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County Extension: Stretching Hay Supplies
By Michael Vogt
Marshall County Extension
Agent
This dry Spring and Summer
has reduced the local brome
and alfalfa crops. Many ag
producers baled wheat straw
for hay as a way to stretch their
hay supplies for this winter.
Wheat straw is a good way to
stretch tight hay supplies, but
there is another thing that can
be done to improve the hay’s
palatability and protein content
and that is to ammoniate the
wheat straw. For ag producers
in our area, many
ammoniate wheat straw and
other low quality forages every
year. It is not an inexpensive
method, but when looking at
tight hay supplies, the price of
cattle, and the price of protein
supplementation, ammoniating
wheat straw and other low
quality forages is a good way to
minimize cattle feed costs.
Home Notes...
Susan A. Latta - CEA
Marshall County Extension
Agent
It is family reunion time
again! So what are you thinking?
Can you come up with an
excuse about why you aren’t
going to be able to attend this
year. Do you hope one of your
kids is sick that day so you
don’t have to attend? Or are
you one of the rare people who
can’t wait to attend your family
reunion. Well since I have a
feeling many of my readers feel
negative feelings about family
reunions I hope they might
consider changing their attitude
and be one of the rare people
who can’t wait till this years
family reunion.
Treating wheat straw, or
other low quality forages, with
anhydrous ammonia can
increase crude protein levels to
8% to 9% (from 3% to 4%
before treatment). Ammonia
treatment also increases
digestibility by 10% to 30%
and improves consumption by
15% to 20%. One of the problems
with low protein feeds is
that livestock just won’t eat
enough of it, so the increase in
consumption is really important.
The final cost for ammoniated
wheat straw will be around
$70 to $80 per ton. That’s figuring
about $20 per ton for
anhydrous ammonia (based on
$670 per ton of ammonia), $10
per ton for 6 mil black plastic,
and $40 to $50 per ton for
round bales of wheat straw.
Here are the basic steps for
ammoniating wheat straw.
• Select an area with protec-
Family reunions are opportunities.
Opportunities to get better
acquainted with people you
share some sort of linkage with,
opportunities to learn more
about your family history and
opportunities to have a great
time and form lasting memories
and bonds. The importance
of a family reunion goes
far beyond the event itself.
When generations take the time
to really get to know one another,
everyone benefits. This
bonding strengthens each person
for life’s daily challenges.
Family reunions don’t need
to be expensive or elaborate.
Summertime is a great time for
getting together because activities
can revolve around the out-
Lt. Governor Colyer Testifies
Washington, D.C. “In his
testimony Tuesday before a
congressional subcommittee,
Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff
Colyer, M.D. urged federal
lawmakers to repeal the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care
Act, also known as
Obamacare. The congressional
hearing held by the U.S. House
of Representatives’ Committee
on Oversight and Government
Reform Subcommittee on
Health Care, District of
Columbia, Census and the
National Achieves focused on
the impact of ObamaCare on
doctors and patients.
“We need to start over
before irreversible damage is
done to patients, taxpayers,
states or the fiscal health of the
United States. The states are the
Showing Off...
crucible where we can best get
results for our patients,” Lt.
Gov. Colyer testified.
A surgeon, Dr. Colyer discussed
the state-federal partnership
of Medicaid, the proposed
expansion of Medicaid,
and shared how Kansas is
reform its Medicaid system.
“We have bureaucratized
health care so much that it distorts
health outcomes. In my
own practice two thirds of my
employees deal with bureaucracy
and only one third are
involved in direct patient care,”
Dr. Colyer said. “The problem
is that the Affordable Care Act
further distorts markets and
makes it difficult to focus on
real results for real patients.
There is no question healthcare
is complex and expensive.
tion from strong winds. Plastic
will sometimes remain in place
until feeding time, but may rip
and blow off if the stack isn’t
somewhat protected from wind.
• Stack round bales in a 3-2-
1 pyramid 14 or 15 bales long.
You can normally cover either
84 or 90 bales with a 40' x 100'
sheet of 6 mil black plastic.
• Cover the stack with 6 mil
black plastic, sealing around
the edges with dirt or sand.
Leave a small space on one side
toward the center of the stack to
insert a pipe for adding ammonia.
• Insert a pipe 6 to 10 feet
long on the ground and seal
with loose soil around the pipe.
Make sure the pipe has the
proper fitting to match the
anhydrous hose when attached.
• Remember to wear goggles,
rubber gloves, and protective
clothing when working
with anhydrous ammonia.
doors. Potlucks are a practical
choice for many families as
long as the majority of people
traveling from a great distance.
