Face fly threat to livestock in Franklin County rises
Face flies overwintering in farms and attic spaces signal increasing pressure on cattle health. Experts warn pinkeye spread linked to these flies, urging early vaccination and veterinary guidance on antibiotics and feed additives. Population trends show 1987 highs followed by drought, then rebound in 1992 with favorable weather through fall.
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Fairy rings appear in western Kansas rangeland
Kansas State University expert notes large green fairy rings 10 to 40 feet across forming in native rangelands. Rings are fungus driven, non harmful to grass, though outside the circle weeds grow more. cattle may graze rings safely. Separate discussion covers delayed corn planting due to extended wet weather, urging dryland farmers to consider short season corn or switch to milo or soybeans if planting is delayed.
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Ray Hemman
Hutchinson News
Harris News Service
Kansas
Paul Ohlenbusch
Kansas State University
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Europe
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership
England
Bill Clin
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Dale Fjell
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Easter
Foreign ownership of U.S. farm land totals 14.5 million acres
Foreign holdings amount to about 1 percent of all privately owned U.S. agricultural land. U.S. corporations own 54 percent of this land while foreign investors hold the rest. ERS notes a 2 percent drop in 1992, with forest land comprising half and Maine leading in foreign ownership. Canadian investors hold a quarter of foreign-owned acreage. Rhode Island and Alaska have none.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
ERS
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Soybeans and Peanuts Create New Stain Remover
Washington AP reports ARS scientists developed a biodegradable stain remover from soybeans and peanuts. The product, non flammable and quicker than rival methods, absorbs oil or makeup stains within three to five minutes and rinses away with water.
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Agricultural Research Service
Experimentation Ann
Department of Agriculture
ARS
Remon F. Joubran
Joubran
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