ISSUE DATE: 08/18/2008
If you've played golf, walked in a city park, or just admired a neighbor's new lawn in the Wichita, Kan., area, chances are you're familiar with Cranmer Grass Farm's quality turf.
For 55 years the Cranmer family has been the provider of choice turf for golf courses, parks, homes and commercial properties in Wichita and surrounding areas. And, with the next generation coming on board, the reputation of Cranmer Grass Farm, Inc., looks to continue for many years to come.
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"Slick" gene helps cattle beat the heat 2008 Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings publication avail AFBF backs change in trucking regulations Ag enhancement and diversification grant and loan deadline Oct. Ag-based entrepreneurs, economic developers, business leaders i Alfalfa reaches fifth cutting Annual photography contest celebrates Colorado agriculture Arkansas cotton growers hope for good weather ARS produces online databases for maize, blueberries Beltwide Cotton Conferences returning to San Antonio Beltwide returning to San Antonio Bulletin helps producers assess impact of fuel prices on crop profitablity Butterfly gardens bring nature home Cattle buyer pleads guilty to federal fraud charge Cattlemen to gather for ICA regional meeting Aug. 21 CCGA research featured at the Irrigation Research Foundation Farm Show Aug. 20 Change to tariffs on bananas splits EU, ex-colonies at trade talks Colorado Corn to hold farm safety seminar Colorado NRCS approves approximately $540,000 in CIG for fiscal year 2008 Colorado schools encouraged to buy local products Concern mounts as bollworms move from Arkansas corn to soybeans Corn crop guess higher despite early flooding Corn production forecast at record high Corn, soybean acreage for harvest larger than anticipated Could the tide be turning for transgenic wheat? County crop tours, field days begin in Texas Crop progress behind normal Dr. Donald Lee receives NAYI's highest award Dryland acres need more moisture East Texas Hort Day attracts professional, amateur gardeners Energy savings a theme at MU Delta Center field day, Sept. 2 EPA denies Texas governor's ethanol waiver request EPA denies Texas RFS reduction petition Extension center names new director Fall crops tour in Saline County Aug. 26 Fall-time gardening activities Families keep on traveling on rodeo circuit Family turf business continues success Farm bill discussion at Irrigation Research Foundation Farm Show Aug. 20 Farm bill meeting scheduled for Aug. 25 in Childress Farm expenditures up in Plains region Farmers using falcons to scare away foraging birds Fearneyhough named Associate Director of Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab Feddema, Jackson to speak at KRC summer board meeting Fuel, feed costs crippling U.S. catfish industry Gardening tasks to accomplish in March, other classes and events Glomalin key to locking up soil carbon Grain bids mixed Grain market close Grasshopper infestations spotty across the state, some may warrant treatment Group organizes to oppose NBAF in Kansas Hart named as new grain marketing economist at ISU Hay trade mixed Help disappearing bees by being sustainable, having diverse resources Herbicide is nonselective alternative Here's the beef- Identifying DNA markers and traits How Wyoming rangeland could change with shifting climate, part of Cheyenne symposium ICA to hold SW regional meeting, BQA and handling presentation Aug. 25 Installing turf requires planning, preparation from landowners Japan halts beef from U.S. over missing papers Johne's disease transmission- A little dab will do 'em Kansas Wheat Commission approves increase in state assessment Kansas Wheat Commission elects new officers K-State project growing opportunities for students Kubota utility vehicle power tools Landscape architecture students get real-world experience Landscape with natives Limi Boosters re-elect officers for 2008-2009 Lon Mann Cotton Research Station field day and open house Aug. 7 Long, warm days can bring us new insights Making poinsettias last Modern Marvels to air 'Wheat' Monitoring ET, soil moisture saves farmers water, energy, time and money More corn, fewer soybeans predicted for 2008 MSGA hosts educational seminar and tour MU FAPRI studies farm bill biofuel impacts NCC- Federal cotton program works NCC statement on collapse of Doha Negotiations Nebraska firm recalls beef products due to possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination Neighborliness is more than a good fence New farm bill brings changes in revenue safety net, disaster coverage New Mexico going for world's longest chile ristra New Mexico jalapenos not yet harvested, but some worry link to salmonella could hurt industry New payment limit rules to kick in for 2009 crop year New peas resist fungal foe NMSU hosts Kansas State Extension horticulturalists on water conservation tour Nonviable seeds may contain research-quality DNA Normal frost date is vital for fall crop development NRCS announces $16 million available for natural disaster recovery assistance for Oklahoma Nursery, greenhouse grower workshop to teach ways to prune risk Oat, hay harvest advance OCA has new officers, resolutions OCA members hear latest on horse slaughter legislation Oklahoma vineyard takes root Olympic medicine Oregon rancher sees biodiesel where some see weeds Place your "steak" in a greener future