To make the meal even more
special, fix some family tradition-type
recipes and share the
history. For my family, no get
together is complete without
“Susie’s Rolls”. These hot rolls
are something everyone looks
forward to at the Latta Family
gathering. Amy’s deviled eggs
are another favorite and stories
about how the eggs were made
or funny antidotes about deviled
eggs are shared while
everyone is eating this delicious
family favorite.
What you plan to do at a
family reunion is only limited
by your creativity. Try holding
a trivia contest with objects that
have unusual histories of uses.
However the ACA makes
everything more complex and
more expensive without connecting
the economics of medicine
to the real needs of real
Americans.”
Dr. Colyer emphasized the
better way of improving healthcare
in Kansas and the U.S. was
through state based solutions,
not a one size fits all
Washington solution as proposed
by ObamaCare.
“It is naive to think that one
huge piece of legislation will
solve a complicated problem
like healthcare. We need to
continually improve and work
on it. And the best way is to do
it in continuous incremental
reforms on the state and federal
levels,” Colyer told the committee.
Emma Lou Nelson (backgrown) with her granddaughter Susan Steinfort (top right)
and great- granddaughters Audra, Leah and Abbigail Steinfort. Audra and Abbigail
brought their bucket calves (Olivia and Rose) to show our residents. The girls will be
taking them to the fair this year - Good Luck Girls!!!
• Attach anhydrous hose to
the pipe under the stack and
open valves slowly until plastic
balloons slightly. Turn off
valves and stop to check for
leaks in the plastic, sealing
holes and tears with duct tape.
Once holes are sealed, slowly
add the remainder of the anhydrous.
• Add 60 pounds of anhydrous
ammonia per ton of dry
forage. It is easiest to do the
math ahead of time and only
have the amount of anhydrous
that you need in the tank. Then
you can open the valve and let
it run until it is empty.
• A 30 ton stack requires
about five hours for the ammonia
to be applied.
• After treatment is complete,
turn off the valve, remove the
pipe, and seal the area where
the pipe was removed.
• Wait at least a week and up
to eight weeks before removing
Be sure to share those family
photos. This might be a good
time to have others help you
identify unknown faces in
those old black and whites
stored in a shoebox.
Another idea is to consider
having a family talent show
and put the teens in charge.
Maybe there’s an uncle who
tells great jokes, a nephew who
whistles, or little Ross shares
favorit riddles. Just keep the
atmosphere light and keep
everyone from becoming too
serious. If you’re concerned
about generation gaps, consider
asking everyone to share memories
of their first day of
school”. Children are more
likely to become involved if
they can identify with some of
the events being described and
asked to share their own experiences.
While family reunions can
be burdensome to plan in an
already too busy lifestyle, they
are worth the effort. Family
members won’t be around forever
and it’s important to share
time together now - while you
can.
MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
600 Broadway, Marysville, Ks
Phone: 785-562-3485 • Fax: 785-562-9984
•Immunizations •WIC
•Kan Be Healthy Screening •Pre-School & Kindergarten Physicals
•HIV/STD Testing Site •Child Care Licensing & Complaint Site
HOURS:
Mon./Tues./Thurs.: 8am-12pm & 12:30-5pm –
Wed.:8am-8pm
Friday: Closed
For a complete listing of services, visit www.marshallcohealth.org
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Works
Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four
tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin
filters, check belts and hoses. Top off all fluids.
Offer valid with coupon. Taxes extra. Expires 60 days
from 7-12-12.
Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury
7929 E. Highway 24, Manhattan, 785-776-4004
Are you in need of a change?
Are you interested in learning something new and interesting
from someone who has lived a part of history? Are you a
caring and compassionate person wanting to help care for and
spend some time with some wonderful people?
Cambridge Place in Marysville has the following career
opportunities available.
FT CNA nights
PT CMA evenings
FT CNA evenings
Apply at Cambridge Place, 1100 N. 16th St.,
Marysville, Ks 66508. Contact Deb Schwindamann
at 785-562-5321. Blue Valley Healthcare is an EOE
MARSHALL COUNTY
JULY 13-17
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 7
Softball Tournament – 8 a.m.
