Record-Setting County Weigh-In Boosts 4-H Rate of Gain Entries
The Franklin County Fairgrounds hosted a record weigh-in with 138 animals tagged and weighed by Bob Bozworth and Susan Verdoorn. Of the 68 sheep and 70 swine, 35 4-Hers owned the animals. many will enter county-wide rate of gain contests while some go to events outside the county. New enrollments include seven in sheep and six in swine, though overall growth remains modest.
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Joan Istas
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County
Bob Bozworth
Susan Verdoorn
Miss Verdoorn
Verdoorn
Central Heights senior wins state public speaking in Kansas FFA contest
Becky Vining, last year’s state newswriting winner, topped state FFA public speaking rivals in Manhattan with a leadership speech on the FFA. Topics are drawn after three options. she advanced through rounds and will represent Kansas nationwide. Central Heights teams also placed in ag mechanics and judging events with multiple individuals earning high placements. Garnett FFA team fared well, with top finishes in mechanics, dairy, and livestock judging.
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Central Heights
Manhattan
Becky Vining
FFA
Becky
Kansas
Clint Ball
Chuck Wilson
Sheryl
Garnett Ffa
Garnett
Early cutting raises protein in alfalfa for dairymen
Kansas State University Extension specialist notes first 1977 alfalfa crop will begin soon. Pre bloom hay yields 19 20 percent protein, one tenth bloom 16 18 percent, full bloom 12 13 percent. Higher protein reduces need for commercial protein concentrate and boosts feeding value. Poison ivy and poison oak infest much of U S. Each year about 2 million skin poisonings and millions of days lost to restricted activity. Identification and eradication key. Herbicides 2 4 D ambtrole silver ammonium sulfamate effective. apply with low air movement, mornings or evenings. multiple sprays may be needed.
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Bob Bozworth
Kansas State University
Ralph Bonewitz
Bonewitz
United States
State Committee To Select State Awards
Manhattan The state 4 H awards committee will meet May 10 12 at Kansas State University to select 1977 winners in more than 50 projects and activities. County Extension personnel will evaluate record books of 4 Hers recommended by five area judging groups. Names of the honored state award winners will be announced in October.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
John B. Hanna
Margaret Herbster
Hiawatha
Tranda Watts
Gove
Louis Thompson
Greensburg
Alton Malone
Emporia
Margaret Wilson
Dodge City
Patrick Wineinger
Newton
L. E
Jack) Nelson
G.E
Apt
Oakland
Britannica Jr
Violet L. Devore
Jack Nelson
Mickey Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Melody Myers
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Roy Edwards
James Wakeman
Sheryl Nedlock
Dan Damron
Lorena Croucher
Pat Wiederholt
Roger Hendershot
Hays
Richard Galladay
Syracuse
Robert Gilbert
Belleville
P.O. Box
Bennett
Colo
Lebo, Kan
Country Corners Truck Stop
Philco
Westinghouse
Clyde and
DeWayre
Mochamer
Aud
Wayne Wischropp
Ralph van Sickle
Hamblin St
Ottawa
Midland Royce Sharp
Midland
Norelco
White House
S&s
Burlington
Midwest
Darold E. Daud Equipment Co
Topeka
Bryan Shuck
Eldon Whitaker
Jerry Seyler
Don Price
Rick Perry
Clarice Brady
Rayn Brady
Allis-Chalmers Gleaner
Lely Roterra
White
Servis
International Hydro
Allis-Chalmers
Atus
Raymond Brady
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