Polled Hereford tour set for Aug. 30, 31 Pratt 3 p.m cattle sales Preconditioning offers health, bottom line benefits Protect livestock from prussic acid Rains help pastures green up Rainwater harvesting to reduce erosion Rancher would lose much, gain little by slaughter Ranchers use sun to power pasture water pumps Rangeland researcher discusses finer points of summer grazing Recognize your calves? Relict stand of oaks is subject of scheduled symposium Research could change perception of woody species use of water in Edwards Plateau RMFU announces grant for goat milk cooperative Role of politics debated in selection of lab site Salazar lauds decision to allow emergency haying, grazing Salazar lauds USDA's decision to allow CRP haying in Yuma, Phillips counties Salina cattle sales report San Antonio site pushed for biodefense lab Secretary Schafer awards $21.8 million in grants to states for Senior Farmers Simple strategies can prevent summer food safety mistakes, illness Small Farm Outreach Field Day Sept. 4 Small grain harvest progresses Small grains reaching maturity Smith, Wudtke irrigated corn field day Aug. 26 Soil conservation awards Some districts need more rain for crops Spring is here again State gets a break from hot, dry weather State gets needed moisture State to help ag producers conserve energy Staying hopeful Student interns play a big role in Extension this summer Texas AgriLife Extension adds two agents in Moore County Texhoma livestock sales The sentinels of the fair Tips for composting leaves Top five indoor activities for a gardener Trade moderate in Kansas Tree planting recommendations Trees not the only source of fall color U.S. sunflowers could "get a lift" from down under UNL- Be safe when cleaning up storm-damaged homes, businesses UNL- Emerald ash borer detected in Missouri, Wisconsin UNL provides online spreadsheet Upcoming classes, events Upcoming K-State horticultural events Upcoming KSU horticultural events USDA co-sponsors international workshop on sorghum for biofuels Aug. 19 to 22 USDA renews funding for research, education and extension in swine health USDA-NASS release August cotton production report USDA-NRCS announces ranch economics conference USGC- Farmers surpass expectations, export customers reassured USW officers begin new terms UW researcher, faculty member receive honors from national animal science society Vaccinations recommended after viruses kill horses Volunteers plant nation's largest EarthKind rose test garden Wal-Mart branches out into locally grown produce What happened to the bollworms? Wheat commission approves assessment bump Wheat harvest off to a slow start Wheat- Unintentional mixtures of red, white can happen When Christmas is over-- Poinsettias to the compost pile Youth foundation presents Hereford scholarships CROPS
2008 Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings publication avail AFBF backs change in trucking regulations Ag enhancement and diversification grant and loan deadline Oct. Ag-based entrepreneurs, economic developers, business leaders i Alfalfa reaches fifth cutting Annual photography contest celebrates Colorado agriculture Arkansas cotton growers hope for good weather ARS produces online databases for maize, blueberries Barometric pressure smart sensor Beltwide Cotton Conferences returning to San Antonio Beltwide returning to San Antonio Bulletin helps producers assess impact of fuel prices on crop profitablity Butterfly gardens bring nature home CCGA research featured at the Irrigation Research Foundation Farm Show Aug. 20 Change to tariffs on bananas splits EU, ex-colonies at trade talks Colorado Corn to hold farm safety seminar Colorado NRCS approves approximately $540,000 in CIG for fiscal year 2008 Colorado schools encouraged to buy local products Concern mounts as bollworms move from Arkansas corn to soybeans Corn crop guess higher despite early flooding Corn production forecast at record high Corn, soybean acreage for harvest larger than anticipated Could the tide be turning for transgenic wheat? County crop tours, field days begin in Texas Crop progress behind normal Dr. Donald Lee receives NAYI's highest award Dryland acres need more moisture East Texas Hort Day attracts professional, amateur gardeners Energy savings a theme at MU Delta Center field day, Sept. 2 EPA denies Texas governor's ethanol waiver request EPA denies Texas RFS reduction petition Extension center names new director Fall crops tour in Saline County Aug. 26 Fall-time gardening activities Family turf business continues success Farm bill discussion at Irrigation Research Foundation Farm Show Aug. 20 Farm bill meeting scheduled for Aug. 25 in Childress Farm expenditures up in Plains region Farmers using falcons to scare away foraging birds Feddema, Jackson to speak at KRC summer board meeting Fuel, feed costs crippling U.S. catfish industry Gardening tasks to accomplish in March, other classes and events Glomalin key to locking up soil carbon Grain bids mixed Grain market close Grasshopper infestations spotty across the state, some may warrant treatment Group organizes to oppose NBAF in Kansas Hart named as new grain marketing economist at ISU Hay trade mixed Help disappearing bees by being sustainable, having diverse resources Herbicide is nonselective alternative How Wyoming rangeland could change with shifting climate, part of Cheyenne symposium Installing turf requires planning, preparation