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As landscape nurseries fill their lots with trees for spring planting, buyers can prepare themselves to take their purchase home for successful planting. Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees.
The expiration date for filing applications for Emergency Disaster (EM) loans by farmers and ranchers in Butler, Cowley, Elk and Sedgwick counties is March 22, 2010 according to Gary Nuss, Farm Loan Manager, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
The USDA is accepting comments on the final environmental assessment for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), according to a press release from Adrian J. Plansky, state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Marestail has probably become the most widespread glyphosate resistant weed in Kansas. It has been especially troublesome in no-till soybeans. Previous News HeadlinesMarch 11th, 2010 USDA seeks comments on final environmental assessmentThe USDA is accepting comments on the final environmental assessment for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), according to a press release from Adrian J. Plansky, state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).Emergency loans available from FSAThe expiration date for filing applications for Emergency Disaster (EM) loans by farmers and ranchers in Butler, Cowley, Elk and Sedgwick counties is March 22, 2010 according to Gary Nuss, Farm Loan Manager, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA).Ten rules for planting trees in the springAs landscape nurseries fill their lots with trees for spring planting, buyers can prepare themselves to take their purchase home for successful planting. Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees.March 4th, 2010 NAP application closing date for certain cropsMarch 15 is the application closing date for certain crops under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).Continuing the Kansas legacy of family farmingDr. Ron Hanson will be making a return appearance in Cowley County to present a farm family ownership succession workshop. The event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at the Winfield Community Center at Baden Square.2010 soil improvement workshop, field day plannedPROTECTION — The 2010 Soil Improvement Workshop/Field Day sponsored by the South Central Kansas Residue Alliance (SCKRAC), which consists of 10 south central Kansas counties, will be held March 18 at Don’s Place, 220 N. Broadway, Protection.Signup begins for conservation cost-share programsAs spring approaches, everyone looks at ways to renew and recharge. Spring cleaning begins at home, and in the field. At the Cowley County Conservation office, we have several programs to help with that spring cleaning in the field. Do you need a terrace designed to slow the run-off of spring rains? Or what about a pasture that doesn’t have a good stand of grass to support the cattle or too much brush? What if an area is prone to washing out or is forming a gully? Come see us. We have knowledgeable staff who can assist the landowner.Almost time to plant potatoesPotatoes, often called Irish potatoes, are one of the most important world food crops and a staple for many gardeners. |
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