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Vol. 7, No. 34 July 10, 2001
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Karnal Bunt on Wheat: Research & Extension
Efforts
...4-H Horse Standard of Excellence Clarification
...Do you use Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?
...Employee Management for Production Agriculture
...Research Assistant/Coordinator, Swine Laboratory -
Kansas State University
...FACS Quiz Bowl Questions Due
...Photo Adventure Camp Completes Successful Sixth Year
...Marilyn Glenn Retiring from Kingman County
Extension Office
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
KARNAL BUNT ON WHEAT: RESEARCH &
EXTENSION EFFORTS
With the discovery of Karnal bunt (KB) on wheat in the southern
Great Plains, K-State has information going out for wheat growers on
strategies to keep the disease as isolated as possible. A recent news
release indicates the importance of seed testing for KB and strategies
for keeping KB out of Kansas wheat fields this fall. The story can be
found at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/news/sty/2001/safeseed.htm
. Informing all wheat growers of the importance of using clean seed is
paramount to the effort.
Kansas State is also leading an effort to
bring together a multi-state rapid response research effort with
Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska already agreed to participate. A recent
message went out through USDA-CSREES seeking other partners to advance
the science around Karnal bunt. Bringing all the experience and
knowledge among the scientists into a comprehensive research effort will
reap benefits to all wheat growers.
For the most up-to-date and comprehensive
information surrounding the KB issue, visit the "Wheat Page"
at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/wheatpage/
. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H HORSE
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE CLARIFICATION
4-H horse participants in the 2 or 3 year-old futurity programs need
to be aware that they only need to be certified through Level 2 by
August 1 (State Fair 4-H Horse show entry deadline), to be eligible to
show in those classes. The earlier information when the Standard of
Excellence program was developed first indicated certification through
Level 3, but that requirement was changed by Mark Arns and the Horse
Design Team over a year ago. --Steve Fisher for Ann Domsch sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu
DO YOU USE ANONYMOUS FTP (FILE
TRANSFER PROTOCOL)?
If you are transferring large files, or receiving files from
individuals outside K-State Research and Extension, you will want to
know the following...
Access to OzNet's Anonymous FTP site will
require a user ID and password effective immediately. The FTP ID is
wildcat and the password is willie. The intent of this change is to
circumvent foreign hackers who have made the anonymous ftp site
unusable. This "fix" is temporary. A new web based FTP
solution will be announced in a few weeks. If you have questions please
call IET tech support at 78-532-6270. Roger V. Terry rterry@oznet.ksu.edu
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT FOR PRODUCTION
AGRICULTURE
For everyone who is planning to attend the Employee Management for
Production Agriculture Conference on August 2-3, the host hotel will
release the room block on July 11. Call 816-891-7788 to make
reservations. Also, producers must register by Wednesday, July 11, in
order to receive the pre-registration rate or to be eligible for the
group discount.
For questions, see www.oznet.ksu.edu/employee
or call 620-431-1530. --Sarah Fogleman sfoglema@oznet.ksu.edu
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/COORDINATOR, SWINE
LABORATORY - Kansas State University
Full time, 12 month temporary position available July 22.
Coordinates swine nutrition research, obtains research samples and
weighs pigs (10-450 lbs.). Sets up new procedures and maintains quality
control. Assembles, maintains, and repairs new and existing lab
equipment. Assists with surgical data collection and attachment of ileal
T-cannulas. M.S. in Agriculture with strong background in biochemistry
laboratory techniques. Knowledge of experimental design and metabolism
collection trial techniques preferred. Submit detailed resume of
education (including college transcripts), experience and qualifications
plus three letters of reference to: Dr. Jim Nelssen, Animal Sciences
& Industry, 243 Weber Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0201. Review of
applications begins July 18 and continues until position is filled.
Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Jim Nelssen
jnelssen@oznet.ksu.edu
FACS QUIZ BOWL QUESTIONS DUE
The counties intending to enter a team in the State Fair FACS Quiz
Bowl are reminded to submit 25 questions from the assigned references.