from landowners Kansas Wheat Commission approves increase in state assessment Kansas Wheat Commission elects new officers K-State project growing opportunities for students Landscape architecture students get real-world experience Landscape with natives Lon Mann Cotton Research Station field day and open house Aug. 7 Long, warm days can bring us new insights Making poinsettias last Modern Marvels to air 'Wheat' Monitoring ET, soil moisture saves farmers water, energy, time and money More corn, fewer soybeans predicted for 2008 MSGA hosts educational seminar and tour MU FAPRI studies farm bill biofuel impacts NCC- Federal cotton program works NCC statement on collapse of Doha Negotiations Neighborliness is more than a good fence New farm bill brings changes in revenue safety net, disaster coverage New Mexico going for world's longest chile ristra New Mexico jalapenos not yet harvested, but some worry link to salmonella could hurt industry New payment limit rules to kick in for 2009 crop year New peas resist fungal foe NMSU hosts Kansas State Extension horticulturalists on water conservation tour Nonviable seeds may contain research-quality DNA Normal frost date is vital for fall crop development NRCS announces $16 million available for natural disaster recovery assistance for Oklahoma Nursery, greenhouse grower workshop to teach ways to prune risk Oat, hay harvest advance Oklahoma vineyard takes root Oregon rancher sees biodiesel where some see weeds Place your "steak" in a greener future Rains help pastures green up Rainwater harvesting to reduce erosion Ranchers use sun to power pasture water pumps Rangeland researcher discusses finer points of summer grazing Relict stand of oaks is subject of scheduled symposium Research could change perception of woody species use of water in Edwards Plateau Role of politics debated in selection of lab site Salazar lauds decision to allow emergency haying, grazing Salazar lauds USDA's decision to allow CRP haying in Yuma, Phillips counties San Antonio site pushed for biodefense lab Secretary Schafer awards $21.8 million in grants to states for Senior Farmers Small Farm Outreach Field Day Sept. 4 Small grain harvest progresses Small grains reaching maturity Smith, Wudtke irrigated corn field day Aug. 26 Soil conservation awards Some districts need more rain for crops Spring is here again State gets a break from hot, dry weather State gets needed moisture State to help ag producers conserve energy Staying hopeful Student interns play a big role in Extension this summer Texas AgriLife Extension adds two agents in Moore County Tips for composting leaves Top five indoor activities for a gardener Trade moderate in Kansas Tree planting recommendations Trees not the only source of fall color U.S. sunflowers could "get a lift" from down under UNL- Be safe when cleaning up storm-damaged homes, businesses UNL- Emerald ash borer detected in Missouri, Wisconsin UNL provides online spreadsheet Upcoming classes, events Upcoming K-State horticultural events Upcoming KSU horticultural events USDA co-sponsors international workshop on sorghum for biofuels Aug. 19 to 22 USDA-NASS release August cotton production report USDA-NRCS announces ranch economics conference USGC- Farmers surpass expectations, export customers reassured USW officers begin new terms Volunteers plant nation's largest EarthKind rose test garden Wal-Mart branches out into locally grown produce What happened to the bollworms? Wheat commission approves assessment bump Wheat harvest off to a slow start Wheat- Unintentional mixtures of red, white can happen When Christmas is over-- Poinsettias to the compost pile Worksaver bale handler LIVESTOCK
"Slick" gene helps cattle beat the heat Aberdeen cattle sales Ada livestock sales report AFBF backs change in trucking regulations Ag-based entrepreneurs, economic developers, business leaders i ALB Matching Grant Proposals approved Alfalfa reaches fifth cutting Amarillo livestock sales Annual photography contest celebrates Colorado agriculture Apache livestock sales report Arkansas livestock sales summary Butterfly gardens bring nature home Cattle buyer pleads guilty to federal fraud charge Cattlemen to gather for ICA regional meeting Aug. 21 Clovis livestock sales report Crop progress behind normal Dalhart livestock sales report Dodge City cattle sales report Dryland acres need more moisture Ericson cattle sales report Extension center names new director Farm expenditures up in Plains region Fearneyhough named Associate Director of Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab Ft. Smith livestock sales report Fuel, feed costs crippling U.S. catfish industry Georgia livestock auction summary Goat doesn't taste like goat Goldthwaite sheep sales Group organizes to oppose NBAF in Kansas Hay trade mixed Here's the beef- Identifying DNA markers and traits High Plains slaughter news How Wyoming rangeland could change with shifting climate, part of Cheyenne symposium ICA to hold SW regional meeting, BQA and handling presentation Aug. 25 Japan halts beef from U.S. over missing papers Johne's disease transmission- A little dab will do 'em Joplin regional cattle sales Just a scoop full Lexington cattle sales report Limi Boosters re-elect officers for 2008-2009 McAlester livestock sales report MSGA hosts educational seminar and tour Nebraska firm recalls beef products due to possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination New farm bill brings changes in revenue safety net, disaster coverage New payment limit rules to kick in for 2009 crop year North Arkansas livestock sales report OCA has new officers, resolutions OCA members hear latest on horse slaughter legislation OKC West livestock sales report Place your "steak" in a greener future Polled Hereford tour set for Aug. 30, 31 Pratt 3 p.m cattle sales Pratt livestock sales report Preconditioning offers health, bottom line benefits Protect livestock from prussic acid Rancher would lose much, gain little by slaughter Ranchers use sun to power pasture water pumps Rangeland researcher discusses finer points of summer grazing Recognize your calves? Research could change perception of woody species use of water in Edwards Plateau RMFU announces grant for goat milk cooperative Role of politics debated in selection of lab site Salazar lauds decision to allow emergency haying, grazing Salazar lauds USDA's decision to allow CRP haying in Yuma, Phillips counties Salina cattle sales report San Antonio site pushed for biodefense lab Sioux Falls feeder pigs Sioux Falls sheep sales Small grain harvest progresses Small grains reaching maturity Some districts need more rain for crops South Central direct sheep Springfield cattle sales report St. Joseph feeder pigs State gets a break from hot, dry weather State gets needed moisture State to help ag producers conserve energy Staying hopeful Student interns play a big role in Extension this summer Sydney Geppert earns Junior Bronze and Silver awards Texas AgriLife Extension adds two agents in Moore County Texhoma livestock sales Trade moderate in Kansas Tulia livestock sales report Tulsa livestock sales report UNL provides online spreadsheet USDA renews funding for research, education and extension in swine health UW researcher, faculty member receive honors from national animal science society Vaccinations recommended after viruses kill horses Watertown cattle sales West Plains regional livestock sales report Wheat harvest off to a slow start Woodward livestock sales report Worksaver bale handler Wyobraska cattle sales report Youth foundation presents Hereford scholarships EDITOR
Family turf business continues success Installing turf requires planning, preparation from landowners Just a scoop full OCA has new officers, resolutions OCA members hear latest on horse slaughter legislation Staying hopeful The sentinels of the fair COLUMNS
Barometric pressure smart sensor Herbicide is nonselective alternative Just a scoop full Kubota utility vehicle power tools Long, warm days can bring us new insights Multi-purpose carts prove popular Place your "steak" in a greener future The sentinels of the fair Worksaver bale handler MARKETS
Aberdeen cattle sales Ada livestock sales report Alfalfa reaches fifth cutting Amarillo livestock sales Apache livestock sales report Arkansas livestock sales summary Clovis livestock sales report Dalhart livestock sales report Dodge City cattle sales report Dryland acres need more moisture Ericson cattle sales report Ft. Smith livestock sales report Georgia livestock auction summary Goldthwaite sheep sales High Plains slaughter news ICA to hold SW regional meeting, BQA and handling presentation Aug. 25 Japan halts beef from U.S. over missing papers Joplin regional cattle sales Just a scoop full Lexington cattle sales report McAlester livestock sales report North Arkansas livestock sales report OKC West livestock sales report Pratt 3 p.m cattle sales Pratt livestock sales report Salina cattle sales report Sioux Falls feeder pigs Sioux Falls sheep sales South Central direct sheep Springfield cattle sales report St. Joseph feeder pigs Texhoma livestock sales Tulia livestock sales report Tulsa livestock sales report Watertown cattle sales West Plains regional livestock sales report Woodward livestock sales report Wyobraska cattle sales report RANGE
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Butterfly gardens bring nature home Creswell has beauty and functionality East Texas Hort Day attracts professional, amateur gardeners Fall-time gardening activities Fertilizing lawns and upcoming events Gardening tasks to accomplish in March, other classes and events Goat doesn't taste like goat Help disappearing bees by being sustainable, having diverse resources Landscape architecture students get real-world experience Landscape with natives Making poinsettias last NMSU hosts Kansas State Extension horticulturalists on water conservation tour Not so Metro Retros Nursery, greenhouse grower workshop to teach ways to prune risk Relict stand of oaks is subject of scheduled symposium Secretary Schafer awards $21.8 million in grants to states for Senior Farmers Simple strategies can prevent summer food safety mistakes, illness Spring is here again Student interns play a big role in Extension this summer Sydney Geppert earns Junior Bronze and Silver awards The sentinels of the fair Tips for composting leaves Top five indoor activities for a gardener Tree planting recommendations Trees not the only source of fall color UNL- Emerald ash borer detected in Missouri, Wisconsin Upcoming classes, events Upcoming K-State horticultural events Upcoming KSU horticultural events Volunteers plant nation's largest EarthKind rose test garden Wal-Mart branches out into locally grown produce When Christmas is over-- Poinsettias to the compost pile
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