Landscaping Pitfalls and Tips for Kansas Homes
Gus van der Hoeven of Kansas State University warns many yards are poorly landscaped. Overplanting, lack of continuity, scattered plantings, front lawn tree placement, tall shrubs masking windows, and unsuitable materials undermine curb appeal. Use borders, soft corners, small plants near the house, and plant choices suited to wind and soil to frame the home.
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Gus van der Hoeven
Kansas State University
Kansas
SCS Annual Meeting by Herman Norwood in Kansas
The 21st annual Kansas Council of Chapters meeting of the Soil Conservation Society of America will be held in Lawrence on June 6 and 7 with theme Research and Education the Key to Resource Conservation. President James Rockers presides. keynote by Dr Ramona Anshutz. Friday tours and a banquet by Gerald Calhoun.
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Herman Norwood
Kansas
Soil Conservation Society of America
Lawrence
James Rockers
Independence
Ramona Anshutz
Kansas Department of Education
Topeka
SCS
John Strickler
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Gerald Calhoun
College Park
Maryland
State Council
Kansas elevator managers favor rail freedom to move grain
A Pioneer poll of Kansas elevator managers shows 79 percent back more rail rate flexibility and line adjustments to spur investment, while 65 percent prioritize elevator and community welfare over movement efficiency. The survey covers 16 states with 2,000 managers and notes rail service dependence for small towns and potential shifts away from unit trains.
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Kansas
Jeff Davis
Jefferson Davis Associates
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Kansas Elevator
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SCS Annual Meeting
Jim Merchant
University of Kansas Space Technology Center
Jim Geisler
Northeast Kansas Extension Forester
Agricultural Hall of Fame
Bonner Springs
University of Kansas Museum of Natural History
Colorado
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wisconsin
Phillip Baumer
Iowa State University Department of Economics
Yankelovich, Skelly and White, Inc
New York
Doven Insurance
Howard J. Quyen
Glenn E. Bigelow
Ottawa
Golden Security Society
Franklin Savings Association
Franklin Savings Csat
S. Main St
FSLIC
Wes
SCOTT
John Deere
Seed Energy Informatio
Jing
Rey One
Er ‘3 City, MO
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