Questions can be sent electronically to Lori Hutchins lhutchin@oznet.ksu.edu
, or hard copy is also fine. Questions are due July 25. If you have
misplaced my letter indicating the references for Quiz Bowl and FACS
judging class topics, you can also request a copy from Lori. --Steve
Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
PHOTO ADVENTURE CAMP COMPLETES
SUCCESSFUL SIXTH YEAR
Fifty campers, including two from Iowa and one from Missouri,
participated in Photo Adventure Camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center, June
21-24. The camp is a major activity of the Photo Action Team, and Pansy
Fryman, PAT adult volunteer member, serves as Camp Director. Teen
leaders and other PAT members assist with teaching workshops and camp
facilitation.
This is an excellent model demonstrating
volunteer development and youth as partners in planning, conducting and
evaluating programs. We had 12 returning campers, and the rest were a
new crop of budding photographers. It is an excellent educational
experience for both adult and teen participants.
Thanks for helping to promote this camp,
and to the Photo Action Team for their great work. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
MARILYN GLENN RETIRING FROM
KINGMAN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
Come help us celebrate Marilyn Glenn's distinguished career by
joining us for an ice cream social in her honor, on Sunday, July 22, 1 -
4 p.m., in the South Room of the Kingman County Activity Center. A gift
and notebook containing cards and letters of appreciation will be given
to Marilyn at the social.
If you would like to contribute toward a
gift for Marilyn, checks may be made payable to Andrea Burns and sent to
Andrea at the Kingman County Extension Office, 125 North Spruce,
Kingman, KS 67068. Cards or letters of appreciation for Marilyn may also
be sent to Andrea.
Directions to the Kingman Activity
Center: From 54 highway in Kingman, go South on Main Street - continue
through town - cross the river and turn west at first entrance. --Edwina
Whitmer ewhitmer@oznet.ksu.edu
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS .
Submit
corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE
MASTER SCHEDULE FOR JULY 18, 2001, THROUGH JULY 24, 2001:
Wednesday, July 18,
through Saturday, July 21
.... Stafford County Fair, Stafford, SC
.... Washington County Fair, Washington, NE
Thursday, July 19,
through Sunday, July 22
.... Franklin County Fair, Ottawa, SE
.... Kingman County Fair, Kingman, SC
.... Lane County Free Fair, Dighton, SW
.... McPherson County Fair, Canton, SC
.... Nat'l Assn of Family & Community Ed (NAFCE) Providence, RI,
Carol Young cyoung@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, July 19,
through Monday, July 23
.... Stanton County 4-H Fair, Johnson, SW
Thursday, July 19,
through Saturday, August 4
.... Stevens County Fair, Hugoton, SW
Friday, July 20
.... Hodgeman County Pre-Fair, Jetmore, SW
Friday, July 20, through
Monday, July 23
.... Ford County Fair, Dodge City, SW
.... Neosho County Fair, Erie, SE
Friday, July 20, through
Wednesday, July 25
.... Marshall County Fair, Blue Rapids, NE
Sunday, July 22, through
Thursday, July 26
.... Hodgeman County Fair, Jetmore, SW
Sunday, July 22,
Saturday, July 28
.... Comanche County Fair, Coldwater, SW
.... Norton County Fair, Norton, NW
Monday, July 23, through
Wednesday, July 25
.... Jewell County Fair, Mankato, NE
Monday, July 23, through
Thursday, July 26
.... Geary County Free Fair, Junction City, NE
.... Gray County Fair, Cimarron, SW
Monday, July 23, through
Friday, July 27
.... Doniphan County Fair, Troy, NE
Monday, July 23, through
Saturday, July 28
.... Meade County Fair, Meade, SW
.... Rawlins County Fair, Atwood, NW
Tuesday, July 24, through
Saturday, July 28
.... Cherokee Co. American Legion Free Fair, Columbus, SE
.... Cloud County Fair, Concordia, NE
.... Sheridan County Fair, Hoxie,
NW
..... Trego County Fair, WaKeeney, NW
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