East Central Kansas Holstein Show Draws Cattle to Ottawa
About 70 Holsteins were shown at the East Central Kansas District Holstein Show held at the Franklin County Sale Barn in Ottawa, down from 90 last year but still active amid milk and feed price pressures. Franklin County Agricultural Agent Bob Bozworth said cattle quality was good overall, though cow classes were less deep than in past years. He added the district may have held the only daily show in Kansas this year, noting the event’s optional status as districts faced tough economic conditions.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Fairgrounds
Bob Bozworth
Bozworth
East Central
Kansas
Simmental Cattle Sale At Paola Fetches Near $70,000
Forty buyers bought 183 head at the Smith-Winter Partnership Simmental sale Sunday at the Paola sale barn. Cattle offered by D.O. Smith of Louisburg and Sen. Wint Winter of Ottawa plus consignments from Jim Barkdoll Enterprises of Rantoul produced about $70,000, led by a purebred female at $6,000 bought by A B and Bernard Earle of Crawfordsville Indiana.
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Smith-Winter Partnership
Paola
D.O. Smith
Louisburg
RFD
Sen. Wint Winter
Ottawa
Jim Barkdoll
Cattle nutrition tips highlight spring calving risks in Kansas
April is crucial for beef cow herds with late spring reducing available nutrients. Proper post calving feeding boosts calf weaning weight and rebreeding rates. Recommendations include 12-14 pounds of TDN and 2 pounds of crude protein daily with phosphorus and Vitamin A, plus 4-5 pounds of grain as supplemental energy. Research from Fort Robinson, Neb outlines impacts on milk and conception, while selecting top dairy sires with strong progeny predicted differences can raise herd production.
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Bob Bozworth
Kansas
Fort Robinson
Neb
Ralph Bonewitz
Kansas State University Extension
Bonewitz
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Jersey
Leaks Found In Car After Musty Odor Report
Car emits musty smell after rain. A method to locate leaks involves driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash to use high powered spray to uncover seepage. Repair steps should follow once leaks are confirmed.
County ASCS group shapes 1975 conservation program plan
Seventeen members of the ASCS county committee and SCS staff met at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office to decide the county's 1975 Agricultural Conservation Program. They favored terraces and waterways, aligned the 1975 program with 1974, and noted higher costs with a $32,000 annual and $13,880 long term budget. final approval rests with the State ASCS committee.
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Joanistas
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
ASCS
Glen Neill
Robert Wilson
Don Johnson
Soil Conservation Service
Albert Dunbar
Leslie Hunter
Art Rockhold
SCS
Lelan Davis
Gary Rader
Franklin County
Robert Bozworth
State Fish and Game Commission
Jim Pugh
A Lesson In Making Swimsuits By Sue Hellar
A group of 30 women in Franklin County learn to sew swimsuits as a profitable hobby. The guide covers fabric choices, patterns, shrinking materials, dye setting, stitching, elastic methods, and economical options. A booklet at the Extension office offers complete instructions and tips to begin.
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Sue Hellar
Franklin County
New Field Day at Southeast Kansas Beef Cattle Station
Southeast Kansas Experiment Station announces a May 12 field day in Parsons to review beef cattle research. Fred Boren notes beef markets worth 1.5 billion nationally and 250 million regionally. program covers feeding, hay methods, and new research plans with station tours and hay displays.
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Southeast Kansas
Fred Boren
Kansas
Southeast Kansas Experiment Station
North 32Nd Street
Parsons
Ayrshire Named All American Dam and Produce at Esteford
Ayrshire owned by Donald and Esther Alford of Esteford Farm Lawrence earned All American honors from the National Ayrshire Breeders Association Brandon Vermont. The 15th annual awards saw 86 nominations from 23 states with 14 judges selecting 14 champions. Esteford nominations included produce of Esteford Magic Mary and produce of Esteford M I Fancy with the dam winning top national honor.
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Donald and
Esther Alford
Esteford Farm
Lawrence
National
Esteford
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Jack Nelson
Citizens State Bank
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Lsso
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DuPont de Nemaurs and Company
Caylor Farm Supply
Havens Steel
Davis & Sand Creek Road
Joh Opportunity Center
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