Crop School Discusses Soybeans Yield and Disease Management
Franklin County agriculture agent Bob Bozworth led a two day crops school focusing on soybean and corn yields, costs to produce per acre, and the role of plant population, variety choice, and environmental conditions. Experts noted inoculation for soybeans, timely fertilizer, weed and disease control, and the importance of rotation to manage shattercane and blights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Bozworth
Richard Vanderlip
Vanderlip
Hawaii
Horse Population Surges Amid Nutritional Gaps Say Experts
Don Youngkin of Ralston Purina told a county horse meeting that U S horse numbers have risen from under a million to eight million in 12 years. He emphasized nutrition, daily calorie needs, and water as critical to appearance, performance, and longevity, warning against Vitamin D excess and noting many neglect proper feeding and exercise.
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Joanistas
Don Youngkin
Ralston Purina
Youngkin
United States
Herd Climbs To New Highs At Royal Pine Farm
The Holstein herd owned by E Wayne Anderson of Royal Pine Farm Ottawa has posted a new annual herd production average for milk and butterfat. The National Holstein Headquarters in Brattleboro Vermont reports an official per con average of 18544 pounds of milk and 606 pounds of butterfat on 53 lactations. Kansas State University supervised the weighing in cooperation with the Holstein Association. Nearly 2200 herds are enrolled nationally. The herd’s output exceeds the U S average of 9388 pounds of milk and 345 pounds of butterfat for a 305 day two milking year.
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Brattleboro
E. Wayne Anderson
Royal Pine Farm
Ottawa
National Holstein Headquarters
Vermont
Kansas State University
Holstein Association
United States
Fiber Identification Act Aids Laundering Care Labels
The Fiber Identification Act effective March 3 1960 requires textile fiber products in clothing and most home fabrics to carry a label listing the generic fiber name and the percentage by weight. Exceptions apply to lining interlining interfacing trimming and certain accessories. Labels guide laundering drying ironing spot removal and storage, with trademarks and yarn processes explained. Keep labels, describe items, and follow printed care instructions as finishes add quality and care varies by fiber type.
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Ardis F. Patterson
Helanca
Agilon
Soybean Varieties Yield Data Highlight 1971 Results
Robert Bozworth reports 1971 soybean yields at Ottawa Experiment Field show early maturing types leading due to August drought. Amsey tops with 64.0 bushels per acre, well above 1968-70 average of 35.4. Other varieties include Wayne 55.5, Calland 58.2, Williams 55.5, Clark 63, Cutler 52.2, Cutler 71 50.9, Columbus 41.9. Columbus Williams and Cutler 71 to be released as Foundation seed in 1972. Also notes 1972 Corn Performance, Sorghum Performance, and weed/insect control bulletins from K-State Extension. Arbor Day event promotes free golden rain tree seedlings from KSU, 10,000 seedling offer first-come, first-serve to celebrate centennial Arbor Day.
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Vanderlip
Clifford Gruver
East Central Kansas Experimental Station
Gruver
Grover
Bozworth
Bill Willis
Robert Bozworth
Ottawa
Amsey
Wayne
Calland
Williams
Clark
Cutler
Columbus
K-State
Division of State and Extension Forestry
Kansas State University
Gary Naughton
KSUY
Naughton
Nebraska
United States
Kansas
Korea
Paola Farm Bureau District Two meets at Lakemary Center
The Farm Bureau District Two women and safety meeting was held at the Lakemary Center in Paola on Thursday January 6. Franklin County attendees included Mrs. Russell Wray Mrs. Byron Robinson Mrs. Don Schamle Mrs. Earl Gilliland and Mrs. Leroy Wasmund plus Mr. Walter McIntyre. Other counties represented were Morris Wabaunsee Lyon Osage Douglas Johnson Miami Anderson and Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Farm Bureau District
Lakemary Center
Franklin County
Russell Wray
Byron Robinson
Don Schamle
Earl Gilliland
Leroy Wasmund
Joe McAuliffe
Walter McIntyre
Morris
Wabaunsee
Lyon
Osage
Douglas
Johnson
Miami
Anderson
Coffey
Santa Fe Trail Riders Elect 1972 Club Officers
The Santa Fe Trail Riders Motorcycle Club elected Bob Show as president Delbert Strong as vice president Arlene Snow as treasurer David Mathias as referee and Janice McFadden as reporter The club will sponsor a safety program later this year.
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Santa Fe Trail Riders Motorcycle Club
Bob Show
Delbert Strong
Arlene Snow
David Mathias
Janice McFadden
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Willis
Fiber Identification Act
Kansas City Power & Light
KCPL
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