Cow and grass management methods from Range Workshop
Area Extension Agronomist Gary Kilgore outlined native grass management and brush control as part of range work. He urged double stocking on native grass from May 1 to July 15, stressing root reserves decline after mid July. He praised early intensive stocking with burning, cited yields under intensive versus conventional stocking, and noted new fescue varieties Kentry and Missouri 96 with differing performance and release timelines. Kilgore warned against plantings of two fescue varieties together, explained growth differences between brome and fescue, and stressed soil fertility, November December nitrogen, and need for potash and phosphorus. He discussed grazing rescue by May baling, weed and brush prevention through proper stocking, and burning every two to three years for brush control, noting sumac is hard to control. Chemical options include 2 4 D with caveats about availability. Spike offers a drift-free alternative not yet cleared for Kansas, and does not control cedars or evergreens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Gary Kilgore
Kilgore
Missouri
Kentucky
Kansas
Sorghum and Cattle Performance Bulletins Available Now
Bob Bozworth reports the 1977 Sorghum Grain and Forage Performance Test Bulletins with results from 13 Kansas locations and the 1978 Cattlemen's Day report from Kansas State University Animal Science. Extension office pickups available. Winter weather harms Kansas cattle. March and April feeding of energy and protein advised to regain weight and ensure calving and rebreeding. Replacement heifers should reach puberty weight targets before breeding. Stocker and feedlot cattle performance down. Full O Pep 4-H Club box supper set for March 31 at Briles School to raise funds for the chub. attendees donate food boxes auctioned to buyers. proceeds support club activities, public invited.
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Bob Bozworth
Kansas
Kansas State University
Animal Science Department
Briles School
Tree Planting Demonstration At Bob Medlin Farm Paola
A tree planting demonstration will be held on Tuesday March 21 at 1 30 p m at the Bob Medlin Farm near Paola. Extension Foresters Jerry Bratton and Bill Loucks will discuss planting weed control windbreaks shelterbelts and wildlife plantings. Attendees are invited and those ordering trees for windbreaks or Christmas plantings should check with the Extension Forestry Program for varieties available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Medlin
Paola
Jerry Bratton
Bill Loucks
Medlin
New 169
Farm Equipment Auction Inventory Highlights Old Irons
Large listing of tractors and implements for sale including 77 WD 46300 with cab wheat 74 ID 44300 and many JD IH and Ford models. Highlights include 60 40 duals, 69 Ford 2000 gas, 63 JD 40109 turbo duals, Hesston PT 10 10 ft, Gleaner M cab heat air chopper spreader, 30.5 tires, multiple fertilizer and seeders, loaders, and 3 point hitches across brands JD IH Ford.
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IHC
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Ottawa
James F. Winrick
International Harvester Company
East 10Th
P.O
Topeka
Tom Back
Mair
LYNZ
O'Hauled
Ford
O’han
Ahaulad
Campeltaly
Ronvannel
Oliver
THE
WHC
Hesston
Waads Bros
JD JD IL
Stak
Tike
Continental
Mer
Rees
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