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Kansas Wheat Crop Projected 10 Percent Lower than Last Year

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Based on May 1 conditions, Kansas's 2020 winter wheat crop is forecast at 306 million bushels, down 10 percent from last year's crop, according to the USDA's National Agri-

Unit sales of agricultural tractors and combines in April 2020 rose in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The April increase puts total unit sales year-to-date roughly flat with 2019. Curt Blades, senior vice

bushels, down 24 percent from last year's crop, according to the USDA's We have Maxx “H-D” sunglasses - New Styles & Pricing National Agricultural Ultra light frames & shatterproof lenses, over-the-glasses Statistics Service. Averframes in assorted sizes. age yield is forecast at 48 Receive a free microfiber storage bag with purchase. bushels per acre, down 9 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 870,000 acres, down 100,000 acres from last year. This would be 95 percent of the planted acres, above last year's 91 Pharmacistspercent harvested. Eric Witmer Make us ...Your Family’s Pharmacy!w Steve Schick Pharmacists Bailey Imm Eric Witmer Steve Schick Bailey Imm

6.50 million acres, unchanged from last year. This would be 96 percent of the planted acres, above last year's 94 percent harvested.

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cultural Statistics Service. Average yield is forecast at 47 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at

president of Ag Services for AEM, says, “The COVID-19 crisis is certainly causing some uncertainty in farm income and ag equipment purchases for the balance of the year.” U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 12.3 percent in April com-

pared to 2019 while U.S. April combine sales inched up 4.1 percent. Year-to-date sales of all farm tractor units are down 0.6 percent for 2020, and combine sales are down 10.1 percent in the same period.

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Wascally Wabbits? Tips for keeping bunnies out of the garden Fencing is the quickest, most effective control

It’s that time of year or less) so that young for home gardeners. rabbits can’t squeeze through it. Select Kansas State Uni- posts that will give the versity horticulture fence adequate supspecialist Ward Up- port, he added. Garham says rabbits are deners, however, often a perennial prob- avoid fencing because lem in most home it affects the attracgardens because of tiveness of the garden. the wide variety of plants they can feed There are other means on. And because of control – repellants, vegetables and flow- traps and shooting ers are in an early among them – though provided stage, they’re espe- Upham cially appealing to a couple additionthe furry little crit- al ideas that may be more desirable. ters. “Fencing can provide a quick and effective control method,” Upham said. “The fence does not need to be tall; two feet is sufficient to keep cottontails out.” Upham said gardeners should construct a fence with fine mesh (one inch

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sprinkler. “These can be attached to a garden hose,” Upham said. “When motion is detected, it will release a short burst of water,” providing protection for up to 1,000 feet.

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PHILLIPS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEMS WELCOMES YOU BACK

We are ready to care for you – safely. Safely performing surgeries and elective procedures. Safely seeing patients across our service lines, including the clinic, ER, surgery, radiology, therapy, and lab.

We know you may have recently delayed care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge you not to delay or deny your care any longer. While our services may look different, our commitment to patient-centered, highUpham noted that rab- quality, compassionate care remains the same. For appointments and inquiries, call the clinic at 785-543-5211. bits rarely bother such crops as potatoes, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers and some peppers. Gardeners’ control efforts should focus on other, more susceptible crops. Upham and his colleagues in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticulture Newsletter with tips for keeping yards healthy and beautiful yearround. The newsletter is available to view online or can be delivered by email each week.

“Another type of barrier is a floating row cover,” Upham said, referring to a light piece of garden fabric used to shelter crops. “Though most often used to promote early growth by keeping plants warmer than normal, it can also help protect young Interested persons can plants from insects also send their yard-reand wildlife.” lated questions to UpHe also suggested ham at wupham@ksu. a motion-activated edu.

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State Line Shopper incidence has generally are right, spores may Management has been been low. Lower can- spread to and infect the updated and can be opy infections are less upper canopy. It is imfound at: http://www. likely to result in yield portant to walk into the bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/ reductions. When en- field during scouting pubs/EP130.pdf. The vironmental conditions campaigns and to move recommendations in are favorable (extended the canopy aside to get this publication reflect periods of dew, for ex- a good view of lower several years of head- ample), infections in the leaves. Walking severto-head comparisons of lower leaves may spread al parts of the field is a products in Kansas and to the upper canopy and good idea, as stripe rust many other wheat pro- neighboring plants, re- can tend to form spots sulting in reduced yield. of high disease severiducing states. Producers should scout Spread within a field ty, which can be easy to for symptoms of foliar and symptoms that have miss from the edge of diseases in the upper moved to the upper can- the field. canopy, and particular- opy may warrant a funly near the flag leaves of gicide application. To Bagworms Timing is critical in primary tillers. Damage preserve yield, it is critto the flag leaf is most ical to protect the flag many things, including associated with reduced leaf. controlling bagworms. yield. Scouting efforts Stripe rust presents Though handpicking is from across Kansas have with characteristic yel- effective through much reported several new low lesions that form in of the year, often it is occurrences of stripe narrow bands across the impractical because of rust this week. So far, leaf. When conditions the sheer number of-

