf loss before bloom and 20 percent at pod filling or maturity before yield impact. Most insects listed cause only minor damage. green clover worms are fungus controlled, soldier beetles beneficial, and Sevin or Parathion control programs applied when infestations warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lippert
Southeast
Kansas
Nematode threat to Kansas soybeans grows near Lawrence
Kansas State University extension pathologist Doug Jardine warns soybean cyst nematodes have been found near Lawrence and in several counties. He notes continuous cropping favors nematodes, recommends a three year non-host crop plan, rotated resistant varieties, and professional race identification to guide variety choice. Phytophthora Root Rot also resurges, spreading in moist soils and clay areas, with resistant choices and limited treatments to preserve yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Jardine
Kansas State University Extension
Missouri
Kansas
Mullein
Gary Kilgore
Area Agronomist
PRR
KSU
Soybean groups seek new markets and research funding
Kansas Soybean Association President Eric Nieman and farmer Russ Sylvester reviewed efforts to boost soybean consumption and global markets. The ESA, based in Ottawa, aims to raise public awareness while U.S. soy oil dominates 80 percent of edible oil. The ASA foundation funds 319 projects in 183 countries with $140,000 to KSU for research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Nieman
Kansas Soybean Association
Russ Sylvester
Ottawa
ESA
Nieman
United States
Sylvester
Soybean Commission
Kansas State University
The
American Soybean Association Development Foundation
Forward pricing touted as key 1980s marketing strategy
Marvin Fausett, extension economist for southeast Kansas, argues controlling costs differs from cutting costs and urges forward pricing and other strategies. He notes soil tests for lime and fertilizer boost returns, stresses knowing fixed and variable costs, and cites past 17 year futures trends while predicting continued volatility. Franklin County Extension plans a new marketing club starting March 1 to help farmers learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Fausett
Kansas
Fausett
Franklin County Extension Service
State deadlines near for water use reports in Kansas
Kansas water right holders face March 1 to file 1989 water use reports with civil penalties for tardiness. Late reports incur escalating fines up to 250 per report after June 1. Contact the Kansas State Board of Agriculture if the form was not received. OSHA Form 200 posting required in February. details and questions through EDHR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
David Pope
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Division of Water Resources
Kansas
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
David F. Willsie
Division of
Industrial Safety and Health
Kansas Department of Human Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
Jamison hailed as Great Plains Volunteer of the Year
Helen Jamison of Baldwin is honored at Heifer Project International to receive the Great Plains Volunteer of the Year award during the annual conference in Little Rock. Her 25 years of service and gifts of cattle and other livestock support overseas and domestic development programs.
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Baldwin
Helen Jamison
Great Plains
Heifer Project International
Little Rock
Jamison
Heifer Project
HPI
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Canada
United States
Lawrence Sunflower Benefit Horse Show Plans Volunteers
An organizational meeting was held January 13 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds for the LAWRENCE SUNFLOWER Benefit Horse Show benefiting O’Connell Youth Ranch. The event is set for June 22 to 24 at the same fairgrounds with another officer meeting scheduled for February 24 at 7 p.m. in building No 2. Volunteers named include Chares Saladin as president Al Holloway vice president Lori Smith Allan Rogers treasurer Dan Hayes financial chairman Bonnie Smith Karen Grisaffe awards John Smith ring secretary Joy Underburg class schedule coordinator Diana Bryan barn and grounds manager Jim Underburg concessions coordinator and ring master Gayle Hayes publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bonnie Smith
Karen Grisaffe
John Smith
Joy Underburg
Diana Bryan
Jim Underburg
Gayle Hayes
KSU Livestock Judging Team Finishes Fourth at Fort Worth
Kansas State University livestock judging team placed fourth at the Fort Worth Livestock Judging Contest. Team member John Woodbury, a Quenemo junior in animal sciences and industry, contributed to the showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodbury
Kansas State University
Fort Worth
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Kilgore
Franklin County
Cherokee County
Marais Des Cygnes
Neosho
Verdigris
Columbus Experiment Station
Jardine
Romania
Commission
ASA
EDHR
Robert Hiles
Mai
Farm Bureau Insurance
First National Bank OF Ottawa
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Lawrence Horse Show
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