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Insight From Kansas Farm Bureau

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The Benefits of Cooperation Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher If I were putting together a Sunday Drive Edition of a scavenger hunt, it would most certainly include the “CO-OP” emblem.

Anna Schremmer, K-State Research & Extension Family Consumer Science Agent for Phillips-Rooks District #5

5 years ago By News Staff

Body This year I think I’m the only one that didn’t plant a garden. It wasn’t because I don’t like to garden; it’s because lots of people give me produce which is very much appreciated. Also when the garden is producing abundantly, that is my busiest time of year at work.

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Choosing the best cover crop for a particular cropping system can be difficult. Many factors are involved when selecting the most appropriate cover crop.

Anna Schremmer, K-State Research & Extension Family Consumer Science Agent for Phillips-Rooks District #5

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Even though we think of severe storms in the spring in Kansas, storms occur all year long. Right now hurricanes are hitting our southern states but their affects can be felt in Kansas too. What about those winter blizzards that seem to pop up out of nowhere? Are you prepared?

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Leaf Spot on Lilacs I have had a number of contacts regarding lilacs that were virtually defoliated with leaves showing many spots on the leaves and browning leaves. Cercospora leaf spot appears to be the cause.

Anna Schremmer, K-State Research & Extension Family Consumer Science Agent for Phillips-Rooks District #5

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Acorn Squash Mom loved to garden. She especially loved to grow squash.

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Fall Gardening Probably the last thing most gardeners are thinking of now is planting vegetables. However, fall gardens will often produce higher quality, tastier cool-season crops as the vegetables mature during cooler, less stressful temperatures.

Insight From Kansas Farm Bureau

5 years ago By Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County Farmer And Rancher

Body I have a neighbor who is in his 80s and several years ago he planted a grove of walnut trees. Now that is faith and foresight. I am sure he is not planning on reaping the benefits of those walnut trees unless he has somehow found the fountain of youth.

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Baby Chicks This is the time of year when baby chicks can often be found at farm stores and other locations. There are indicators that chicks are in greater demand this year than usual.

Rachael Boyle, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Harvesting Winter Squash Summer squash such as zucchini and scallops are harvested while immature but winter squash such as acorn, hubbard and butternut are harvested later, in the mature stage, after the rind is tough and seeds have developed.

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