Endosperm and Hybrid Wheat Updates for Franklin County Farmers
Franklin County farmers are urged to update wheat varieties focusing on early maturing types. The 1972 variety survey shows Triumph at 25 percent acreage, Parker at 5 percent, with Danne and Kaw also noted for higher yields and quality. The report also discusses endosperm type influences on cattle feed efficiency and insights from Cattlemen’s Day on beef cattle genetics and crossbreeding effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bozworth
Franklin County
Crop Reporting Services
Parker
East Central Kansas
Triumph
Scout
Oklahoma
East Central
Megagne
Rusk
Cattlemen's Day
Kansas State University
Jack Riley
Riley
Wellsville 4-H Horse Project Aims To Revive Interest
Wellsville leader Mrs. McGlashon plans county wide meetings to boost Franklin County 4 H horse projects amid rising national interest. First meeting May 14 drew at least 10 participants including a girl who rode 17 miles. District show July 29 features stiff competition and new showmanship focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Wellsville
American Horse Council
United States
Bob McGlashon
Homemakers Learn Freezing And Canning Techniques
A Franklin County workshop by Ardis Patterson and Alexis Ebert outlines home freezing and canning methods. Advice covers selecting quality foods, quick freezing, proper packaging, preventing freezer burn, safe handling of jars and bags, and a tested pickling recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanistas
Ardis Patterson
Franklin County Home Economist
Alexis Ebert
Osage
Franklin County
Patterson
Franklin County 4-Hers Travel to State Roundup at KSU
Eight Franklin County 4-Hers will attend the State 4-H and Youth Roundup on the Kansas State University campus June 5-9. Attendees include John Coen Clover Leaf Betty Fabert Greenwood Rockets Shawn McGlashen Linda Peckham Julia Montague Kandee Randel Janice Stevens Jo Turner Trail Blazers and several others. Highlights feature remarks by KSU president James A. McCain and extension director Robert Bohannon as about 1,000 youths participate in more than 50 sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas State University
John Coen
Clover Leaf
Betty Fabert
Greenwood Rockets
Shawn McGlashen
Linda Peckham
Full Oy
Pep
Julia Montague
Kandee Randel
Far and Near
Janice Stevens
Pottawatomie
James A. McCain
Robert A. Bohannon
Kansas State Cooperative Extension Service
Plans Made For Family Camp By DAVID R. SMITH
Plans for the third annual 4-H Family Camp at Rock Springs Ranch on July 4 are announced. Families may stay one, two, or three days with a $1 pre registration fee. Activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, horseback riding, riflery, fishing, sports, games, nature hikes, and fellowship. Pre registration forms from the County Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Smith
Rock Springs Ranch
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U. S. Meat Animal Research Center
Michael E. Dikeman
Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day
McGlashens
McGlashons
Kelly McGlashon
Kevin
Elsie Lee
Kstate
Bohannon
McCain
K-State
State Extension Division
Dick Lincourt
Garnett
Kansas
Ann
Aqua-Net
Gilette
Cogee
Johnsons Johnson
Sears
Woolworth
Harry Smith
Cliff
Juanita
Baxter
Joisn
Ottawa
Lara
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