Buffalograss Adaptation For Kansas Lawns
Buffalograss is a native prairie grass suited for low maintenance turf in western Kansas with low rainfall. It thrives on heavy soils but eastern areas see limited use due to higher rainfall and drainage challenges. It requires minimal maintenance and does not produce a show lawn. guidance from KSU’s Larry Leuthold covers growing buffalograss lawns.
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Kansas Plains
KSU
Larry Leuthold
Kansas
Marketing Attitude in Farm Plans Stressed by KSUs Sands
Kansas State University economist Mike Sands argues farmers confuse selling with marketing, urging a formal plan that links production choices, pricing options, and delivery to market. He outlines price forecasts, forward pricing, equity effects, and price objectives to guide disciplined, adaptable marketing decisions amid fluctuating markets.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Mike Sands
Sands
KSU
Fence and barriers guard Kansas gardens from wildlife
Kansas State University wildlife expert Bob Henderson details how rabbits woodchucks raccoons and birds damage vegetables and offers practical protection methods. Use rabbit netting stakes and bird netting to deter rabbits while a C shaped wire fence or double wire electric fences deter woodchucks raccoons. Trapping requires a game warden and legal concerns. For small plots repellents may suffice but long term fencing could be most economical.
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Kansas
Bob Henderson
Kansas State University
Henderson
ASCS Mile Deadline Past Intentions Reported
The article notes the grain sorghum planting deadline of June 30 for ASCS program purposes and outlines a prevented planting option for excessive moisture. It states the intended planting will be recorded for 1983 mile base, with no disaster payments, and that prevented planting applications must be filed by July 15.
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