Lamb and Wool Queen crowned at Sheep Day in Kansas State
Jessica Coulson, 17, a Central Heights High School junior, was named the 1998 Lamb and Wool Queen during Sheep Day events at Kansas State University. She will represent the industry at functions across Kansas. Michelle Clayman was named Lamb and Wool Princess. In related news Jared Froggatte of Princeton joined the American Angus Association, the major beef cattle registry based in St Louis with over 31 000 members.
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Central Heights
Jessica Coulson
Central Heights High School
Kansas State University
Coulson
Kansas
Michelle Clayman
Hutchinson
Princeton
Jared Froggatte
American Angus Association
AAA
St. Louis
Association
Kansas State Extension Details Spring Alfalfa Planting Window
Kansas State University Research and Extension says the spring alfalfa planting season runs until early May. April is best for planting, with early May possible for irrigated fields. Advice includes soil tests, well drained soil, pH 6.5 to 7.5, phosphorus and potassium as needed, ¼ to ½ inch depth, Apron seed treatment, and checking for herbicide carryover from previous crops. Kansas State also offers a Farm and Ranch Management course via distance education this summer, info via 1-800-432-8222.
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Kansas State University Research and Extension Department
Jim Shroyer
KSU Agronomist
KSU
Division of Continuing Education
Kansas State University
Illinois researchers test corn for milling efficiency and processing gains
University of Illinois agricultural engineer Steven Eckhoff leads a team testing corn varieties in three labs to see how hybrids perform in milling. The work aims to cut processing costs, adapt to seed diversity, and aid market access for processors like Staley ADM and Frito-Lay. Illinois corn heavily fuels processing, with 40 percent grown there ending in mills and most processing capacity within the region.
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Decatur
Ill
Staley
ADM
Eckhoff
Steven Eckhoff
University of Illinois
Frito-Lay
Illinois
Water quality shifts as Arkansas River flows rise
Water along the Arkansas River grows more saline as runoff from two wet years raises river discharge from John Martin Reservoir. Well owners near the river report taste changes and harder water, prompting testing and new wells or filtration. Officials note improved river flow benefits but worry about agricultural runoff.
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Garden City
Kan
Arkansas River
Arkansas
John Martin
Lamar
Colo
Kevin Shrader
Ford County Sanitation
Don Whittemore
Upper Arkansas River
Kansas Geological Survey
Steve Frost
Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District
Frost
Whittemore
Kansan Senator Presses IMF Aid Tied to IMF reforms
Senator Pat Roberts and fellow farm state lawmakers push Congress to authorize 18 billion dollars in IMF aid to Asia to prevent a domino effect on U S. agriculture. They cite Kansas exports rising 60 to 65 percent and Japan accounting for over 1 billion of 1996 shipments, urging action after Easter recess.
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Atec
Roberts
R-Kan
Congress
International Monetary Fund
U.S
Agriculture
Dan Glickman
House Agriculture Committee
Kansas
U.S. Commerce Department
Japan
Asia
Chuck Hagel
Nebraska
Rod Grams
Minnesota
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
United States
Salina farm show grows to one of the largest
The Mid America Farm Expo in Salina expands to about 300 exhibitors from North Dakota to Texas and Missouri through Arizona, with Max Redding as a long time participant and former chair. The three day event at Bicentennial Center runs 9 to 5, 9 to 7, and 9 to 4, drawing about 20 000 visitors.
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Journal Alina
Salina
Max Redding
Bicentennial Center
North Dakota
Texas
Arizona
Missouri
Kansas
Great Bend
Garden City
Redding
Straub International
Case IH
Ford New Holland
Chamber
del Herbel
Phil Penn
Tom Maxwell
Saline County
Jo Hachmeister
Center Arena
Sherrie Mahoney
Mary Lou Odle
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RBANA
J Fisos
Jashington
Pat Aarnea
Salina Farm
Linda Mowery-Denning
KMER
rHi
Annunciation
Wuo
Houpdiini
Arry Houdini
Ehrich Weiss
Houdini
Boston
Robert Houdin
Eac
Gay
Weather, Inc
Eather, Inc
Flint Hills Technical College
State Board of Nursings
Kramer
Drug Store
JC Penney
S.main
Ottawa, KS
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