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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1979
Page
5
Entomologist outlines planting time and post plant soil insecticides for cutworms and rootworms in corn. Brooks warns against long use of a single product, favors rotating chemicals and six to seven inch band applications, with heavier infestations in wet bottomlands and after soybeans.
Extension meeting in the Courts building discussed restricted use pesticides. Bozworth noted few insecticides and fumigants fall under the law, with more proposed. Kilgore explained herbicide action and failures, while Kuhlman stressed sprayer maintenance, nozzle types, and proper application practices for effective pest control.
A veteran article discusses rising outside meals and snack culture in the era, urging children to learn nutritious choices early. It outlines the basic four food groups, daily serving targets, and the importance of reading food labels for protein calcium and riboflavin.
Franklin County agriculture agent Bob Bozworth says moisture is favorable for an early start. He moved planters to the south side to thaw soil for lettuce and radishes. He cautions heavy rains could delay work, as happened last year.
Reservations are open for a Spring bus tour run by Franklin County Extension to Manhattan on April 23. Stops include McCall's Pattern Co Kansas State Veterinary Medicine Clinic home economics department American Institute of Baking Extension Umberger Hall Dairy Bar at Call Hall. Bus departs 6:30 a.m. returns 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5.50 per person. Open to all.
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