Rodeo Stock Runs Wild At 4-H Beef Weigh-In
Franklin County Fair saw multiple steer escapes during the 4-H rate-of-gain weigh-in led by Glen Stockstill and Sonny Burch. Sixty-two animals weighed including Herefords and crossbreds with the lightest at 493 pounds and the heaviest at 1,159 pounds owned by Buck Watts. The day ended as steers were to be fed out and reweighed for daily gain calculations at the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Glen Stockstill
Franklin County
Bob Bozworth
County 4-H
Jo Ellen Arnold
Stockstill
Fairgrounds
Franklin County Humane Society
Willis Nursery
Buck Watts
Keenan Beauchamp
Jim Reeder
Were You Happy With Yields Time For Review On The Farm
Farmers are urged to review their operation amid high production costs and tight finances. The piece suggests evaluating yields, varieties, fertilizer, watering, timing, maintenance, fuel use, labor, and potential improvements for healthier, better fruit and more productive farming overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bozworth
Dormant sprays protect fruit trees before growth begins
A Kansas State University horticulture expert advises farmers to apply dormant sprays in winter to guard against pests and diseases. Dormant oil controls sap sucking insects while dormant fungicides, lime sulfur, ferbam or zineb combat peach leaf curl and other diseases. Apply after pruning and only when temperatures will stay above freezing until the spray dries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Morrison
Box Suppers and Camping Run Through Franklin County
JO ELLEN ARNOLD recalls box suppers in Franklin County with Full O'Pep 4-H Club and Ottawa High fundraisers for the schoolhouse, noting decorated baskets and large food offerings. She cites upcoming events March 31 at Briles Schoolhouse and April 15 at Celebration Hall, then previews County Camp at Rock Springs Ranch June 28 to July 1 and introduces 4-H veterinary science units for animal projects.
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JO Ellen Arnold
Franklin County
Ottawa
Oklahoma
Briles Schoolhouse
Franklin County Fair Association
Celebration Hall
Rock Springs Ranch
Tom
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