Thursday, July 12
2-4 p.m...................................Dog Agility Show
9 a.m........................................4-H Horse Show
Halter & Equestrian Events
Costume & Trail Classes
5 p.m..........................4-H Horse Speed Events
Friday, July 13
4-8 p.m............ All 4-H & Open Entries Accepted
6 p.m...................Beef, Sheep, Swine on Grounds
6-8 p.m................Weigh-In (Sheep, Beef, Swine)
7 p.m............................... Figure 8 Race (arena)
Saturday, July 14
All Day............................... Hedrick’s Petting Zoo
8 a.m......................... Judge Rabbits & Poultry
9 a.m......................................All entries in place
9 a.m...................... Judging of Entries - 4-H and
Open Class except Livestock
1 p.m.......................Senior Scholarship Quiz-Off
6 p.m........................Wrist Band Night (Carnival)
& PAT Kiddieland
7 p.m........................Sheep & Meat Goat Show
7 p.m.........................Demolition Derby (arena)
Sunday, July 15
All Day............................... Hedrick’s Petting Zoo
8 a.m....................... 10K Run (Barnyard Boogie)
9 a.m.................................................Beef Show
1 p.m.......................Bucket Calf Practice (arena)
6 p.m........................................... PAT Kiddieland
6 p.m....................................................... Parade
8 p.m.......... Pedal Tractor Pull and Watermelon
Feed (Farm Bureau & Kan Equip)
8 p.m...................................Tractor Pull (Arena)
Monday, July 16
All Day............................... Hedrick’s Petting Zoo
7:30 a.m. ....................................... Swine Show
10 a.m...................Dairy and Dairy Goat Show
3:30 p.m.........................Model Rocket Shoot-off
5 p.m. ...................................Bucket Calf Show
6 p.m...........Vopata Memorial Watermelon Feed
6 p.m........................Wrist Band Night (Carnival)
& PAT Kiddieland
7 p.m.......................Round Robin Showmanship
Tuesday, July 17
8:30 a.m.......................Decorated Cake Judging
10:30 a.m. ............ Livestock Judging Contest
5 p.m.............. 4-H Fashion Revue/Cake Auction
6 p.m.......... Fair Supper (Catered by Ricky’s Cafe)
6 p.m........................Wrist Band Night (Carnival)
& PAT Kiddieland
7 p.m.- 9 p.m..........................4-H & Open Class
Exhibits Released
7:30 p.m...............................Livestock Auction
9 p.m................... Fair Clean Up; Load Livestock
Wednesday, July 18
9 a.m.............................................Fair Clean Up
FAIRGROUNDS ARENA
SAT., JULY 14
Starting at 7:00 P.M.
For more information, contact the Fair Office at 785-363-7306
Fair Website: www.mscountyfair.com
— 2012 MARSHALL COUNTY FAIR SPONSORS —
Wagon Wheel Café, Cake Buyers
Dinner, Marysville
Marysville Livestock Exchange, Livestock
Buyers Dinner, Marysville
Thermal Comfort Air, Manhattan-
Kiddie Train Rides
Marshall County Commissioners
Leo Ring Trust
Country Futures, Frankfort
Pacha Construction, Marysville
First National Bank, Frankfort
Alcove Ranch LLC, Blue Rapids
plastic. Treatment time is much
less during warm weather
about one week when the temperature
is above 86 degrees
and four to eight weeks when
the temperature is below 59
degrees.
• Open one end of the stack
three to five days before feeding
to allow excess ammonia to
dissipate.
For more information, you
can contact me at the Marshall
County Extension Office by
calling (785) 562-3531, or Email
me with your questions at
mvogt@ksu.edu.
Citizen’s Insurance, Marysville,
Hanover and Waterville
State Bank of Blue Rapids
Marshall County Development
Corporation/Tourism
Animal Clinic PA, Frankfort
Mason Tax & Accounting,Marysville
Marysville Advocate, Marysville
M & R Auto Parts, Frankfort
Pope Disposal, Blue Rapids
Terry-Christie Funeral Home,
Waterville
Sandmann Plumbing, Frankfort
Cambridge Place and Blue Valley
Senior Living, Marysville &
Blue Rapids
Casey's General Store, Blue Rapids
First Commerce Bank, Marysville
Marysville Chiropractic Clinic PA,
Marysville
Citizens State Bank, Marysville,
Hanover & Waterville
Frontier Farm Credit, Marysville
Dr. David Hamel, DDS, Marysville
Dane’s Automotive, Waterville
Wal-Mart, Marysville
Country Place Senior Living, Marysville
Sharp Manufacturing Inc., Blue Rapids
Marysville Ready Mix, Marysville
Vintage Charm Bed and Breakfast,
Waterville
Pioneer Seed (Steve Hirt &
Johnathan Oatney), Waterville
Orv’s Fire Arms (Terry Carter), Blue
Rapids
Promotions Plus LLC. Waterville