Feasible Wheat Substitution Boosts Hog Diets Says KSU Expert
Kansas State University extension swine specialist Steve Pullman notes frost damaged or sprouted wheat can substitute for corn or milo in swine rations. Wheat improves diet lysine balance, raises protein relative to milo, provides more available phosphorus, and may be cheaper per bushel, with grinding and processing tips and economic tables to guide substitutions.
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Manhattan
Steve Pullman
Kansas State University
Poilmann
Program Shows IPM as Future Chemical Pest Control Method
Kansas State University explains integrated pest management IPM began in 1973 to reduce overreliance on chemicals by teaching farmers pest biology and behavior. The program uses crop rotation resistant varieties and timely tillage with field scouting, predictive models, and local demonstrations expanding to at least 25 counties and about 100 crop consultants.
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Manhattan
IPM
Madison Avenue
IMP
Kansas
Donald Mack
Kansas State University
Extension Service
Worthwestern
Mack
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Anderson
Allen
Bourbon
Neosho
Bozworth
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Mock
K-State
Haskell
Dave Bronn
Brenn
Haskell County
Charles Sauerwein
Gray County
Leavenworth
Douglas
Jack Smith
Leavenworth County
Smith
Hessian Fly and Mites Threaten Kansas Wheat and Gardens
Hessian fly may threaten Kansas wheat as fields stay wet and volunteer wheat provides habitat. Some varieties show resistance, including Larned Parker-76 Vona Wings Centurk, while Newton lacks resistance. Plant depth limits and seed certification rules affect sowing. fall vegetables like lettuce spinach mustard radishes can be planted now. Mites infest crops in heat. detect by shaking leaves over white paper and spray promptly with Diazinon or Ketene, followed by multiple applications. Fall fertilizing promotes robust cool season lawns. three applications advised at best, one under minimal maintenance.
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Robert W. Bozworth
Kansas
Newton
Abe
Parker
Arthur
Bennet
Cheney
Homestead
Lancotn
Lindon
Rocky
Wings
Ill
1981 Farm Income Seen Similar to 1980 Levels
Washington AP reports that farm income in 1981 may barely rise above the 1980 low and could fall depending on accounting method. The Agriculture Department projects calendar 1981 income between 20 and 24 billion dollars, with realized net income at 18 to 22 billion, vs 21.9 billion in 1980, amid large crops, slow growth, high rates, and a strong dollar.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Department
Economic Research Service
Gary Lucier
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