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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Feature Story»
Four and a half year old Trevor Sladky likes farm life.
"He does enjoy helping, enjoys riding the tractor and being on the farm," his father, Kevin, said.
Kevin wouldn't mind it a bit if Trevor followed in his footsteps and became a farmer. After all, it's a career that not only suits him just fine, but it's also the career of his father, Ron, and his grandfather, Bernie.
The three generations of Sladky farmers have been working the land for more than 60 years.
Bernie learned to be a farmer from his father.
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FFA News »
Thirty-Six Second Graders Visit Ag Department
Thirty-six Superior South School second graders visited the Superior Ag Education Department recently to observe National Ag Day. Members of the Superior FFA conducted a program called, “Food for America”. Cooperating teachers were Mrs. Diane Kile and Mrs. Anne-Marie Giger. — Full Story »
The Ravenna FFA Chapter
The Ravenna FFA Chapter competed at the District Leadership Skills event held at The Leadership Center in Aurora. Competing for Ravenna was Ag Demonstration team consisting of Alex Behrendt, Garrett Irvine & Mark Chramosta. Also a team in Ag Demonstration was Josh Boardman and Paul Bauer. Both Ag demonstration teams received blue ribbons. Members that gave a speech were Shelby Behrendt, Liz Deines, Tara Dethlefs, and Torri Dethlefs. Torri qualified for the state contest in Sr. Public Speaking with a first place finish. Micalea Boardman competed in Job interview and finished with a blue ribbon for the day. “Every activity that we attend helps us build our leadership skills for the future.” Garrett Irvine chapter treasurer. — Full Story »
Amherst FFA News
For National FFA week the Amherst FFA Chapter held a petting zoo to teach the elementary students about animals. The petting zoo was held on Thursday during National FFA week. — Full Story »
Extension News »
Glyphosate Resistance Worldwide and in Nebraska
Weed resistance to herbicides began developing when man started using chemicals for weed control. Well-documented literature suggests that over 150 weed species are resistant to one or more of 15 herbicide families – see the Weed Science Society of America Web Site http://www.weedscience.org/in.asp. In most cases, weed resistance developed from the repeated use of the same herbicide for weed control. — Full Story »
Know How To Reduce Stress
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Most of us have felt “stressed out,” but when this feeling persists, stress becomes chronic and can negatively impact our careers, quality of life and our bodies.
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Appealing Appetizers
Whether you are hosting a family dinner or having some friends over, the appetizers can be the start of a successful meal. — Full Story »
USDA News »
Cold Storage Facilities Now Eligible For USDA Facility Loan Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that the Farm Storage Facility Loan program has been amended to allow producers to build cold storage facilities to store their fresh fruits and vegetables. This program is part of USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative and uses discretionary authority provided by the 2008 Farm Bill authorizing the eligibility of cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables. — Full Story »
USDA Asks for Comments on Final Environmental Assessment
On September 26, 2006, a legal settlement was signed between the National Wildlife Federation and FSA that limited the frequency of haying on CRP lands to once every ten years and grazing to once every five years in Kansas; with a suspension of haying and grazing during the primary nesting season (April 15 to July 15). The settlement stipulated that if a change to the frequency of haying and grazing or the primary nesting season (PNS) dates is desired, then an Environmental Assessment would be prepared that identifies the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of such a change. — Full Story »
FSA Emergency Loans Available Because of Natural Disasters
Adrian J. Polansky, state executive director for USDA’s Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that FSA is making emergency loans available to help qualified producers recover from production and physical losses due to natural disasters. — Full Story »
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