County Agents Examine Field Day Studies at East Central Kansas
Eight counties took part in the County Agents Field Day at East Central Kansas Experimental Station. Topics include insecticide herbicide interactions, no till and double cropping, sorghum and soybean trials, irrigation with limited water, and native grass studies. Plant injury occurred in some sorghum herbicide tests, while Ramrod with Atrazine provided strong weed control. Bonus soybean shows higher protein but shattering risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Kansas Experimental Station
EPA Studies Usage Of Residual Insecticides
The EPA studies the use of residual insecticides including dieldrin aldrin heptachlor and chlordane after a federal ban on DDT. Seed companies previously treated corn and sorghum seed with dieldrin to guard against pests but have halted these practices, while offering farmer access to treated seed and alternative products like isotox and heptalube. Farmers face higher costs and variable seed efficiency, with some replants and changes in pricing as weather and pest pressure impact stands. Pioneer and DeKalb respond by supplying products and maintaining fungicide treatments. future planting plans mirror current methods despite ongoing concerns about effectiveness and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Richard Elliot
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Elliot
Bozworth
Domnanish
Elliott
Pioneer
Hogs Shade Cooling Tips for Hot Weather
This article outlines pig cooling methods by housing type. It covers range systems with shade space and wallows, confinement natural ventilation with open fronts and sprinklered areas, and fan ventilation achieving 50 to 60 air changes per hour.
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Robert Bozworth
Wrought Iron Sets and Garden Tips Featured by ARDIS PATTERSON
ARDIS PATTERSON reviews the rise of wrought iron furniture from garden accessories to dining and living room groups with Victorian styling and practical care tips. The piece also covers garden guidance on tomatoes watering insect control and plant health including lawn sprinkler checks and pest warnings.
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Ardis Patterson
Wheat Varieties Show High Lodging at Kansas Station
Fourteen wheat varieties were planted at the East Central Kansas Experimental Station this year. The season’s results indicate a high lodging percentage across the tested lines, highlighting stability concerns for growers considering these varieties and suggesting selection should prioritize stem strength and standability.
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East Central Kansas Experimental Station
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By Joan Istas
Manhattan
Williams
Bonus
Columbus
DeKalb Seed Company
DeKalb
Gene Domnanish
Princeton
Sete
Pioneer Seed Company
Pioneer Seed
Ray Frisbie
POL
Frissie
Girdner Crofoot
Finance
KCPL
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