Meet Dale Dieterich Opposes farming squeeze and big packers
A local farmer from near Ottawa, Dale Dieterich, with an 8 422 acre beef and grain operation, voices concern about high production costs, bank debt, and consolidation by large packers. He urges farmer unity, fair contracts, and price guarantees while criticizing 4 H programs as misaligned with real burdens on farming families. Dieterich notes he sells cattle to Dugdale packing in St Joseph Missouri and runs an automated feed system with two large silos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Dragon
Ottawa
Dale Dieterich
Dieterich
Katherine
Milo
Dugdale Pack Ing
St. Joseph
Cate Tle
What Causes Soil Erosion Variety Of Ills
Article explains soil erosion caused by runoff from rain or irrigation. It emphasizes protecting soil with vegetation and mulches, use of terraces and crop strips, and careful grazing. Notes erosion harms uplands and downstream land, streams, reservoirs, and wildlife, urging farmer cooperation and watershed focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L
Wier
Parathion sprayed over Kansas wheat sparks concern
In western Kansas a farm community reports chemical poisoning after an Aerial parathion spray to fight pests in wheat fields. A five year old, Loren Wing, suffers headaches and nosebleeds. doctors warn skin contact and airborne exposure risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiuana
Mexico
Kansas
Loren Wing
Six Florida children die from suspected pesticide poisoning
In Arcadia Florida six children aged 2 to 14 died Wednesday after exposure to malathion or parathion pesticides used in agriculture. A 38 year old survivor, Dianne Richardson, remained in critical condition. Authorities noted the cause of intake unknown but no signs of deliberate poisoning. The incident occurred as parents James and Mrs Richardson were at a citrus packing plant and a babysitter was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Fla
Dianne Richardson
Florida Everglades
Millard White
Sarasota
Desoto County
Frank Cline
James Richardson
Cline
John Treble III
Richardsons
Parathion Use Not Widespread in Ottawa Area
Franklin County agent Bob Bozworth says parathion, used against army worms and green bugs, is not extensively employed in Ottawa. He notes it is sprayed aerially only occasionally and concludes there is little danger of parathion poisoning locally.
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Boles
Bill Greenwood
Ottawa
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
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National Farmers Organization
NFO
tMany
Main Street
Swift
Oito
BER
Imperial Foam Rubber
By B.F. Goodrich
Gibson
Benner-Williams Home Furnishings
Ottawa, Kansas
R. Dale Boles
Poison Control Center
Dodge City
Kan
Florida
Scott County Agricultural
State Department of Agriculture
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