Planning a Fruit Garden For Early Planting And Varieties
Kansas State University extension tips emphasize site selection with good drainage and full sun, planning for family needs and space, and early ordering to ensure April 1 planting. The guide lists space needs for dwarf and semi dwarf trees, grape and strawberry spacing, and expected yields. It recommends several apple pear peach apricot plum and cherry varieties and stresses proper planting depth and watering, plus planting multiple varieties for pollination.
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Food prices may stay high but rise slowed by economy
Kansas State University economist Mildred Walker notes food prices rose about 7 percent over the year to June, about half the overall inflation. Weather, supplies, and demand for meat, dairy, and sugar will shape near term prices while specials and coupons help consumers. Meat and poultry trends show more pork and poultry purchases, with higher poultry prices ahead. turkey production remains strong. Dairy is in good supply with rising support prices. butter purchases support dairy programs. Processed fruits and vegetables show abundant canned and frozen options while winter potato crop forecasts point to higher prices. Sugar prices remain high due to global factors, with large sugar stocks projected to offset shortages. corn sweeteners and honey also see price movements.
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Conserving Soil and Water Amid Erosion Concerns
Local district conservationist Herman Norwood notes 3 billion tons of topsoil lost yearly and 40 percent of sediment from cropland nationally. He cites Congress 1972 action on nonpoint pollution, urges farmers and landowners to expand soil and water conservation with SCS cooperation to halt water quality decline and soil depletion.
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