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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1985
Page
10
Canker worms or loopers feed on many trees and shrubs causing leaf damage while pine trees face spring pest pressure. Elm leaf beetles emerge in spring, with control timing around mid May and early July. A new Home and Horticultural fact sheet on elm beetles is available at the county extension office.
In east central Kansas the wheat crop is far ahead of last year with 95 percent jointed, vs 45 percent last year at this time and above the five year May average of 75 percent. Only about 1 percent headed out by May 5, while 85 percent of local corn is planted despite minimal field days from April 29 to May 5.
Washington AP A senior Agriculture Department official says farmers are flocking to the Farmers Home Administration for operating loans reaching a record pace with five months left in the fiscal year. About 2.6 billion dollars in FmHA farm operating loans have been approved and the year could top 3 billion.
The English cottage garden remains practical in the 1960s with traditional plants and “controlled profusion” for a pastoral look. Plant groups create shaded roots and sunny tops, using brick or gravel paths, stone or faux stone features, and abundant climbers like clematis and roses. Fruit trees, herbs, and beehives suit the yard, alongside sundials and bird baths to enhance charm.
The USDA reports April cattle on feed 4 percent above last year and the largest for the date since 1979, with 13 major states 8 percent higher in heavyweight cattle. Analyst Mike Sands predicts a possible summer price comeback as marketings rise 5 percent in spring while replacement stock movement remains below last year, potentially lowering fed cattle deliverables after current backlog clears. Slaughter in Q1 1985 ran about 2 percent below last year despite higher fed cattle marketings.
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