Wheat, Stripe Rust and Bagworms Keith P. VanSkike Agronomy, Natural Resources, District Agent Twin Creeks Extension District

With wheat near the boot stage and approaching heading in many parts of Kansas, producers are considering the use of fungicides to manage foliar diseases and protect the yield potential of their crop. Susceptible varieties are at highest risk for yield loss when envi-

ronmental conditions are favorable for disease development. K-State research has found that a single application can result in a 4-13% yield increase in susceptible varieties relative to wheat that remained untreated. The publication Foliar Fungicide Efficacy for Wheat Disease

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bagworms. However, if you only see a few bags, now would be a good time to pick them off and destroy them. As we mentioned above, large populations of bagworms can make handpicking impractical. In such cases, spraying is recommended. New bagworms will likely hatch and leave the mother's bag in May but spraying is usually not recommended until June. Spraying now will be ineffective because the young are too well protected inside their mother's bag. We also have a brochure on “Bagworms” at your local Twin Creeks Extension Office.

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Reducing food waste saves money, says food safety expert In normal times, it benefits consumers and the environment to not waste food. But Londa Nwadike knows it’s even more important now, when the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the food supply chain. “In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimated that 30% to 40% of edible food in the United States went to waste,” said Nwadike, a food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “And, at the household level, the average U.S. family of four loses an estimated $1500 per year on wasted food.” Nwadike, who is located in Olathe, Kan. and has a joint appointment with the University of Missouri, has work with staff at both universities to publish a fact sheet to help consumers cut the waste and save

money at home. ‘Working Together to Reduce Food Waste’ is available for free from the K-State Research and Extension bookstore. Nwadike said the publication outlines a few strategies for reducing waste, including things consumers can do at home; donating to food banks; and building a compost pile. She said consumers should try to reduce the volume of surplus food they have in the home to start. Some of the strategies for doing that include: -Shop your refrigerator first. Before buying more food, eat perishable food in the refrigerator, or incorporate it into meal planning. -Strategic grocery shopping. Once you plan meals, make a shopping list – and stick to it. Avoid impulse buying.

-Store food properly. Maintain your refrigerator at 40 degrees F or less, and freezer at 0 degrees. Store food in packaging that is designed for storage in the freezer, refrigerator or possibly at room temperature. -Extend the life of food. Frozen food can be safe for extended periods of time; follow recommended storage times. Canning properly is another way to extend food life. -Understand and check food product dates. A “Sell by” date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. “Best by” or “use by” dates are the food manufacturer’s recommendation for best flavor and quality. For more tips on how to reduce food waste in the home, visit the K-State Research and Extension food safety website.

NCBA Opposes Government Mandate Restricting Cattle Marketing Options National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Policy Division Chair and South Dakota Rancher Todd Wilkinson released the following statement in response to the bill introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) that would require a minimum of 50 percent of a meat packer’s volume of beef slaughter be purchased on the cash market: "Currently, cattle producers utilize a multitude of methods to market their livestock, including the cash market. Increased price discovery will benefit all segments of the cattle industry — that is why NCBA has been closely working with key stakeholders, industry experts, and our partners in academia to develop tangible means to meet that end. Any solution

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must not restrict an individual producer’s freedom to pursue marketing avenues that they determine best suit their business’ unique needs. Government mandates, like that being proposed by Senator Grassley, would arbitrarily force many cattle producers to change the way they do business. We will continue to work toward a more equitable solution and invite Senator Grassley, and other lawmakers interested in this conversation, to join us in the search for an industry-led solution based in free market principles."

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Online resource can help organize family records

‘Our Valuable Records’ is available free for downloading, printing

The new coronavirus pandemic has many of us thinking about topics that, let’s face it, we’d rather not.

But in an emergency, would your family or trusted friend know who to contact? Your bank? Your financial adviser? Your insurance company? Free resources from K-State Research and Extension are available online for downloading and printing, including Answers to puzzle on Page 4

Our Valuable Records, which can help anyone gather important information in one place. That information can be kept in a safety deposit box or other secure location and can be invaluable in emergencies.

“It may take a bit of time if you are starting from scratch to collect this information in one place, but the effort is well worth it,” said Elizabeth Kiss, financial management extension specialist and the publication’s author. “Having this in-

formation in an easyto-retrieve form can make recovery from natural disaster or a health emergency go more smoothly.” The form includes space for family members’ names, birthdates and more, plus contact information space for key advisers, such as attorney, executor, doctor, religious adviser, insurance agents, and banker. It can also help gather basic information about vehicles and other property and credit, bank and retirement accounts. More information about this and other resources is available at K-State Research and Extension offices across Kansas. Links to resources also may be found on the K-State Research and Extension COVID-19 page.

The Deadline for our Next Issue is noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. You may submit your ad by email to statelineshopper@gmail.com or by text/phone: 785-533-0104.

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